David Lee Roth Hates the Van Halen Brothers, Iranian Metal Band Sentenced, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week

The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of July 8 – July 12, 2019

Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the metal world? Catch up below:

• David Lee Roth admitted that he and the Van Halen brothers have always hated each other.
• The Iranian metal band Confess has been sentenced to 14.5 years in prison and 74 lashes.
• Eyehategod drummer Aaron Hill was knifed and robbed in Mexico.
• This is the latest conspiracy theory regarding the identity of Slipknot’s new percussionist.
• Slayer have announced their final tour ever — and we’re giving away tickets to every stop!
• We reviewed the latest offerings from Thy Art is Murder and Torche.
• Read Randy Blythe’s tribute to late Disney star Cameron Boyce.
• Metallica: still wealthy.
• Nikki Sixx is not a fan of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• Watch Killswitch Engage reunite with Howard Jones for a live rendition of “The End of Heartache.”

Have a good weekend, gang. Until Monday…