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Frankie Banali, Dead at 68 of Pancreatic Cancer

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Frankie Banali, iconic drummer of Quiet Riot, died Thursday, August 20 of pancreatic cancer. He was 68. Banali, who had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in April of 2019, was given six months to live, but fought a long fight for 16 months, enduring 21 rounds of chemotherapy. While last in the hospital just a few days before his death, he suffered a series of ... [read more]

RIP – Pete Way, UFO Bassist

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Iconic bass player Pete Way, founder of UFO, Waysted and, later, The Pete Way Band has died. He was 69. He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries today. His wife, Jenny, was at his side. Pete Way was a much loved and highly regarded figure among rock fans, critics and fellow musicians ... [read more]

Famed Producer Martin Birch Dead At 71

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Martin Birch, the record producer who defined a good majority of the metal sound, has died. He was 71.  No cause of death was confirmed.  Throughout his lengthy career, Birch's career as both a producer and an engineer reads like a who’s who of British heavy metal, with credits on albums by Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Rainbow and Deep Purple, and projects for Blue Öyster Cult, ... [read more]

George Lynch to Retire Lynch Mob Name

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George Lynch, guitarist extraordinaire for Dokken and Lynch Mob, has announced that he will no long record or perform under the "Lynch Mob" banner.  As has happened with Lady Antebellum (now Lady A), the Dixie Chicks (now just the Chicks), and numerous brands and products (e.g. Uncle Ben's Rice, Aunt Jemima syrup) Lynch has decided that the band name does not fit with the times ... [read more]

RIP Molly Hatchet Founding Guitarist Steve Holland

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Steve Holland, original guitarist and co-founder of Molly Hatchet, has died.  He was 66. No cause of death was given for the guitarist, who played on the band's first five albums, including 1979's breakthrough Flirtin' With Disaster. Holland was the last surviving member of the Molly Hatchet original lineup; the other five members had all passed away in their 50s and ... [read more]

#MetallicaMondays Are Keeping Us Sane!

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Ever since the world shut down in March, Metallica has gifted us with “#MetallicaMondays,” re-broadcasting a full live set of one of their classic shows, on the band’s YouTube channel and on Facebook.  Honestly, it’s become the highlight of the week.  And, the band leaves it posted so you can listen at your leisure in case you can’t be glued to those channels at 8PM EDT/5PM CDT ... [read more]