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Man Claiming To Be Former White Zombie Drummer Arrested on Fraud Charges
An unusual case in Saulsalito, Calif., resulted in police arresting a man claiming he is former White Zombie drummer Phillip Buerstatte for allegedly defrauding a rehab center out of $75,000. He is also accused of defrauding a rehabilitation center in Novato. However, authorities identified the man as 46-year-old Loren Breckenridge.
Billie Joe Armstrong Released From Italian Hospital, Green Day Unveil ‘Kill the DJ’ Video
Green Day were forced to cancel a gig in Bologna, Italy on Sunday, Sept. 2 after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized. Now, word comes that Armstrong has been released from the Hospital Maggiore. No official word on what caused the hospitalization, but local reports suggested Armstrong was suffering from gastric issues.
Tommy Lee Accused of Stealing Roller Coaster Drum Idea
Tommy Lee is no stranger to the legal system, having several run-ins with the law over the years. Now, according to TMZ, an engineer claims he had the idea for the Motley Crue drummer’s circle-shaped roller-coaster drum solo back in 1991.
10 Years, ‘Knives’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
10 Years are gearing up to release the album ‘Minus the Machine,’ on Aug. 7, and Loudwire has the exclusive premiere of a video for the never-before-heard song ‘Knives.’
Filter Announce Summer 2012 Tour Dates
Filter have expanded their summer tour, adding several new dates (listed below.) The band entered the studio in April with producer Bob Marlette to record their fifth studio album ‘Gurney and the Burning Books.’ It is due to be released sometime later this year.
Marilyn Manson to Guest Star on Showtime’s ‘Californication’
Showtime has announced that Marilyn Manson will guest star in season six of ‘Californication.’ The shock rocker will appear as himself, and in the episode will have what is described as an “unforgettable meeting” with David Duchovny’s character Hank Moody.
The Offspring Offer Full Stream of New Album ‘Days Go By’
Due in stores on June 26, the Offspring‘s latest album ‘Days Go By’ is now streaming in full at RollingStone.com. It’s the band’s ninth studio effort, and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue), who also produced their previous album, 2008‘s ‘Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.’
Slash Documentary ‘The Cat in the Hat’ To Be Released on Blu-ray / DVD in August
Slash is busy making music and producing movies, and now will also be the subject of an upcoming documentary. A two disc, 131 minute documentary ‘Slash – The Cat In The Hat: The Story So Far’ will be released on Blu-ray / DVD on Aug. 21.
Megadeth’s David Ellefson: Metallica / Megadeth Supergroup ‘Would Be a Blast’
In a new interview with MetalSerbia.com, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson offers his thoughts on a possible Metallica/Megadeth supergroup.
AC/DC Exhibition To Open at Seattle’s Experience Music Project Museum
An exhibition of AC/DC artifacts called ‘AC/DC: Australia’s Family Jewels’ opens Saturday (April 28) at Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle. The collection, developed in association with AC/DC, made its debut at Arts Centre Melbourne in Australia in the fall of 2009.