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.

#slpiknot #sidwilson #news TMZ has revealed more information about the apparent firing of longtime SLIPKNOT member Sid Wilson. On Friday, July 31, TMZ reported that DJ and keyboardist Wilson, 49, had been permanently removed from SLIPKNOT earlier that day, ending his 28-year run with the Iowa-based metallers. The outlet cited a source close to the band with direct knowledge of the situation. Earlier today, TMZ shared a follow-up report indicating that Sid's exit from SLIPKNOT

#faithnomore #australia #systemofadown FAITH NO MORE will support SYSTEM OF A DOWN on a tour of Australia and New Zealand in early 2027. The two bands will join forces for four shows — in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Wellington — in January and February. Kicking off at Sydney's Accor Stadium on January 22, the run will then take on Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on January 27, before finishing up at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on February 1. A show at Wellington's Hnry Stadium

#accept #peterbaltes #accident Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has been hospitalized after suffering "three rib fractures" due to a "serious fall" from the stage during DIRKSCHNEIDER's July 25 concert at Pyraser Classic Rock Night at Pyraser Landbrauerei, a brewery in the Thalmässing district of Pyras, Germany. U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, which are both fronted by ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, released the following statement via social media: "Notice about the Pyraser

#kingdiamond #news #rocknews KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their deepest gratitude and utmost respect to Andy La Rocque, whose extraordinary 40-year contribution to KING DIAMOND has left a permanent and irreplaceable ma