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Slayer Announces Free Public Memorial For Deceased Guitarist Jeff Hanneman
Slayer fans of all ages will be able to attend a free memorial for the fallen thrash-metal legend at a historic Hollywood venue.
Listen: Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’ Album, Reimagined In 8-Bit As Jeff Hanneman Tribute
A heavy metal fan created the ‘chiptune’ version of Slayer’s seminal 1986 release in honor of the band’s fallen guitarist and founding member.
Deftones Pay Tribute To Kris Kross With Backward Pants
During a show last night at The Pageant in St. Louis, Deftones paid tribute to 1990s teen rap duo Kris Kross by not only turning their pants backward but by swapping the chorus of their […]
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Passes Away At 49
Slayer founding member Jeff Hanneman died today of liver failure. The legendary guitarist was 49. The band issued a statement this afternoon (May 2) via their publicist. “Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate […]
Deftones On Bassist Chi Cheng’s Death: ‘There Will Be A Hole In Our Lives Where Chi Once Was’
Yesterday, lead guitarist Stephan Carpenter issued a brief statement on behalf of the band via Deftones’ Facebook page. In it, he asks fans to move forward, with love as the driving force.
Former KROQ Employee Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Yesterday afternoon a former KROQ Promotions Assistant, Alex Smollins, was killed when his motorcycle struck another vehicle in Santa Monica. He was 22 years young. The Santa Monica Patch reports that “Smollins was eastbound on […]
Remembering Travel Icon Huell Howser And His Trip To Coachella On ‘California Gold’
When news broke this week that stalwart TV host and West Coast travel icon Huell Howser had died from natural causes, the internet erupted in a flurry of condolences and remembrances of the affable and […]
A Personal Message From Ralph Garman
Thanks so much to all of you for the tremendous love and support you’ve expressed regarding my mother’s passing. Frankly, my father, sister, wife and I are paralyzed by the crushing sadness we feel, and your kind […]
Local Metal Band Suicide Silence’s Singer Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Mitch Lucker, singer of Riverside metal band Suicide Silence, was killed in a motorcycle accident late Wednesday night. He was pronounced dead Thursday, November 1st at 6:17am by the Orange County Coroners Office.
No Use For A Name’s Tony Sly Passes Away At 41
Legendary Sunnyvale punk band No Use For A Name says goodbye to singer Tony Sly. He was 41.
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