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Ex-Mushroomhead vocalist Jeffrey Hatrix reveals cancer diagnosis: “I really wanted to keep this to myself”

launched a GoFundMe campaign in order to aid in her ailing father’s treatment. She wrote on the campaign page: “My dad has recently been diagnosed with cancer, just months after losing my mom to the same thing. Due to this, he may have to stop working during his treatment.

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Fundraiser launched for former Pendulum member Ben Verse after cancer diagnosis

Pendulum member Ben Verse, following a cancer diagnosis.The drum n’ bass MC, whose real name is Benjamin Mount, was diagnosed with acute monoblastic leukaemia four months ago and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He has also faced a series of other health issues.In light of the news, his brother Jeremy has launched a new page on GoFundMe to raise £20,000 that will go towards the financial costs facing Benjamin.

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Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford on living with prostate cancer: “I’m the strongest I’ve ever been”

Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford has opened up about his experience of living with prostate cancer, saying he’s “the strongest [he’s] ever been”.The 56-year-old musician confirmed his diagnosis in 2022, saying that he had his prostate removed just before Rage were about to go on tour. “Now I’m in the situation that I’m in, which is, hold your breath for six months,” Commerford said at the time.“It’s not a good one and not one that I’m happy about. I’m just trying to grab ahold of the reins.

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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine walked out of neck surgery after Metallica’s manager insulted him

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine once walked out of emergency neck surgery because Metallica’s manager had insulted him.The singer and guitarist shared the story during an appearance on Steve-O‘s Wild Ride! podcast, revealing that the situation arose during the 2010-2011 ‘Big Four’ tour that included the two bands, as well as Anthrax and Slayer.“I remember we were scheduled to play Yankee Stadium [in New York] with the Big Four concert the day that they found out I needed my neck to be fused together,” Mustaine explained.“And so I’m laying on the emergency table and my manager says, ‘Oh, Metallica’s manager called you a pussy because you’re going to get your neck fused together and you’re not going to come out here and play instead.’”Describing the comment as “a gutless thing to say”, Mustaine sat up from the surgeon’s table at the last possible moment, asked to be injected with “steroids and shit”, and went to play the show. “But it turned out great as far as healing is concerned,” he added.Mustaine required the surgery on two vertebrae after sustaining stenosis, which he attributes to decades of headbanging.

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Bruce Dickinson says he was prepared to find a new singer for Iron Maiden during cancer battle

Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he was prepared to find Iron Maiden a new singer when he was battling throat cancer.In 2014, the longtime metal singer was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. In 2015, he underwent chemotherapy and treatment for the “golf ball” sized growth on his tongue.

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Here’s what Sleep Token played as they kicked off 2024 European tour, with III and IV missing out due to illness

Sleep Token kicked off their European headline tour in Zurich last night (November 5) – check out details below.Before their opening show at Halle 622, they took to Instagram to announce that both III and IV wouldn’t be performing. As they detailed there, the show went ahead using pre-recorded tracks captured while they previously prepared for the massive tour.“We always endeavour to avoid cancelling a Ritual unless completely unavoidable,” they wrote.

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Ozzy Osbourne admits he’s “not completely sober” and is “tempted to return to stronger drugs” amid health issues

Ozzy Osbourne has admitted that he is “not completely sober” and has been “tempted” to use “stronger drugs” due to his ongoing health issues.The Prince Of Darkness has previously been candid about his drug endeavours and usage throughout his career and has recently admitted that he is no longer completely sober. The metal icon has dealt with various health issues such as being diagnosed with Parkinsons’ disease in 2020 and undergoing spinal surgery last year.Now, while appearing as a guest on the Madhouse Chronicles Podcast, Osbourne revealed: “I am happier, but I am not completely sober.

