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Nine Inch Nails Lose Bassist Eric Avery

Posted on May 15th 2013 5:15PM by Noisecreep Staff Comments

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Nine Inch Nails have just lost their new bassist. Eric Avery, who formerly played the four-string for Jane's Addiction, has left Nine Inch Nails after feeling "overwhelmed" by the band's upcoming tour schedule.

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor made the announcement of Avery's involvement with the band in February of this year, but just as quickly as Avery joined Nine Inch Nails, he's pulled out of NIN's touring plans, leaving a vacancy in the group's lineup. Avery broke the news publicly via his personal Facebook account, making it clear that his decision is a bittersweet one.

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Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe Calls for Caution in New Essay

Posted on May 15th 2013 2:45PM by Noisecreep Staff Comments

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The past year of Randy Blythe's life has been a roller-coaster ride of emotion. After being jailed in the Czech Republic on accusations of manslaughter stemming from a 2010 concert incident, the Lamb of God singer was found not guilty on all charges in March of this year.

Now, as Lamb of God are set to kick off a North American tour tomorrow (May 15), Blythe reflects on the events of the past year and remembers the 19-year-old fan who died from a fall at that 2010 concert. He also asks fans to be cautious when they attend metal shows. Below is a portion of Blythe's essay, with a link to the entire piece below:

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Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested in Alleged Domestic Disturbance Incident

Posted on May 15th 2013 1:00PM by Noisecreep Staff Comments

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It's been a tumultuous and troubled time in Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin's life. Within the past two years, the rock singer has faced charges related to drug possession, tax evasion, public intoxication and driving with a suspended license, but this latest charge is perhaps Scantlin's most serious allegation to date.

According to TMZ, Scantlin was taken into custody on the afternoon of May 13 after an alleged domestic disturbance between the Puddle of Mudd frontman and his ex-wife, Jessica. The rocker apparently acted violently against his former bride, which was witnessed by a number of people. Scantlin reportedly shook his wife in an aggressive manner and dragged her by her shirt and/or arm.

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Linkin Park Tapped as Headliners of the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Fest

Posted on May 15th 2013 11:30AM by Noisecreep Staff Comments

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After previously announcing that their February show in Las Vegas would be their only North American gig of 2013, Linkin Park couldn't pass up the opportunity to headline the upcoming 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles.

The event, which has featured headliners Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne in the past, take place every summer on the famed Sunset Strip, with multiple bands playing at several venues and outdoors. This year's festival takes place Aug. 1-3, with Linkin Park performing on Aug. 3.

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Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman's Cause of Death Revealed

Posted on May 10th 2013 3:45PM by Noisecreep Staff Comments

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The band Slayer announced in a press release today (May 10) that lead guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who was a legendary figure in heavy metal, died of "alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver."

Hanneman's passing was announced on May 3, prompting early speculation that prior health issues brought on by a necrotizing fasciitis infection that resulted from a spider bite may have been to blame.

A public memorial is to be held, the date for which has not yet been confirmed.

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Tim Lambesis, Murder-for-Hire Plot Update: As I Lay Dying Frontman's Wife Noticed Alarming Changes

Posted on May 9th 2013 10:40AM by The Associated Press Comments

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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Divorce documents show the lead singer of heavy metal band As I Lay Dying and the wife he allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill had a mostly amicable split, and she expressed no fears for her safety.

But Meggan Lambesis, wife of Tim Lambesis, said in the court papers obtained by The Associated Press that recent changes in his behavior had her worried about his ability to care for their three adopted children.

Law enforcement officials said they arrested 32-year-old Tim Lambesis after he tried to hire an undercover detective he believed was a hit man. He is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, two days after he was taken into custody at a store in Oceanside.

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As I Lay Dying Frontman Tim Lambesis Arrested in California Murder-for-Hire Sting

Posted on May 8th 2013 11:00AM by The Associated Press Comments

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OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) - The lead singer of Grammy-nominated heavy metal band As I Lay Dying was arrested Tuesday in Southern California as authorities said he tried to hire an undercover detective to kill his estranged wife.

Tim Lambesis, 32, was arrested at a retail business in Oceanside, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.

The statement said detectives received information Thursday that Lambesis had solicited someone to kill his wife, who lives in nearby Encinitas. A task force from several law enforcement agencies quickly launched an investigation that led to the arrest.

The department would give no further details on the investigation.

As I Lay Dying formed in San Diego in 2000 and has released six albums including 2007's "An Ocean Between Us," which reached No. 8 on Billboard's charts. A track from the album was nominated for a Grammy for top metal performance.

It was not clear whether Lambesis had hired an attorney, and a phone message seeking comment left at a number listed in his name was not immediately returned.

According to its website, the band is scheduled to tour the country with several other metal acts starting later this month.

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