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The Clash has helped expose a man who made £1.2million from fake vinyl records.Richard Hutter had been selling counterfeit records over a six-year period and was given a suspended jail sentence at Bournemouth crown court earlier this week.He was caught out after a Clash fan demanded his money back because of the poor sound quality on the record he had bought online.When the refund was refused the customer complained to trading standards officers, who then bought two sample records from Hutter’s website, Guns N’ Roses‘ ‘Appetite For Destruction’ and ‘Songs For The Deaf’ by Queens Of The Stone Age. Both turned out to be fake.Hutter’s home address was searched in July 2018 as a result, with officers seizing his phone and laptop, as well as a number of counterfeit records and sleeves, according to The Guardian.In addition to selling the vinyls on his website, it was discovered that he had also been selling them through a US website and eBay.On eBay, he had listed almost 1,200 LPs in the space of one year and he charged customers up to £35 for the counterfeit albums.When questioned, Hutter denied knowing they were counterfeit records and said he had sourced them from Europe and sold them on.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have shared a new remix of Puscifer‘s ‘Apocalyptical’.The 11-minute track, which originally featured on the side project of Tool and A Perfect Circle singer Maynard James Keenan‘s 2020 album, has been reworked into a synth driven new version by the Nine Inch Nails frontman and his sidekick. You can listen to it below.The new version is part of the band’s new remix album, ‘Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired’, which came out today (March 31).Bring Me The Horizon‘s Jordan Fish, Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Troy Van Leeuwen and At the Drive-In/Sparta drummer Tony Hajja have also put their own spin on songs from the 2020 record.‘Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired’ continues Puscifer’s tradition of remixing their albums which dates back to their 2009 debut, ‘V Is for Vagina’.They previously shared the music video for Carina Round’s version of ‘A Singularity’ from the record, which was shot and compiled by Keenan in tribute to his dog. You can listen to the full album below.He said of the video at the time: “On Oct 7, 2021, I lost my muse.

Josh Homme has shared a new and rare public statement about his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Brody Dalle.The pair have been involved in a long-running public battle for custody of their three children. Both Dalle and Homme filed their respective restraining orders against each other in 2021, while Dalle was convicted in November of that year of one count of contempt by a Los Angeles judge for “wilfully” failing to hand her five-year-old son over to Homme in September as part of an agreed custody deal.Now, Homme has shared a lengthy statement, giving an update and claiming that a new permanent restraining order was granted against Dalle for a period of one year and 11 months, meaning she is not allowed to contact the Homme family, including Josh, his parents and the former couple’s three children.“Out of respect and concern for his minor children and their well-being, Joshua Homme has previously refrained from making public statements about his family to the media,” the statement began.

Mark Lanegan “co-wrote” Nirvana’s closing ‘Nevermind’ track ‘Something In The Way’.An excerpt from the new book Lanegan featuring former Queens Of The Stone Age bandmate Nick Oliveri claims that the late Screaming Trees frontman helped write lyrics for the track with Kurt Cobain, which went uncredited.“Mark said he wrote some lyrics on ‘Something In The Way’ with Kurt on ‘Nevermind’,” Oliveri told author Greg Prato via Consequence. “But Kurt had played on some of Mark’s solo stuff, ‘The Winding Sheet’.“So, instead of getting paid, they just did this thing where, ‘Hey man, I added a lyric on your song and you added a lyric on my song. Let’s just call it even.

Queens Of The Stone Age album has seemingly been confirmed by Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse Hughes.Eagles Of Death Metal were founded by Hughes and Queens Of The Stone Age mastermind Josh Homme, with the pair writing and recording all four of EoDM’s studio albums together.In a recent Instagram livestream, Hughes is asked “what have you guys been up to?” before the vocalist replies: “Recording”.Hughes goes on to say Eagles are “recording a new record. Queens just did one, now we’re doing ours now.” The footage can be seen on Reddit.

Queens Of The Stone Age have announced reissues of three albums: their 1998 self-titled debut, their 2013 record ‘Like Clockwork‘ and their most recent album, 2017’s ‘Villains‘.Limited edition vinyl including special colour vinyl pressings will be available as well as exclusive new and restored artwork, posters and more.‘Queens Of The Stone Age’ is reissued digitally today (September 22), with a vinyl release to follow on October 21. Restored to its original tracklist and adorned by the long out-of-print original Frank Kozik artwork, the reissue will feature an obi-strip designed by longtime collaborator Boneface and will be available on standard black and limited edition opaque orange vinyl.

Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme has said making an album with country musician Nikki Lane “saved my life”.Homme served as producer on Lane’s upcoming album ‘Denim & Diamonds’, which will be released on Friday (September 23).In a post shared on Instagram yesterday (September 19), the QOTSA frontman reflected on working on the album. “Making a record with Nikki Lane saved my life,” he wrote.

