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Chuck Biscuits Is (Probably) Alive And Well

Contrary to the previous report, Chuck Biscuits, former member of Danzig and hardcore acts such as Black Flag, Social Distortion and Circle Jerks, as well as lending his talents to Hip-Hop legends Run DMC, is apparently still alive. Confirmation that he is, in fact, still alive has yet to come back, but it seems that reports of his death stemmed from an elaborate hoax. With the source of the original report being completely fooled, yet sounding legitimate, news spread across scores of site and even Biscuits' Wikipdia entry was updated to reflect his death. Brooklyn Vegan has an indepth rundown and commentary on the whole thing if you're interested in the details.

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Former Danzig Drummer NOT Dead

Update: Chuck Biscuits is apparently alive and well.

Chuck Biscuits, who was perhaps best known as the former drummer of Danzig, passed away recently after a prolonged battle with throat cancer is alive and well. His death was all a hoax.. He was is only fourty four years of age. He had previously played in a number of big name Hardcore acts such as Black Flag, Social Distortion and Circle Jerks, as well as lending his talents to Hip-Hop legends Run DMC. You can view a tribute video below. More...

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The Sword Added To 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest

THE SWORD has announced a special live performance as part of the 2009 "FUN FUN FUN Fest" t to take place November 7-8 at Waterloo Park in the band’s own Austin, Texas. THE SWORD joins a lineup of featured acts set to perform at the event that includes Jesus Lizard, Danzig, Ratatat, Destroyer and Of Montreal among others. Additional details can be found at funfunfunfest.com.

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Cyanotic's Sean Payne Featured In 16volt's Album

16volt makes a triumphant return with their latest album, American Porn Songs featuring the bands trademark layering of heavy, aggressive guitars over pummeling electronics and beats. This album includes guests Steve White (KMFDM), Joseph Bishara (Rasputina, Danzig), Bildeaux Sarver (OHN, Scum of the Earth), Sean Payne (Cyanotic), Jason Bazinet (Chemlab, SMP), Tim Skold (Marilyn Manson, KMFDM), Jeremy Inkel (Front Line Assembly, Left Spine Down), Scott Robison (Drøne), and 16volt mainstay and Mike Peoples (Skrew, Daniel Ash Band).

More details and ordering can be found here.

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Throne Of Malediction Posts Live Danzig Cover

Throne of Malediction has posted a live video online of the band performing a cover of the Danzig song "Black Angel, White Angel." The video can be viewed below. More...

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Danzig Working On New Album

Danzig has issued the following update about working on new material:

"We can confirm that Simon Bisley has completed his final Illustration for the DANZIG Lyric Book. We have pictured it here & it is for the Danzig Song 'When Death Had No Name.' Will post an actual Release Date here once we have it.

"Meanwhile DANZIG has been in the Studio, hard at work, on the Next DANZIG Record. We know that both Johnny Kelly & Tommy Victor will be on most of theTracks.

"Although Johnny Kelly has been playing Live in DANZIG off & on since 2002, this will be the 1st time he has recorded with DANZIG. Tommy Victor, of course, played Guitars on 2004's Circle Of Snakes"

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Danzig's "Satanika" To Be Made Into A Movie

It is now official that a live action adaptation of Danzig's "Satanika" will be made. A posting from Glen Danzig reads as follows:

"Didn't want to say anything until it was official but we can announce here that the Satanika live action movie is indeed a go! It will be directed by Thomas Mignone whose critically acclaimed film On The Doll drew rave reactions all over the globe and will be based on the Verotik comic series written by Glenn Danzig."

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Metallica And Slayer Featured In Rick Rubin Book

A new book will soon be released entitled "Rick Rubin:In The Studio" which looks at one of the most celebrated record producers of all time. The book will look at some of the most important and groundbreaking albums of all time which Rubin produced and will contain features on the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, System Of A Down, Audioslave and Danzig amongst others. The book is expected to be released this summer.

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Golden Gods Awards USA Show Announced

This year, the United States will host their own Golden Gods Awards ceremony in an event that will be broadcast on MTV2 on May 2nd. The ceremony itself will take place on April 7th at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. It's already shaping up to be quite a show which boasts appearances from Motorhead's iconic mainman Lemmy, Testament members Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy, WWE Superstar CM Punk, rock legend Glen Danzig, Metalocaypse creator Brendon Small and many others plus performances from Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Hatebreed, Suicide Silence and a special guest who's yet to be confirmed. To top things off, heavy metal loving comedian Brian Posehn will be hosting the show. One award winner already confirmed is Mr. Ozzy Osbourne who will take home the Lifetime Achievement award.

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Ex-Hellyeah Bassist Suing Country Singer

Jerry Montano, the former bassist of Nothingface, Hellyeah, and Danzig is to sue country singer John Rich after the two had an altercation at a hotel recently. Montano claims that Rich became violent and belligerent over a girl, which led to the incident between the two. Montano claims he is suing for an undisclosed amount relating to cuts, permanent scarring, scrapes, swelling and bruising to his lips, jaw, face, teeth and nose. The bassist had apparently previously been warned of Rich's behaviour when drunk.

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