Month: May 2021

Heavy metal band Megadeath announced via social media on Monday, May 24 that they are officially parting ways with bassist David Ellefson.  The band’s co-founder and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine wrote on Megadeth’s official Twitter account:“We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and that we are officially parting ways with him. We do not take this decision lightly. While we do not know every detail of what occurred, with an already strained relationship, what has already been revealed now is enough to make working together impossible moving forward. We look forward to seeing our fans on the road this summer, and we cannot wait to share our brand new music with the world. It is almost complete.”

Variety has reported that Ellefson had been accused of “grooming an underage girl through messages and videos online, which circulated on social media.” Ellefson denied the allegations on his now-private Instagram account, writing that the videos were “private, adult interactions that were taken out of context and manipulated to inflict maximum damage to my reputation, my career and family.”

David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine co-founded Megadeath together in 1983; Ellefson left the band in 2002, but later rejoined in 2010.

Wolfgang Van Halen has released a lyric video for the song “Mammoth”. The track comes from his solo project Mammoth WVH’s self-titled debut album, which will be released on June 11th.

Wolfgang — the former Van Halen bassist and son of Eddie Van Halen — says that the new track encompasses the overall vibe of the the forthcoming album and features inspirational lyrics like, “Hey you. Anything is possible. You’re not the only one. Yeah. Let ’em think you’re unremarkable and prove them wrong.”  The talented Van Halen wrote and recorded all of the instruments and vocals for the album himself.

Watch the lyric video for “Mammoth” – here.

Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead debuted their new band, the Smile, at the Glastonbury livestream event, Live at Worthy Farm. The group will be rounded out by drummer Tom Skinner, in collaboration with producer Nigel Godrich. “We’re truly honored that Thom and Jonny have chosen our livestream event to premiere their brand new project, the Smile,” Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis said in a statement.

The Smile tweeted after the event: “In case you missed it, you can catch it again today @glastonbury, along with video from the show.

Radiohead’s last album was 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool. Radiohead have headlined the Glastonbury event three times, in 1997, 2003 and 2017, and also made a surprise appearance in 2011.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/see-radiohead-side-project-the-smile-perform-new-song-e2-80-98we-don-e2-80-99t-know-what-tomorrow-brings-e2-80-99/ar-AAKiIm4

Marilyn Manson’s former assistant, Ashley Walters, has filed a lawsuit against the singer, alleging sexual assault, battery and harassment. According to court documents, Walters – who worked for the singer in 2010 and 2011 – claims that Manson – real name Brian Warner – physically and psychologically abused her, subjecting her to “personal and professional sexual exploitation, manipulation and psychological abuse.” Walters claimed she was initially fired by Manson in July 2011 because the singer disapproved of her contacting his ex-partner, Game Of Thrones actor Esme Bianco, before being briefly rehired and fired again in October 2011.  Last month, Esme Bianco sued Manson for rape, sexual battery and human trafficking. Several other women, including actor Evan Rachel Wood and model Ashley Morgan Smithline, have accused the singer of abuse. Manson denies all accusations made against him.

Walters is seeking unspecified damages from Manson, as well as back pay and lost wages plus the deletion of footage and images the singer may have of her and other women he obtained without their consent.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/marilyn-mansons-former-assistant-sues-for-sexual-assault-battery-and-harassment/ar-BB1gUSRC

Welcome To Rockville is returning for 2021, at its new home at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Florida’s ‘Biggest Rock Experience’ will be held November 11-14, and features an impressive lineup headlined by Metallica (two nights / two unique sets), Nine Inch Nails and Disturbed. The weekend will also feature Deftones, Rob Zombie, Staind, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, The Offspring, Social Distortion, Lamb Of God, Chevelle, Mastodon, Stone Temple Pilots, Asking Alexandria and many more.

Welcome To Rockville will feature more than 70 music acts over 4 days, with performances on three stages, along with award-winning spirits, craft beer, and the best food Daytona Beach has to offer. Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage experiences, as well as sponsor activations that celebrate local flavors. Festival doors open at 11:00 AM each day.

Single day and weekend passes for Welcome To Rockville are on sale now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com starting at $99.50* for single day and $249.50* for 4-day (*plus fees).