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Last Friday, God Forbid split up after 17 years and last night on The Grindhouse, we posted the statement of guitarist Doc Coyle talking about leaving the band and the demise of the band. Today, drummer Corey Pierce made a statement on his Facebook page, stating that Coyle's departure was not the reason of the breakup.

It's been a few years, but drummer Paul Bostaph is back behind the kit for Slayer and will get to show off his chops with the band on their summer tour. Bostaph was recently named a full-time replacement after the group decided to move forward without Dave Lombardo following a contractual dispute earlier this year. In his first interview since rejoining the band, Bostaph spoke with Nikki Blakk of

As you previously heard, Stone Temple Pilots have just released a new single called 'Out Of Time' with a new vocalist. That new vocalist being Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, who according to the band, is their new permanent singer. This does not sit well with Scott Weiland, original vocalist of STP and from what he said earlier, still the lead singer of the band.

Christopher Nolan, director of The Dark Knight Rises, just recently issued a statement regarding the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises.

Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has decided that he will not participate in the upcoming Sabbath reunion shows including the Download Festival. Earlier this year, not too long after the announcement of the reunion, he felt that he isn’t being treated equally financially for his appearance and drumming abilities.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has made an official statement regarding the punishment handed down from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the Saints 'bounty' scandal. The punishment included coach Payton being suspended for one year without pay. Read his official statement after the jump.

The sports story of the day has been the penalties issued by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the New Orleans Saints regarding the 'bounty scandal' investigation.