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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Becomes First-Time Grandfather

Dave Mustaine recently became a first-time grandfather. On Sunday (November 12), the MEGADETH leader shared a photo of him holding Georgette Monroe Mustaine, the daughter of his son Justis. He captioned the image: "Georgette Monroe Mustaine and her 'Opa,' with an Angel in the background looking...

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Is 'Drenched In Sorrow' Over Bassist HEATH's Death

X JAPAN drummer, pianist and leader Yoshiki says that he is "drenched in sorrow" following the passing of the band's bassist Hiroshi "Heath" Morie. The 55-year-old musician died at the end of October after a brief battle with cancer. On Saturday (November 11),Yoshiki released the following statemen...

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GEDDY LEE: 'ALEX LIFESON And I Would Like To Get Back Into The Studio Together And See What Might Happen'

In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, who is currently promoting his upcoming memoir "My Effin' Life", was asked about the possibility of making more music in the not-too-distant future. He responded: "I recently discovered a couple of songs that had been left...

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GEDDY LEE Doesn't Rule Out Performing With ALEX LIFESON As RUSH Again

In a new interview with The Washington Post, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee spoke about reuniting with his longtime bandmate Alex Lifeson for last year's star-studded tribute concerts — one in London, one in Los Angeles — to pay tribute to late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. They enlisted a f...

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DEE SNIDER Doesn't Believe DONALD TRUMP Is Racist: 'He's A Salesman Looking For Someone To Buy His Product'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Steve-O's "Wild Ride!" podcast, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke about why it's dangerous when the band's classic song "We're Not Gonna Take It" is co-opted by various politicians and used at their campaign rallies. "When people use a song in any...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Possible Retirement: 'We Never Talk About The Last Show'

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, Rick Allen was asked if DEF LEPPARD plans to call it quits when the band is no longer able to fill arenas around the world. The 60-year-old British-born drummer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We never talk about the last show. That's k...

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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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WENDY DIO Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram 'Worked For A While', But She Is 'Not Doing That Again'

Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio has once again said that the hologram of the legendary metal singer was an "experiment" that received a mixed response from the Ronnie fans. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. The singer's hologram was created by a company c...

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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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TOM MORELLO Was Only Member Of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Present At Band's ROCK HALL Induction

Tom Morello was the sole member of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE who attended the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony last night (Friday, November 3) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Pioneering rapper and BODY COUNT frontman Ice-T inducted Morello, singer Zack De La Rocha, b...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Opens Up About Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 'It Doesn't Freak Me Out'

In a new interview with John Beaudin of RockHistoryMusic.com, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett confirmed that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.  "I don't mind if it's on the record," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I have to take medications and stuff. I've just had another b...

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Original VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN On 'Welcome To Hell' Album: 'That Was A Moment Captured In Time'

In an interview with Neuborn Open Air festival in Wörrstadt, Germany, original VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn reflected on the former band's early albums, particularly 1981's "Welcome To Hell", which had a low-budget raw production that many black metal bands took influenc...

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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...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'Would Like To' Start A Family With Wife: 'But I've Gotta Figure Out My Career First'

In a new interview with Ryan McCredden of the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen, who married his fiancée Andraia Allsop on October 15 at their home in Los Angeles, was asked to name his "happy place." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My happy place has been the past we...