Photo by Anne Erickson Hollywood Undead and former vocalist Deuce didn’t part on the best of terms, but the singer alleges that things only escalated after he left the band with at least two of the band members beating him up outside of a Hollywood club. As a result, the vocalist has now taken legal action against his former bandmates. TMZ reports that after sharing the story of the attack earlier this year , Deuce consulted with attorneys and is ready to move forward with a lawsuit against his former cohorts claiming assault and battery. Following the incident, the singer told Loudwire , “You know when six guys come up and go after you, when you’re drunk – I don’t really see that as a tough lose. If they want to grab one person and I grab one person, I’m a small dude I weigh 140 pounds, if they want to go one on one fine – not six guys jumpin’ you out of nowhere. I don’t know what kind of move that is.” Deuce cited Dylan “FunnyMan” Alvarez and Jorel “J-Dog” Decker in his police report earlier this year, claiming that the pair continually punched and kicked him outside the Angels & Kings club in Hollywood on May 25. He’s suing for unspecified damages. The vocalist also claimed that there were a pair of men videotaping the attack as he was being beaten. Back in April, Deuce released his debut solo disc, ‘ Nine Lives ,’ which has yielded the hits ‘America’ and “I Came to Party.’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/deuce-candidacy-president-video-i-came-to-party/” title=”Next: Deuce Showcases ‘I Came to Party’ Video” align=”center”]
Fox Having just begun its 24th season and with more than 500 episodes having aired, ‘The Simpsons’ is one of the most iconic TV shows in history. An incredible amount of celebrities and public figures have been animated by the cartoonists of the show, and we’ve compiled some of our all-time favorite appearances from rock musicians. ‘The Simpsons’ debuted in 1987 as television shorts on ‘The Tracy Allman Show’, and due to its popularity, the animated family got their own sitcom in 1989. Boasting the distinction of being America’s longest-running sitcom and animated program, ‘The Simpsons’ deserve to be celebrated for the years of entertainment the show has brought millions of viewers. Check out our list of Rock Star Cameos on ‘The Simpsons.’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/the-ramones-rock-star-cameos-on-the-simpsons/” title=”See the Rock Star Cameos on ‘The Simpsons'” align=”center”]
Vevo.com After watching Three Days Grace ‘s new video for ‘ Chalk Outline ,’ it might be worth it to steer clear of the general vicinity of singer Adam Gontier. The clip for the band’s latest chart-topping single focuses primarily on the singer walking the streets of Brooklyn, similar to the Verve’s Richard Ashcroft in the ‘ Bittersweet Symphony ‘ video years ago. While nothing bad happens to Gontier as he belts out the song through the streets, there are a few altercations and accidents that occur around him. The Shane Drake-directed clip is also fun for fans of the band, as the group’s other members make cameos in the background of scenes. ‘Chalk Outline’ is the No. 1 rock hit from the band’s newly released, ‘ Transit of Venus ‘ album. Drummer Neil Sanderson previously stated of the disc , “We went for a tighter, more articulated sound on this record. The music we were writing was a little more intricate than in the past, and we’ve been experimenting with new instruments … We wanted to present these new ideas concisely without going over-the-top in ambiance and overall production.” Look for Three Days Grace supporting the album this fall with club dates beginning Oct. 8 in Dallas. Watch Three Days Grace’s ‘Chalk Outline’ Video [button href=”http://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-animal-i-have-become-top-21st-century-hard-rock-songs/” title=”Next: Three Days Grace: Top 21st Century Hard Rock Songs” align=”center”]
Amy Sussman, Getty Images Legendary Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is set to appear on the CBS daytime program ‘The Talk,’ which is co-hosted Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne . The Oct. 9 appearance is scheduled to celebrate Sharon’s 60th birthday and will feature appearances by family members, friends and some unique surprises. Along with ‘The Prince of Darkness,’ confirmed guests for Sharon Osbourne’s televised 60th birthday celebration include daughter and co-host of ‘Fashion Police,’ Kelly Osbourne, as well as Nick Cannon from ‘America’s Got Talent,’ on which Sharon has acted as one of its three judges. You may remember Sharon Osbourne’s on-air breakdown over her son Jack Osbourne earlier this year while co-hosting ‘The Talk.’ Jack had just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and was soon invited as a guest on ‘The Talk’ to speak candidly about his condition. Jack Osbourne has not been officially confirmed to appear on ‘The Talk’ for his mother’s 60th birthday celebration, but since surprises have been promised by CBS, he very well may drop by. Sharon Osbourne’s ‘Fabulous 60th Birthday Extravaganza’ will air on Tuesday, Oct. 9. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/sharon-osbourne-sheds-tears-discussing-jack-osbourne-multiple-sclerosis-battle/” title=”Next: Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down While Talking About Son Jack” align=”center”]
Photos: Warner / Facebook: The Offspring After a tough battle, Avenged Sevenfold came out on top against Five Finger Death Punch in the previous Cage Match round. Now, can A7X and their song ‘Carry On’ win their fifth and final battle to gain entrance into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame? The Offspring enter the Cage Match with their brand new single ‘Turning Into You’ off of their latest studio album ‘Days Go By.’ The band is wrapping up its headlining U.S. tour and gearing up for a string of dates in Japan in Australia. Go here for a full list of dates. So, will Avenged Sevenfold win this matchup and earn a spot in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame? Or will the Offspring put stop to their reign? Get in on the action and vote for your favorite track below! (This Cage Match will run until Monday, Oct. 8, at 8AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!) Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Carry On’ The Offspring, ‘Turning Into You’ ? Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. ? Email Me When Cage Match Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of the daily winner of the Cage Match, as well as our top stories of the day. Email Rules of Cage Match: Fans can vote once per hour for their favorite song. If a song remains the reigning champ for five straight cage matches, it is retired to the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. With so many great songs out there, we have to give other bands a chance!