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor reveals he’s making changes to touring plans for his health: “I’m only going to work so much”

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has revealed that he’s making changes to touring plans in the future for his health saying, “I’m only going to work so much”.Back in January, the Slipknot frontman cancelled his previously scheduled North American solo tour, citing struggles with his well-being.“For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I,” he wrote in a statement at the time.“I know this decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others – but after taking a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he added, also telling fans that those who had already bought tickets would be issued a refund.The tour was in celebration of his second solo album ‘CMFT2’, which arrived back in September 2023 and saw him play a series of tour dates across Europe and the UK.Now, in a new interview with Alternative Press, Taylor has opened up more about his struggles saying he hit “a real dark point” earlier this year and that he needed to make some changes to the way he works for his well-being – including touring.He told the publication: “I found that my pursuit of work and all things ego was killing me. And nearly killed me.“So I’ve reinvested my life to the point [where] I’m only going to work so much.

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Coal Chamber reschedule US tour as frontman hospitalised following medical emergency

Coal Chamber have been forced to reschedule their Fall 2024 tour across the United States with Fear Factory due to a medical emergency – see their rescheduled dates below.This past weekend (August 17), Coal Chamber took to social media to announce that their ‘Fiend For The Fans’ tour with Fear Factory, Twizted and Black Satellite had been rescheduled for Spring 2025. The announcement came just a week before the tour was due to kick off on August 23 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas.Per their statement, Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara revealed that he had undergone a medical emergency, and was being urged to postpone the tour. He wrote that he had been feeling good and had been training well for the tour after “long haul COVID tried to kill me”.

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Fever 333 announce new album ‘Darker White’ and share single ‘No Hostages’

Fever 333 have announced details of their new album ‘Darker White’, and have shared the record’s new single ‘No Hostages’ – listen below.The album will be the first since the band’s huge line-up overhaul last year, and will be released on October 4 via Century Media Records, under license from 333 Wreckords Crew. You can pre-order it here.The band have also announced a headline tour that will take them around the US in October and November, before they head to the UK and Europe for a string of 17 shows.

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Deftones announce IDLES, Sunny Day Real Estate, HEALTH and more for annual Dia De Los Deftones festival 2024

Deftones have announced the line-up including IDLES, Sunny Day Real Estate, HEALTH and more for their annual Dia De Los Deftones festival.The 2024 edition of the music bash will take place at Petco Park in San Diego, California on Saturday, November 2. This year’s festival will mark the fifth anniversary of the annual music celebration which is headlined, hosted, and curated by Chino Moreno and co.The one-dayer will also include live performances from IDLES, Sunny Day Real Estate, HEALTH, Paris Texas, Duster, Gel and Qendresa.

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Jay Weinberg says he’s “not ready yet” to talk about leaving Slipknot: “I have a fantastic therapist who helps me”

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has opened up about mentally processing his exit from Slipknot.During an appearance on an episode of the One Life One Chance With Toby Morse podcast, the current Suicidal Tendencies drummer addressed being suddenly fired from Slipknot last year.Last November, after the Iowa band announced the drummer’s departure, Weinberg said he was “heartbroken and blindsided” by the news, and went on to share that despite that, he “wouldn’t trade for the world” his “memories and experiences” with them.“Truth be told, I’m at kind of a point where I’m not quite yet really ready to talk about it, really,” he said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “And that’s not to dismiss the conversation, but I’ve spent time, and spend time, just processing the entire experience.“And the experience not being the last six months, but really the last 10 years [of playing with Slipknot].

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Judas Priest’s Rob Halford says his cancer is still in remission: “The important thing is to stay optimistic”

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has said his cancer is still in remission and has opened up about his illness saying, “the important thing is to stay optimistic”.In an interview with LifeMinute (via Blabbermouth), Priest explained that his cancer was still in remission, four years after being diagnosed with the disease.Back in 2021, Halford shared the news during a chat with Heavy Consequence: “I had my little cancer battle a year ago, which I got through and that’s in remission now, thank God,” he said at the time. “That happened while we were all locked down, so things happen for a reason as far as time sequence of events. I have nothing but gratitude to be at this point in my life, still doing what I love the most.”Now, he’s spoken about still being in remission following his treatment.He explained: “I always take an opportunity to thank the Lord for me being here still, but also my great medical team.

