heavy metal

2016
Kiss (band) team folded

The team folded in 2016.

Bullet for My Valentine released Don’t Need You

Later in the year, the band released a new single titled “Don’t Need You”. A music video was released with the video as well.

Babymetal band members’ reaction released

the band members’ own reaction to the video would later be released in 2016.

Bring Me the Horizon Ward had joined the band Counting Days

In 2016, it was announced that Ward had joined the band Counting Days.

Def Leppard died of lung cancer

in addition to this, Campbell and Freeman’s Last in Line bandmate Jimmy Bain , former bassist of Dio died of lung cancer aboard the ship the same night, causing Last in Line to cancel their show the following day.

Kiss (band) Freedom to Rock Tour

In 2016, Kiss conducted a summer tour titled the Freedom to Rock Tour that visited less-frequented cities and smaller venues. The tour ran throughout the summer, with opening acts Caleb Johnson and the Dead Daisies .

Babymetal Super Mario Maker character skin

Babymetal were added as a character skin in the Wii U video game Super Mario Maker in 2016.

Tank (band) In January 2016, Ward stated that Sturmpanzer was finished and would

In January 2016, Ward stated that Sturmpanzer was finished and would be finally released in early 2016. However, it was later delayed, and finally released in November 2018.

2015
Motörhead On 28 December 2015, Lemmy died, four days after celebrating his 70th

On 28 December 2015, Lemmy died, four days after celebrating his 70th birthday. He was the second Motörhead member to die in 2015, following Phil Taylor the previous month. The band posted the following message on Facebook:

Motörhead A few days later, the band’s long-time manager Todd Singerman told

A few days later, the band’s long-time manager Todd Singerman told the press that Lemmy had experienced chest pains two days after his 70th birthday party (held at Whisky a Go Go ) and visited into the emergency room, but was released the next day. However, Singerman was concerned because…
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