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Video: Revolver Golden God’s “Fallen Heroes” Tribute

Friday, May 13, 2011

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During the Revolver Golden Gods Award Show, the magazine played a video tribute to metal’s “Fallen Heroes.” Though the tribute can be seen during the show’s airing on May 26 on VH1 Classic, Revolver has posted the video online for people to see. The “Fallen Heroes” tribute video honors five metal artists who’ve passed away [...]

Mike Starr’s Funeral Put On Hold, Public Memorial To Move Forward

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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The funeral of former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr has been postponed in order for the medical examiner to perform more tests on his body. A public memorial, though, will still be held this Sunday (March 20) in Seattle, WA. Tweet

Update: Police Release Statement Regarding Mike Starr’s Death

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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Sgt. Shawn Josephson of the Salt Lake City Police Department has released an audio statement concerning the death of former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr. The audio clip, provided by Artisan News Service, can be heard in the video above. Josephson confirmed that the deceased body found was that of Mike Starr, and the cause of [...]

Alice In Chains, Metal Elite Respond To Mike Starr’s Death

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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Last night it was discovered that former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr, who was in the band from 1987 to 1993, had passed away. He was 44 years old. While the cause of death is still unknown, Starr’s drug addiction has been well noted and even documented on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. And [...]

Former Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dead

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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According to TMZ, original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr, perhaps better known as a member of the third season of Celebrity Rehab, was found dead in a house in Salt Lake City earlier today. His father called the death of the 44 year-old a “terrible loss.” Starr was in Alice in Chains from 1987 [...]

  • Did you love hearing Anvil’s new song “Mankind Machine”? Then stream the Canadian thrashers’ new album Hope In Hell in its entirety before it’s released on May 28 over at Loudwire.

  • Kylesa’s new album, Ultraviolet, is streaming online at Pitchfork. Check out the album, as well as some pretty awesome visuals, here. The album will come out on May 28 on Season of Mist.

  • Unsigned & Streamed vets Anciients, who’s Season of Mist debut Heart of Oak is out now, have landed the opening slot on the Lamb of God tour. They’ll be playing from May 16 – June 10. Check out the dates here.

  • Sinestra Studios (who very often provides Metal Insider with some killer live photos) is hosting its very first art galleria and metal show on Saturday, May 25, at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets for the event are onsale now.

  • Louna has premiered a new music video for the song “Business” with Crave Online. The extravagant and politically themed music video comes in support of  the Russian hard rock group’s new album, Behind The Mask, available now via Red Decade Records and MEG/RED.


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