Dez Fafara might have been in Florida when I caught up with him today, but he was far from being on holiday. The enigmatic DevilDriver front man was enjoying a rare day off on a gruelling six-week US tour that ends in Arizona on 27 June. There'll be no more days off for almost a week. … Continue reading Driving Dez Fafara
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Drop Dead Fred Actor Dead?
Reports are emerging from the UK that comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56.Mayall, best known for his roles in The Young Ones and Drop Dead Fred as well as several episodes of Blackadder, was left on life support for days after a serious quad bike accident in 1998, but … Continue reading Drop Dead Fred Actor Dead?
Decypher This
Meet Decypher Us - a hip hop trio from Sydney dropping beats and spitting rhymes since 2012. Their debut album, Uncracked, dropped in April this year, so I caught up with two of the guys to find out more about this exciting debut. For starters, please introduce yourselves! Names and day jobs? 2FACE: My … Continue reading Decypher This
Grimace And Bear It
LA's post-apocalyptic/melodic metal/deathcore band GRIMACE has debuted it's debut music video, Awake the Demons, and accompanying four-track EP... and it is amazing.The band's Facebook profile cites 'End of the World' as it's genre, and, 'Death, blood, horror, murder' as it's influences. While it's difficult to peg the band's sound into just one hole, the result … Continue reading Grimace And Bear It
Peaches Geldof Dead at 25
Reputable news sources across the globe are reporting the sudden and tragic death of Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof, second daughter of Paula Yates and Bob Geldof early this morning, AEST. A day ago, Geldof posted a photo of herself as a child in her late mother's arms on her Instagram account. Reports suggest Geldof was found deceased by … Continue reading Peaches Geldof Dead at 25
Diamond Days for Ben Gillies
He may be known as the drummer for one of Australia's most undeniably famous threesomes, Silverchair, but Ben Gillies is proving himself to be more than just a one-trick pony. These days, Gillies resides in Victoria with his wife Jackie, star of hit cable TV show Real Housewives of Melbourne. He has also enjoyed a … Continue reading Diamond Days for Ben Gillies
The Beards – More Than Just Stubble
Facey McStubblington was in the studio recording The Beards' fourth album when I caught up with him. Besides laying down new tracks, Facey said he had been incredibly busy "stroking my beard, calming my beard, writing songs about beards... you know, usual beard-related things." The Beards have gained somewhat of a cult following since their formation … Continue reading The Beards – More Than Just Stubble
Splendour Lineup Shaping Up
The Splendour in the Grass rumour mill has been running hot for months with names like London Grammar, Bombay Bicycle Club, Sky Ferreria and Outkast being tipped for the official lineup announcement in coming months. Melbourne-based electronic artist Chet Faker (aka Nick Murphy) has confirmed his third consecutive appearance at the festival in a recent interview with Purple Sneakers. … Continue reading Splendour Lineup Shaping Up
Confirmed: GWAR Frontman Dave Brockie Dead at 50
We had hoped it was a sick, cruel internet hoax, but sadly GWAR's manager Jack Flanagan has confirmed Dave Brockie, AKA Oderus Urungus, has passed away aged 50. In a statement just released, Flanagan said: "It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of … Continue reading Confirmed: GWAR Frontman Dave Brockie Dead at 50
GWAR Frontman Dead?
We are currently trying to confirm or deny reports circulating online today that GWAR frontman Dave Brockie has died. Style Weekly has reported that "several sources" have informed them of Brockie's death, saying the singer of the satirical thrash metal band, who made headlines on the Soundwave tour last month by decapitating an effigy of Australian … Continue reading GWAR Frontman Dead?
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