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Former URIAH HEEP Singer JOHN LAWTON Dead At 74
Former URIAH HEEP singer John Lawton has died at the age of 74. Lawton was URIAH HEEP's frontman from 1976 to 1979, appearing on three of the band's studio albums: "Firefly" (1977),"Innocent Victim" (1977) and "Fallen Angel" (1978) Earlier today, URIAH HEEP issued the following statement: "It is wi...July 5, 2021
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EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING To Undergo Gastric Cancer Surgery
EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting will undergo a total gastrectomy next week, less than five months after he started treatment for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. According to Cancer.org, a total gastrectomy is done if the cancer has spread widely in the stomach. It is also often advised if t...July 5, 2021
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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS On Opening For IRON MAIDEN In Europe: 'No One Gave A F**k Who We Were'
SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers spoke to "The Jasta Show" about the experience for opening for IRON MAIDEN in Europe four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first night I walked onstage, I was, like, 'This feels like your first show ever, because no one gave a fuck who we w...July 5, 2021
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HELLOWEEN's New Album Cracks Top 10 In More Than 10 Countries
The new, self-titled album from the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN has landed in the Top 10 in more than 10 countries, including Germany, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and Austria. All chart entries: Germany: #1 Spain: #1 Finland: #1 (physical) + #2 (overa...July 5, 2021
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RICK ALLEN Confirms IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Was In Contention To Join DEF LEPPARD
Rick Allen has confirmed that Adrian Smith was in contention to join DEF LEPPARD following the death of guitarist Steve Clarke in 1991, saying, "I actually really loved the idea." The drummer made the comment while speaking to Eonmusic about his upcoming in-person art shows at Wentworth Gallery in A...July 5, 2021
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RAGE To Release 'Resurrection Day' Album In September
German metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Resurrection Day", on September 17 via SPV/Steamhammer. RAGE fans were overjoyed when in summer 2020 frontman Peavy Wagner presented the group's new lineup featuring two guitarists, announcing a return to the constellation that had recorded classi...July 4, 2021
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DEATH ANGEL's WILL CARROLL Looks Back On His Near-Fatal COVID-19 Battle: 'It Seems Like It Happened 20 Years Ago'
DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll has once again spoken out about his battle with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The musician, who spent almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital, first got sick when he and the rest of DEATH ANG...July 3, 2021
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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I Have Been Guilty Of Wearing Some Of The Most Ridiculous Trousers In The World'
On July 1, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was a guest on Steve Wright 's show "Steve Wright In The Afternoon" on BBC Radio 2. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how he first got the idea to do spoken-word solo gigs, Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It all started ou...July 3, 2021
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OZZY OSBOURNE Jigsaw Puzzles Coming In September
Four OZZY OSBOURNE titles will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment later this summer. On September 17, Zee Productions will release the first four solo albums from the BLACK SABBATH singer — "Blizzard Of Ozz", "Diary Of A Madman", "Bark At The Moon" and "The Ultimate Sin" — as 500-piece jigsaws on its R...July 1, 2021
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KORN Singer JONATHAN DAVIS: New 'Pop! Rocks' Figure Coming From FUNKO
The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has announced one its latest artist collaborations: KORN singer Jonathan Davis. Other artists who have gotten the Pop! Rocks treatment in the past include KISS, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, Oz...July 1, 2021
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BLAZE BAYLEY: A Family Member Once Told Me, 'You Will Never Be A Singer'
In a new interview with MetalRadio.gr, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for his solo song "Pull Yourself Up", which appears on his latest album, "War Within Me". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...June 30, 2021
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Former METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release Debut BETWEEN WORLDS Album
Frontiers Music Srl has signed the new melodic metal project BETWEEN WORLDS to the label. The band is a vehicle for vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METAL CHURCH) and highlights his incredible vocal talents. The self-titled debut album will be released on September 10. Written and...June 29, 2021
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IRON MAIDEN Partners With IGLOO For New Playmate Cooler
Igloo has unleashed a brand-new Playmate cooler that pays tribute to IRON MAIDEN, one of heavy metal's most influential bands of all time. The special-edition Playmate Classic cooler captures IRON MAIDEN's legacy by featuring the band's iconic logo with striking incarnations of "Eddie" — one of rock...June 29, 2021
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TESTAMENT, EXODUS And DEATH ANGEL Announce 'The Bay Strikes Back' Fall 2021 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale
Nuclear Blast has announced the U.S. leg of "The Bay Strikes Back Tour" featuring thrash legends TESTAMENT, EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL. The 30-date trek will kick off on October 6 at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California and make stops in Austin, New York, and Detroit before concluding on N...June 28, 2021
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MICHAEL KISKE Explains Why He Has No Songwriting Credits On New HELLOWEEN Album
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was asked why he has no songwriting credits on the band's new, self-titled album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't want [to get involved in the songwriting this time around]. I'm making a sol...June 28, 2021
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