Noisecreep http://www.noisecreep.com Noisecreep http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.noisecreep.com/media/noisecreep-logo.gif Noisecreep http://www.noisecreep.com en-us Copyright 2012 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Manraze 'Take on the World': Phil Collen on His Love for Dance Music, Lady Gaga http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/manraze-take-on-the-world/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/manraze-take-on-the-world/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/manraze-take-on-the-world/#comments Filed under: ,


Helen Collen

He might be most famous for his guitar and songwriting work in Def Leppard, but Phil Collen isn't the kind of musician satisfied resting on his laurels. These days he's juggling several projects, with Manraze -- the power trio that also features his former Girl bandmate Simon Laffy on bass and Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook -- taking up a bulk of his time.

"We're actually re-releasing our 'PunkFunkRootsRock' album, because when Manraze originally released it last year, I was out on tour with Def Leppard, and everything was in transition. This time we're trying to give the album the attention it deserves. I'm also excited about this new track called 'Take on the World' we recently recorded," Collen tells Noisecreep.

'Take on the World' features a side of the guitarist we've never seen before. "It's actually a dance track that has a techno, electronica kind of thing to it. Manraze recorded it for a documentary called 'I, Superbiker -- The Showdown,' which is about British motocross. A guy named Tommy Hill is a legend in that sport, and he inspired the song. It's got that winning spirit thing to it in the lyrics." Early on his career Tommy suffered a near fatal motocross accident which caused him to lose a kidney and his spleen. Medical issues and a hard bout with food poisoning in 2006 have dogged his career and have caused him to take Penicilin every day, but that didn't stop him from winning the MCE Insurance British Super Bike Championship in 2011. ]]> def leppardDefLeppardmanrazephil collenPhilCollen Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-08T10:00:00 00:00 Demon Hunter 'True Defiance': Seattle Metallers to Release New Album in April http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/demon-hunter-true-defiance/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/demon-hunter-true-defiance/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/08/demon-hunter-true-defiance/#comments Filed under:


Solid State

Has it really been six albums already? Yeah, it has! Demon Hunter will return on April 10 with their sixth full-length 'True Defiance.' The album is said to feature "true metal, dark rock and balladry." That's what we've come to expect from Demon Hunter over the past decade and we're sure they will not disappoint. Bring it!

"This record is without a doubt our most aggressive," says vocalist and band co-founder Ryan Clark in an official statement. "Every Demon Hunter record must be a step up from the last. I know that's a goal for every band, but it seldom works that way - especially today, especially in metal. It seems like most bands' prime years are long behind them. I refuse to let that be the case for us." We love Clark's confidence. ]]> Demon HunterDemonHunter Amy Sciarretto 2012-02-08T09:00:00 00:00 Metallica Orion Music + More Festival Announced for June in New Jersey http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/metallica-orion-festival/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/metallica-orion-festival/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/metallica-orion-festival/#comments Filed under:


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Metallica just announced that they'll be launching a music and comedy festival called Orion Music + More.

The inaugural festival will take place on June 23 and 24 Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. More than just music, the festival will also feature a lifestyle element showcasing the band's individual interests - and allowing fans to interact directly with each of the band members.

Metallica will headline both nights of the festival. The thrash vets will also be playing their 1991 self-titled album in its entirety for the first time in North America.

Joining Metallica will be Avenged Sevenfold, The Gaslight Anthem, Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Best Coast and many more musical acts. Check out the full list of announced acts below and stay tuned to Noisecreep for more details as they come in. ]]> Avenged SevenfoldAvengedSevenfoldmetallica Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T15:05:00 00:00 Black Sabbath Celebration Coming to Birmingham, England? http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/black-sabbath-celebration/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/black-sabbath-celebration/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/black-sabbath-celebration/#comments Filed under:


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Black Sabbath, a group whose name suggests an evil day of rest, may soon get its own day of worship. That's the word from Martin Mullaney, a council cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture in the pioneering metal band's hometown of Birmingham, England.

"I am fully behind a celebration for Black Sabbath and we will be talking about that," Mullaney said, according to the Birmingham Mail.

