#ozfox #stryper #newalbum In a new interview Michael Sweet of Christian metal pioneers STRYPER explained why STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox doesn't play on the band's upcoming eighteenth studio album, "Throne Of Thorns", which will arrive on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, believe it or not, it wasn't related to [Oz's] health issues in terms of his [2024] brain surgery. He's been doing great with that. He's been out touring

#epica #symphonicmetal #tour After selling out London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in less than three days, Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have announced "The Symphonic Synergy" European tour. The band will take a full orchestra and choir to some of Europe's most spectacular venues. Fans in 10 countries will be able to experience this extraordinary production in celebration of EPICA's 25th anniversary. "The Symphonic Synergy" originated in 2024, when EPICA performed with a ful

#danifilth #cradleoffilth #book CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth's autobiography, "The Filth: My Life In Devilry And Debauchery", will arrive in June 2027 via Little, Brown Book Group, a division of Hachette UK. The book was co-written by Joel McIver, the British author whose around 25 books to date include the best-selling "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", first published in 2004 and appearing in nine languages since then. Filth commented: "Filthlings, I have

#defleppard #theater #documentary Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk has acquired the North American rights to the first ever authorized feature length documentary on Def Leppard, LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD, a complete and all-access account of the epic journey the band has taken from its humble beginnings in the UK to a global fandom that continues to today. The documentary was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig (The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Author: The JT LeRoy Story) w

Frank Beard, ZZ TOP's drummer for the past 56 years, has died at the age of 77. He was in hospice care when he passed away on August 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas with family members at his side. In early August, Beard dropped off ZZ TOP's "The Big One!" tour due to health issues, with ZZ TOP guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis continuing to play shows with drummer Michael Monahan filling in for Beard. The band announced it would cancel its August

#megadeth #europe #tour Following one of the most celebrated years in the band's legendary career, Grammy Award-winning thrash metal pioneers MEGADETH have announced "Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations", a European chapter of their multi-year global farewell headline tour. Kicking off March 9, 2027 in Belfast, the 24-date arena run will bring MEGADETH to fans across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe before concluding April 13 in Lisbon, Portugal. Joining MEGADETH for t

#glennhughes #retirement #deeppurple Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from touring and live performances. Upon his doctor's advice, Glenn, who will turn 75 later this month, will have to undergo heart surgery and has made the difficult decision to step back from live performances for the foreseeable future. Glenn comments: "This past year, I've had some health issues. The results from nume

#cancer #chrisholmes #prostatecancer In a new interview, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discussed his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just four years after undergoing treatment for throat and neck cancer.