The 10 most-read news stories in 2015

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The stories that shaped our year

We’ve published thousands of stories during the past 12 months, from tour announcements to band break-ups, album reports to tragedies – all from the worlds of rock, metal, prog, punk and blues.

Here then, are the top 10 stories that have helped shape our world in 2015.

10. Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty to a charge of threatening to kill. (April 21)

Rudd pleads guilty to death threat charge

9. Bon Jovi announces details of a fan album called Burning Bridges, which features a song that was written before guitarist Richie Sambora left the band. (July 19)

Bon Jovi confirm ‘fan album’

8. Gerard Way says that his Umbrella Academy comic book series could be developed into a US TV show. (July 9)

Gerard Way comic series could become TV show

7. Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance describes the band’s forthcoming album as “aggro”. (December 4)

A7X to dial up the 'aggro' on album no.7

6. Rush announce a 34-date North American tour as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. (January 22)

Rush announce North American tour

5. Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland was found dead on his tourbus. He was 48 years old. (December 4)

Scott Weiland found dead

4. Slipknot percussionist Clown speaks to TeamRock about his “mind-blowing” career in a Download exclusive. (June 12)

Slipknot's Clown reflects on 'mind-blowing' career

3. The late Motörhead frontman Lemmy’s health came under scrutiny as the frontman walked offstage in Texas. (September 2)

Lemmy says ‘I can’t do it’ and walks off stage

2. Free bassist Andy Fraser dies aged 62 at his home in California. (March 17)

Free bassist Andy Fraser dead at 62

1. Eagles Of Death Metal fans are taken hostage at the Bataclan venue during the terrorist attacks on Paris. 89 people are confirmed dead. (November 13)

Hostages taken at Eagles Of Death Metal Paris gig