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GWAR co-founder Chuck Varga dies at 68 after cancer battle
obituary16 days ago

GWAR co-founder Chuck Varga dies at 68 after cancer battle

Chuck Varga, a founding member of the shock metal band GWAR and creator of the 'Sexecutioner' character, has died at age 68 following a cancer diagnosis. Varga, who was not an original musician but was instrumental in the band's visual identity through Slave Pit Inc., passed away peacefully with his wife Bambi by his side. His death was announced by bassist Casey Orr, who praised Varga's artistic contributions. The band had launched a fundraiser and blood drive in June after Varga's diagnosis became public. Varga, who attended Virginia Commonwealth University, helped shape GWAR's grotesque aesthetic and performed lead vocals on key tracks before leaving the band in 1997 to pursue film and theater work in New York City.

via Rolling Stone|
#cancer#chuck-varga#gwar
Shatner's 95th Birthday Gift: A Heavy Metal Debut and New Album
entertainment22 days ago

Shatner's 95th Birthday Gift: A Heavy Metal Debut and New Album

95-year-old actor William Shatner made his heavy metal debut with his band, The *uckers, at Riot Fest in Chicago on September 20. The 35-minute set featured three covers and three original songs, including a reimagined version of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman.' Shatner announced the upcoming release of his debut album, 'What the F Is Heavy Metal,' for this winter.

via Consequence of Sound|
#entertainment#heavy-metal#riot-fest
Shatner's 95th Birthday Metal Debut: Covers and New Album Teased at Chicago Warm-Up
music23 days ago

Shatner's 95th Birthday Metal Debut: Covers and New Album Teased at Chicago Warm-Up

95-year-old actor William Shatner made his heavy metal debut with his new band, the *uckers, performing a warm-up gig in Chicago on September 19, 2026. The set included covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead, as well as tracks from his upcoming album, 'What the F Is Heavy Metal?'. The performance preceded his official appearance at Riot Fest on September 20.

via Rolling Stone|
#heavy-metal#music#music-news
Slipknot Parts Ways With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30-Year Run
music1 month ago

Slipknot Parts Ways With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30-Year Run

Slipknot has officially announced the sudden departure of Sid Wilson, effective immediately; the DJ/keyboardist had been with the band since 1998, nearly three decades. The group said they wish him the best in his future endeavors in a post that has since been removed. The news follows a history of past exits (Craig Jones in 2023, Chris Fehn in 2019) and the deaths of Joey Jordison (2021) and Paul Gray (2020); no reason for Wilson’s exit was given, TMZ first reported it, guitarist Jim Root urged caution about rumors, and the remaining members have yet to address the band’s future lineup. The group’s last known live show was July 2025 at Inkcarceration.

via Variety|
#heavy-metal#instagram#lineup-change
Slipknot’s Shifting Lineup: Core Members Stay as New Faces Arrive
music2 months ago

Slipknot’s Shifting Lineup: Core Members Stay as New Faces Arrive

Slipknot’s lineup has evolved dramatically since 1995: core members like Sid Wilson and Shawn Crahan remain, while several co-founders and early players left over the years (Gray, Jordison, Colsefni, Brainard, Jones, Weinberg, Fehn). Recent additions—Alessandro Venturella, Michael Pfaff (Tortilla Man), and Eloy Casagrande—along with a mystery sampler/keyboardist, reflect the band’s ongoing reinvention.

via Loudwire|
#band-members#heavy-metal#lineup
Mustaine hints Megadeth’s farewell could come in a few years due to hand trouble
music8 months ago

Mustaine hints Megadeth’s farewell could come in a few years due to hand trouble

Dave Mustaine reveals his Dupuytren's contracture is making guitar playing painful, suggesting Megadeth may retire in the coming years. The band will continue touring for a few more years and has released its seventeenth and final album, with Mustaine noting he’d keep playing if possible but that his hands are betraying him.

via Louder|
#dave-mustaine#dupuytrens-contracture#heavy-metal
Maiden’s Evil Hour: The Beast Joins 28 Years Later Scene
artists8 months ago

Maiden’s Evil Hour: The Beast Joins 28 Years Later Scene

Iron Maiden’s The Number Of The Beast (1982) features in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, playing during a climactic bones-on-dance moment. The track’s notoriety stems from 1980s satanic-panic controversy, which Bruce Dickinson says actually boosted publicity as fans bought records to see the backlash. The song anchors Maiden’s landmark album The Number Of The Beast, which topped the UK charts, cost about £28,000 to make, and produced other classics like Run To The Hills and Hallowed Be Thy Name, cementing the band’s rise from era legends to global icons.

via MusicRadar|
#artists#bruce-dickinson#damienomen-ii
Ozzy Osbourne's Death and Farewell Tributes
entertainment1 year ago

Ozzy Osbourne's Death and Farewell Tributes

Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76 from a heart attack, with his death certificate revealing he had Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease. The legendary heavy metal singer and former Black Sabbath frontman passed away after receiving emergency treatment at Harefield Hospital following a flight from his home in Buckinghamshire. His death was preceded by health issues and a final performance in July, with his funeral taking place shortly after.

via The New York Times|
#entertainment#funeral#heart-attack