RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee is in mourning due to the passing of his mother. Mary Weinrib passed away last Friday (July 2), not far off from her 96th birthday. Mary was born in 1925 in Warsaw, Poland, and grew up in Wierzbnik, a Jewish shtetl that was part of Starachowice, Poland, which was occupied by...
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Celebrate 39th Wedding Anniversary
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne celebrated 39 years of marriage this past Sunday, July 4. Sharon shared a couple of photos of her and Ozzy from their wedding day, and wrote in an accompanying message: “Thank you for 39 years. For the most incredible life together. The crazy, wonderful and insane times. Yes, pain and sorrow...
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Former URIAH HEEP Singer JOHN LAWTON Dead At 74
Former URIAH HEEP singer John Lawton has died at the age of 74. Lawton was the frontman for URIAH HEEP from 1976 to 1979, appearing on the albums “Firefly” (1977), “Innocent Victim” (1977) and “Fallen Angel” (1978). URIAH HEEP issued the following statement: “It is with deep regret that we share the devastating and tragic...
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HELLOWEEN’s Latest Self-Titled Release Enters Album Charts Worldwide
The new, self-titled album from the reunited and expanded classic lineup of HELLOWEEN has landed in the Top 10 in more than 10 countries. You can check out the chart positions below. All chart entries: Germany: #1 Spain: #1 Finland: #1 (physical) + #2 (overall) Sweden: #1 (physical) + #3 (overall) UK: #1 (rock) +...
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VIDEO: The Original Lineup Of BULLETBOYS Perform At M3 Rock Festival
You can now check out video footage of the reunited original lineup of BULLETBOYS performing at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on July 3rd just below this article. The original BULLETBOYS lineup of Marq Torien (vocals), Jimmy D’Anda (drums), Mick Sweda (guitar) and Lonnie Vencent (bass) made their...
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IRON MAIDEN’s ADRIAN SMITH Almost Joined DEF LEPPARD Confirms RICK ALLEN
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently confirmed that IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was in the running to join the band following the death of guitarist Steve Clarke in 1991. Allen was speaking to Eonmusic about his upcoming in-person art shows at Wentworth Gallery in Atlantic City and King of Prussia on July 10 and...
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PODCAST: We Talk To TOMAS LINDBERG From AT THE GATES About ‘The Nightmare Of Being’
This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold talks one on one with AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg. AT THE GATES are more than just a death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. They are easily one of the most influential and honored bands within the genre. Formed in 1990, AT THE GATES were...
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist CHRIS KAEL Is Now A Kentucky Colonel
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael has been honored by the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the title of Kentucky Colonel. The title is awarded to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments or outstanding service. It is the highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The honor apparently began back in 1813 during the...
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TIMES OF GRACE Feat. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members Debut New Track “Rescue”
TIMES OF GRACE, the project featuring KILLSWITCH ENGAGE members Jesse Leach (vocals) and Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar), have premiered the new song “Rescue” from their forthcoming album, “Songs Of Loss And Separation“. You can check it out below. Frontman Jesse Leach comments: “This is a more uptempo and full on positive song in comparison to the...
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TRIVIUM Frontman MATT HEAFY Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Full Vaccination
TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy has tested positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. Heafy, who lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their two-year-old twin children, revealed his positive diagnosis in a social media post yesterday. The TRIVIUM singer/guitarist shared a picture of his test result and added the message: “Welp. Went from a...