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Pioneering Newcastle UK NWOBHM heavy metal legends RAVEN have checked in with an important update on frontman JOHN GALLAGHER: "Raven lunatics, got some unfortunate news for you. We are very sad to say that we have to postpone the upcoming European Tour due to John's health. He was admitted to hospital with a massive headache on August 12th. Following a CAT scan, it was determined that he was suffering from a bleed on the brain, Subdural Hematoma. Surgery was planned for the next day, then a further, more invasive surgery was performed on the 19th. He is now doing good, but of course, needs to recuperate and will not be able to fly on a plane. [] We will be back, stronger than ever! Rock Until You Drop!"
WENDY PETERS has passed away after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of Bill Peters, an institution in the Cleveland metal scene through his ongoing weekly radio program of 43 years, the founding of Auburn Records, who signed classic acts like Breaker, Shok Paris, Destructor, Purgatory and many others, as well as working for the local WEA branch. Bill and Wendy started dating while he was working for WEA and taking Auburn acts national with a deal through IRS Records, and she was with Z-Rock, the syndicated, heavy metal satellite radio station programmed by HardRadio's founder.
Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) are turning up the volume for the 2025 IndyCar season finale with a thunderous new collaboration. Felix Rosenqvist will drive the No. 60 Honda featuring a bold MAXIMUM METALLICA livery. The special design inspired by Metallica's legendary 1984 album Ride The Lightning will debut for this weekend's Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.
