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Megadeth guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine has officially settled the lawsuit that was filed against him by his former manager Corey Brennan (5B Artist Management). The frontman agreed to pay Brennan $1.4 million USD. Brennan was fired by Mustaine in April 2023 and responded with the lawsuit in June 2023. In the complaint, he claimed that he…
According to Rolling Stone, Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.) has scored a key win in the wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against him. That complaint was filed by Ashley Sanchez after the guitarist allegedly killed her father Israel Sanchez after hitting him during a distracted driving incident. Los Angeles County…
According to Billboard, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). He claims the label owes the band over $200 million in unpaid royalties. The complaint alleges that UMG used a “systemic” and “fraudulent” policy that was “deliberately designed” to hide royalties from artists. It continued: “Plaintiffs’ discovery of UMG’s…
According to Blabbermouth, the estate of late Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has reached a settlement after filing a lawsuit against the band. Jordison’s successor in interest, Steamroller, LLC filed its notice of unconditional settlement in Los Angeles County Superior Court on September 17. A request for dismissal was also filed on the same day. As…
According to Postwrestling.com, American Nightmare’s Wesley Eisold has filed a trademark infringement suit against pro-wrestler Cody “The American Nightmare” Rhodes, the WWE, and merchandising company Fanatics. The vocalist made the move in response to Rhodes’ “The American Nightmare” merch. The following was said in the complaint: “Wesley Eisold is the lead singer of the renowned…
According to Rolling Stone, Marilyn Manson has appealed Superior Court Judge Teresa A. Beaudet’s decision to strike down parts of 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. Manson made…
Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke has filed a lawsuit against music critic Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop). The singer made the move after accusing Fantano of defamation. Radke decided to take legal action after taking issue with Fantano’s “This Guy Sucks” video. That clip finds the critic blasting Radke‘s music and him as a person…
Former Mushroomhead singer Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick (aka Jeffrey Nothing) has filed a lawsuit against drummer Steve “Skinny” Felton. The vocalist made the move after accusing Felton of copyright infringement and unpaid royalties. Hatrix, who wrote or contributed to 148 songs, claims he has not received royalties “for several years at least.” The lawsuit said the…
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann has filed a new lawsuit against Spiegel. The frontman took legal action against the German publication after accusing them of falsifying documents and attempted trial fraud while reporting on the sexual assault allegations against him. The news comes after he was previously awarded a publication ban against Spiegel. As previously reported, the…
As previously reported, this year’s Capulet Fest was cut short following a number of issues. Among them was a last-minute move from Thompson Speedway in Thompson, CT to The Webster in Hartford, CT, which has a much lower capacity. That change and other problems behind the scenes resulted in numerous bands pulling out of the…
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