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Tobias Forge of Ghost lawsuit verdict is being appealed

In Dance Macabre, we see how Papa Nihil and Sister Imperator meet and romance themselves into what we see today. The same day, we finally got news of the resolution in the lawsuit against Tobias Forge, Ghost’s leader, by his former band mates. However, the verdict of the court is now being appealed. To backtrack a little on the lawsuit, according to Loudwire, last year former band mates sued Tobias […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

CHR

Tracy Chapman Suing Nicki Minaj for Copywright Infringement

Three months after Nicki Minaj's Queen album was reportedly delayed over a sample-clearance issue, the dispute has landed in court. Tracy Chapman's lawyer tells Billboard that he filed a copyright infringement suit against Minaj in Los Angeles on Monday, Oct. 22, over the unreleased Queen track "Sorry" featuring Nas, which interpolates the lyrics and melody of Chapman's 1988 track "Baby Can I Hold You." "There is no question this is […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

Active Rock

Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Discusses Benefit Gig

On Tuesday, October 16, Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg will be hosting a benefit concert for the Nashville chapter of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that helps provide "one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities." The gig features musicians from bands as varied as thrash titans Exodus to emo heartthrobs Dashboard Confessional and will be held at The Basement East in Nashville. --- […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

Music

Rapper Jon James Dies Suddenly after Stunt goes Wrong

Jon James McMurray, a 34-year-old Canadian rapper, died Saturday after falling off an airplane wing during a music video shoot. McMurray, who performed under the name Jon James, was filming a stunt on a Cessna aircraft. As he “got further out onto the wing,” it caused the plane “to go into a downward spiral that the pilot couldn’t correct,” according to a statement from his management team. “Jon held onto […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

AAA

Bon Jovi’s Childhood Mischief Inspired him to play Guitar

Jon Bon Jovi recalled a chore-avoiding escapade that led to his discovery of, and his future with, the guitar. Jovi came from a musical family, owned an instrument at an early age, but had no interest, as he told Uncle Joe Benson on the Ultimate Classic Rock NIghts radio show. “My mother actually bought me a guitar when I was seven,” Bon Jovi explained. “She said, ‘You know, you should […]

todayOctober 24, 2018

Music

Mary J. Blige Talks Women in Music Industry at Nashville Songwriting Camp

“To see us come together and write songs and be in the same room and smile and compliment each other is very empowering,” says R&B singer of the She Is the Music Song Camp The headline artist for the inaugural She Is the Music Song Camp was Mary J. Blige, who lent her Grammy-winning expertise to over a dozen young women creatives. Blige was on hand throughout each of the […]

todayOctober 23, 2018

Active Rock

STS9 Expand Winter Tour

'We're More Inspired Than Ever' After hitting the road all summer long, STS9 should be ready for a break. But on Oct. 22, the Santa Cruz-based 5-piece added nine more shows in four cities to its already jam-packed (pun intended) fall-winter U.S. tour. “I think there’s something for everyone,” he continued. “People gravitate towards what we do because of the power and energy of the music, the magical experiences and […]

todayOctober 23, 2018

Alternative Rock

Gerard Way Teases New Halloween Single

Gerard Way is releasing new music just in time for Halloween. The My Chemical Romance singer surprised fans after unexpectedly dropping a teaser clip for his new song “Baby You’re a Haunted House” via Instagram on Monday (Oct. 22). In the Halloween-spirited video, a band of skeletons dressed in suits play a short snippet of the punk rock song. The clip doesn’t reveal any information other than the song’s title […]

todayOctober 23, 2018

Music

The Weeknd’s Close Call

Look out below! The Weeknd avoided near disaster when an unsecured object fell from the top of a stage and landed just feet away from the artist. Abel posted a clip from his performance in Mexico City Sunday night that shows a piece of equipment come loose and drop to the ground. Unclear if the singer saw the object fall, but if he did, he didn't flinch and continued to […]

todayOctober 23, 2018

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