#rosstheboss #als #lougehrigsdisease #manowar MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier this week, MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible news about Ross's diagnosis of ALS. We are deeply saddened and are sending him and his family lots of strength during this difficult time." According to

#cattledecapitation #tour #news Cattle Decapitation is set to hit the road across the U.S. and Canada, including stops at Sonic Temple and Welcome To Rockville. To mark 30 years of making relentless music, Cattle Decapitation have announced the 30 Years Of Inhumanity Tour. Joining the band on the road will be longtime friends and fellow heavy hitters Brujería, alongside hardcore and grind acts No Cure and Knoll. The tour kicks off on April 19 at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA

#loudness #japan #tour After launching their 45th-anniverary celebrations in December, Japanese metal veterans LOUDNESS have announced a series of shows for this spring and summer, covering the U.S., Japan and Europe. Confirmed tour dates are as follows: March 19-21 - Hell's Heroes 2026 - Houston, TX March 22 - The Rock Box - San Antonio, TX March 24 - Whisky A Go Go - W. Hollywood, CA March 25 - Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA April 12-17 - Monstors Of Rock Cruise Rock

#john5 #tour #europe Guitarist John 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016, this is John's first-ever solo tour in these territories. For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studios with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Meat Loaf, Dolly Parton and more, and is now a member of MÖTLEY CRÜE. Since 2011 John has r

#wasp #tour #blackielawless W.A.S.P. has announced the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK'S PRIEST as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in California and runs through October 31. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from the band's first four albums. Selected hits from W.A.S.P.'s first four albums promise to create a true rock 'n roll spectacle complete with a live stage show bringing those albums alive for the first and only time. W.A.S.P.

#twistedsister #deesnider #cancelled TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. Earlier this week, TWISTED SISTER guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, representing French Management Enterprises, released the following statement via the band's web site and social media: "With regrets, TWISTED SISTER cancels 50th anniversary celebration performance. "

#3doorsdown #cancer #news 3 DOORS DOWN singer Brad Arnold has died at the age of 47. The news of his passing was shared by his bandmates on social media on Saturday, February 7. Arnold revealed in May 2025 that he was battling clear cell renal cell carcinoma, or ccRCC, a type of kidney cancer. The band's announcement reads as follows: "With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 DOORS DOWN, passed away on Saturday, Februar

#godsmack #tour #stonetemplepilots Multi-platinum rock titans GODSMACK have announced a massive "The Rise Of Rock" 2026 tour, a sprawling North American run featuring special guests STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and DOROTHY. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will bring GODSMACK's signature high-octane live show to amphitheaters nationwide. The tour kicks off Sunday, May 10 in Bristow, Virginia at Jiffy Lube Live and makes stops across the U.S. and Toronto, Canada, including Austin, Chi