Meghan Markle did not appear alongside her husband, Prince Harry, as he made his way to Balmoral Castle, following the news of Queen Elizabeth’s death. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, an invitation to join the family at the estate was not extended to Meghan.  “It's understood that the family wanted Prince Harry to be there, even though he was unable to get to Balmoral in time to see his grandmother,” Nicholl tells ET. “But Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was not, we understand, invited to join the family," Nicholl adds.

Queens Of The Stone Age member Dean Fertita has announced plans for his debut solo album ‘Tropical Gothclub’.The LP, which will be released via Third Man Records on November 4, features 11 tracks.The Raconteurs and Dead Weather man has also shared the first taster from the record – ‘Wheels Within Wheels’, which you can listen to below.“One thing can influence another on levels we don’t see. All of our experience is chemical alteration and total DNA demolition,” Fertita said of the track.“‘Tropical Gothclub’ as a concept is futuristic nostalgia going through the seven stages of escapism, understanding the subliminal messages I’ve been sending and receiving to myself, and letting fantasy take a machete to the darkest corners of my mind. I want subculture shock and volcanic rock,” he added.The track will be released at Third Man Nashville, Detroit and London storefronts as a 7 inch with B-side ‘Street Level’, on October 7.Of the album, Fertita added: “The ‘Tropical Gothclub’ songs are like concept cars.

Queens Of The Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri has said that he “took some time to heal” following his departure from the band.The musician was a core member of the Josh Homme-led group between 1998 and 2004, contributing to their albums ‘Rated R’ (2000) and ‘Songs For The Deaf’ (2002).Oliveri was fired by Homme in 2004, with the frontman accusing him of disrespecting QOTSA’s fans with his on-tour behaviour.The bassist reunited with the band in 2013 when he provided backing vocals on ‘If I Had A Tail’, which appears on their sixth record ‘…Like Clockwork’. He then joined Queens Of The Stone Age on-stage for the first time in 10 years in Portland, Oregon the following year.Speaking to Eonmusic recently, Oliveri opened up about his relationship with Homme.“You know, we’ve know each other for so long it’s just weird to be at each others’ throats,” he explained.

Queens Of The Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan who died earlier this week.Hollywood Unlocked claimed that it had received exclusive confirmation from a source that the British monarch passed away on Tuesday morning (February 22).But the news was false. In an unrelated statement, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday (February 23) that the Queen had spoken with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the phone despite suffering mild symptoms after a recent positive COVID diagnosis.However, Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee has since told Buzzfeed News that he stands by the story.“I would never post something like this if the person that told me, I did not trust.

Content warning: This story contains descriptions of alleged domestic violence.Brody Dalle has testfied in court in an going criminal contempt trial, as the custody battle over her and Josh Homme‘s two sons continues.It comes after her ex-husband was called as a witness to the trial, which began last Friday (October 29), following his accusation that the The Distillers frontwoman violated an equal custody agreement and was “alienating” Homme from his sons by allegedly not allowing him to see

Content warning: This story contains descriptions of alleged domestic violence. Josh Homme has testified as part of ex-wife Brody Dalle‘s ongoing criminal contempt trial, as the custody battle over the pair’s two sons rages on.According to Rolling Stone, the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman was called as a witness to the trial, which began last Friday (October 29), following his accusation that the The Distillers frontwoman violated an equal custody agreement made in October last year, and was

Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of alleged domestic violence. A judge has ordered Brody Dalle to let Josh Homme see their two sons as the former couple’s custody battle continues.Dalle had previously requested temporary restraining orders for the boys, Wolf (5) and Orrin (10), from Homme, claiming they were scared he was going to hurt them.

Brody Dalle has pleaded not guilty to contempt in the ongoing custody battle between the Distillers frontwoman and her ex-husband, Queens of the Stone Age‘s Josh Homme.As Rolling Stone reports, Homme is accusing Dalle of violating an equal custody agreement made in October last year and “alienating” Homme from his children by allegedly not allowing him to see them.

Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of alleged domestic violence. Josh Homme’s 15-year-old daughter, Camille, has reportedly been granted a temporary restraining order against the musician.According to TMZ, the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman will be required to keep a distance of at least 100 yards between himself and Camille, and will not allowed to make any contact with her.The temporary restraining order, approved by a judge in Santa Monica over the weekend,

Full Metal Jacket is to receive a vinyl reissue.Mondo Records and Death Waltz Recording Co. are overseeing the pressing, which will coincide with their 10th anniversary release campaign.The soundtrack features tracks from Nancy Sinatra, The Trashmen, The Dixie Cups and music from Kubrick’s daughter Vivian, who went under the pseudonym Abigail Mead for the film.

Biffy Clyro have been announced to replace Queens Of The Stone Age at Reading & Leeds 2021, with more names joining the line-up of the iconic festival today (Wednesday July 28).QOTSA were due to co-headline the Sunday of Reading and Friday of Leeds alongside Liam Gallagher, but have now had to pull out due to “due to restrictions and logistics”.

Kyuss and Queens Of The Stone Age have shared a new single with their new project Stöner. You can hear the track ‘Rad Stays Rad’ below.The band consists of Nick Oliveri and Brant Bjork, both of whom were founding members of Kyuss in 1987.