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OZ FOX Believes He Will Be Well Enough To Join STRYPER On 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'The Prayers Are Working'

Oz Fox of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has offered an update on his health, three months following his release from the hospital after undergoing his latest brain surgery. The procedure, which forced him to sit out the band's spring 2024 "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour, was reportedly overse...

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San Francisco Bay Area Icon GREG KIHN Dead At 75

Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on August 13 at the age of 75. Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe, he was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influ...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Reworks IRON MAIDEN's 'Remember Tomorrow' And 'Wrathchild' For 'The Book Of The Beast' Album

Former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di'Anno will release a new album, "The Book Of The Beast", on September 27 via Conquest Music. The vinyl double album (available in blood red, virgin white and cold steel colored vinyl) and two-disc CD/DVD include five previously unreleased tracks, along with a caref...

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DOROTHY 'Got Saved' In Rehab And 'Surrendered To God': 'I Had A Radical Encounter With The Holy Spirit There'

Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin's life changed forever when she was forced to face death on her tour bus around five years ago. After her guitar technician had taken an overdose, and the light began to lift up and out from his body, Dorothy instinctively began praying for his survival. While he...

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STRYPER's OZ FOX Released From Hospital After Undergoing Latest Brain Surgery

STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has been released from the hospital after undergoing his latest brain surgery. The procedure, which will force him to sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour, was reportedly overseen by Richard G. Everson, MD at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in...

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STRYPER's OZ FOX On His Latest Brain Surgery: 'I Don't Expect' Any Problems

During an appearance on yesterday's (Wednesday, May 15) installment of Waste Some Time With Jason Green, STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox discussed his latest brain surgery, which will force him to sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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STRYPER's OZ FOX To Undergo Another Brain Surgery; Guitarist To Sit Out Band's Acoustic Tour

STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox will sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour in order to undergo another brain surgery. Earlier today, STRYPER released the following message via social media: "We want to share an important update regarding our guitarist, Oz Fox. "Many of you might...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Opens Up About Love And Sobriety: 'I'm A Prayer Freak'

In a new interview with Kat Mykals of the 103 GBF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked about the lyrics to the band's song "Crown Of Horns", which appears on PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love love. It's the best four...

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JOURNEY's DEEN CASTRONOVO Reflects On The Depth Of His Drug-Addiction Despair: 'I Was Praying For Death'

During an appearance on the January 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo, who famously completed court-ordered drug rehabilitation in 2015 after being arrested on domestic violence charges, spoke about how his faith and sobriety have given him a n...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says DEMI LOVATO's Pro-Abortion Rights Song 'Swine' 'Encapsulates So Much Evil'

In a recent interview with Plugged In director Adam Holz, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, was asked about the difficulties Christian parents face in trying to help their kids embrace their values, particularly when it comes to "striking tha...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Finds AOR Home With LIONHEART: 'I've Never Been A Straight Heavy Metal Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Few have gotten more out of a year in a band than Dennis Stratton. The guitarist joined IRON MAIDEN in 1979, played on the band's 1980 self-titled debut, then was replaced by Adrian Smith the same year. His stint in MAIDEN has currently provided him with an active career playing w...

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LIONHEART Feat. Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON: 'Flight 19' Lyric Video Released

British hard rock veterans LIONHEART have released "Flight 19"", the first single taken from their new studio album "The Grace Of A Dragonfly", set for international release on February 23 via Metalville Records. "Flight 19" relates the story about a group of bombers that disappeared over the Bermud...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL On MARK KENDALL: 'I Would Love To At Least Shake His Hand Before I Kick Off'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Rusell says that he would like to "at least shake" the hand of the band's founding guitarist Mark Kendall once again before one of them dies. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a pe...

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Original GREAT WHITE Frontman JACK RUSSELL Opens Up About His Latest Health Issues: 'I Couldn't Even Move My Neck'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell was asked if he still enjoys going out on the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I enjoy the hour and a half of playing. The rest of it you could take...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitar Legend MICK MARS: 'My Brain's As Sharp As Ever'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke about his ongoing battle with degenerative disease ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the spine joints and ligaments and can lead to stiffness over t...