Mercyful Fate bassist Timi Hansen has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Mercyful Fate frontman King Diamond commented: “I just found out that I lost one of my dearest friends, who has been fighting cancer for a long time, in such an incredibly brave way. He was not…
During a recent interview with Pomelo Rocker, David Ellefson revealed that his Megadeth bandmate Dave Mustaine has completed his treatments for throat cancer. He said the following: “With Dave‘s throat cancer treatments that he has now completed, and he’s just going through the recovery now, we’re hopeful and optimistic about a full recovery for him…
According to TMZ, Eddie Van Halen has been battling throat cancer. The legendary guitarist has reportedly been flying back and forth between the U.S. and Germany to receive treatment for five years. The article goes on to say that Eddie believes the disease was possibly caused by a metal guitar pick that he used to…
DevilDriver will no longer be taking part in the 2019 “MegaCruise.” The band dropped off the cruise after Dez Fafara’s wife/business partner, Anahstasia Fafara, was sadly diagnosed with cancer. Dez commented: “Today my world is BLACK my wife and best friend @mrsfafara was told yesterday she has cancer . Please send positive vibes for our…
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has offered an update on his ongoing battle with throat cancer. The frontman says he is “almost through the last round of treatment” and that his “doctors are feeling very positive regarding [his] progress.” Here’s Mustaine’s full statement: “I wanted to take a moment to give you all an update on the…
Eddie Money has sadly passed away at the age of 70. His death was the result of complications related to a recent heart valve replacement. This news comes after the singer was previously diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer during the filming of the second season of his show “Real Money.” His family told People…
Michael Crain (Dead Cross, Retox, etc.) has sadly been diagnosed with a form of cancer called Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He will be beginning treatment this month and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help him with medical expenses. Ipecac Records issued the following statement: “Many of you know our Ipecac family member Michael Crain…
Bloodbath, Exhorder, Skitsystem, Negative Approach, Coffins, and Zombie Assault have been added to the 2020 Maryland Deathfest. The event will take place at Rams Head Live and Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, MD on May 21-24 and the previously announced acts include: ACxDC, Acid Witch, Antichrist, Archgoat, Asthma Castle, At War, Backslider, Birdflesh, Blood Feast, Butcher…
When Mercyful Fate announced their reunion yesterday (August 1), the band said bassist Timi Hansen would be missing their upcoming shows and that Joey Vera (Armored Saint, etc.) would be filling in. Hansen has now issued his own statement saying his absence is related to his ongoing battle with cancer. Hansen said the following: “There…
More bands have been added to the 2020 Maryland Deathfest. The event will take place at Rams Head Live and Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, MD on May 21-24 and the updated lineup includes: ACxDC, Acid Witch, Antichrist, Archgoat, Asthma Castle, At War, Backslider, Birdflesh, Blood Feast, Butcher ABC, Cadaver, Cadaveric Incubator, Cancer, Cerebral Rot, Cloud…
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