On January 14, 2015, Five Finger Death Punch announced US Spring headline tour dates from April 25 to May 9, 2015, and their intention to enter the studio to write and record a new album.
On November 23, 2015, a surprise release following a month-long countdown clock on the Foo Fighters’ website revealed the free EP Saint Cecilia , including a single of the same name . Alongside its release, Grohl announced that the band would be going on an indefinite hiatus. Saint Cecilia was…
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In 2015, Blackmore announced that he would play “all rock” concerts in the summer of 2016 under the banner “Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow”, his first rock shows since 1997.
At that time, Ron Bushy was still involved with Iron Butterfly, but was retired from performing due to his health concerns. This left Weston as the only active drummer in the band at all appearances from the 2015 reunion through the end of 2019. In the summer of 2018, Bushy…
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Original drummer Bob Burns died at age 64 on April 3, 2015; his car crashed into a tree while he was driving alone near his home in Cartersville, Georgia . From 2015 through 2017, the band had periods of being sidelined or having to cancel shows due to health problems…
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In 2015, Vince DiCarlo left the band, and was replaced by Nathan Parrish on guitar.
In January 2015, Metallica announced a “Metallica Night” with the San Jose Sharks , which featured a Q&A session with the band and a charity auction benefiting the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club, but no performances.
On March 20, 2015, drummer A. J. Pero died in his sleep of a heart attack. Twisted Sister released the following statement: “The members of Twisted Sister are profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of our brother, AJ Pero. The band, crew and most importantly the family of AJ…
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In 2015, Dead Sara’s cover of Nirvana ‘s ” Heart-Shaped Box “, recorded for Infamous Second Son , won the award for “Best Song, Original or Adapted” at the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAVGTR) annual awards program. In another trailer for Infamous: Second Son , their own…
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A new single, “Bring It On”, was to be sent to Christian AC radio on October 6, 2015.