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A PERFECT CIRCLE inked a deal with BMG and announced their first record in 13 years, followed by a string of shows. The band formed in 1999, led by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, and released three albums. Still no sign of a new Tool album, though...

NEGURA BUNGET drummer Gabriel ‘Negru’ Mafa passed away, aged 42. Vocalist/ guitarist Tibor Kati paid tribute to the way he “dedicated his life to the sacred side of our culture, bringing it to life through music and transmitting it to various generations from all over the world”.

The SUICIDE SILENCE controversy continued – Eddie Hermida slammed Thy Art Is Murder’s CJ McMahon for selling baseball caps bearing the slogan ‘Make Deathcore Great Again’. “They’re going, ‘Hey, we’re not sellouts, but please buy this hat!’” Eddie said. “It’s completely backwards thinking.”

MEGADETH held their first-ever Boot Camp at Dave Mustaine’s residence – and we went along for the ride. “I’ve been really open about my lifestyle – whether it was squatting at someone’s house or living in a car. Having fans come into my home, it’s pretty much second nature for me,” he said.