The day would mark the upcoming reunion of the group's original lineup, although drummer Bill Ward has indicated that contract disputes may prevent him from joining Ozzy Osbourne and the gang on a planned tour and comeback album. ]]> bill wardBillWardBlack SabbathBlack Sabbath reunionBlackSabbathBlackSabbathReunionDuran DuranDuranDuran Kenneth Partridge 2012-02-07T14:30:00 00:00 Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! Announce Co-Headlining Tour Dates http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/escape-the-fate-attack-attack-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/escape-the-fate-attack-attack-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/escape-the-fate-attack-attack-tour/#comments Filed under: ,


Earshot Media

Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! are joining forces on the This World Is Ours Tour.

The trek, which features support from The Word Alive, Secrets and Mest, will kick off April 5 in Buffalo, N.Y., and winds down on May 16 in Vancouver, BC.

Attack Attack! will be out in support of 'This Means War,' their recently released third album, which hit the #11 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Chart in its debut week.

Las Vegas rockers Escape the Fate are currently in the midst of recording a new album, their second with producer John Feldmann (The Used, Story of the Year). 'Escape the Fate,' the group's third studio album, hit stores in 2010 via Interscope Records. ]]> Attack AttackAttackAttackescape the museumEscapeTheMuseum Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T13:30:00 00:00 Taproot 'The Episodes': Michigan Rockers Announce Concept Album http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/taproot-the-episodes/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/taproot-the-episodes/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/taproot-the-episodes/#comments Filed under:


Victory Records

Taproot will release their sixth full length album, 'The Episodes,' on April 10. The forthcoming effort is produced by Tim Palatan who previously worked with the band on 2010's 'Plead the Fifth' album.

Nearly six years in the making, 'The Episodes' is a complex concept album, a first for the Michigan band. Bassist Phil Lipscomb spoke on the Taproot's creative process for this record, "I think our fans have come to expect the unexpected from us. Having written the story for this album before the music, this record sounds more like a soundtrack than a typical album, with the songs flowing together and taking you on a journey."

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the group, demonstrating their strong reputation atop the modern hard rock empire. Lipscomb talked about the longevity of the band, "I've spent almost half of my life in Taproot traveling the world and I would sum up the whole experience as: I love my job!" ]]> taproot Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T13:00:00 00:00 Cannibal Corpse Torture Tour Dates http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/cannibal-corpse-torture-tour-dates/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/cannibal-corpse-torture-tour-dates/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/cannibal-corpse-torture-tour-dates/#comments Filed under: ,


Metal Blade

Death metal kingpins Cannibal Corpse have just announced the dates for their U.S. Torture Tour 2012. The trek will commence on April 5 in Jacksonville, Florida and level 23 stages before coming to a close on May 3 in Gainesville, Fla. Support on the near month-long tour will be provided by Exhumed, Abysmal Dawn and Arkaik.

Said bassist Alex Webster of the upcoming shows: "We're psyched to hit the road with Exhumed, Abysmal Dawn, and Arkaik in April! This is a full-on death metal tour that we know all of our fans will love. Prepare for an evening of relentless aural punishment!"

Cannibal Corpse will be out in support of 'Torture,' the band's 12th studio album, which will hit stores on March 13. 'Torture' was produced by Hate Eternal's Erik Rutan at his own Mana Recording Studio in St. Petersburg, Fla., as well as Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, and features the gore-soaked cover art by longtime Cannibal Corpse artist, Vincent Locke. ]]> cannibal corpseCannibalCorpse Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T12:30:00 00:00 Trouble Vocalist Kory Clarke Quits, Disses Former Bandmates http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/kory-clarke-trouble/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/kory-clarke-trouble/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/kory-clarke-trouble/#comments Filed under:


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Kory Clarke, late of Warrior Soul, has quit legendary Chicago doom band Trouble. The singer is leaving the group behind in order to start The Bones of Children, a new band, with Russ Strahan, who did time in Pentagram and Land of Doom. Clarke had been fronting Trouble since 2008, when he replaced original singer Eric Wagner.

Clarke's split with Trouble is not without drama, though. The vocalist took the opportunity to send a few shots at his now-former bandmates and their religious beliefs while discussing his new outfit.

According to Blabbermouth, Clarke said, "This metal album will be high energy, with a fresh artistic approach to the genre without the limitations of the over-50-something religious crowd. It will be so nice to be working without the shackles that a previous singer has left behind of a band that is over 30 years old and acts and sounds like it. I like to do progressive, pushing-the-boundary lyrics in an individualistic style." Wow, tell us how you really feel, Kory!

