It’s been a whirlwind few days for the members of Green Day, who have gone from Italy — where they saw frontman Billie Joe Armstrong admitted to the hospital — to Los Angeles, where they’re prepping for their appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Sept. 6). While Armstrong is apparently resting his voice for tonight’s festivities, his bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool found time to speak with
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Green Day Unveil Details of Billie Joe Armstrong’s Recent Hospitalization
Baroness Send Out Thanks From Hospital for Overwhelming Support Following Bus Crash
Despite suffering major injuries in a bus crash in England last week, the members of Baroness seem to be in good spirits. Three of the band members have offered an update from the hospital to thank fans for the overwhelming outpouring of support they’ve received. In a new posting at their website penned from the hospital, they write, “Thank you to all of you who have been sending the tidal wave
Former Kottonmouth Kings Member Patrick ‘Pakelika’ Cochrun Dies at 34
Rap-rock act Kottonmouth Kings are in mourning as former masked member Patrick “Pakelika” Cochrun has passed away at the age of 34. Singer Brad “Daddy X” Xavier first posted the news on Facebook that his former hype man was admitted to the hospital due to “serious health issues,” with the announcement of his passing coming an hour later. The musician’s manager, Doug Cosgro, stated, “There’s no way he could have
Ministry Release Statement Following the Collapse of Al Jourgensen Onstage in Paris
Earlier today it was reported that Al Jourgensen and Ministry were forced to cancel a show mid-set in Paris after Jourgensen was rushed to the hospital via ambulance. After much speculation, the band’s management has issued an official statement regarding the situation and Jourgensen’s current condition. The statement also includes a personal apology directly from Jourgensen to his fans. Read the statement below: Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen collapsed on-stage during