Fact: Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, and Alice In Chains are among the big-name acts signed up for next year's (14) Soundwave Festival in Australia. Other acts on the bill include Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Placebo, and Stone Temple Pilots. The travelling festival takes place across five cities Down Under during February and March (13)
Fact: Rocker Joel Madden paid tribute to Avenged Sevenfold drummer JIMMY 'THE REV' SULLIVAN on Tuesday (29Dec09) when he donned a T-shirt bearing the words 'R.I.P. The Rev'. The musician was found dead on Monday (28Dec09) at his home in Huntington Beach, California.
Tweet: "Really sad news, Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan has died. This is a tragic turn of events, he will be mourned by many." Rocker Slash pays tribute to the tragic Avenged Sevenfold drummer, who was found dead on Monday (28Dec09).
Fact: Former GUNS N' ROSES star Slash joined rockers Avenged Sevenfold onstage in Los Angeles on Thursday night (16Apr09) for a one-off cameo appearance with the band.