Here's a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web:

- Korn / Love & Death musician and Loudwire guest columnist Brian 'Head' Welch has posted his latest edition of 'HeAd's KoRner.' In this post, Head reflects on the passing of his friend Chi Cheng of Deftones: [Loudwire]

- Additionally, Deftones have issued their first statement regarding Chi Cheng's tragic passing: [Loudwire]

- Black Sabbath announce an initial string of dates for their North American tour: [Loudwire]

- Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails are set to headline the 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience: [Loudwire]

- Every Time I Die were forced to abandon a festival gig mid-performance after gunshots were fired on the festival grounds: [Loudwire]

- Today is the 12th anniversary of Joey Ramone's death. Marky Ramone shares memories about Joey along with deceased Ramones members Johnny and Dee Dee: [Loudwire]

- 'That Metal Show' book Lemmy Kilmister, Dave Mustaine, Rob Zombie + More for Season 12 of the program: [Loudwire]

- Deep Purple's Ian Gillan: 'It's very difficult to get people interested in new material in America': [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Modest Mouse debut new song 'Be Brave' at Coachella 2013: [Diffuser.fm]

- Queens of the Stone Age's Mark Lanegan and Moby release new song 'The Lonely Night': [Diffuser.fm]

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