Thieves hit Sponge on the road. The Detroit alternative rock veterans woke up to find their trailer broken into after a show at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, with six guitars and basses gone, including one guitarist Andy Patalan calls irreplaceable. The band is offering a one-thousand-dollar reward, so keep your eyes open. Continue reading
Terrible news as Static-X, on the verge of releasing their comeback album, have filed a police report with the LAPD, siting that their warehouse space (which is also shared with the band Dope) was recently robbed of nearly 200K worth of touring equipment during the Coronavirus lockdown. The two bands were advised to take the story public, in order to help raise awareness with other small business owners and bands alike. The band has publicized a list of stolen equipment, complete with many of the serial numbers. The list includes: Multiple LED video panels, 2 drum kits, 40+ cymbals, various high-end audio/video gear, microphones, racks, branded backdrops, etc. The two bands have also set up a tip center where you can share any info that may help in the investigation. Continue reading
In a story we have been following, irreplaceable instruments owned by Heavy Metal legend Randy Rhoads from the Musonia School Of Music in North Hollywood, CA on Thanksgiving night (November 28). Even though some of the things were found in a dumpster near from where they were robbed, some items are still missing, Ozzy Osbourne is still offering a $25,000 reward for items still not recovered. Continue reading