Suicide

One of the most horrific rock stories in recent memory occurred early Monday morning (Nov. 11) in Brooklyn, N.Y. when members of a rock band were gunned down by an associate from another band, according to the New York Daily News.

Co-founder of the news sharing site Reddit and activist for free online content, Aaron Swarz, 26, has been found dead.

Sadly for another year the Mesa County Coroner has released increasing numbers for suicides in 2012. The coroner has kept records since 2007 and the number continues to rise despite numerous resources.

As reported earlier, a member of the Kansas City Chiefs committed suicide Saturday morning. While no motive has been released, the player's name and more details in the tragedy have emerged. Linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend before driving to the Chiefs' practice facility at Arrowhead Stadium and shooting himself in front of Coach Romeo Crennel and manager Scott Pioli... Read

15-year-old Amanda Todd committed suicide on Wednesday after being bullied for years and left the world her heart-breaking story on YouTube.

It's not often when a media outlet will air such graphic material, but FOX News mistakenly aired an Arizona man committing suicide live on air. Please be warned that this material is very graphic in nature.

"It's better to burn out than to fade away" may be one of Neil Young's most quotable lyrics, but the singer says that he's still haunted by the fact that the 'Hey Hey, My My' quip resonated so much with Kurt Cobain that the late Nirvana singer quoted it in his suicide note.

Seether‘s first-ever Rise Above Fest is just a few weeks away and the band could use your help. The group is looking for a few enterprising fans to shoot a promo spot talking about teen suicide prevention.

There appears to be a creepy correlation between extended periods of drought and high rates of suicide.