The prosecutors in the Tim Lambesis case spoke at the arraignment hearing. Lambesis payed an undercover cop, who he believed was a hit man, in cash to murder his wife. Lambesis apparently gave the undercover cop instructions to kill his wife while he was with his kids so it would seem that he had an alibi. A readiness hearing for Tim Lambesis has been set for June 10 and the singer’s preliminary hearing will take place on July 10. UT San Diego is reporting that Tim Lambesis renounced his Christian faith and belief in God several months ago. He also wrote[Read More…]
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Anarbor Parting Ways With Drummer Greg Garrity
Drummer Greg Garrity will not be joining Anarbor on Warped Tour. Garrity mentioned that he may do a “third and final” Anarbor album, but it is not clear if that means he would be recording with the band for one more release, or if the band plans on calling it quits after their next one. Read below: I'm not playing warped tour this year. Everyone please go see @Anarbor though. They're gonna tear shit up!! — Greg Garrity (@AnarborGreg) May 10, 2013 I'll continue to make music. Solo shiiiiiiit to come soon. If not a 3rd and final Anarbor record. — Greg Garrity[Read More…]
Rigoletto Sign To South Division Records
Rigoletto have signed to South Division Records. Check out their latest music video for “Queens Hotel” below.
From Indian Lakes And Tallhart Announce Co-headlining Tour
From Indian Lakes and Tallhart will go on a co-headlining tour this summer. Dates below: 7/7/2013 Camel Richmond, VA 7/8/2013 Black Cat Washington DC 7/9/2013 Gallery U Allentown, PA 7/10/2013 Studio @ Webster Hall New York, NY 7/11/2013 The Space Hamden, CT 7/12/2013 Radiant Nutley, NJ 7/13/2013 The Note West Chester, PA 7/14/2013 Great Scott Boston, MA 7/16/2013 Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA 7/17/2013 Musica Akron, OH 7/18/2013 Pike Room @ Crofoot Detroit, MI 7/19/2013 Subterranean Chicago, IL 7/20/2013 Yacht Club Iowa City, IA 7/21/2013 Nether Bar Minneapolis, MN 7/23/2013 Marquis Theater Denver, CO 7/24/2013 Shred Shed Salt Lake City, UT[Read More…]
Slayer Guitarist Died From Alcoholic Related Cirrhosis
It has been confirmed that Jeff Hanneman of Slayer passed away from liver failure caused by alcoholic related cirrhosis. Read below: We’ve just learned that the official cause of Jeff‘s death was alcohol related cirrhosis. While he had his health struggles over the years, including the recent Necrotizing fasciitis infection that devastated his well-being, Jeff and those close to him were not aware of the true extent of his liver condition until the last days of his life. Contrary to some reports, Jeff was not on a transplant list at the time of his passing, or at any time prior[Read More…]
Tim Lambesis Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Plot; Bail Set At 3 Million
Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying plead not guilty to attempting to hire a hit man to murder his wife. The judge at the arraignment trial set his bail to $3,000,000. Read below: A heavy-metal band singer accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his wife was ordered to be held on $3 million bail Thursday. Tim Lambesis, 32, lead singer of the band As I lay Dying, pleaded not guilty to one count of solicitation of murder at his arraignment in Vista Superior Court. His family, fans, band manager and band lawyer packed the courtroom, and many[Read More…]
A Rocket To The Moon Breaking Up
A Rocket To The Moon have announced that they will break up following their tour with the Maine. Read below: Five years ago we played our first show with our best friends The Maine in Tempe Arizona. We were just a bunch of kids setting out to follow our dreams, see the world and make our parents proud. We are so grateful to be sharing the stage with them again this summer. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we’ve decided this will be our final US tour. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to end this[Read More…]
As I Lay Dying Release Statement On Tim Lambesis Arrest
As I Lay Dying have released an official statement on the arrest of frontman Tim Lambesis for attempting to hire a hit man to murder his estranged wife. Read below: To our fans, As we post this, the legal process is taking its course and we have no more information than you do. There are many unanswered questions, and the situation will become clearer in the coming days and weeks. We’ll keep you informed as best we can. Our thoughts right now are with Tim, his family, and with everyone else affected by this terrible situation – and with our fans, whom we[Read More…]
Adelitas Way Guitarist Announces Departure
Adelitas Way guitarist Keith Wallen has announced his departure from the group he joined in 2009. Adelitas Way has been working on their third studio album. A release is expected later this year.
