Archive for December, 2012

Dec 4
Randy Blythe

Lamb Of God, Machine Head Frontmen Tapped For Mitch Lucker Memorial

Posted by Chris Harris on December 4, 2012 in News

Yes, it’s true! Suicide Silence’s forthcoming memorial show for their late frontman Mitch Lucker will boast an appearance by Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe. Blythe — who was formally indicted on manslaughter charges in Prague yesterday — will be one of several big names joining the tribute gig. Mudvayne’s Chad Gray is also confirmed to Read More

Nov 26
Suicide Silence

Suicide Silence Playing Benefit For Late Frontman’s Kid

Posted by Chris Harris on November 26, 2012 in News

This is just so sweet. The members of Suicide Silence were surprise guests this weekend at the California Metalfest VI, and said they will soon play a gig paying tribute to their late singer, Mitch Lucker. Lucker died on Halloween in an accident; he crashed his motorcycle and was hammered at the time of the Read More

Nov 8
The funeral program

Suicide Silence’s Mitch Lucker Laid To Rest

Posted by Chris Harris on November 8, 2012 in News

Yup. Suicide Silence’s Mitch Lucker is in the ground. His funeral was today, and attended by family, friends, and band dudes galore. “Had to bury my brother today,” wrote Suicide Silence’s Dan Kenny online. “He looked peaceful when I saw him. It was very hard but it was needed! To the fans just know Mitch loved Read More

Nov 6
The Mitch memorial tee

Suicide Silence Selling Official Mitch Lucker Memorial Tee

Posted by Chris Harris on November 6, 2012 in News

We told you yesterday to stop buying all of those unofficial, unsanctioned Mitch Lucker shirts off eBay. We hope you did. But really, if you’re a Suicide Silence fan, how could you pass up the chance to own a whole closet full of Mitch Lucker memorial tees. I say buy whatever clothing you want. If Read More

Nov 5
This is straight balls, right here

Glorior Belli Make What I Said About Mitch Lucker Look Like Praise

Posted by Chris Harris on November 5, 2012 in News

Thank Satan for Glorior Belli, a Metal Blade band who claim to be black metal. The band — recently added to the lineup for the 2013 Maryland Deathfest — have gone above and beyond the call of duty, insulting tons of Suicide Silence fans. Last week, Mitch Lucker boozed it up and hopped on a Read More

Nov 5
Mitch Lucker

Suicide Silence To Release Mitch Lucker RIP Tee

Posted by Chris Harris on November 5, 2012 in News

You know, I took a lot of heat last week for being honest, and lots of people made a ton of assumptions about me based on my opinion. I understand I was very insensitive in the wake of Mitch Lucker’s death. I realize people thought it was too soon. But look — life goes on. Read More

Nov 1
Suicide Silence

Suicide Silence Singer Mitch Lucker Dead At 28

Posted by Chris Harris on November 1, 2012 in Featured, News

They say you shouldn’t speak ill of the dead — but no one said you couldn’t be honest. And really, I never listen to what “they” say anyways. Mitch Lucker, vocalist for Suicide Silence, is dead. He died this morning from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. In a statement,the band’s label, Nuclear Blast, offered Read More

Nov 8

Falling To Pieces Singer Nicci DeSoto Dies In Road Accident

Posted by Chris Harris on November 8, 2010 in News, This Blows

This is hard for me to admit, and maybe its because I’m writing this after what was a long, exhausting day. Maybe its that I’m feeling emotional, like a menopausal woman, and so this news just sort of hit me in a strange way, despite never having met this woman. But Nicci DeSoto, who was Read More

Oct 6

Nuclear Blast Comment On Gotthard Singer’s Death

Posted by Chris Harris on October 6, 2010 in News, This Blows

Yesterday afternoon in Nevada, Gotthard frontman Steve Lee died in a fatal motorcycle accident. He was only 48 years old. In the wake of his passing, the band’s label — Nuclear Blast — has issued the following statement. It’s a sad day indeed. “The world has lost one of its greatest rock singers: Gotthard frontman Read More

Oct 6

Gotthard Vocalist Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Posted by Chris Harris on October 6, 2010 in News, This Blows

What the hell, man?!? Metal dudes are dropping like flies in 2010, so I don’t think any of us should leave our houses until 2011. Just stay inside and fucking have groceries delivered. Tell your family to come see you because we can’t lose any more metalheads. Blabbermouth reports that vocalist Steve Lee of hard Read More