On 3 March 2016, former guitarist John Thomas died at the age of 63 after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. The news of his death was confirmed by drummer Steve Williams on Facebook: “My friend and fellow BUDGIE band member John Thomas sadly passed away last night. My thoughts…
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Wino announced the full-time return of the Obsessed in March 2016 and the band’s official signing to Relapse Records to record the follow-up to The Church Within . The new lineup originally consisted of Spirit Caravan bassist Dave Sherman and Wino’s longtime friend and former road crew member Brian Costantino…
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On 8 February 2016, the band released a video for the song, “Worthless”.
On February 4, 2016, the band released the first single from Gore , titled ” Prayers / Triangles “.
On February 3, X Japan announced the postponement of their album release and March 12 concert at the Wembley Arena for a whole year
In support of Dystopia , Megadeth embarked on a North American tour in February and March with Suicidal Tendencies , Children of Bodom and Havok (though Havok was soon removed from the tour by Megadeth’s management following a dispute over a contract).
In February 2016, Lee said the band was working on the six-LP vinyl box set titled The Ultimate Collection , which includes all three studio albums, the previously unreleased 2000 demo CD Origin , the rarities compilation album Lost Whispers , a studio version of the tour intro “Lost Whispers”,…
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In February 2016, Manson contributed vocals to a version of David Bowie ‘s ” Cat People (Putting Out Fire) ” on Countach (For Giorgio) , a tribute album to Giorgio Moroder curated by Shooter Jennings .
In February 2016, the band embarked on The Book of Souls World Tour , with shows in 35 countries across six continents, including their first performances in China, El Salvador, and Lithuania. It was the band’s biggest album tour since 1996. In total, Iron Maiden played 117 shows on six…
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Also in February, details were announced of another co-headlining tour, this time with Slipknot .