Peter Steele, the lead singer and bassist of Type O Negative, is rumored to have died – again reports Classic Rock. News of the 48-year-old Steele's apparent demise spread on internet early yesterday (April 14). The rumours claimed that Steele had passed away following a heart attack. more There is no official confirmation of this. But KNAC claims they did confirm it from a source from within the band. Pink Floyd news site Brain Damage has received a message from RogerWaters.com in regards to this week's announcement of The Wall Live Tour, stating that "more dates, including shows in Europe, will be announced in the near future" more
The clean-cut sounds of Justin Bieber were rocked out of the No. 1 spot on the Canadian album charts by a long-haired guitar hero. Slash's debut solo disc entered the charts at No. 1 with 14,000 in sales, bumping Bieber's "My World 2.0" to second spot according to Jam! more
In U.S. Slash scored the highest debut after his debut solo album came in at No. 3. after selling 60,000 copies last week. It's the former Guns N' Roses' and Velvet Revolver member's first solo effort, although he has a lot of help from some very famous friends on the set. more
Metallica played 'The Unforgiven III' live for the first time even during their April 14th show in Oslo, Norway at the Telenor Arena Check out 'The Unforgiven III' live here
Terror has entered the studio to begin recording their new full-length, "Keepers of the Faith." The effort is being produced by New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert and engineered by Paul Miner (Thrice, Atreyu). more
In recent days there has been news circulating that original Pretty Boy Floyd bassist Vinnie Chas had died. Guitarist Aeriel Styles, who played with Vinnie and Pretty Boy Floyd posted a message Facebook confirming the news. more
Mastodon will be taking part in several of Europe's summer festivals as well as playing a few upcoming headlining shows. The invasion will begin at the Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park Festivals, which occurs June 4th-6th, 2010 in Germany. more
Bring Me The Horizon will headline a fall UK tour with support from Cancer Bats and Tek One more
The reunited Murderdolls, with singer Wednesday 13 and guitarist Joey Jordison, have completed work on their brand new album 'Women And Children Last'. more
Ratt have revised their June UK tour dates, moving their London show and adding a gig in Belfast. more. Meanwhile their new album is streaming here
Sworn Amongst will play their first gig in nearly a year when they kick off their UK "Systematically Exploited" Tour on April 17 in Peterborough. more
Textures keyboard player Richard Rietdijk has left the band to pursue other interests. more
Ted Nugent has added more dates to his Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead Tour 2010. more -
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