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GENE SIMMONS: First Post-Surgery Photo Available

Gene Simmons's wife has confirmed that he underwent a successful kidney stones surgery earlier this week. The KISS bassist/vocalist was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital early Tuesday morning to undergo a medical procedure that should help get rid of the stones. According to TMZ, the non-invasive...

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NIGHTWISH Is Filming Music Video For Upcoming Album: 'It's Unlike Anything We Have Ever Done Before'

Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH are filming the first music video for their forthcoming studio album. Singer Floor Jansen posted a selfie earlier today (Tuesday, October 1) on her Twitter, along with the following message: "I'm in Helsinki with @NightwishBand to make a music vide...

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Original BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Honors Las Vegas Shooting Victims With New Song 'Arrows'

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released a new song called "Arrows" to mark the second anniversary of the Las Vegas mass shooting. Bill announced the track in a video message posted to his Twitter account. He said: "Hi everybody. My name is Bill Ward, and today I'm speaking on behalf of...

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Progressive Rock Supergroup TRANSATLANTIC Reunites To Record Fifth Album

TRANSATLANTIC — the multinational progressive rock supergroup featuring vocalist/keyboardist Neal Morse (SPOCK'S BEARD, THE NEAL MORSE BAND),drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, DREAM THEATER),bassist Pete Trewavas (MARILLION) and guitarist Roine Stolt (THE FLOWER KINGS) — is recording its fifth...

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CREAM's GINGER BAKER Is 'Holding His Own' In Hospital

Legendary CREAM drummer Ginger Baker is "holding his own," less than a week after being admitted to the hospital. Last Wednesday (September 25),Ginger's family revealed that he was "critically ill" and called on fans to "keep him in your prayers tonight." Earlier today (Sunday, September 29),the 8...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY On JAMES HETFIELD: 'If He Needs Anything, He Has My Number'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has commended James Hetfield for addressing his health issues. McGovney made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slated to kick off on October 1...

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MATT SORUM To JAMES HETFIELD: 'You Are Very Strong To Take The Steps Needed To Be Healthy And Happy'

Matt Sorum says that James Hetfield is "very strong to take the steps needed to be healthy and happy." The former GUNS N' ROSES drummer made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slate...

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Climate Activist GRETA THUNBERG: 'From Now On, I Will Be Doing Death Metal Only'

Teenage climate-change activist Greta Thunberg says that she will be "doing death metal only" now that her fiery speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit was turned into a killer metal song. The viral YouTube hit "Greta Thunberg sings Swedish Death Metal" is the work of John Meredith, drum...

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SLIPKNOT Is Working To 'Determine Next Steps' After Tour With METALLICA Is Postponed

SLIPKNOT is trying to find a way to play in Australia and New Zealand after the band's previously announced run of dates with METALLICA was postponed. Last night, METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that frontman James Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions....

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SAXON Frontman Recovering From Triple Bypass Surgery

SAXON frontman Biff Byford is recovering after undergoing an emergency triple bypass surgery on Monday, September 23. A heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, is used to improve blood flow to the heart. A surgeon uses blood vessels taken from another area of the body t...

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VOLBEAT: Illness Forces Bristol Concert Postponement

Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have been forced to postpone their concert in Bristol, United Kingdom due to illness. The show with BARONESS and DANKO JONES was scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28 at the O2 Academy. VOLBEAT announced the postponement in a social media post ear...

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OVERKILL's BLITZ Details 'Made In America' Project With MIKE PORTNOY And PHIL DEMMEL

Prior to OVERKILL's September 12 performance in Oporto, Portugal, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth spoke with Underground's Voice. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's status as "legends" of thrash: Bobby: "It makes me a l...

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Former GRAVEYARD RODEO Frontman PERRY MCAULEY Dead At 58

Perry McAuley, singer of the groundbreaking New Orleans band GRAVEYARD RODEO, has passed away in Evergreen, Louisiana. He was 58 years old. Pioneers of the New Orleans underground scene, fusing metal, hardcore and doom that would later spawn the "sludge" sound which New Orleans has become famous for...

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AEROSMITH Cancels Las Vegas Concert After STEVEN TYLER Loses His Voice

AEROSMITH was forced to cancel its performance Thursday night (September 26) in Las Vegas after Steven Tyler lost his voice. The singer announced the cancelation of the show at Park Theater at Park MGM as part of the band's "Deuces Are Wild" residency on his Twitter account, writing: "I LOST MY VOI...

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DEE SNIDER Slams NFL For Ignoring 'Heavy Music' When Choosing SUPER BOWL Halftime Show Performers

Dee Snider has slammed the National Football League for hiring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to perform at Super Bowl LIV. On Thursday, the pop singers confirmed they are the headlining acts for the halftime show on February 2, 2020 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. After news of the NFL's ch...