In the last hour or so it has been confirmed that disgraced former Lostprophets singer and convicted paedophile Ian Watkins has had his appeal against the length of his prison sentence thrown out by the appeal judges. Watkins, who is serving a 29 year sentence with a further six years to be served on licence,…
You might remember James’s article a few weeks ago on inspiration and influence well he’s been at it again. This time with relation to our relationship with lostprophets music in the wake of Ian Watkins imprisonment. Although you can apply it to any number of cases in recent years. The arrest, trial and subsequent imprisonment of…
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has today been sentenced to thirty five (35) years in prison for the horrific sexual offences he committed against children over the course of several years. The sentence comprises a twenty nine year sentence plus an extended licence of six years. He will have to serve a minimum two thirds…
News that was expected by many but will still horrify everyone that hears it; Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to numerous child sex offence charges that have been hanging over his head for almost a year. Having previously denied all the allegations at length, Watkins has now pleaded guilty to two counts…
In news that will surprise nobody in the rock and metal community, the members of Welsh rock band Lostprophets (sans currently incarcerated frontman Ian Watkins) have issued an official statement via their Facebook page confirming the end of the band. The official statement reads as follows: “To our fans: After nearly a year of coming…
The latest instalment of the court case and shocking allegations involving Lostprophets front-man Ian Watkins took place in Cardiff Crown Court yesterday (3rd of June 2013). Mr Watkins, who was not present in the courtroom but appeared through a video link along with two women who are also accused of the charges, continues to register…
In response to yesterday’s shocking developments regarding their singer Ian Watkins, the five other members of Lostprophets – guitarists Lee Gaze and Mike Lewis, bassist Stuart Richardson, drummer Luke “Jocko” Johnson and keyboardist/DJ Jamie Oliver have issued a brief statement, which can be read below: Following charges made today against Ian Watkins, we find ourselves…
Earlier today, we reported the news that Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, 35, from Wales, had been arrested and charged by the police over multiple counts of sexual offences relating to children (our original report can be read here). The latest update, provided by the BBC (and no doubt reported by many other news organisations) has…
In the last half an hour or so major news outlets including ITV news and the BBC have reported that Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been arrested and charged in regards to multiple counts of sexual offences against a minor. Watkins, who is 35, has been charged with three offences of conspiracy to engage in…
Can’t afford to go to Download? Still sad about Sonisphere? Well hold onto your skateboards because the UK hasn’t seen a festival like this in a long time. For the first time in over a decade (thirteen years to be precise), The Vans Warped Tour is hitting the UK! The UK version will take shape…
Upon arrival at The Cambridge Corn Exchange for this evenings’ show, two things were readily apparent: Lostprophets’ Cambridge fanbase were out in force, and judging by the sound check going on that was very audible through the walls of the building, support band Modestep were bringing a huge sound with them. The queuing system at…
Welsh rockers Lostprophets are playing a show at London’s Koko tonight (25th March 2012) to be recorded as an upcoming TV special for Channel 4. The show is a release show for the band’s upcoming Weapons album which is released in one weeks time! Anyone wanting free tickets to the show can head over to…
