METAL CHURCH SINGER, MIKE HOWE’S, DEATH RULED A SUICIDE
According to TMZ, late Metal Church frontman Mike Howe died by suicide. A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Dept. tells TMZ … [that] the official cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to hanging. Officially, authorities are calling it a suicide… …The Sheriff’s Dept. also told TMZ that alcohol and drugs were not […]
GIBSON ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH KIRK HAMMETT OF METALLICA
Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced an official brand partnership with Kirk Hammett of Metallica, one of the most iconic rock guitarists today. The new partnership will span across Gibson Brands including Gibson and Epiphone guitars. “It’s a really great and exciting time for me to be joining forces with Gibson,” says Kirk Hammett. “I look forward to achieving great things […]
OZZY OSBOURNE’S “NO MORE TEARS” TO BE CELEBRATED WITH 30TH ANNIVERSARY DIGITAL AND VINYL EDITIONS
More than 30 years after its release, Ozzy Osbourne’s sixth solo album–the Top 10 (#7) and quadruple platinum No More Tears will be celebrated with an expanded digital audio album due out September 17th (Sony). Two special editions–a 2LP black vinyl version and a special yellow and red 2LP vinyl version with a specially created booklet (exclusively at .towerrecords.com)–will be released […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN SYKES
I usually do not post birthday announcements in the music news section, because once the site acknowledges one artist, you have to acknowledge them all. However, we have recently been posting about so many who have left us, I thought would be a nice counterbalance. So, happy birthday to my huge crush, and mega talent, […]
FORMER SLIPKNOT DRUMMER JOEY JORDISON PASSES AT AGE 46
Former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has died at the age of 46. His family released the following statement: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. He was 46. Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of […]
ZZ TOP BASSIST DUSTY HILL PASSES AT AGE 72
ZZ Top‘s longtime bassist Dusty Hill has died. He was 72 years old. The band’s Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard wrote in a statement, “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your […]
