Grammy Award-winning bass guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of YES, Chris Squire, has died after a battle with Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), an uncommon form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He was 67 years old. Squire's YES bandmate Geoff Downes wrote on Twitter: "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, ... [read more]

Congratulations to Black Veil Brides, who were voted “Best Live Band” at the Relentless! Kerrang 2015 Awards! Fans who want a taste of the live prowess that earned Black Veil Brides such accolades can not only catch the band on this summer’s Warped Tour, but check out their upcoming debut DVD/Blu-ray Alive And Burning – due out July 10 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. ... [read more]

Christopher Lee died Sunday in London after being hospitalized for respiratory problems and heart failure. He was 93. Lee was best known as the actor who protrayed Saruman in the Lord of the Rings / Hobbit films and for bringing Dracula back to the movie screen with the immortal Bela Lugosi. But, he also entered the heavy metal world at the age of 90 (!) when he released ... [read more]

Allan Fryer, the lead singer for the Australian band HEAVEN, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 60. Fryer famously auditioned for AC/DC following the death of Bon Scott but narrowly lost out to Brian Johnson. Heaven released a trio of albums in the early 80's, touring with Dio, Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest along the way. Their 1983 album, Where Angels Fear ... [read more]

There was a lot going on at this year’s Rocklahoma Festival besides music; performances were canceled due to inclement weather; a man accidentally shot himself; and a pair of 20-year-old men went missing after attending the concert. Tornados and heavy rain were whipping through the area, causing the cancellation of some acts on Saturday, including Linkin Park and Volbeat. ... [read more]

HOH friend and famed photographer, Mark Weiss, spent time with Craig Goldy recently, prior to the Dio tributes in LA last weekend. Craig Goldy began touring with Ronnie James Dio in 1987. He recorded the Dream Evil album and toured the world, and it was the beginning of a friendship. Craig says ”Dio’s the perfect example of how one man can change the world. Ronnie changed the ... [read more]

B.B. King has died. He was 89 and had been receiving hospice care at his home in Las Vegas. The announcement was made late Thursday evening by King's attorney. Over the course of his remarkable career King was the recipient of nearly every available accolade in his field: the winner of 15 Grammy Awards (not counting a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1987); inductions into the ... [read more]