He continued, "I don't want to sound like Ozzy, like the old singer tried to do," slamming Wagner. "I am also glad when I look to my left on stage from now on I will not be seeing 'Derek Smalls' in my peripheral vision...I just cannot play with people who are fundamentalist Christians, or too family-oriented to the point that they can't tour, do records or knock down a few margaritas with me at the bar. This is rock 'n' roll, guys, not the Family Channel." Ouch! ]]> kory clarkeKoryClarkeTrouble Amy Sciarretto 2012-02-07T12:00:00 00:00 Storm Corrosion Announce Album: Opeth and Porcupine Tree Frontmen Unite for New Project http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/storm-corrosion-album/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/storm-corrosion-album/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/storm-corrosion-album/#comments Filed under:


Naki Kouyioumtzis

Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson have teamed up in a new project they've dubbed Storm Corrosion. The prog-rock stars will release their self-titled debut album on April 24 via Roadrunner Records.

Åkerfeldt and Wilson have been friends since the late '90s, when Wilson co-produced Opeth's revered 'Blackwater Park' album. Over the years, they'd often spoken of working on a project together, but it wasn't until recently that they managed to make something happen, when Mikael flew over to visit Steven in the UK and they ended up in Wilson's home studio throwing ideas around. That visit was the nascence of a whole self-titled album, written and produced by the pair, and mixed by Wilson.

Roadrunner Records describes Storm Corrosion's sound as "enchanting, orchestral, ambient, epic (half the album's tracks clock in around the 10-minute mark) and nothing short of surprising to the new ear." ]]> opethporcupine treePorcupineTreestorm corrosionStormCorrosion Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T11:05:00 00:00 Flyleaf's Lacey Sturm on Motherhood, Songwriting and Her Fans http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/flyleaf-lacey-sturm/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/flyleaf-lacey-sturm/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/07/flyleaf-lacey-sturm/#comments Filed under: ,


Press Hear Publicity

Lacey Sturm recently released 'Heavy Prey,' the Flyleaf frontwoman's contribution to the 'Underworld: Awakening' soundtrack. "There are four movies in the franchise now, but when I took on the project, I had only seen the first two. I had to go on some websites to learn about the plot of the new film, and then I wrote my lyrics around that," Sturm told Noisecreep about 'Heavy Prey,' a collaboration with former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo. "You would think that they would have let me see the film before I wrote the song, but no luck there [laughs]."

The last year has been life-changing for Sturm, who is married to Joshua Sturm, guitarist of the band Kairos. "I lived most of my life in Texas, but I've settled down in Pittsburgh. My husband is from here. We met at a Flyleaf show in Columbus. Anyway, when we got pregnant, we decided to move here to be closer to his family," Lacey tells Noisecreep. ]]> flyleaflacey sturmLaceySturm Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-07T09:00:00 00:00 Killswitch Engage Welcome Back Original Vocalist Jesse Leach http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/killswitch-engage-jesse-leach/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/killswitch-engage-jesse-leach/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/killswitch-engage-jesse-leach/#comments Filed under:


KillswitchEngage.com

After weeks of online speculation, it looks like Killswitch Engage has reunited with original vocalist Jesse Leach. Although the band, or their management, have yet to make a formal announcement, today, the American metalcore heroes posted a band photo (see above) featuring the singer, today, Feb. 6, on their official website.

Leach, 33, sang for Killswitch Engage from the band's 1999 inception, till 2002. The Rhodes Island native recorded the albums 'Killswitch Engage' (2000) and 'Alive or Just Breathing' (2002) before leaving the group. Since then, Leach has released albums as a member of the bands Seemless and The Empire Shall Fall, and in 2011 he joined Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam D. in the project Times of Grace, releasing 'The Hymn of a Broken Man' last year.

Howard Jones, Leach's replacement in Killswitch Engage, officially parted ways with the metallers on Jan. 4, 2012, after a decade with the band. ]]> Killswitch EngageKillswitchEngage Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-06T18:45:00 00:00 Axl Rose Is 50: Guns N' Roses Singer Gets Birthday Tweet From Slash http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/axl-rose-turns-50/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/axl-rose-turns-50/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/axl-rose-turns-50/#comments Filed under:


Chris McKay, Getty Images

Fifty years ago today, William Bruce Rose, Jr. -- the child who would become Axl -- came kicking and screaming into this world. He's been kicking and screaming ever since, and that's precisely why we love him. Undoubtedly, it's been a richer half-century for his existence, and while he's not always the easiest guy to root for, we'd be remiss if we didn't honor the Guns N' Roses frontman for all he's accomplished.