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Ozzy Osbourne forced out of convention appearance over health concerns

Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of an appearance at the Mad Monster Party film convention on doctors’ orders.The Black Sabbath frontman was set to appear at the Arizona convention next month alongside wife Sharon and daughter Kelly, but Sharon has since told fans he is currently unable to travel and won’t be attending.In a video statement, she said: “Regretfully, the Osbourne family have to cancel our upcoming appearance at the Mad Monster Party in Phoenix because Ozzy is unable to travel at this time.”She added that their son Jack would be there, “flying the flag for the Osbournes” in their absence. Referencing the “Osbournes: The Ultimate Sin Package” packages fans had paid $666 for, she said: “Everybody who bought the Osbourne package will, of course, get full refunds.”These kinds of posts are no fun but I hope the fans will understand.

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Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes on rehab and recovery: “I wasn’t as fixed as I thought I was”

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has opened up about rehab and his recovery after “falling back into drugs and bad habits in lockdown”.The singer spoke about his struggles with substance abuse in 2015, claiming that drug addiction made him want to kill himself. At the time, Sykes revealed that BMTH’s 2013 album ‘Sempiternal’ was written after he recovered from a ketamine addiction.He eventually attended rehab sessions, but stated that he disagreed with many of the things that drug rehabilitation teaches: “They tell you ‘it’s a disease’ – that’s bollocks. It’s not a disease; it’s a self-inflicted problem.

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Members who quit Fever 333 announce new band together

Fever 333 have announced that they have formed a new band together.Aric Improta and Stephen “Stevis” Harrison both made their departure away from the group in October 2022 – surprising fans by sharing their own respective statements confirming that they had left the line-up.Now, the two have confirmed that they have got a new band together called House Of Protection, and revealed that they will be releasing the first taster of their sound soon.They shared the news with a joint Instagram post, which blends together a series of pretty intense visuals, along with a voice-over that says “Welcome to the House of Protection”.No music is featured on the video although, based on the clips, it appears that Harrison is taking on the role of frontman, and will be delivering some intense and chaotic vocals not too dissimilar from that of their former group.At the end of the video, it is confirmed that House Of Protection’s music will be arriving via Red Bull Records – the same label which has long been home to Beartooth.A post shared by House of Protection (@house_of_protection)While there is not yet any previews available of what the band will sound like exactly, the two have worked with enough bands in the past to presume that the final result will be pretty intense.As highlighted by Loudwire, aside from their time in Fever 333, Harrison has taken on the role of bassist for metalcore group The Chariot, while Improta is still contributing to the releases by post-hardcore act Night Verses.House Of Protection’s first song is set to arrive next week (April 30).After their departure last October, frontman Jason Aalon Butler was left as the sole remaining member, and Harrison alleged that “things were pretty bad internally” between the

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Judge quotes Taylor Swift in replying to Metallica insurance lawsuit

Taylor Swift track while rejecting Metallica‘s lawsuit related to a handful of 2020 gig cancellations in South America.The legendary metal band had sought out legal ruling after their insurance policy did not cover their losses after having to cancel six tour dates in 2020 due to COVID travel restrictions. Lloyd’s of London – the insurance company used by the band – stated that there was a clear exclusion in their contract for any losses accrued from “communicable diseases.”A California appeals court rejected the band’s lawsuit – which demanded that the insurance company pay for more than $3 million in losses due to the COVID travel restrictions.

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Listen to Fever 333’s blistering new single ‘Ready Rock’

Fever 333 have shared a blistering new single titled ‘Ready Rock’ – check it out below.The track marks the latest single to be shared from the American band’s forthcoming album. At time of writing, the title of the upcoming LP is still unknown, however, it is set to arrive later in 2024 via Century Media.In ‘Ready Rock’, frontman Jason Aalon Butler and co.

