Sergio Pereira
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
School
University Of The Witwatersrand
Expertise
Punk Rock, Heavy Metal, European Football
- Sergio has interviewed popular bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, and Trivium.
- He was the head writer for South Africa's most successful independent music website.
- His work has been featured by Ultimate-Guitar, Rolling Stone, and Blabbermouth.
Experience
Sergio has worked as a professional writer for over 15 years, specializing in entertainment journalism. In this time, he has worked as a writer and editor for numerous publications, where he specialized in features, interviews, and reviews. In addition, he has worked as a music industry consultant, providing services to events companies and record labels. He has had bylines in SYFY Wire, Rolling Stone, IGN, CBR, and Screen Rant.
Education
Sergio has a bachelor's degree in media studies and psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand.
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Stories By Sergio Pereira
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Formed while its front man was in prison, rock band Falling In Reverse is no stranger to tragedy, ranging from family deaths to pyrotechnic accidents.
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Best known for playing Marvel's Wolverine, Australian X-Men superstar Hugh Jackman has experienced more than his fair share of tragedies in his off-screen life.
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The members of Linkin Park have dealt with numerous challenges and hardships throughout their lives, both before and during their tenures with the band.
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Over her decades in the music industry, Joan Jett has amassed a legion of fans and admirers. Not everyone is enamored with the Runaways co-founder, though.
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The celebrities on this list have stormed out of interviews, verbally abused journalists, and even made reporters rethink their career choices.
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Actor Heath Ledger's tragic death in 2008 shocked Hollywood and the world alike. Afterward, even more details emerged about how much of a stand-up guy he was.
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Peel back the carefully crafted veneer of darkness and depravity that defines Slipknot and you get -- well, some genuine darkness and depravity.
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Burt Reynolds achieved the kind of stardom most actors only dream of, but he also experienced personal and professional setbacks throughout his life.
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As front man for the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson was never lacking in raw energy. But that aura has rubbed a few stars the wrong way.
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For many, the '90s were an optimistic time and full of memorable celebrities. But it may surprise you that a few of those '90s stars are still in prison.
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Joe Rogan has long stirred controversy as an acerbic talk show host, and not everyone is a fan. In fact, there are plenty of stars that just can't stand him.
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Joan Rivers was one of the most iconic comedians in living memory. After her death in 2014, some interesting details about her life were revealed to the public.
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Guns N' Roses might be adored by millions of fans, but with provocative and controversial Axl Rose as their frontman, they've also upset plenty of fellow stars.
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Guns N' Roses are known for their wild antics both on and off stage. Riots, fights, and all-round salaciousness form the bulk of the band's biggest scandals.
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Actor T.J. Miller might be best known as Deadpool's comical foil, but the reality behind the cheeky smile includes many dark and disturbing allegations.
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A TV show's cast might be close on screen, but behind the scenes, actors are prone to typical workplace drama. And sometimes, they just can't stand each other.
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Ryan Reynolds has won over fans and costars alike with his onscreen charm and self-deprecating humor, but a few of his fellow celebs aren't impressed.
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Since they debuted their theatrical rock act in the 1970s, members of KISS have stoked controversy and earned some high-profile detractors in the music world.
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Here are some of the final words and images shared by professional wrestlers such as Bray Wyatt, Sara Lee, and Shad Gaspard shortly before their deaths.
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A-lister actress Meryl Streep has dominated Hollywood for decades. But there are a few stars out there that just can't stand the award-winning celebrity.
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Over the years, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has made plenty of enemies in the music industry and beyond. Here are a few stars who can't stand him.
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One of the most popular sitcoms of all time, "I Love Lucy" delighted TV audiences for decades. But behind the scenes, there was plenty of real-life drama.
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Jack Nicholson shot to stardom when he was 32 years old, but his life before and since hasn't always been easy. Here are the tragedies that shaped him.
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Living fast and dying young has tragically come all too true for numerous celebrities over the years. These stars didn't even make it out of their twenties.
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Superstar rapper Eminem aka Slim Shady aka Marshall Mathers has dissed plenty of people. Unsurprisingly, there are a fair few stars that can't stand the guy.
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After four decades of controversy and bad behavior, there's a long list of celebrities who are anything but fans of glam rockers Motley Crue.
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Hulk Hogan didn't always make a positive impression on his fellow wrestlers. Here are some pros whose opinion of the Hulkster is less than favorable.