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Nick Barker Says He Recently Battled Calciphylaxis

Nick Barker, who is known for his work with Brujeria, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, and more, has shared a new health amid his battle with chronic kidney failure. The drummer says he recently battled “a life-threatening condition called calciphylaxis.” Barker told The False Face the following: “The health is improving day by…

July 8, 2026

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Longtime Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces “Hello Boys And Girls!” Autobiography

Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced a new autobiography titled “Hello Boys And Girls!.” The book will be released on October 22 via Harper Nonfiction. Pre-order HERE. Here’s a synopsis: “Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way. ‘Hello Boys and Girls!’ is a thrilling,…

May 12, 2026

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Testament’s Chuck Billy Announces New Memoir “Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy”

Testament frontman Chuck Billy has announced a new memoir titled “Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy.” The book, which the singer co-wrote with Dave Erickson, will be released on November 10. Notably, it also includes a foreword by Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and an afterword by Lamb Of God vocalist Randy…

April 29, 2026

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W.A.S.P. Frontman Blackie Lawless Reveals Title Of His Upcoming Autobiography

During an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless discussed his upcoming autobiography. He also revealed that the book will be titled “Tales From The Square Mile.” Lawless said the following: “My head has really been into this book that I’ve been working on. And it’s really consumed most of my time. And…

April 2, 2026

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Rikki Rockett To Release “Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison” In July

Poison’s Rikki Rockett will be releasing his new memoir, “Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison,” on July 28. The drummer shared more information: “From the suburbs of Pennsylvania to the neon blaze of Los Angeles, Rikki Rockett’s life has always moved to a louder, faster rhythm. Brutally honest and darkly funny,’Ghost Notes’ strips away the…

March 25, 2026

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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Confirms Release Date For New Memoir “In My Darkest Hour”

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has confirmed that his new memoir, “In My Darkest Hour,” will be released on September 8. As previously reported, that book will focus on the frontman’s cancer battle. Da Capo Executive Editor Ben Schafer commented: “’In My Darkest Hour’ is Dave Mustaine at his most revealing, vulnerable, and true. With lacerating honesty…

March 19, 2026

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Alice Cooper Announces New Memoir “Devil On My Shoulder”

Alice Cooper has announced a new memoir titled “Devil On My Shoulder.” The book will be published by Ebury Spotlight on October 8. Cooper said the following: “In the beginning Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I’ve written a book that tracks Alice’s…

March 9, 2026

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Nick Barker Working On New Autobiography

Nick Barker, who is known for his work with Brujeria, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, and more, is currently working on an autobiography. This news comes amid his battle with chronic kidney failure. Barker told the Pod Scum podcast the following: “I’m in the middle of doing [the book] right now.” He went…

February 16, 2026

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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Announces New Memoir “In My Darkest Hour”

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has announced a new memoir titled “In My Darkest Hour.” The book, which focuses on the frontman’s cancer battle, is tentatively set to be released on September 14, 2027. Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, shared the following synopsis: “From King of Metal Dave Mustaine, a powerful reflection on the…

January 16, 2026

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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Announces New Memoir “A Screaming Life”

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil has announced a new memoir titled “A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond.” The book will be released on May 19 and it can be pre-ordered HERE. Here’s a synopsis: “From Soundgarden’s humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle’s beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons,…

October 28, 2025

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