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Therapy? announce 30th anniversary UK/IE tour for ‘Troublegum’

Therapy? have announced the 30th anniversary UK/IE tour for their seminal album ‘Troublegum’.The Northern Irish band are set to tour their acclaimed 1994 album this November. They will play ‘Troublegum’ in full, as well as “a host of other musical treats from around the same era of their recording career”.Frontman Andy Cairns says about their upcoming tour: “To mark the 30th anniversary of Troublegum we’ll be heading out on tour this year to celebrate with a set, but not just a perfunctory play-through, this will be based on Therapy? of 1994 and featuring songs from that era.“When we started out in County Antrim in 1989 we could never have foreseen this beast of punk metal noise being such a landmark record,” he continued.

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Corey Taylor addresses concerns over mental health “breakdown”: “I’m getting the help I need”

Corey Taylor has shared a new video addressing fans’ concerns over his mental health after he cancelled a North America tour – see what the Slipknot frontman had to say below.Earlier this year, Taylor announced that he was cancelling his solo North American tour to take a break and focus on his mental health and spend time with his family. Yesterday (January 24), he announced a short run of four shows in Asia between late March and early April.Shortly after announcing the Asia tour, the rock and metal musician began receiving comments about confusion as to why his North America shows were cancelled in the name of mental health, but he was able to announce Asia gigs.Taking to Instagram, a solemn looking Corey Taylor said: “The truth of the matter is, I understand why so many of you are upset.

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KoRn’s Brian “Head” Welch opens mental health treatment centre

KoRn’s Brian “Head” Welch has announced his partnership in the opening of a mental health treatment centre.The guitarist has launched Atlantic Behavioral Health, a treatment centre which provides intensive outpatient treatments in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Its focuses include addressing anxiety, depression, and various mental health disorders.

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Metallica’s James Hetfield wants someone to invent a microphone with a built-in straw

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has an interesting proposition for inventors: create a microphone with built-in straws.Speaking on a recent edition of the band’s podcast The Metallica Report, Hetfield spoke about tools that might help improve the band’s live shows moving forward: “Being able to maybe sip some water while I’m playing, you know, some kind of straw on the microphone… That could be cool.”However, hydration doesn’t seem to be the only thing the band can improve on while performing, according to the frontman. As he explains it, his hands are always full while riffing, so he can’t move around with a microphone, limiting his movement and interaction with the audience.“I’m not holding the mic, I’m not able to go anywhere.

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Corey Taylor cancels North American tour

Corey Taylor has announced he has cancelled his North American tour.The lead vocalist of Slipknot was due to embark on a solo tour this year, where he was due to visit cities such as Toronto, New York, and Atlanta. However, the singer took to social media today (January 5) to say he was cancelling his shows due to health reasons.“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming North American tour,” he wrote.

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Joey Jordison’s estate suing Slipknot for profiting off his death

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison is suing the band, accusing them of profiting off his death and failing to return his possessions. Jordison, who founded the metal band in 1995 alongside Paul Gray and Shawn “Clown” Crahan, was fired from the band in 2013, with the band citing personal reasons.

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Metallica postpone Arizona show after COVID “caught up with” James Hetfield

Metallica were forced to postpone a M72 world tour show in Glendale, Arizona this weekend after James Hetfield came down with COVID-19.The metal veterans were due to return to State Farm Stadium on Sunday (September 3) for their second show at the venue, but announced that they were rescheduling after COVID “caught up with” the vocalist.“We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James,” the band shared on social media alongside a picture of a positive test.“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday.”NIGHT TWO IN GLENDALE IS RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 9!We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James. We’re extremely disappointed and regret… pic.twitter.com/neRSNMwxp5— Metallica (@Metallica) September 2, 2023They added that tickets will be honoured at the new date, and that more information and refunds can be found at SeatGeat.

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Ozzy Osbourne shares health update after cancelling Power Trip performance

Ozzy Osbourne has shared a health update after cancelling his headlining slot at the Power Trip festival later this year.The “Prince Of Darkness” was set to perform in Indio, California this October alongside headliners Metallica, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses. But a statement shared by the metal legend explained that he was not ready to perform due to his health issues.“Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-assed,” Osbourne wrote in the statement.Speaking to his co-host, Billy Morrison, on SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks, Osbourne shared that he had recently had a blood clot filter removed from one of his arteries.“When I had the blood clots in my legs, they put a filter in your artery to stop the blood clots going to your heart and your brain,” Osbourne shared.

