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Flyleaf Announce Departure of Singer Lacey Sturm

Texas alt rockers Flyleaf have dropped some unexpected news today (October 22) as frontwoman Lacey Sturm has apparently left the band. However, fans can count on Flyleaf continuing on as they already have a replacement in place.

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Jeff Ament Says New Pearl Jam Album on the Way, But No Timetable Set

Pearl Jam are working on a new album, but still really don't have a timeline on when fans can expect it. Bassist Jeff Ament tells Guerilla Candy that even though the band has made some headway, there's still a long way to go before it's complete and there's no rush to finish it.

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Geoff Tate Wins Court Ruling to Continue Using Queensryche Name

There will continue to be two Queensryches, at least for the time being, as a Washington state judge ruled Friday (Oct. 19) in favor of Geoff Tate, allowing the singer to perform with his own version of the group after being ousted from his former band earlier this year.

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Metallica’s Robert Trujillo to Show Jaco Pastorius Film Clip at Bass Player Event

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo is just about finished with the documentary honoring his idol, Jaco Pastorius, and he's ready to share a bit of the film with a crowd that would truly enjoy it -- the audience members at this weekend's Bass Player LIVE! bash in Hollywood.

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Katy Perry Sings with Autism Sufferer, Proves She’s Awesome

Last weekend, a bunch of celebrities gathered at New York’s Beacon Theatre for 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' The event helps support autism programs across the US, and what drives the impressive fundraising are the celebrities in attendance. These included Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert, Carly Rae Jepsen, and host Jon Stewart.

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October – Best Birth Month For White Rappers [VIDEO-NSFW]

"If you would like to give birth to a Caucasian baby who grows up to spit rhymes for a living, then it's my belief that you should do your best to pop that kid out in October due to an undeniable list of successful white rappers who were born in the 10th month

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Top Guitar Riffs Of The ’80s [VIDEO]

What are the greatest rock guitar riffs of the 1980's?  For me, putting a list together isn't very difficult to do, but putting them in any particular order is.  Well, Gibson has done it.  Here are their top 5 selections

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Linkin Park To Hold Next Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa

It's no accident that Linkin Park have one of the biggest fan bases going, and the band is continuing to do their part to keep their followers happy by staging the 7th International Linkin Park Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 7.

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New Five Finger Death Punch [VIDEO]

Five Finger Death Punch have released a new music video for their song "The Pride" which features live footage of the band performing on the Trespass America Tour and Rock On The Range.  Enjoy.

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DJ Lethal Returns to Limp Bizkit After Posting Apology via Twitter

It seems that all is right in the world of Limp Bizkit again, as estranged member DJ Lethal has returned to the band after apologizing for his actions during a feud that had lasted several months.

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Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson Feud Surfaces at Detroit Show

While we were enjoying ourselves at Shockpocalypse 2012 with Pop Evil at the Orbit Room, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson were entertaining fans at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston Friday night (October 12). The two metal titans teamed up for the "Twins of Evil" tour, which seems like a natural fit. However, things turned ugly at the DTE show when Manson told the crowd he was going to confront Zombie backstage.

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Deftones Perform ‘Root’ Live with Son of Ailing Bassist Chi Cheng

Ever since a November 2008 car accident, Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has mostly been in a coma. In the meantime, the band has continued to write and tour with replacement bassist Sergio Vega. Last night, though, Deftones came closer to having Chi back than they've been in nearly four years, as the band invited Chi's son Gabe onstage to perform with them in San Francisco.

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