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Former METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE On MIKE HOWE's Death: 'What A Tragedy'

Former METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has reflected on the recent passing of Mike Howe, calling it a "tragic loss." Munroe, who left METAL CHURCH in 2014 to "pursue other interests", discussed Howe's sudden death in a new interview with The Metal Voice. He said: "What a tragedy. Quick story: I m...

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THE OFFSPRING Drummer Claims He Was Fired For Refusing To Take COVID-19 Vaccine Due To His Pre-Existing Conditions

Drummer Pete Parada says that was fired by THE OFFSPRING for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Parada, who had been in THE OFFSPRING for nearly a decade and a half, claims to be following the advice of his doctor who said that he should not get the jab due to his pre-existing conditions. Pete brok...

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WENDY DIO Says There Weren't Any Problems Between RONNIE JAMES DIO And OZZY OSBOURNE

Ronnie James Dio's wife and manager Wendy Dio spoke to Trevor Joe Lennon about the legendary heavy metal singer's just-released memoir, "Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography", which she, along with writer Mick Wall, completed after Ronnie's death. Asked if there was "peace" between Ronnie and the...

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BUTCHER BABIES Are Not Offended By 'Female-Fronted' Label: 'We Have A Club'

In a new interview with Heavy New York, Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey of BUTCHER BABIES' discussed whether they feel the term "female-fronted," which is used to lump together disparate bands based on the presence of a female vocalist or frontperson, is empowering or restrictive. Carla said (as tra...

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BABYMETAL: New Revelation From The Fox God

Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL released a legend map depicting its entire 10th-anniversary year. It was also revealed that as the grand finale of BABYMETAL's 10th anniversary year, on Sunday, October 10, the group's 10-year legend since 2010 will be "sealed" from the world. BABYMETAL's 10th anniv...

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FLOOR JANSEN: 'I Would Like To Find A Way To Combine A Solo Career With NIGHTWISH'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Breaking Absolutes With Peter Orullian" podcast, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen discussed some of the things she would still like to accomplish in her career, both with the band and away from it. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Short te...

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RUDY SARZO Announces Return To QUIET RIOT: 'I Am Going Home'

QUIET RIOT is set to welcome Rudy Sarzo back into the band after an 18-year absence. Rudy was one of the original founding members of the legendary "Metal Health" lineup. He played bass on the "Metal Health" album, which sold over ten million copies and spawned the hits "Cum On Feel The Noize" and "...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Wanted To 'Make Some Noise' Together Again

During a July 30 Instagram Live chat with Washington Post reporter Geoff Edgers, Sammy Hagar spoke how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thanks to the great comedian Geor...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE To Headline 2022 Edition Of COACHELLA

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-founder Paul Tollett has confirmed that RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and Travis Scott will headline the 2022 edition of the festival. Both acts were originally booked for 2020 prior to the festival's postponement due to the pandemic. Coachella is now set to be...

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WENDY DIO Explains How RONNIE JAMES DIO's Memoir Was Completed After His Death

Ronnie James Dio's wife and manager Wendy Dio spoke to Junkman about the legendary heavy metal singer's just-released memoir, "Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography", which she, along with writer Mick Wall, completed after Ronnie's death. On the topic of the writing process, Wendy said (as transcri...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Wears METAL CHURCH Shirt In MIKE HOWE's Honor At Iowa Concert (Video)

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre wore a METAL CHURCH t-shirt during his band's July 30 performance at the 68th annual Dubuque County Fair in Dubuque, Iowa in honor of METAL CHURCH singer Mike Howe who passed away earlier this week. After the show, La Torre posted a photo of him sporting the shirt,...

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GUNS N' ROSES Kicks Off Summer 2021 Tour In Hershey, Pennsylvania (Video)

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its summer 2021 tour last night (Saturday, July 31) at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dubbed "We're F'N Back!", this trek comes on the heels of the "Not In This Lifetime" run that began in April 2016 and became the No. 3 highest-grossing tour in the history of...

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NICKELBACK Is Working On New Studio Album: 'It'll Be Done When It's Done'

NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger has confirmed to Tulsa Music Stream that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to 2017's "Feed The Machine" album. "That is happening right now," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "Music is being composed and recorded up in Canada. We were out t...

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METAL CHURCH Apologizes For Original Statement Regarding MIKE HOWE's Death, Issues Amended Version

METAL CHURCH has amended its previously released statement regarding the passing of singer Mike Howe. Howe was found dead at his home in Eureka, California on Monday, July 26. According to TMZ, Howe's official cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to hanging. A spokesperson for the Humbol...

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KURT COBAIN's Childhood Home Is Officially a Landmark

Last week, the house in Aberdeen, Washington where NIRVANA icon Kurt Cobain lived from 1968 to 1984, was officially approved for inclusion on Washington state's Department Of Archaeology And Historic Preservation's "Heritage Register" of culturally important buildings. The home's current co-owner, L...