Mr Bungle: Celebs Rumors

Mr Bungle appear to be teasing their live return to the UK.The Mike Patton-fronted band has not played in the UK since 2000, having performed their last show in Nottingham before splitting up. The band then reunited almost two decades on, but have not played in the UK since.Now, it appears that might be changing.

Mr Bungle, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend.The musician – who was a founding member of the band – was arrested yesterday (January 2) after human remains of a person suspected to be his girlfriend Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani were found.As reported by local ABC affiliate KRCR, police in Capitola, California discovered the remains in a wooded area of a Berkeley park and later took Lengyel into custody without incident.The discovery comes after 54-year-old Kamakaokalani was reported missing, last seen on December 3, 2023, and an investigation into her disappearance was launched by the Capitola Police Department and El Cerrito Police Department.According to KRCR’s report, the police asserted that foul play was involved, and Lengyel was later identified by authorities as a suspect.DNA evidence has not yet confirmed whether or not the remains belong to Kamakaokalani.“The diligent work of our investigators, in coordination with our law enforcement partners, has led to the apprehension of Theobald Lengyel in connection with the tragic homicide of Alice Kamakaokalanil,” a Capitola police statement read (via Blabbermouth). “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.”Lengyel and Kamakaokalani were previously married, and outlets such as Stereogum report that Lengyel had previously been investigated for domestic violence.

Mr. Bungle member Theo Brooks Lengyel has been named as a “person of interest” in a missing persons case.Lengyel was one of the founding members of the American experimental rock band that was formed in Eureka, California. He worked with the group from 1985 until 1996 and played various instruments including saxophone, clarinet and keyboards.