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Lawyer Comments On Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Against Tool

As previously reported, Tool may be facing a class action lawsuit following their “Live In The Sand” performances. The band promised fans “two unique headlining sets,” but several songs were repeated leading to backlash and even some boos. As such, lawyer Stas Rusek is now leading the charge to take legal action against them. Rusek…

March 11, 2025

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Tool Potentially Facing Class Action Lawsuit After Not Playing “Unique Sets” At “Live In The Sand” Festival

Tool have been facing backlash following their headlining sets at the “Tool Live In The Sand” festival in the Dominican Republic. The performances were initially described as “two unique headlining sets,” but the band ended up repeating several songs. As such, there is now a possibility that the group may be hit with a class…

March 10, 2025

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Ahren Stringer Taking Legal Action Against The Amity Affliction

Ahren Stringer has revealed that he is taking legal action against The Amity Affliction following his recent departure. You can see a screenshot of a document shared by Stringer below. The band previously said the bassist/vocalist was taking a break in May 2024 to focus on his mental health and addiction issues. However, he later…

February 22, 2025

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News, The Amity Affliction

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Photographer Files Copyright Lawsuit Against Ozzy Osbourne

According to Billboard, Neil Zlozower has filed a copyright lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne. The photographer made the move after the frontman allegedly shared his photos on social media without permission. The posts in question featured various pictures of Osbourne including ones with Zakk Wylde, Randy Rhoads, etc. The following was said in the complaint: “The…

February 10, 2025

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News, Ozzy Osbourne

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Limp Bizkit’s $200 Million Lawsuit Against UMG Suffers New Setback

According to Rolling Stone, Limp Bizkit have suffered a setback in their lawsuit against Universal Music Group. The matter recently went to court with a federal judge denying the band’s request to terminate their contract. Frontman Fred Durst previously said the label owed the band over $200 million in unpaid royalties. He also accused them…

January 22, 2025

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Limp Bizkit, News

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Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope, Etc.) Files Lawsuit Against Photographer Ross Halfin

According to Heavy Mental, Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope, etc.) has filed a lawsuit against music photographer Ross Halfin. The guitarist took legal action after Halfin allegedly tried to pass off Barry Plummer’s Lynyrd Skynyrd photos as his own. Wagner purchased those pictures for over $7,300. Heavy Mental shared some key details from the lawsuit: *…

January 9, 2025

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Judge Dismisses Claims Of Negligence Against Justin Sane’s Anti-Flag Bandmates Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Brenda K. Sannes, a judge in the Northern District of New York, has dismissed a portion of Kristina Sarhadi’s sexual assault lawsuit against Anti-Flag’s Justin Geever (aka Justin Sane). The piece that was struck down involved Sane’s bandmates, Chris Baker, Chris Head, and Pat Bollinger, and their company Hardwork Distribution LLC. Sarhadi included Hardwork Distribution…

January 3, 2025

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Anti Flag, News

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Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses) Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose has officially settled the sexual assault lawsuit that was filed against him by former Penthouse model Sheila Kennedy. This news comes after the frontman previously tried to have the case dismissed. Kennedy previously claimed that Rose physically and sexually abused her during a disturbing incident at a hotel back…

December 4, 2024

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Marilyn Manson Drops His Defamation Suit Against Evan Rachel Wood

According to Rolling Stone, Marilyn Manson has officially dropped his defamation suit against Evan Rachel Wood and Ilma Gore. The singer initially filed that complaint after Wood accused him of abuse and inspired other women to come forward with allegations against him. The news of the dismissal comes after Manson previously appealed a decision to…

November 26, 2024

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Universal Music Group Seek To Dismiss $200 Million Lawsuit Filed By Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst

According to Rolling Stone, Universal Music Group are currently seeking to dismiss the lawsuit that was filed against them by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. The label also claimed that the complaint is “based on a fallacy.” Durst previously said the label owed the band over $200 million in unpaid royalties. He also accused them of…

November 25, 2024

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Limp Bizkit, News

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