Guns N' Roses Guitarist DJ Ashba Leaves The Group

Matrise and members of Kissing Candice and Sister Sin shared their feeling about King's comments with Live Metal late last week. Matrise said, "I'm gonna be truthful - I take it very personal. I'm a longtime Slayer fan, and I hate to say it, but now I'm gonna change my thoughts about Slayer over this.

"It's because of the simple fact that there's a lot of people, including myself, and a lot of bands here that have a lot of money invested in this tour, and we're trying to make our money back, and we're trying to keep this thing rolling. And here's this guy, and he opens his mouth and sabotages the tour, in my opinion.

"And then he talks sh*t about Victory and that's our label as well, and calls it a 'sh*t stage.' Well, if it wasn't for Victory probably getting this stage, this tour would've never even happened.

"That's just my opinion, and if he would get off the bus once in a while instead of charging $20 for a picture or a signing or whatever the hell he does, he'd probably see that there's some really good talent out there, man.

Only, who'd become friends with Vicious and his mother, had dinner with them the evening he was released from prison in February 1979. He was on bail after being accused of the murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen. He started taking heroin within hours of his release and was found dead the next morning.

Only tells Metal Hammer: "The book is basically about growing up when I grew up, in the 70s, and being able to get involved in the music scene that was taking off. A lot of the tragedies - I'm actually writing a chapter about Sid Vicious right now. I was there when he died."

He tells Ultimate Classic Rock, "Probably the best route they should take, I think they've been playing catchup for a long time - they're constantly trying to readjust and adapt. I think that probably the truth of the matter, the answer is to start from scratch and create a whole new playbook.

"Forget everything - they keep trying to adjust what they knew - throw it out the window and say, 'Okay, we're starting out, now how do we create a new music industry, forgetting everything that went before?' Just get it out of your mind. Because it haunts people, it clouds their judgement and they keep trying to recapture - and it all comes down to economics, you recapture that. Well, forget that - start with a blank piece of paper and say, 'Okay, now we're making a music industry. These are the elements we have, this is the way music is created, this is the way music is transmitted, this is how it's shared and enjoyed.' Build a whole new business plan off of that. I don't think anybody, at least that I'm aware of, has done that, started with just a blank slate and just started over. I think that's really what needs to be done. Just level the f-ing building and build something brand new.

Snider was then asked if he thinks streaming and social media has helped expose him to a new generation. He responded, "I have no idea. I saw a hashtag, Twitter in three words hashtag and I wrote, 'Verdict still out.' I don't know if it has value, if it has a place.

"You probably saw that Dave Draiman has removed himself from Twitter and social media. You know, he's been a punching bag, he tried to make statements like I have in a way, but even more so, political and really try to raise awareness and do things and he just got tired of hearing f-tards. Hashtag, #f-tards. [Laughs] So I don't know, for me.

The U.S. and Canadian tour leg will be kicking off on October 16th in Paso Robles, CA at the Vina Robles Amphitheater and concluding on November 12th in Toronto, ON at the Air Canada Center.

Mainman Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson later recruited axeman Kiko Louriero on a full-time basis and Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler as a guest musician. Both appear on the thrash icons' 15th album, out later this year.

Drover and Broderick went on to form Act Of Defiance, featuring vocalist Henry Derek and Shadows Fall man Matt Bachand on bass. Their debut album Birth And The Burial is released on August 21.

Drover tells Revolver: "Everybody's looking for the negative story, but there isn't one. I was in the band for over 10 years - longer than anybody besides the two Daves. I have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience. I wouldn't be talking to you right now if I hadn't been in that band."

They issued a lyric video for the title track last week - and Draiman says the song Fire It Up from the new record was written while high. He tells Revolver: "95% of the songs I've written in my life, I've written them while high. That's the god's honest truth.

The tragedy occurred after Lowe announced his departure from the band in a confused statement that suggested he was suffering from mental trauma. After The Burial say: "In the wake of our loss, we have decided not to perform on this year's Summer Slaughter tour.

And he's sent his thanks to fans for their support via partner Sally Collyer. She says: "Andy was taken into hospital in the early hours of Sunday after suffering a mild heart attack.

Everett 'Vic' Firth was once described as "the consummate musician, educator and businessman." He said he'd been inspired to start making sticks when he found the ones he was using didn't meet his requirements. He reported: "It came out of necessity - not of imagination or my ability to start a company."

The coheadlining tour will include 20 stops and will be kicking off on August 8th in Buffalo, NY at the Town Ballroom and concluding on September 9th in San Diego, CA at the North Park Theater.

