TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Highlights, MERCYFUL FATE Tour & Eight Other Top Stories From This Week

This week's top stories included a few highlights from the Taylor Hawkins tribute show, Gene Simmons calling out his former bandmates, Mercyful Fate announcing their first North American headlining tour in over two decades, and way more. Check 'em out below and have a great weekend!

1. Watch TAYLOR HAWKINS' Son SHANE HAWKINS Play "My Hero" At Recent Tribute Show
2. GENE SIMMONS On ACE FREHLEY & PETER CRISS: "You Get To Sleep In The Bed You Make"
3. NITA STRAUSS Reflects On Negative Fan Reaction After Joining DEMI LOVATO's Band
4. ROBB FLYNN Sheds Light On Why MACHINE HEAD Doesn't Play Festivals
5. DAVE MUSTAINE Alleges Former Bassist Tried Poach A MEGADETH Song In 2013
6. MERCYFUL FATE Announces North American Tour With KREATOR & MIDNIGHT
7. THEM CROOKED VULTURES Reunited At The TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Show
8. Hey Look, New ANTHRAX Riffs!
9. DINO CAZARES Calls Out Furnace Fest Over Logo Similar To FEAR FACTORY's Logo
10. The NIRVANA Nevermind Cover Art Lawsuit Has Been Permanently Dismissed