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com In this week’s edition of Loudwire’s Top 20 Countdown, Three Days Grace remain steady at the top spot with their single ‘Chalk Outline’ off of their new album ‘Transit of Venus.’ Halestorm come in at No. 2 for the third week in a row with their single ‘I Miss the Misery’ off of their latest album ‘The Strange Case Of…’ Papa Roach hold still at third place with their single ‘Still Swingin,’ while Linkin Park move up a couple of spots to No. 4. Seether move down a spot to round out the top five with their track ‘Here and Now.’ Shinedown ‘s ‘Enemies’ has jumped seven spots this week to come in at No. 10. Other tunes on the list include Slash ’s new single ‘Standing in the Sun’ featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, as well as Stone Sour ’s fresh track ‘Absolute Zero.’ Soundgarden coming in at No. 7 with their brand-new single ‘Been Away Too Long’ off of their forthcoming disc ‘King Animal.’ All that Remains also appear on the list for this week to round out the Top 20 with their new tune ‘Stand Up (Stand Up)’ of off their new record ‘A War You Cannot Win.’ Check out the Top 20 songs below and be sure to tune in to Loudwire Radio this weekend to blast these tracks at full volume. Loudwire Radio Top 20 Songs of the Week: 20. All That Remains, ‘Stand Up (Stand Up)’ 19. Volbeat, ‘Heaven Nor Hell’ 18. Pop Evil, ‘Purple’ 17. Aranda, ‘Satisfied’ 16. Gaslight Anthem, ‘45’ 15. The Black Keys, ‘Little Black Submarines’ 14. Five Finger Death Punch, ‘Coming Down’ 13. 10 Years, ‘Backlash’ 12. Adelitas Way, ‘Criticize’ 11. In This Moment, ‘Blood’ 10. Shinedown, ‘Enemies’ 09. P.O.D, ‘Lost in Forever’ 08. Stone Sour, ‘Absolute Zero’ 07. Soundgarden, ‘Been Away Too Long’ 06. Slash, ‘Standing In The Sun’ 05. Seether, ‘Here and Now’ 04. Linkin Park, ‘Lost In The Echo’ 03. Papa Roach, ‘Still Swingin’ 02. Halestorm, ‘I Miss the Misery’ 01. Three Days Grace, ‘Chalk Outline’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/loudwire-radio-station-list/” title=”See Which Stations Air Loudwire Radio” align=”center”]
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Since Baroness ‘ catastrophic Aug. 15 bus accident in England, the members of the band now find themselves in the rehabilitation process after living through a 30-foot drop while their bus was traveling at a speed of around 50mph. Thankfully, it seems that the incident will only act as a pause for Baroness instead of an ending, as explained to us by frontman John Baizley , who recently offered Loudwire an exclusive interview about the crash, his injuries and his recovery. In a conversation that bordered an hour in length, Baizley expressed his remarkable will to pass through the incredibly painful healing process, and hopes to be back touring with Baroness as soon as humanly possible. We’ll soon be bringing you the entirety of our fascinating dialogue with Baizley, who spoke in great detail about the rehabilitation process, learning how to play guitar again with a severely damaged arm, remaining a loving and attentive father + much more. In a small portion of our interview with Baizley, the musician and artist described his struggles with pain since the bus wreck and his intensive surgery to repair a severely broken arm and leg. “I’ve been living with it now for close to seven weeks,” says Baizley. “It’s a physical pain, a corporeal pain that won’t go away. I’m still not quite so far from the injury that I’m without pain. There’s a 16, 17-inch scar going down my arm that hasn’t healed yet. There’s a small army of metal pieces inside which are not only keeping me together, but are also beginning to react with the organic parts of my body. At the same time, it’s important for me, given he nature of my injuries, that I’m as mobile as I possibly can be. So I’m trying to move what doesn’t want to be moved. All the while, this stuff is trying to heal up, so there’s that pain.” He continues, “Along with that comes some very extensive nerve damage, which extends from the top of my shoulder all the way down to my fingertips. I essentially had all of the musculature and all of the nervous system removed from my arm for eight hours during the surgery. Once it was replaced, you’re dealing with scar tissue and you’re dealing with some parts which aren’t going to work again. The top half of my arm has no physical feeling to it anymore, and won’t. When I first came out of surgery, there was this very, very extreme and incredibly painful pins and needles feeling in my hand, which scared me at first because I was saying to myself, ‘Oh God, what if this lasts forever? What if everything I touch hurts?’” “I’ve been broken down to the basic physical functions of a 2 year old, and since the accident I’ve been trying to reclaim myself from all directions, and it doesn’t happen without pain. It’s still so fresh for me that I’m still waiting for the first moment of my life where just sitting here doesn’t hurt.” Stay tuned for our the rest of our extremely in-depth interview with Baroness’ John Baizley, where the accomplished artist goes into further detail about his injuries, the crash itself, how the experience affected his views on death + much, much more. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/baroness-a-horse-called-golgotha-top-21st-century-metal-songs/” title=”Next: Baroness – Top 21st Century Metal Songs” align=”center”]