The Church are launching the tour in support of their latest studio album "Further/Deeper," which was released earlier this year and featuring their latest single "Laurel Canyon". Watch the video for the track here.

It's the first in a series that will see all his records available in vinyl. They arrive on October 22 on Real World via Caroline International. The eponymous albums - referred to as 1 to 4 or Car, Scratch, Melt and Security, based on their cover art - followed his departure from Genesis in 1975, and established him as a solo artist.

Gabriel says: "I really wanted the first record to be different from what I'd done with Genesis, so we were trying to do things in different styles. A bit of barbershop, which Tony Levin helped with. There were more bluesy things, a variety of songs and arrangements that were consciously trying to provide something different."

The trek will reunite Walsh with one of his Barnstorm band members, keyboardist and drummer Joe Vitale; the lineup will also include guitarist Gannin Arnold, bassist Tommy Simms and drummer Drew Hester.

Walsh says he will be performing hits from throughout his career, ranging from the James Gang to his Barnstorm days, to the Eagles and his solo records�along with some surprises.

Directed by Morgan Neville ("20 Feet From Stardom"), the clip was filmed at Germano Studios in New York City, where much of the album was recorded.

Due September 18, the project marks Richards' first solo album in more than 20 years and the follow-up to 1992's "Main Offender." "I had a ball making this new record and working with Steve Jordan and Waddy Wachtel again," says Richards. "There's nothing like walking into a studio and having absolutely no idea what you're going to come out with on the other end. If you're looking for 'Trouble,' you've come to the right place."

The charity release, created by Rock The Cause Records, arrives on October 16. All proceeds will go towards Huntington's Hope, a charity that helps children suffering from Huntington's disease.

And the disagreements that led to the division are behind them as they gear up for the launch of follow-up Venom. Frontman Matt Tuck and drummer Michael 'Moose' Thomas flew to Thailand to create the 2013 album, leaving Padge and then-bassist Jason 'Jay' James behind.

Padge tells Metal Hammer's Merlin Alderslade: "It really pissed me off, to be honest. Being told over email that you're not going to record an album with your band. I'm sure it would piss anyone off. I was f***ing confused, hurt - and I just didn't understand it."

Temper Temper received a lukewarm reception when it was released. Padge says: "Do I think it was for the best in the long run? No, I don't, because our momentum kind of levelled off."

Frontman Lajon Witherspoon had the following to say about the album, "We took some time off from the heavy side of Sevendust and when it came time to record some new music; Clint, John, Vinnie, Morgan and I put everything we had in to what became Kill The Flaw.

"I am thrilled to be bringing The Great American Nightmare back to the Chicago area for its second year," says Zombie. "After last year's overwhelming response we've decided to return with a completely new Nightmare. It's more vile and disgusting than ever. Have fun."

Damiani tells the Belfast Telegraph: "In not wanting to tread any musical ground we'd already covered on previous releases, we focused on what we believe makes us stand out among the millions of other rock bands around.

In addition, the package comes bundled with four double-sided singles, an interview flexidisc and two CDs containing material from the four vinyl releases.

Also included is a 10-inch hardback book featuring reviews, features and memorabilia, along with a copy of George Tremlett's 1975 book The Slade Story.

Ghost recently unveiled third frontman Papa Emeritus III, said to be the three-month-younger brother of predecessor Emeritus II. One of the outfit's Nameless Ghouls last week spoke of their delight at having had the "BC" suffix removed from the band name in North American territories.

The tour includes dates in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. The album is said to contain "signature guitar riffs and rock arrangements" and is their first studio outing since 2009's Ursa Major.

Instead it was a full band appearance - with Kroger in place of Gas Lipstick, who left amicably in January. Following the performance HIM posted, "And then there were five! Welcome Kosmo!"

Chapman tells MusicRemedy: "We're really going to start pushing towards writing album number three. There's nothing in the plotline as of yet - but we're excited to get that ball rolling."

Radio.com reports Corgan, who dated Love before she married Cobain, became the latest refuter of this theory when during a VIP Q&A session a fan asked whether he believed that Love killed Cobain.

The guitarist co-produced his 15th album with John Cuniberti and recorded the project late last year at Skywalker Sound in Lucas Valley, CA, with keyboardist and guitarist Mike Keneally, drummer Marco Minnemann and bassist Bryan Beller.

"I couldn't have asked for a better band to help bring these songs to life," says Satriani. The guitarist is joined by a second rhythm section for four tracks: drummer Vinnie Colaiuta - who has worked with Frank Zappa, Sting and Paul Simon, among others - and Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney.

Frontman Charlie Simpson said: "Since we had been away so long, once we were in the studio the ideas flew thick and fast and the album took shape very organically.