Stone Temple Pilots apparently fired frontman Scott Weiland earlier this year and now the band has filed a lawsuit against the singer, claiming that he plotted to sabotage their 20th anniversary tour, among other accusations.
Many music fans were surprised last weekend when Stone Temple Pilots not only played a secret gig with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as their new singer at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles, but also released a new song called 'Out of Time.' But perhaps no one was more surprised than original STP frontman Scott Weiland, who was apparently fired from the band earlier this year.
After laying low for a few weeks, Richie Sambora has decided to speak up about his recent departure from the Bon Jovi lineup -- and it sounds like fans may need to start preparing for the possibility that he may never return.
Disturbed singer David Draiman is currently finding success with his new band Device, whose single 'Vilify' recently topped the Active Rock chart. Meanwhile, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren are taking off with their new outfit Fight or Flight, as bassist John Moyer continues to work with Adrenaline Mob.
Bassist Eric Avery recently exited Nine Inch Nails after being named one of the band's new members earlier this year and the news caught the eye of Avery's onetime bandmate in Jane's Addiction -- guitarist Dave Navarro. During his online radio show 'Dark Matter,' the axeman used the platform to rail against Avery's recent move and past actions.
It's been a little while, but Avenged Sevenfold are about to ramp up their activity. The band has scattered festival dates this summer, but they've just announced a full-scale 2013 European trek.
It took Don Felder a few decades to get his solo career back on track, but now that he's on the road in support of his new record 'Road to Forever,' he isn't in any rush to head back home.
Mariah Carey seems to be everywhere lately, and she almost bared it all for the 'Good Morning America' crowd on Friday morning.
Ann Wilson and Joe Walsh are among the classic rock stars who've been tapped to play on the debut album by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his group the Underthinkers. The album, 'Everywhere at Once,' will be released on Aug. 6.
For years, Anthrax guitar great Scott Ian has been approached for autographs by fans with collectibles from an old card series he was part of in the '80s, but the rocker may see some new cards coming his way soon as he's one of the rockers on board for the 2013 Topps Archives Heavy Metal Autographs series.
"Don't worry sugartush, there is someone for everyone." -- Excerpt from an email our mom sent us today.
It's a hit! VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show’ returns this year for its 12th season and now the full schedule of air dates has been revealed. Eddie Trunk and his comedic cohorts Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine will kick things off with the season premiere on June 1.
