Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx responds to accusations band plays with backing tapes

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx is hitting back at an accusation the band performs with backing tapes on their tour. As previously reported, the accusation was made by former Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, who claimed that guitarist Mick Mars, who retired from touring with Crüe, was “unhappy” touring with the band because “basically, everything was on tape.” A fan …

Two teenage boys die in sledding accident on spring break trip

Kali9/Getty Images (FRISCO, Colo.) — Two teenage boys from Illinois died in a sledding accident while on a spring break trip in Colorado, officials said. The 17-year-old and 18-year-old were at Copper Mountain Ski Resort during Sunday night’s accident, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said. The teenagers were reportedly riding tandem when they “launched off …

Virginia Tech basketball fans sing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” after arena banned from playing it

Blackened Recordings Metallica‘s “Enter Sandman” still rung out during Virginia Tech’s opening game during the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, despite a rule preventing it from being played. As The Roanoke Times explains, even though Virginia Tech was hosting the game at its home Cassell Coliseum, the NCAA defines tournament matches as “neutral,” meaning the arena isn’t …