HIM Cancel North American Tour Due To Medical Circumstances
HIM have cancelled their entire North American tour due to unforeseen medical circumstances. Frontman Ville Valo has been diagnosed with severe asthma with presumptive pneumonia. All tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase, and HIM will be back on the road late summer on the Rock Allegiance tour.
As I Lay Dying Vocalist Accused Of Hiring A Hitman To Kill Wife
Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying has been arrested and accused of hiring a hit man to murder his estranged wife. Tim Lambesis, lead singer for the heavy metal band As I Lay Dying, has been arrested over accusations he sought the help of an undercover detective to have his estranged wife killed, police said. Lambesis was taken into custody on Tuesday in Oceanside, California, after he solicited help from the detective, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Police had previously learned Lambesis was seeking someone who could commit the slaying, the department said. Check out comments from the Country[Read More…]
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies From Liver Failure
Slayer‘s guitarist Jeff Hanneman, has died of reported liver failure at age 49. Read below: Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed. Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 – 2013)
Against Me! Bassist Andrew Seward Quits Band
Against Me! bassist Andrew Seward has announced that he has left the band. I've left AM!. No drama here. I reached a point where I need to focus on other things. Respect to Laura and James. The last 10 years ruled. — Andrew Seward (@SewardAndrew) May 2, 2013 The band has released an official statement below: From Andrew, James and Laura I’ve left AM!. No drama here. I reached a point where I need to focus on other things. Respect to Laura and James. The last 10 years ruled. -Andrew It’s been an honor and privilege to stand on stage[Read More…]
Secrets Announce New Frontman
Secrets have announced that Aaron Melzer as their new frontman. Check out the announcement video below:
Incredible’ Me Sign To Artery/Razor & Tie, Release New Song “Divine Departure”
Incredible’ Me have signed a joint venture with Artery Recordings and Razor & Tie. They will release their debut album this summer. They are streaming a new song titled “Divine Departure” below.
Austin Carlile (Of Mice & Men) Found Guilty Of Assault
Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile was found guilty of assault. Carlile was fined a total of $1000, $800 of which was suspended, leaving him to face fines of $335.
Disturbed, Evans Blue, Ra Members Form Fight Or Flight
Disturbed’s Dan Donegan and Mike Wengren have teamed with Evans Blue front-man Dan Chandler and Ra bassist Sean Corcoran to form Fight or Flight. Their debut album ‘A Life by Design?‘ will be released on July 23rd. You can preview their first single “First of the Last” below.
Jonathan Cook (Forever The Sickest Kids) Arrested For Selling Fake Rolex Watches
Jonathan Cook of Forever The Sickest Kids was recently arrested for selling fake Rolex watches.Read a statement from Cook below: I am writing this letter to apologize to my friends and fans for my recent arrest and charges against me for trademark counterfeiting, with attempted distribution of counterfeit Rolex watches. Before being arrested, I was not aware of how serious such a transaction was and through my experience I have learned that it does not matter how or where I purchased the watches. Simply presenting an item for sale with a false trademark logo is a criminal offense, even if[Read More…]
Motionless In White Release “America” Lyric Video, Announce New Drummer
Motionless In White have released a lyric video for “America” below. They have also announced Brandon Richter (formerly of The Witch Was Right) will be playing drums from them.
Good Charlotte To Release Music Next Year
Good Charlotte will be returning from their hiatus next year with new music. Check out a tweet from Joel Madden below: https://twitter.com/JoelMadden/statuses/325750053593567233