The top rock and metal stories from Loudwire and around the web for Dec. 1, 2014:

Creed Bassist Brian Marshall Contacts Troubled Singer Scott Stapp: [Loudwire]

- Scott Stapp Apparently Launches Fundraising Campaign for New Album + Book: [Loudwire]

Linkin Park, Judas Priest + Slipknot to Headline 2015 Rock on the Range Festival: [Loudwire]

Dave Grohl Reveals Never-Before-Heard Solo Track 'Hooker on the Street' From Nirvana Years: [Loudwire]

- Remembering Dimebag Darrell: Buckcherry Marvel at Dimebag's Guitar Chops: [Loudwire]

- Remembering Dimebag Darrell: Black Veil Brides Pay Tribute to 'Huge Influence': [Loudwire]

Cannibal Corpse Lyrics Banned From Distribution in Russia: [Loudwire]

Flyleaf Headline 2015 SnoCore Tour With Adelitas Way, Framing Hanley + Fit for Rivals: [Loudwire]

Nikki Sixx Calls for Artists to Be Honest on Social Media: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

Ace Frehley to Cover KISS Songs on Next Album: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

Lana Del Rey + Courtney Love to Tour Together Next Summer: [Diffuser.fm]

- Watch Gary Clark Jr's New Video for 'When My Train Pulls In': [Diffuser.fm]

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