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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Calls NEIL PEART's Passing 'A Sad Loss'

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris has commented on the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Speaking to Rob Rush Radio, Harris said (head audi...
January 20, 2020
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TESTAMENT's New Album Gets Official Release Date

San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will release the long-awaited follow-up to their 2016 album "Brotherhood Of The Snake" on April 3. Singer Chuck Billy revealed the new record's release date during an interview with Alex Haber of Heavy New York at this past Thursday's (January 16) METAL ALL...
January 18, 2020
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON Thank Everyone For 'Outpouring Of Love' Since NEIL PEART's Death

RUSH's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have thanked everyone who has paid tribute to Neil Peart. Peart died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. The band announced his passing on...
January 18, 2020
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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX On NEIL PEART: 'He Certainly Left A Musical Legacy That Will Go On Forever'

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Over the weekend, Box took to URIAH HEEP's social media to write:...
January 15, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: Music 'Streams Mean Nothing To Me'

In a new feature by music writer Joel Gausten, legendary drummer Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P.) discusses the new QUIET RIOT album ("Hollywood Cowboys"),the band's massive early 1980s success and keeping the group alive as he battles stage four pancreatic cancer. An excerpt from the piece ap...
January 14, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I've Known For About Two Years' That NEIL PEART Was Battling Brain Cancer

Mike Portnoy, a longtime friend of Neil Peart's, says that he was aware for quite a while that the late RUSH drummer was battling brain cancer. "Yeah, I've known for about two years now and was held to secrecy," the former DREAM THEATER drummer said during an appearance earlier today (Monday, Januar...
January 13, 2020
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'Ultimate NAMM Night 3' To Feature Members Of ANTHRAX, QUIET RIOT, KING'S X, DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, Others

"Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the Whisky A Go Go, presents its third annual show at NAMM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom. Entry is free of charge and requires no NAMM badge. The show is again presented by RCF....
January 13, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Mourns Death Of 'Good Friend' NEIL PEART: He Was 'A Precise And Innovative Drummer'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. On Saturday (January),Ace took to his social med...
January 12, 2020
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STYX Drummer TODD SUCHERMAN On NEIL PEART: 'He Had His Own Voice On The Instrument'

STYX drummer Todd Sucherman has paid tribute to Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. On Friday (January 10),Sucherman took to his social medi...
January 11, 2020
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RUSH's Longtime Producer TERRY BROWN Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART: 'I Have So Many Fond Memories'

RUSH's longtime producer Terry Brown has paid tribute to drummer Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Brown took to his social media on Friday (January 10) to write: "It is with a heav...
January 11, 2020
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THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM: NEIL PEART Will 'Continue To Be An Inspiration For Many Aspiring Drummers'

THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham has paid tribute to RUSH drummer Neil Peart, who died on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. "I was shocked & saddened to hear that Neil Peart, percussionist and lyricis...
January 11, 2020
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Canadian Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU Pays Tribute To NEIL PEART: 'We've Lost A Legend'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has paid tribute to RUSH drummer Neil Peart, who passed away on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. "We've lost a legend," Trudeau tweeted. "But his influence and legac...
January 11, 2020
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STYX's LAWRENCE GOWAN Performs RUSH's 'Limelight' As Tribute To NEIL PEART (Video)

Lawrence Gowan performed RUSH's "Limelight" as a tribute to RUSH drummer Neil Peart during STYX's concert Friday night (January 10) at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Fan-filmed video footage of his rendition can be seen below. After the 90-second tribute, the Canadian-born Gowan told the aud...
January 11, 2020
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PETER CRISS: NEIL PEART 'Was A Hero To All Of Us Drummers'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has paid tribute to RUSH's Neil Peart, who passed away on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Criss took to his web site to write: "It is so devastating to say these words.....
January 11, 2020
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Members of BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, Others Pay Tribute To RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART

Members of BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND are among the rock musicians who reacted on social media to the passing of RUSH's Neil Peart. The iconic drummer passed away on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after having been diagnosed with brain cancer. A statement posted...
January 10, 2020