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Slipknot’s Clown sitting out of European tour to help wife “through health issues”

Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has announced that he will be sitting out of the band’s European tour.Clown took to social media to announce the news ahead of the band’s European tour kickoff in Austria today (June 7). Per his statement, Clown will not be participating in the tour to take care of his ailing wife “through some health issues”.“I would like to take a moment to tell everyone that I’m back home supporting my wife through some health issues, and I’ll be back on the road as soon as I can,” he wrote.

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Ozzy Osbourne health update: “He’s doing well”

Ozzy Osbourne‘s health following news that the rock star had contracted COVID-19.Last week, Ozzy’s wife Sharon shared that she’d be flying from the UK to the US after discovering that the singer had tested positive for the virus.“I am very worried about Ozzy right now,” Sharon said in an emotional interview with Talk TV. “We’ve gone two years without him catching COVID, and it’s just Ozzy’s luck he would get it now.”She continued: “It’ll take me a week to get my old man back on his feet again, and I will be back [on The Talk] in a week… We’re gonna get him a negative test by next week.”Now, Jack has shared a further update Ozzy’s condition while appearing on Tom Newton Dunn’s The News Desk (via Birmingham Mail).“He’s doing well,” Jack revealed.

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System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan says COVID-19 “is and always has been about money”

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said that the COVID-19 pandemic “has always been about money”.Dolmayan has previously been vocal about vaccine mandates and has received criticism for his views on the Black Lives Matter movement, his support for Donald Trump and has stated that people won’t work with him now because of his views.In February last year, he called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “a moron” in an interview, where he also explained that he’s not a fan of “the agenda of a lot of the Democratic platforms”.Yesterday (February 27), Dolmayan took to his Instagram to share a Pokémon-related COVID-19 meme, writing: “And just like that covid will slowly go away. This is and has always been about money , covid was about money , Ukraine is about money.

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Gojira reschedule UK and European tour due to COVID-19

Gojira have rescheduled their upcoming UK and European tour due to COVID-19 restrictions.The French metal titans were supposed to hit the road last month, beginning in Helsinki, with stop-offs in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Budapest and other cities throughout January into February and March.However, they’ve announced that they will now kick off their European tour on July 5 in Brussels and conclude it in Milan on July 31 at Carroponte.The UK and Ireland leg of the tour, meanwhile, has moved to 2023 and will begin on February 11 in Dublin and conclude at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 22.Gojira will then play rescheduled shows in Bordeaux, Paris, Luxembourg and Lyon between February 24 and 28, 2023.“We cannot express how much we appreciate your continued patience and support while we worked through last month’s postponement,” the band said in a social media post.“Despite our best efforts to resume touring this month, the continued uncertainty in various territories has left us with no other choice but to reschedule the remaining dates of the tour as well.“In light of this unfortunate news we are pleased to share the rescheduled dates for the entire European Tour below.”A post shared by Gojira Official (@gojiraofficial)Original tickets for the tour – which sees support from special guests Alien Weaponry and Employed To Serve – remain valid.

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Death metal band Omicron will not change name over new COVID-19 variant

COVID-19 variant of the same name.The new variant has been dubbed ‘of concern’ by the World Health Organisation, partly due to the lack of known information around its transmissibility and likelihood of it causing severe illness.As the variant continues to spread around the world, Omicron – the band – spoke to VICE about whether they had any intentions to change their name in wake of the new discovery.“Nobody could predict that this would happen and we hope that people will see that,” the band said.“[Are] we planning to change our name? Hell no.

