Opinion: How One Man Could Hold A Mirror Up To An Entire Industry

Today has been tough. I’ll be honest. Waking to news of another high-profile musician’s death in the early hours of the morning was difficult enough. Discovering his death was by his own hand? Devastating. One of my least favourite things as a music journalist is reporting deaths. Whether by overdose, hanging or other means, it’s … Continue reading Opinion: How One Man Could Hold A Mirror Up To An Entire Industry

Sad Reacts Only: World Responds to Chester Bennington’s Suicide

Whilst most of the world is reacting with shock and sadness at the news of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington's suicide today, Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch has labelled it 'cowardly.' In a post to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter the musician and author wrote: "Honestly, Chester's an old friend who we've hung with many times, and I … Continue reading Sad Reacts Only: World Responds to Chester Bennington’s Suicide

Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dead at 41

In devastating news coming out of America this morning, Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington has committed suicide in Los Angeles. The 41-year old singer was reportedly found hanged inside his Palos Verdes Estates home just before 9am local time on Thursday. He leaves six children, and his wife, Talinda. The news comes on what would … Continue reading Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dead at 41

Update: Preliminary Autopsy Rules Suicide, Fans Say ‘Something Wasn’t Right’ at Cornell’s Last Show

With the world still coming to terms today with the shocking loss of Chris Cornell, preliminary autopsy results confirm his death was suicide by hanging. The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office said it completed the preliminary autopsy on the 52-year-old, but "a full autopsy report has not yet been completed". He was allegedly found unresponsive … Continue reading Update: Preliminary Autopsy Rules Suicide, Fans Say ‘Something Wasn’t Right’ at Cornell’s Last Show

Wayne Static’s Widow Found Dead

Tera Wray, the widow of Static-X frontman Wayne Static, has been found dead after an apparent suicide, according to reports coming out of the US today. Blabbermouth.net are reporting they had the news confirmed by a 'longtime associate' of Static, who died in November 2014 after mixing Xanax and other prescription pills with alcohol. He was … Continue reading Wayne Static’s Widow Found Dead