Born in Lafayette, Ind., to a stiflingly religious family, Rose gravitated toward music at an early age. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982, and by 1985, he'd formed GNR, a group that, whether by luck or design, played sleazy Sunset Strip metal with just the right amount of punk edge and classic-rock formalism, inventing a sound that would resonate with millions. ]]> axl roseAxlRoseguns n rosesGunsNRoses Kenneth Partridge 2012-02-06T16:00:00 00:00 Silverstein's Shane Told's 10 Favorite Short Songs -- Exclusive List http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/silverstein-short-songs/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/silverstein-short-songs/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/silverstein-short-songs/#comments Filed under: , ,


Hopeless Records

Shane Told is the lead singer for punk/emo/hardcore/whateveryouwannacallit band Silverstein. This week, Told and the band will be issuing a new record called "Short Songs.' The album features 22 tracks, all under 90 seconds, including 11 originals and 11 covers songs of the some of the Canadian act's favorite artists. To help celebrate Silverstein's album release, we asked Told what his favorite "Short Songs" of all time were. Also check out 'Short Songs' streaming in its entirety at the AOL Listening Party.

10. Napalm Death - 'You Suffer' (0:01)

"Possibly one of the most ridiculous songs ever "written", but any list that doesn't mention this "epic gem" probably just missed it... because it's so short." ]]> silverstein Noisecreep Staff 2012-02-06T15:00:00 00:00 Slash Announces Second Solo Album http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/slash-second-solo-album/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/slash-second-solo-album/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/slash-second-solo-album/#comments Filed under:


Travis Shinn

Slash is currently in a Los Angeles studio putting the finishing touches on his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is due out May 22 on the guitarist's own label Dik Hayd International and will follow his 2010 eponymous debut album and his 'Made In Stoke 24/7/11' live solo album from 2011.

The album will be produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Taking Back Sunday), and feature Slash's recent touring band - Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass). Check out footage from the recording studio below.

Slash commented on the songwriting process for the upcoming album: "Myles and I basically collaborated on the new material. The main thing is we wrote these songs together which is a big difference from the last album where I wrote each song with all of the different collaborators. The whole creative nucleus is between Myles and me. On top of this, the whole rhythm section of Brent and Todd brings something to the table and changes the dynamic completely from the last record--it's much more cohesive." ]]> slash Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-06T14:00:00 00:00 Freedom Call, 'Hero on Video': Exclusive Video Premiere http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/freedom-call-hero-on-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/freedom-call-hero-on-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/freedom-call-hero-on-video/#comments Filed under: , ,


Freeman Promotions

German metallers Freedom Call will release their seventh studio album, 'Land of the Crimson Dawn,' on Feb. 28. Formed by vocalist/guitarist Chris Bay and former drummer Dan Zimmerman in 1998, the combo are a headlining act throughout the globe and have sold in excess of 200K albums -- a huge number for a power metal band.

Noisecreep has partnered with Freedom Call to bring you the exclusive premiere for the band's 'Hero on Video' video. ]]> freedom callFreedomCall Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-06T13:30:00 00:00 Nikki Sixx, Actor? Mötley Crüe Bassist Raises Money for Friend's Film http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/nikki-sixx-acting/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/nikki-sixx-acting/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/nikki-sixx-acting/#comments Filed under:


10th Street

Nikki Sixx doesn't just use his Twitter account to diss fellow rockers. Sometimes, it's an instrument for good. Last week, the Mötley Crüe bassist tweeted a link to the Kickstarter campaign recently started by Paul Brown, a filmmaker and longtime band associate hoping to raise $44,000 for a short film called 'Shoot'er.'

While Sixx undoubtedly wants to help his friend, he has added incentive for supporting the project. If Brown reaches his target by March 15, and the project gets off the ground, the rocker will make his acting debut -- not counting the Kia commercial that aired during last night's Super Bowl -- and play an "adulterous scoundrel."

