Search results for 'cancer bats'
News
BLACK SABBATH Bassist: JON LORD Was 'One Of The Great Musicians Of My Generation'
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler (pictured below) has released the following statement: "[I was] very sad to hear of [former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist] Jon's [Lord] death, following his battle with the demon cancer. [He was] one of the great musicians of my generation. Tony Iommi [BLACK SABBATH gui...July 16, 2012
News
Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Dies At 71
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 71. A message at his web site states: "It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday, July 16th at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancr...July 16, 2012
News
DEVILDRIVER Frontman To Record Benefit Song For Cancer-Stricken Sister
DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has announced plans to record a benefit song for his sister Kerri, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. He writes on Twitter, "[I'm] not gonna sit and do nothing while my sister faces down cancer… [I'm going to] record a song and put it on iTunes to help her kid...July 13, 2012
News
DEMON HUNTER: 'True Defiance' To Receive Limited-Edition Vinyl Release
"True Defiance", the sixth album from Seattle-based Christian metallers DEMON HUNTER, will be released on limited-edition vinyl on July 31 via Solid State Records. Limited to a one-time pressing of 1,000 copies, the double LP, double gatefold package features stunning large-scale versions of DEMON H...July 11, 2012
News
GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...July 10, 2012
News
ANTHRAX Recording BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights' For DIO Tribute (Video)
Video footage of ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante laying down a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album can be seen below. The collection, which is being assembled by the singer's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will...July 9, 2012
News
OZZY OSBOURNE Named 'Greatest Rock Star In The World'
According to the Birmingham Mail, BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne was named as the "greatest rock star in the world today" by the readers of the U.K. music magazine Kerrang! In hailing Ozzy as the world's greatest rock star, Kerrang said: "In June he proved why he's the biggest musical star in...July 9, 2012
News
BEHEMOTH Frontman: 'Everyone Should Get Cancer One Day And Learn From It'
Aftonbladet journalist Mattias Kling conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH at this year's edition of the Getaway Rock festival, which was held July 5-6 in Gävle, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. On how his battle with a...July 8, 2012
News
SIX FEET UNDER Frontman: Cannabis 'Was Placed Here On Earth By A Higher Power'
Carlos Reali of Superskum.com conducted an interview with vocalist Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER on June 18 at the Gothic Theatre in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. When asked about his reputation as a "legalize cannabis" activist in his spar...July 6, 2012
News
OZZY OSBOURNE Says 'There Was No Argument' Between BILL WARD And BLACK SABBATH
The members of BLACK SABBATH say that there's still a chance for founding drummer Bill Ward to return to the band. Ward has so far sat out the legendary metal act's reunion — not participating in the recording of a new album or live shows — due to his dissatisfaction with the contract he was ...July 3, 2012
News
SYMPHONITY Bassist Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
Bassist Tomas Celechovsky of the Czech Republic-based classical symphonic metal band SYMPHONITY (formerly NEMESIS) lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on June 27. Celechovsky joined SYMPHONITY in 2004, one year after the release of the band's debut album, "Goddess Of Revenge", which was made avai...July 2, 2012
News
ALICE COOPER Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)
Fuse TV has posted a video clip of legendary rocker Alice Cooper answering fan-submitted questions, giving them advice on relationships, jobs, and the meaning of life. Check it out below. As previously reported, Cooper made a quick detour from his "No More Mr. Nice Guy" U.S. tour on Sunday, June 24...June 28, 2012
News
Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Forced To Cancel Hagen Appearance
Due to ongoing medical treatments for pancreatic cancer, with which Jon Lord was disagnosed last summer, the former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist will not be able to apppear in Hagen, Germany on July 6. He was set to perform his Durham Concerto and a selection of other pieces. According to JonLord.org, Jo...June 27, 2012
News
TIGERTAILZ: New Lineup Unveiled
British glam metal legends TIGERTAILZ have revealed their new lineup. Original members Jay Pepper (lead guitar) and Ace Finchum (drums) are joined by vocalist Jules Millis, guitarist Rob Wylde and bassist Jason Sims. Jules, who also sings for acclaimed melodic rockers WHITE WIDDOW, grew up in Austra...June 25, 2012
News
ALICE COOPER Helps Raise More Than $700,000 For Brain Cancer Research
According to AliceCooper.com, legendary rocker Alice Cooper made a quick detour from his "No More Mr. Nice Guy" U.S. tour on Sunday, June 24 to attend a fundraising event benefiting the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. OMRF scientists have discovered an experimental compound that has shown effe...June 25, 2012
Prev 