Steve Baltin
Alice in Chains Say Goodbye to Layne Staley With Elton John
Ask Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell the first artist that ever made a big impression on him and he'll rattle off a bunch of names, but one stands out. "I think the particular first spark was definitely Elton John," he tells Noisecreep...
Blog Battle Boils Over: Marilyn Manson Threatens Critic’s Life
What the music world needs now is a good feud – and Marilyn Manson and L.A.-based web site Buddyhead.com are more than happy to oblige us. The two parties seem ready to get into a steel cage to determine once and for all which is mightier, the pen or the guitar. The ...
Chester Bennington to Preview Dead by Sunrise in Linkin Park Show
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has made sure he has the full support of those bandmates in launching his new project, Dead by Sunrise. And now the rest of Linkin Park are going to show that support by giving over a portion of their live show to Bennington and Dead by Sunrise...
Chester Bennington Opens Up About His Past Addictions
As part of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington writes lyrics that both he and his band mates can relate to and feel comfortable singing. But in his own project, Dead by Sunrise, a collaboration between himself and Julien K that Bennington is fronting while on some down time from LP, the vocalist is holding nothing back, especially lyrically...
Dead by Sunrise ‘Out of Ashes’ Album Art — Exclusive
In trying to describe the artwork he envisioned for the debut album by his new project, Dead by Sunrise, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington tells Noisecreep he had a few key words in mind. "I wanted something that looked dark, mysterious and beautiful, but comfortable at the same time, and captured a gothic feel
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Alice in Chains Moving on From ‘Really Devastating Blow’
Following their mid-'90s disappearance as vocalist Layne Staley descended further into a darkness that ultimately led to his tragic death in 2002, the remaining members of Alice in Chains -- Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, and Mike Inez -- reunited for a 2005 benefit in their hometown of Seattle then teamed with new member William DuVall in 2006 for a full tour, and have been active ever since...
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Linkin Park Guitarist Replaces James Franco For UCLA Commencementâ
Brad Delson isn't following Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington into the cinema, but he will be filling in this week for film star James Franco ('Pineapple Express,' 'Milk'). According to the 'L.A. Times,' Delson, who graduated from UCLA in 1999 with a degree in communication studies, will be taking over the speaking duties at Friday's commencement ceremonies for Franco...
Def Leppard Got Nasty Emails About Poison Tour
Among metal fans Poison, which famously feuded with Guns N' Roses, is a band that has inspired a lot of vitirol. Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen admits that when the band's upcoming tour with one of hair metal's biggest groups was announced, some of the Leppard faithful were not happy...
Ozzy Suing Tony Iommi Over the Black Sabbath Name
Don't expect a reunion of the original Black Sabbath lineup any time soon. With his former Sabbath band mates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler touring and recording with Ronnie James Dio (Osbourne's replacement in Black Sabbath when he left the band in 1980) as Heaven and Hell, Ozzy Osbourne is suing Iommi over the rights to the Sabbath moniker according to the 'New York Post...
Def Leppard Reflect on Triumph and Tragedy
Def Leppard are reissuing two of their biggest albums, 1983's classic 'Pyromania,' and 1992's chart-topping 'Adrenalize.' Guitarist Phil Collen gave Noisecreep a preview of what to expect, starting with 'Pyromania.' "We have a whole live album that we recorded in '83 at the L...