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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Shares Update On His Papillary Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'Surgery Is More Risky Than The Nodule Itself'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has shared an update on his recent revelation that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The diagnosis came less than a month after he underwent a biopsy of a nodule in the right lobe of his thyroid. On Wednesday (...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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STEVE MORSE On His Exit From DEEP PURPLE: 'A Couple Of Guys In The Band Were Really Glad For Me To Be Gone'

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was asked if he would be open to returning to the band for a possible one-off show or perhaps something more if he was approached about it. Steve responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think if...

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SWEET SAVAGE's RAY HALLER: 'I Owe So Much To METALLICA' For Covering 'Killing Time'

In a new interview with Spain's Made In Metal, bassist and vocalist Ray Haller of Belfast metal pioneers SWEET SAVAGE spoke about how his band gained wide recognition after METALLICA covered their track "Killing Time" — co-written by SWEET SAVAGE co-founder and future DIO/DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivia...

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Legendary Record Exec DEREK SHULMAN Guided Careers Of AC/DC, BON JOVI, DREAM THEATER And PANTERA And Lived To Tell The Tale

By David E. Gehlke At a time when record companies and those in their employ were of utmost influence and importance, few generated a better track record than Derek Shulman. After fronting SIMON DUPREE & THE BIG SOUND, then prog forerunners GENTLE GIANT throughout the 1960s and '70s, the Scottish-bo...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Opens Up About His Latest Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Just Wanna Get It Out Of There'

During an appearance on the December 11 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet opened up about his recent revelation that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The diagnosis came less than a month a...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is Battling Papillary Thyroid Cancer: 'I Believe That It Will Be Behind Me Soon Enough'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has revealed that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The diagnosis came less than a month after he underwent a biopsy of a nodule in the right lobe of his thyroid. Earlier today (Tuesday, December 9),Sweet shar...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN And PAT TRAVERS Perform Three-Song Set At Rock N Roll Ribs 16th-Anniversary Celebration

On Saturday, December 6, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed a set of MAIDEN classics with TITANIUM TART at the 16th-anniversary celebration for Rock N Roll Ribs, the barbecue restaurant owned by McBrain and close friend Mitch Tanne, in Coral Springs, Florida. Also appearing at the event wer...

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Former SKID ROW Frontman ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces His 'Very First' Solo Concert

Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. On Friday (December 5),Erik took to his social media to write: "This one is BIG. Like… 'first time in 15 years' BIG. Honestly, I could argue it's the first time ever.⠀ ⠀ "On May 26th,...

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THE DARKNESS Kicks Off 2025 Festivities With 'Mistletoe And Wine'

British rockers THE DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. Arriving on this 5th day of Advent, the beloved band peels open the door to reveal a delicious new take on Cliff Richard's yuletide song. As the cracker pops, synths dance to the un...

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STANLEY SIMMONS: Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Debut Single, 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released its debut single, "Body Down". The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration's musical direction, Evan t...

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PAUL RODGERS On Skipping BAD COMPANY's ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Feel That I Dodged A Bullet By Doing That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Paul Rodgers addressed his decision to skip BAD COMPANY's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, which took place on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The legendary singer said: "About a week prior to l...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS, Who Is About To Turn 70, Is Still 'Not Thinking About Retirement'

In a new interview with Sam Law of Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — who will turn 70 in March 2026 — said that he is not planning on stopping anytime soon. "I'm not thinking about retirement," he said. "But we all know that it's coming at some point when you'll be forced into it...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS On Their Musical Collaboration: 'It Really Has Nothing To Do With What Our Dads Do'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — spoke to KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer about its debut single, "Body Down", which will arrive on December 5. Regarding the collaboration's musical direction, Evan sa...

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2025 'Bowl For Ronnie' Brings In Over $85,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Ronnie James Dio fans for the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. With sponsor lanes and spe...