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Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner shares update on health seven weeks after heart surgery

Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner has shared an update on his health seven weeks after having life-saving heart surgery.The guitarist suffered “an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection” during the band’s performance at Louisville’s Louder Than Life festival in September.The 41-year-old was rushed off stage and immediately underwent a 10-hour surgery, where five parts of his chest were replaced with “mechanical components”.Now, almost two months later, Faulkner has given an update on his health in a post on Judas Priest’s official Instagram page.“Hello there, maniacs! I just wanted to post, and I’ve had many of you asking for an update on how my recovery is going,” he began.

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System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian “happy” he was vaccinated after contracting COVID

System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian has said that he’s “happy” he was vaccinated after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.The frontman’s diagnosis forced the band to postpone a pair of shows in Los Angeles at the weekend, both of which were alongside Korn, Helmet and Russian Circles. The gigs have been rescheduled to February 2022.Taking to social media today (October 25) to thank fans for their outpouring of well wishes, Tankian wrote: “I am overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and concern from friends and strangers alike.

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Mudvayne pull out of festival after frontman Chad Gray tests positive for COVID-19

Mudvayne have pulled out of their forthcoming Louder Than Life festival slot this weekend after frontman Chad Gray tested positive for COVID-19.The nu-metal band, were due to perform at the Kentucky event this Sunday (September 26) alongside the likes of Metallica and Judas Priest. They have since been replaced by Breaking Benjamin.According to a statement on Mudvayne’s Instagram page, Gray and “a few staff members” tested positive for COVID.“After taking every precaution to follow CDC Covid protocols during rehearsals and recent performance Chad Gray and a few staff members have unfortunately tested positive for Covid-19.

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Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is “still struggling with COVID after-effects”, says Brian Welch

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is still “struggling with COVID after-effects” after the singer tested positive for the virus earlier this month, according to guitarist Brian “Head” Welch.The nu-metal outfit were forced to cancel or postpone several dates on their current US tour after Davis received a positive test for COVID-19 on August 14.

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Trivium’s Matt Heafy tests positive for COVID-19: “Fortunately I’m vaccinated”

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy has revealed he’s contracted the coronavirus but is recovering well with what “merely feels like a tour cold”.Thanks to being vaccinated, the singer and guitarist said his symptoms have been manageable and that he would still do his planned livestream for fans today (July 5). You can watch part of the stream further down the page.“Welp,” wrote Heafy in an Instagram post shared yesterday (July 4).

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Metallica’s James Hetfield is “sceptical” about getting coronavirus vaccine

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has spoken of how he’s “sceptical” of getting the coronavirus vaccine.Speaking in a new interview, Hetfield was asked about the prospect of Metallica touring again soon, and how they would make potential live shows safe for fans.“I have no clue,” he told The Fierce Life podcast. “It’s not up to me.

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Clown got “very creative” making Slipknot music during the coronavirus pandemic

Slipknot.The percussionist and backing vocalist said in a new interview that he’s been working freely with Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor on new material in his basement where “no one is telling us anything”.“I got very creative. I created — how many [pieces of music]? I’m not gonna say.

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Judas Priest’s Rob Halford urges heavy metal fans to get coronavirus vaccine

Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford has urged heavy metal fans to get the coronavirus vaccine so that live music can return.The frontman took to Instagram yesterday (April 10) to share a video encouraging people to get vaccinated in order to “get those amazing vibes and feelings back faster”.“Hi everyone.

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Maynard James Keenan says “everything’s grand” after battling coronavirus twice

Maynard James Keenan has said that “everything’s grand” in regards to his health after he battled coronavirus on two separate occasions last year.The Tool frontman revealed back in October that he was still suffering from lung damage after he tested positive for coronavirus in February 2020 while touring in Australia and New Zealand.Keenan then battled the virus for a second time late last year, recalling in February how he went to hospital in December after he “could barely put two words together without going into a coughing fit”.Speaking to Consequence of Sound‘s Heavy Consequence site this week, Keenan gave a brief update on the current state of his health, as he said that “everything’s grand”.Asked if there were any lingering side

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Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix talks “falling off the wagon” during pandemic

Papa Roach‘s Jacoby Shaddix has discussed “falling off the wagon” during the coronavirus pandemic in a new interview.The frontman, who stopped drinking alcohol in 2012, revealed that he recently had a slip-up on his path to sobriety due to him being “caught up and depressed and just stuck in this space”.“Just to be straight with you, during the pandemic, I fell off the wagon and I was smoking pot,” Shaddix said on the Hardcore Humanism With Dr. Mike podcast. “And I just got caught up and depressed and just stuck in this space.

