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Legal Action Filed For Scott Weiland’s Children After Companies Use Their Late Father’s Name Without Permission

According to My News LA, Scott Weiland’s (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver) former wife Mary Weiland has filed lawsuits against Merchbar Inc., RageOn! Inc., OldGlory.com, Red Fox Ink and Officially Licensed Gear in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of their teenage children Noah and Lucy. The lawsuits come as a result of the companies…

September 14, 2017

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News, Scott Weiland

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Hinder Sue Former Singer Austin Winkler

According to The Oklahoman, Hinder are suing former vocalist Austin Winkler, due to the singer using the band’s trademark to promote his solo career. The lawsuit says he violated an agreement between him and the band, which stated he could only go by “Austin Winkler, formerly of Hinder” if the name in promotional materials, is…

August 30, 2017

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Hinder, News

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Avenged Sevenfold Lawsuit With Warner Bros. To Go To Trial In December

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the lawsuit between Avenged Sevenfold and Warner Bros. will officially go to trial in December. The lawsuit was filed by Warner Bros. after Avenged Sevenfold tried to get out of their contract by using the “seven-year rule” under California Labor Code, which “allows parties to leave personal service contracts under…

August 28, 2017

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Avenged Sevenfold, News

Avenged Sevenfold, lawsuit, Metal, The Stage, Warner Bros.
Five Finger Death Punch Talk New Album & Prospect Park Lawsuit

It was previously reported awhile back that Five Finger Death Punch were sued by their label Prospect Park due to claims that the band was “shamelessly attempting to cash in before the anticipated downfall of their addicted bandmate [Ivan Moody]” and trying to push out low quality music. The band then fired back by hitting…

June 14, 2017

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Five Finger Death Punch, News

Five Finger Death Punch, lawsuit, Metal, new album
Twisted Sister File Lawsuit Against Rock Carnival Festival Promoter

According to the Associated Press, Twisted Sister are suing John D’Esposito, the promoter of the 2016 Rock Carnival in Lakewood, New Jersey, due to them only receiving $50,000 out of the $200,000 they were owed for playing the festival. In court papers D’Esposito explained that they were having financial issues because “refunds had to be…

June 8, 2017

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News, Twisted Sister

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Tobias Forge Files Official Response To Ghost Lawsuit

It was previously reported that four former members of Ghost, who were identified as Simon Söderberg, Mauro Rubino, Henrik Palm, and Martin Hjertstedt, were filing a lawsuit against frontman Tobias Forge (aka Papa Emertius) due to them not receiving proper payment for their musical contributions and tours, and the fact that they were not allowed…

June 7, 2017

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Ghost, News

Ghost, lawsuit, Metal, Tobias Forge
Iron Maiden Involved In Legal Dispute Over “Hallowed Be Thy Name”

Iron Maiden have apparently been drawn into a legal dispute over “Hallowed Be Thy Name” due to it containing pieces of Beckett’s “Life’s Shadow.” As a result of the dispute, Iron Maiden have dropped “Hallowed Be Thy Name” from their current setlists. Iron Maiden‘s management commented: “Phantom Management are aware of the action brought by…

May 15, 2017

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Iron Maiden, News

Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, lawsuit, Metal
Five Finger Death Punch Hit Prospect Park With A $1,000,000 Lawsuit

It was previously reported awhile back that Five Finger Death Punch were sued by their label Prospect Park due to claims that the band was “shamelessly attempting to cash in before the anticipated downfall of their addicted bandmate [Ivan Moody]” and trying to push out low quality music. Now, according to TMZ, the band have…

April 11, 2017

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Five Finger Death Punch, News

Five Finger Death Punch, lawsuit, Metal
Former Ghost Members Speak Out On Papa Emertius Lawsuit

It was previously reported that four former members of Ghost, who have now been identified as Simon Söderberg, Mauro Rubino, Henrik Palm, and Martin Hjertstedt, have filed a lawsuit against frontman Tobias Forge aka Papa Emertius. Now the four have issued a lengthy statement to Blabbermouth regarding the lawsuit, which you can read below. “As of yesterday,…

April 6, 2017

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Ghost, News

Ghost, Henrik Palm, lawsuit, Martin Hjertstedt, Mauro Rubino, Metal, Simon Söderberg, Tobias Forge
Papa Emeritus Is Reportedly Being Sued By Former Ghost Members

According to Corren.se, four former members of Ghost have filed a lawsuit against frontman Papa Emertius, reportedly Tobias Forge, due to them not receiving proper payment for their musical contributions and tours. The ex-members claim that Forge controlled all the band’s profits through his company, and that he would only sporadically pay them while saying…

April 4, 2017

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Ghost, News

Ghost, lawsuit, Metal