Rush raps U.S. politician over copyright

Canadian rock band Rush has sent a letter to Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul, saying his campaign is violating copyright laws by playing Rush music without permission.

Read more: CBC News - Music - Rush raps U.S. politician over copyright

The Guardian: Metalheads Will Not Be Able To Unite For Heavy Metal As A Religion Census Campaign

So there's this nascent movement in the UK for people to enter their religion as "Heavy Metal" in the upcoming census.  Something similar was done a few years ago, which is why the UK now officially recognize "Jedi" as a religion.  Looks like the uptight, elitist drones at the Graudian are already crapping on the idea....

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To Absent Friends....

Well, it's getting around to the end of the year. That means it's time to remember those who left us over the past twelve months. The Etherverse took a bit of a hit this year, and since there won't be a New Year's show (I'm still sick), this online roll-call of the dearly departed will have to suffice.

January 13 – Patrick McGoohan, American-born British actor.  Best known for the cult classic The Prisoner
April 4 -- Lux Interior, legendary frontman for The Cramps
April 12 – Marilyn Chambers, American pornographic actress
June 2 – David Eddings, American author (The Belgariad).
June 3 – David Carradine, American actor
August 13 – Les Paul, American musician and inventor of the guitar that bears his name
October  12 -- Dickie Peterson, drummer for Blue Cheer.
November 30 – Paul Naschy, Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director.
December 29 - Erica Boyer, American pornographic actress