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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has been drumming along to Rage Against The Machine at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has revealed that he’s been keeping his drumming skills sharp during the coronavirus pandemic by playing along to Rage Against The Machine while practising at home.With a distinct lack of live shows taking place in 2020 due to the health crisis – bar a pair of special gigs Metallica played for their ‘Encore Drive-In Night’ and their All Within My Hands charity in August and November respectively – Ulrich has been largely forced to play drums at home by himself in recent months.Speaking to Classic Rock magazine in a new interview, the drummer said that he’s been playing along to Metallica’s most recent studio album ‘Hardwired… To Self Destruct’, which came out in November 2016, in order to sharpen his drumming skills

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Godfrey, Ont.-area visual artist rolls with the coronavirus punches

COVID-19 means he’s got a chance to pivot or head in another direction, at least when it comes to some parts of his work. Skeleton Park neighbourhood art project encourages rest of Kingston to follow their creative lead “If there’s a problem it always inspires me because I have to look for ways that otherwise I would have not looked at before, and this way I can create new opportunities,” Duerst said.“I’m forced to maybe go down a road that otherwise I would have not gone.”The native of Germany says his creativity has never stopped during the pandemic and that’s a good thing.

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Ozzy Osbourne on COVID-19: “If I get this virus, I’m fucked”

Ozzy Osbourne has said that catching the coronavirus would be risky for him because his respiratory health is weak.The rock legend, who has been recovering from accidents and several bouts of illness over the past few years, said in a new interview that having emphysema puts him in a demographic that appears to be particularly vulnerable to the disease.He told GQ: “I’ve got emphysema, so if I get this virus, I’m fucked.” Emphysema is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs of the lung, and the coronavirus attacks the respiratory system.Asked how his health is more generally at the moment, Osbourne responded: “The surgery I had knocked the crap out of me.

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Metallica are “in a very healthy place” after James Hetfield’s rehab stint

Metallica are “in a very healthy place” following James Hetfield’s stint in rehab, drummer Lars Ulrich has said.The frontman began new treatment to tackle addiction issues late last year. He had previously been to rehab in 2001 for the same problem.Speaking in the latest issue of the band’s fan club magazine So What!, Ulrich discussed learning his bandmate was heading back to rehab and how the band were handling Hetfield’s needs going forward.Ulrich said he first heard the frontman “had some issues” in September 2019 “and that he had to go and deal with that”.

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Marilyn Manson says pandemic has been “devastating” for his mental health

Marilyn Manson has described the “devastating” toll this year’s coronavirus pandemic has had on his mental health.Speaking in the latest print edition of Classic Rock, the 51-year-old singer said: “Being unable to perform live… it’s not a complaint, like some moody, arrogant rock star saying I can’t do my job so woe is me. But for the past 20 years, all I’ve known is to get on stage and sing.

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Corey Taylor says it’s “even more important now” to entertain people during pandemic

Corey Taylor has spoken about the importance of musicians’ jobs during the current coronavirus pandemic.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman is gearing up to release his debut solo album later this year and said in a new interview putting out new music was his way of doing his bit for people.During an appearance on radio show Full Metal Jackie, the star was asked how listening to or creating music was helping him stay positive through the current crisis. Taylor replied: “It’s about just getting that song in your heart basically.

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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich talks band’s efforts to fight hunger in wake of coronavirus

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has discussed the band’s efforts to fight hunger in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.In April, Metallica’s nonprofit organisation All Within My Hands Foundation pledged $350,000 to a series of charities that are providing aid and care during COVID-19.The foundation set up by the metal legends announced on April 2 that it was donating funds to the Bartender Emergency Assistance Program, Feeding America, Direct Relief and Crew Nation.

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