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This past week, metal was on the brink of clinching #1 on the charts thanks to an iconic rock band -- until some Hallmark mothers decided to purchase Michael Buble. Nevertheless as reported by our friends over at Metal Insider, the legendary rock act Kiss respectably took the #2 debut with 108,000 albums sold in its first week...

Blessthefall weren't crippled when vocalist Craig Mabbitt bolted for the gig as Escape the Fate's new frontman. Guitarist Eric Lambert exclusively told Noisecreep, "The split with Craig was, at first, his decision, and to be honest, we were happy he was departing...

Phew, what a week! But it's finally over, and now, we've got the entire weekend to unwind. And like most busy weeks, this one's also ending with a deluge of news, from album announcements to band splits. So, rather than drag ass, let's get right to the good stuff...

Monday already? Well, here's our collection of prime links from this weekend from around the metal blogosphere. See something awesome? Let us know. + Bon Jovi lawyers are going after Blonde Jovi, an all-female Bon Jovi cover band. + Norma Jean, "after many extensive conversations, patience, and prayer," has dropped off the tour with Silverstein, Bless The Fall and Before Their Eyes... Re