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Korn guitarist answers fans

James “Spank The Munky” Shaffer, better known as “The guy in Korn who didn’t leave cause of Jesus,” recently sat down and answered fan-submitted questions he submitted himself, as he doesn’t really have any fans with access to electricity.

The video of the interview after the jump.

Megadeth is breaking all kinds of records

The numbers are in! Megadeth‘s “Rust In Peace Live” CD sold a massive 3,000 copies! Wow!

The album, capturing some legendary self-indulgent show,  debuted at number 161 on The BillBoard 200, which means at least there were 39 other albums who did worse so it’s not all bad news.

When asked for a comment, Dave Mustaine refused, citing being busy with unwrapping 2,000 CDs he just ordered from Amazon.

Metallica rewards volunteers

As reported earlier, a 7.2 earthquake hit the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, threatening to cancel Metallica‘s shows there. The band assured everyone that they would continue as planned, but now that student volunteers are cleaning up the city, Metallica decided to reward them. How? With Metallica tickets of course. No meet and greet, no autographs, hell… Not even a t-shirt. Just a ticket.

Full article here.

If you’re like me though, you’re probably wondering: “How did the guys come up with such a great reward?” — Assumption after the jump

Exciting Bruce Dickinson news

Guys, you might want to sit down for this one. Well, you’re at a computer, so obviously you’re sitting down but still. News this big and amazing hasn’t been reported in a long, long time…

Bruce Dickinson, the frontman for Iron Maiden, is now… Wait for it… MARKETING DIRECTOR for ASTRAEUS AIRLINES!

I know… Right??????? Wow!!!!

“I’m a communicator, clearly I have a background in creative media, and I’m an airline captain, so it all makes great sense and I relish the challenge.” said Bruce while counting his millions.

So guys, it’s not like he took the gig for money or anything. It’s a challenge, and it makes sense! And here I was thinking he sold out. Pheew, what a relief.  Article here.

More Rob Zombie bullshit

Awful-rocker-turned-awful-filmmaker Rob Zombie is now working on a special project. And wouldn’t you know it? It’s a haunted house. What a surprise!

So much diversity in Rob’s career, I wonder how he can re-invent himself so many times. A mystery, I know.

Full article here.