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CLIFF BURTON DAY 2026 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Damage Inc. tour in the beautiful Chabot Theater in Cliff's home town of Castro Valley California. Join The Cliff Burton Family tomorrow, February 10 at 7 PM, PST as we hear touching Cliff stories from the Damage Inc. Road Crew; Eddie Kercher, Big Mick, Bobby Schneider, John Marshall, Howard Ungerleider, Andy Battye, and Aiden Mullen, as well as Mike Bordin and Bryan Kehoe. Hosted by Baby Huey, with live musical performances by Humma Kavula, Cataclysmic, and Harold O and more. There will also be a live stream at tinyurl.com/6ftmbcvj.
Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister's lead singer and very longtime HardRadio friend DEE SNIDER brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25th in Sao Paulo Brazil and continuing through the summer. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider's body and soul. Dee (70) suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years just to keep going. Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life's work has taken its toll on his heart as well. Dee says, "I don't know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self." Dee's performing future is uncertain.
Very longtime HardRadio Manowar friend ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMAN has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A statement from his publicist reads, "Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, founding member of punk rock legends The Dictators and heavy metal stalwarts Manowar, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The diagnosis followed several months of seemingly unrelated symptoms that included weakness in his hands and legs. A series of very minor strokes was initially thought to have been the cause, but changes in diet, exercise and added physical therapy did nothing to slow the progression or increase his strength." The 72-year-old guitarist co-founded the New York City punk band The Dictators in 1973. In 1980, he formed the metal band Manowar remaining with the band until 1989.
