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COLDPLAY's CHRIS MARTIN Pays Tribute To CHESTER BENNINGTON With Moving Piano Cover of 'Crawling'

During COLDPLAY's concert on Tuesday (August 1) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, frontman Chris Martin sat down at the piano and playing a stripped-down version of LINKIN PARK's "Crawling", the Grammy-winning hit off the latter group's debut album, "Hybrid Theory". Towards the end...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Funeral: More Details Revealed

This past weekend, family and close friends celebrated the life of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington at a private service in Los Angeles, while fans worldwide organized over three hundred band-endorsed memorials to pay homage to his legacy. On Saturday, July 29, the private service at South Coas...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN On CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL Suicides: 'I Just Don't Understand It'

In a brand new interview with the Goldmine Magazine Podcast, former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was asked for his opinion on the passing of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, just two months after the suicide of SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell. "I wanna say I've met [Chester] a few times," Rex...

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PAUL STANLEY Finds The Idea Of Making Another KISS Album 'More And More Enticing'

Paul Stanley says that he finds the idea of making a new KISS studio album "more and more enticing" as time goes on. KISS hasn't released a full-length disc of new music since 2012's "Monster", which sold 56,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 3 on Th...

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KORN Guitarist Apologizes For Calling CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide 'Cowardly'

Brian "Head" Welch has apologized for implying Chester Bennington was a "coward" just hours after the LINKIN PARK frontman's death. Bennington was found dead on July 20 at his home in Southern California. A Los Angeles County coroner confirmed that the cause of death was "suicide by hanging." In a...

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Arizona Tattoo Parlor Co-Owned By CHESTER BENNINGTON Hosts Benefit In His Honor: Video, Photos

The Arizona tattoo parlor partly owned by Chester Bennington hosted a benefit for the late LINKIN PARK singer yesterday (Sunday, July 30). The event at Club Tattoo in Tempe was attended by hundreds of fans who shared stories with the crowd of how they connected with Bennington's music. "His music to...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN CRAHAN Talks CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL Suicides: 'It's Okay To Need Help'

SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "The Clown" Crahan has spoken to NME about the importance of having open conversations normalizing the realities of living with mental health issues. Crahan's interview was conducted a little over a week after Chester Bennington was found dead at his home in Southern Cal...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's 'Heavy' Duet Partner KIIARA Pays Tribute To LINKIN PARK Singer At PANORAMA Festival (Video)

Kiiara, the singer featured on LINKIN PARK's song "Heavy", paid tribute to Chester Bennington at New York City's Panorama festival. Kiiara performed the first few songs of her gig at the festival's indoor Parlor Stage on Sunday before addressing the LINKIN PARK singer's passing. "It's been… a pretty...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Ex-Wife: 'I Pray From My Soul That He Is at Peace'

Samantha Bennington, former wife of late LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, has released a statement reflecting on her ex-husband's death. Samantha and Chester Bennington were married from 1996 until 2005. They had one child together, Draven Sebastien Bennington, who was born on April 19, 2002....

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: CHESTER BENNINGTON Was 'A Very Kind,' 'Unassuming' And 'Gentle Soul'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to Chester Bennington, saying that the LINKIN PARK frontman was a "kind," "unassuming" and "gentle soul, who had a really big heart." METALLICA and LINKIN PARK toured together nearly fifteen years ago as part of the "Summer Sanitarium" package, also fea...

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ELTON JOHN Saddened By CHESTER BENNINGTON And CHRIS CORNELL Suicides

Sir Elton John has paid tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, calling them "lovely guys" who created "wonderful music that has entertained millions." The LINKIN PARK frontman committed suicide on July 20, just two months after the SOUNDGARDEN singer hanged himself. Sir Elton, who felt dee...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Laid To Rest In Private Funeral

LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington was laid to rest in a private funeral Saturday (July 29) near his home in Palos Verdes, California. According to TMZ, the ceremony at South Coast Botanic Garden was attended by a couple of hundred people, including bandmates, friends and family members. A full s...

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LINKIN PARK Bassist Thanks Fans For Their Support, Honors Fallen Bandmate

LINKIN PARK bassist Dave Phoenix Farrell has thanked fans for the "outpouring of love and kindness" he has received since the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington, passed away more than a week ago. Bennington was found dead in his home in Palos Verdes, California by one of his employees shortly be...

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Arizona Tattoo Parlor Co-Owned By CHESTER BENNINGTON Hosting Benefit In His Honor

The Arizona tattoo parlor partly owned by Chester Bennington will host a benefit for the late LINKIN PARK singer tomorrow (Sunday, July 30). The event will be hosted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Club Tattoo in Tempe. During the benefit, the parlor will have a notebook for fans to write in that will be d...

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PAUL STANLEY Once Again Rules Out ACE FREHLEY's Return To KISS

In a brand new interview with the Loudwire Podcast, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if the "more friendly vibe" between him and Ace Frehley could result in the band at some point being rejoined by its original lead guitarist for a one-off show or a series of concerts. Paul responded: "I don't t...