Hard Rock Tribute: Mike Starr 1966-2011

Mike Starr most likely talking to Dr. Drew during the last season of "Celebrity Rehab".

To say former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was troubled is obvious, but definitely an understatement. Providing the four string support for the famous grunge band from 1987-1993, Starr dealt with his addictions to heroin [...]

Dimebag’s Legacy: 6 Years Later

Dimebag: Gone, but really not forgotten.

For some of you that might not know, some of my first notoriety for writing came as a witness to probably one of the most horrific events to happen in music history. On December 8th, 2004- I was one of the 300 or so people in [...]

Metal Tribute to Ronnie James Dio 1942-2010

Ronnie James Dio live in 2005.

A day after an false internet rumor regarding his death came out,which was vehemently shot down by family members, Ronnie James Dio did indeed succumb to stomach cancer early in the morning of May 16th at the age of 67.

Dio, who was born Ronald James Pavadona, had an almost [...]

MCB Remembers Peter Steele

Just a safe bet: Peter Steele was probably taller than you.

The metal world was shocked to learn the news of the death of Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele on April 14th, due most likely to heart failure. Born Petrus Ratajcyzk, the man who would later become Peter Steele first came [...]