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King’s X Cancel Tour as Drummer Jerry Gaskill Recovers From Heart Attack
AS we reported yesterday, King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack on Saturday night. The band has just updated their fans on the condition of Gaskill, stating that there are some positive signs concerning his recovery.
Slipknot’s Joey Jordison: ‘We’ve Worked Hard for Everything’
Slipknot are currently on tour in Australia with a million other awesome bands for the 2012 Soundwave Festival. Drummer Joey Jordison sat down with SoundwaveFestTV to speak about topics such as their love for Australian fans, their determination as a band and the death of bassist Paul Gray.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Gives Sex Advice to Starving African Women: ‘Put a Plug in It’
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine dropped more controversial quotes during a recent interview with LA Weekly. Having already gained attention from supporting Presidential candidate Rick Santorum, rebuking his support and speaking out against gay marriage, Mustaine now goes into his religious beliefs and how starving women in Africa shouldn’t be having kids.
The Devil Wears Prada Part Ways With Keyboardist James Baney
The Devil Wears Prada have just announced that they have decided to part ways with keyboardist James Baney. Since the announcement was made public earlier today (Feb. 22), TDWP fans have have shown their support for both the band and Baney in an outpouring on the group’s Facebook page.
Soulfly’s Max Cavalera in Recovery From Bout With Bell’s Palsy
Soulfly / Cavalera Conspiracy frontman Max Cavalera has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a temporary condition that results in the inability to control facial muscles. Cavalera was rushed to the hospital shortly after his return from Australia last week, frightened that he was having a stroke.
Dave Mustaine Denies Endorsing Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum, Opposes Gay Marriage
We recently reported on Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine sharing his support for 2012 Presidential candidate Rick Santorum. However, in a new statement and separate interview, Mustaine claims that although Santorum is “the one I’m looking at,” he has not committed himself to vote for the Pennsylvania Senator quite yet.
Iron Maiden Announce 2012 North American Tour Based on 1988 ‘Seventh Son’ Trek
Oh happy day! We are thrilled to report the news that Iron Maiden fans have been eagerly waiting for since their 2010 invasion of North America. Iron Maiden have just announced that the band will extensively tour North America in 2012 for two months from June through August with special guest Alice Cooper until July 21 and special guests Coheed and Cambria from July 21 until the end of the tour.
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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Supports Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently had a very extensive interview with MusicRadar. Among the many subjects discussed, Mustaine talked politics — supporting Senator Rick Santorum, the Republican Party and breaking down what he thinks of each major Republican presidential candidate.
Bullet for My Valentine Begin Recording New Album in Thailand
Welsh metal titans Bullet for My Valentine have just entered a studio in Thailand to begin the recording process for their fourth full-length album. Earlier today (Feb. 15), frontman Matt Tuck tweeted a picture of drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas laying down drums for the yet-untitled upcoming album.
Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ Hard Rock / Metal Grammy Win: I Feel Bad for Dream Theater
As the 2012 Grammy Awards slowly become a spotlit memory, one of the most successful and featured winners of “music’s biggest night” were Foo Fighters. With his band having captured five Grammy awards (only one less than pop star Adele), including Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance, frontman Dave Grohl revealed to MTV that he feels bad for beating out Dream Theater for that very award.
Foo Fighters Win Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song + More 2012 Grammy Awards
So far at tonight’s 2012 Grammy Awards, Foo Fighters have taken home four awards, bringing their all-time Grammy wins from six to 10. During the pre-telecast ceremony, the band won for Best Long Form Music Video, Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album.
Drummer Vinny Appice Says Black Sabbath Invite Would Be ‘A Hard Thing To Say No To’
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing former Black Sabbath / Dio / Heaven and Hell drummer and current Kill Devil Hill stickman Vinny Appice. One of the topics we discussed with Appice was the current drama surrounding original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward‘s threat to drop out of the band’s reunion and the rest of Sabbath’s decision to continue without him.