It won't be much of a stretch, in other words, but Sixx is nevertheless excited. ]]> Motley CrueMotleyCrueNikki SixxNikkiSixx Kenneth Partridge 2012-02-06T12:30:00 00:00 Jack Blades, 'Rock N' Roll Ride': Night Ranger Singer Announces Solo Album http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/jack-blades-rock-n-roll-ride/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/jack-blades-rock-n-roll-ride/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/jack-blades-rock-n-roll-ride/#comments Filed under:


Hired Gun Media

Night Ranger bassist/vocalist Jack Blades is slated to release his brand new solo album, 'Rock N' Roll Ride,' on March 27.

The record follows Night Ranger's celebrated 2011 CD, 'Somewhere in California,' and their massive North American tour with Journey and Foreigner last year. Of the new offering, Blades commented, "'Rock N' Roll Ride' is an extension of what my music has been for the last 30 years. It has been quite a rock n' roll ride and I decided to lay it all down on a record!"

'Rock N' Roll Ride' features contributions from Blades' Night Ranger bandmates Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy, Joel Hoekstra and Eric Levy, as well as a special guest appearance by Cheap Trick's Robin Zander. The first single from the album, 'Back in the Game,' will soon hit radio. Check out the album art and tracklisting below. ]]> jack bladesJackBladesnight rangerNightRanger Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-06T11:30:00 00:00 Kirk Hammett Joins His Former Exodus Bandmates on Stage (VIDEO) http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/kirk-hammett-exodus/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/kirk-hammett-exodus/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/kirk-hammett-exodus/#comments Filed under: ,


AFP / Getty Images

Metallica legend Kirk Hammett joined his former Exodus bandmates on stage at the Oakland Metro Operahouse last Saturday night (Feb. 4).

The special night was dubbed 'Bonded by Baloff: A Decade of Remembrance' in honor of original Exodus frontman Paul Baloff, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 41 after suffering a stroke.

Hammett co-founded Exodus with Baloff in 1980, before the former left the group in 1983 to replace Dave Mustaine as the lead guitarist in Metallica. At the tribute show, Hammett surprised the capacity audience at the Operahouse when he joined Exodus for renditions of early tunes 'Imapler' and 'Whipping Queen.'

Also on the bill were Bay Area thrash pioneers Possessed, Forbidden, Heathen, and others. ]]> exodusmetallica Carlos Ramirez 2012-02-06T11:00:00 00:00 Joe Satriani on Hendrix and Getting Sammy Hagar to South America http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/joe-satriani-satchurated/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/joe-satriani-satchurated/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/06/joe-satriani-satchurated/#comments Filed under: ,


Loud Guitars

Joe Satriani, one of the most respected and innovative guitarists in the world today, recently announced the release of the live-concert film, 'Satchurated: Live in Montreal.' The DVD was filmed live during Satriani's The Wormhole Tour, supporting his studio album 'Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards' at the Metropolis in Montreal, Canada.

The Dec. 12, 2010 concert was filmed by award-winning concert filmmakers Pierre and Francois Lamoureux, and will be released to select theaters throughout the U.S. on March 1, in both 2D and 3D formats, followed by a shorter version for television broadcast. The soundtrack for 'Satchurated' was produced by Satriani and Mike Fraser and will be released on April 10 through Epic Records for a limited engagement.

Noisecreep recently spoke to Satriani about the documentary. ]]> joe satrianiJoeSatrianisammy hagarSammyHagar Chris Epting 2012-02-06T09:00:00 00:00 Puddle of Mudd Singer Arrested in January for Drug Possession http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/05/puddle-of-mudd-singer-arrested-drugs/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/05/puddle-of-mudd-singer-arrested-drugs/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/02/05/puddle-of-mudd-singer-arrested-drugs/#comments Filed under:


Geffen Records

Last month, mere weeks after being cited by the government for owing more than $60,000 in back taxes, Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin was nabbed for felony drug possession, TMZ reports.

The arrest occurred at 3AM on Jan. 12 in Culver City, Calif., the gossip site reports. After stopping the rocker for an undisclosed traffic violation, police apparently noticed signs of intoxication and found Scantlin to be in possession of powder and pills.

Despite his tax woes, Scantlin was able to post $10,000 bail and head home a few hours after being booked. Unfortunately, me may have gone home to an empty house, as back in November, he filed for divorce from his wife, model Jessica Nicole Scantlin. ]]> puddle of muddPuddleOfMudd Kenneth Partridge 2012-02-05T12:00:00 00:00