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X JAPAN Bassist HIROSHI 'HEATH' MORIE Dead At 55

X JAPAN bassist Hiroshi "Heath" Morie died at the end of October at the age of 55. He had been battling cancer for several months. According to Yahoo! Japan, Heath had struggled with his health since the beginning of the year. After seeing a doctor, he was diagnosed with cancer. By that time, the di...

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Y&T Announces 50th-Anniversary European Tour

Legendary California rockers Y&T have announced the dates for their 50th-anniversary European tour. The trek will kick off at the Keep It True Rising festival in Würzburg, Germany on October 5, 2024 and will include additional stops in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, United Kingdom. Y&T 50...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Offers Update On His Ongoing Battle With Hodgkin's Lymphoma

During an appearance on the "Lymphoma Voices" podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell offered an update on his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. The 61-year-old musician said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm still dealing with the lymphoma....

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Solo Single 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok', 2024 European Tour

Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album and Latin American tour dates, further details of Bruce Dickinson's "The Mandrake Project" are revealed today. The first single to be taken from it will be "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" (due on Decemb...

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W.A.S.P. Is 'Pretty Far Into The Writing Process' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who underwent two successful surgeries in August to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra, was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio albu...

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Photos: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Signs Copies Of 'Messengers' Book In St. Louis

METALLICA's James Hetfield signed copies of the book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield" on Saturday, November 4 at Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri. Several fans who attended the event have since shared photos taken at the signing. You can check out their public Facebook posts below....

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Details METALLICA's Pre-Show Workout Routines

In a brand new interview with Lauren "Lern" Elwell of the 105.7 The Point radio station, bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his typical pre-concert routine to prepare him for the high-energy intensity of a METALLICA performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, before we take the...

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IRON MAIDEN Shares 'Stranger In A Strange Land' Video From 2023 'The Future Past Tour'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have shared a professionally filmed video for their song "Stranger In A Strange Land", shot on the 2023 leg of "The Future Past Tour". The clip, which features audio from MAIDEN's August 2023 appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be...

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'Gym Rat' BLACKIE LAWLESS Says He Is 'Getting There' In His Post-Surgery Recovery

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who underwent two successful surgeries in August to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra, offered an update on his condition in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice. Asked how he is doing right now in his recovery, the 67-year-old said (as trans...

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GoFundMe Campaign Launched For Wife Of STRYPER Drummer ROBERT SWEET

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Victoria "Starri" Sweet, the wife of STRYPER drummer Robert Sweet, who was diagnosed with an enlarged uterus and is planning to undergo a complete hysterectomy. On Wednesday (November 1),Robert took to his personal Facebook page to write: "My wife Victoria...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD To Sign Copies Of 'Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield' Book In Detroit

METALLICA's James Hetfield will sign copies of the book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield" on Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. CT at Third Man Records Cass Corridor in Detroit, Michigan. Says METALLICA: "If you'll be in town for #M72Detroit next weekend, you can get your hands on a copy o...

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MICK MARS: MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Made A Very, Very Wise Choice With JOHN 5'

In a new interview with Guitar World, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars reflected on his decision to retire from touring due to his battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS),a chronic and inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvis. Asked if he is proud of his many achieveme...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Honored With Icon Award At Inaugural ROLLING STONE UK AWARDS

Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with the Icon Award at the first-ever Rolling Stone UK Awards, set to take place on November 23 at the Roundhouse in Camden Town, London. The 74-year-old, who has been struggling with his mobility after his 2019 fall that aggravated a decade-old spine injury and his 202...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: Why OZZFEST Stopped

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the eighth episode of their revived podcast. This week, Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack delve into the heart-pounding history of Ozzfest, reminiscing about its epic beginnings, backstage antics, and unforgettable performa...

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BRET MICHAELS On His Latest Skin Cancer Scare: 'Right Now Everything's Looking Great'

Bret Michaels says that "everything is looking great" following his recent cancer scare. Four weeks ago, the POISON frontman revealed that the passing of popular singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died after a four-year battle with Merkel cell skin cancer, prompted him to see his own doctor. He ad...