New York Post — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound helped put the twang in early rock 'n' roll, has died at age 86. more info

Metalsucks — Talk about a hell of a welcome. The post Eloy Casagrande on His Slipknot Debut: “Thank You… For Trusting Me” appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — Electric Light Orchestra’s Richard Tandy has passed away at 76. ELO leader Jeff Lynne announced the news on social media, writing: “He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together.” more info

Stereogum — Last month Orgy singer Jay Gordon claimed that Linkin Park will be regrouping with a female singer in place of the late Chester Bennington. He soon backtracked after his comments went viral. Today, however, Billboard reports that such a reunion may indeed be happening. more info

Antimusic Rock — Ben Folds has announced additional Fall shows are being added across the U.S. as part of his 'Paper Airplane Request Tour,' more info

Antimusic Rock — Sleeping With Sirens have announced a one-off headline show in Nashville, TN, at Marathon Music Works on July 2 more info

Antimusic Rock — Richie Kotzen returns with a brand new single and lyric video called 'Cheap Shots' more info

Antimusic Rock — Duff McKagan is Celebrating the five-year anniversary of his acclaimed second solo album, Tenderness, with Tenderness Live From Los Angeles more info