Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil Arrested For Domestic Battery

Clark County prosecutors have charged rocker Vince Neil with battery-domestic violence and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, after he allegedly poked his ex-girlfriend and others at the Las Vegas Hilton in March.

Ex-girlfriend and entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs was with several friends who witnessed the Motley Crue frontman’s obscenity-laced tirade on Jacobs and the poking during the March 24 incident. Jacobs suffered a bruise, a photo of which was posted on the gossip website TMZ.com.

Neil has denied ever touching Jacobs, according to the website.

Neil and Jacobs split in March after a seven-month relationship. J

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Symfonia’s Future Power Metal Classic ‘Fields of Avalon’ — Song Premiere

In the heavy metal universe, you would be hard-pressed to find a more talented band than Symfonia. Featuring vocalist André Matos (Angra), guitarist Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius), drummer Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween), keyboardist Mikko Härkin (Sonata Arctica), and bassist Jari Kainulainen (ex-Stratovarius), the term ‘supergroup’ is definitely applicable.

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“Friday” Song Writer Defends Rebecca Black

Rebecca Black’s omnipresent “Friday” has been dubbed “The Worst Song Ever” by many and is officially the most “disliked” video on YouTube. (With 1.2 million “dislikes,” it beats Justin Bieber‘s “Baby” by almost 80,000.) But all this isn’t stopping the man behind the song from speaking out. You see, little 13-year-old Rebecca actually had very little to do with the notorious song or video.

Patrice Wilson, the founder of Ark Music Factory and seemingly random rapper in Rebecca’s video, is taking responsibility for this dubious phenomenon in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times. While previously depicted as bein

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Art of Dying Debuts Vices and Virtues with a Free Download of “Die Trying”

March 22nd marked the first major-label release for Vancouver band, Art of Dying. In conjunction with the release of Vices and Virtues the single, “Die Trying,” is being offered for free download as the iTunes “Single of the week.”

Art of Dying is one of the fast-rising, break-out bands who will be making a major impact on radio and the coming summer tour season. “Die Trying,” the first single release, is currently ripping its way upwards on Active Radio and expectations are high for the rest of the album, Vices and Virtues.

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Digest: Lady Gaga Album Artwork Leaks Online; Depeche Mode Plan New Remix Album

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Lady Gaga Album Art LeaksPhotos of what appear to be the CD packaging for Lady Gaga’s forthcoming album Born This Way have surfaced on a Gaga-centric Tumblr. The photos include a track listing with 14 songs, including previously unmentioned songs called “Unfathomable,” “One” and “Justice.” [Oh No They Didn't]Depeche Mode Plan New Remix SetDepeche Mode are planning to release Remixes 2: 81-11, a sequel to their 2004 remix collection Remixes 81-04 on June 7th.

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