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Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann is a 25 year-old music addict with a taste for punk, metal and the touch of a keyboard. He is the current Senior Writer for Loudwire. Graham has been active in the music and entertainment industries since college, having worked for Metal Injection, Earache Records, The End Records, The Opie and Anthony Show and the Le Scandal Burlesque Show as a musician and stage manager. Favorite bands: The Ramones, Iron Maiden, Strike Anywhere, Poison the Well, Tool, Puscifer, Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Bad Religion, Rufio, Salome, Shining, Descendents, Gwar, System of a Down, The Beatles, Suffocation, Bloodbath, Polaris, Mark Mulcahy, Nirvana, Dead Kennedys ---> www.facebook.com/gruhamed
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Lamb of God Drummer Chris Adler Urges Fans to Remember Deceased Concertgoer

After a long and controversial process, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe has been acquitted of manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Although fans worldwide are celebrating Blythe's freedom and exoneration, Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler made a point to memorialize Daniel Nosek, who died soon after suffering head trauma at a Czech 2010 Lamb of God show.

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Volbeat Recruit King Diamond + Other Guests for ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ Album

Danish rockers Volbeat have just unveiled a mountain of details for their 2013 album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies.' Set for an April 9 release, the upcoming record is packed with stories of characters both real and fictional, while tapping the sonic talent of former Anthrax guitarist and new band member Rob Caggiano, as well as Danish legend King Diamond as one of many guest musicians.

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Nirvana
Universal Music

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Producer Butch Vig Reveals New Details on Recording of Iconic Album

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is arguably the most impactful rock album of the last 25 years. Its legend speaks for itself, selling over 30 million copies worldwide thanks to grunge masterpieces such as 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' 'Come As You Are,' 'Drain You' and 'In Bloom.' You may think you've attained all the 'Nevermind' knowledge ever made public, but there are some new tidbits from producer Butch Vig and frontman Kurt Cobain that may deepen your understanding of the album.

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Marilyn Manson / Alice Cooper
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Marilyn Manson and Alice Cooper Apparently Teaming Up for 2013 Tour

Shock rock icons Marilyn Manson and Alice Cooper are apparently heading out on tour together sometime in 2013. In a possible premature move by someone at Alice Cooper's camp, a poster of a 'Masters of Madness: Shock Therapy Tour' baring the faces of the two rock stars has been unveiled within Cooper's official website.

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Randy Blythe
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Details Emerge on Randy Blythe’s Final Day of Trial Leading Up to Not Guilty Verdict

Earlier today (March 5), Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter by a Czech court. While we reported the news of the verdict this morning, extensive details on Randy Blythe's final day on trial have now emerged.

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Randy Blythe Verdict: Rockers React

As we reported earlier, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was been found not guilty of manslaughter by a Czech court today (March 5). Metalheads worldwide are exhaling a long sigh of relief at the moment, and some of rock and metal's biggest names have offered their congratulations to Blythe for standing his ground and proving his innocence once and for all.

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Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Thanks Fans for Support After Ouster From Australian Tour

Legendary Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo was recently dismissed from the band's current Australian tour due to a financial dispute shortly before the thrash legends were set to take off into the Southern Hemisphere. There has been much debate regarding the true inner workings of the dispute, but regardless, Lombardo has taken to his personal Facebook fan page to thank his loyal followers.

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Dave Grohl
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire

Dave Grohl’s ‘Sound City: Real to Reel’ Soundtrack Streaming in Full

Now that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has introduced his 'Sound City' documentary to the world, the film's soundtrack has become available for streaming in full. Consisting of experimental collaborations with musical giants such as Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor, Corey Taylor and many more, the transfixing 11-track 'Sound City: Real to Reel' album is now yours to experience (listen below).

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Randy Blythe
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com

Randy Blythe Trial Resumes in Czech Republic, Verdict Likely to Be Revealed Tuesday

Update: The verdict is in. Click here to find out the ruling in Randy Blythe's manslaughter trial.

Nearly a month after his manslaughter trial was adjourned because of an ill witness and other factors, Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe returned to a Czech courtroom earlier today (March 4) to resume proceedings. Along with testimony from a female fan and a security guard, who were both present at the 2010 Lamb of God concert where a fan allegedly suffered fatal injuries, two psychologists also took the stand to give expert opinions on Blythe's personality.

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Nicko McBrain
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Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain to Perform Charity Gig With Pat Travers Band

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is traveling way back in time to reunite with his former bandmates from the Pat Travers Band. The legendary Maiden drummer is set to play "four or five songs" with the hard rock / blues veterans, and it's all for charity.

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