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Former Max Webster drummer GARY MCCRACKEN passed away on Tuesday at 75 years of age. A cause of death has yet to be revealed. He was Max Webster's drummer from 1976 to 1981 when the band dissolved. He played on four Max Webster studio albums and was co-writer and lead vocalist for the band's hit 1979 single, "A Million Vacations." He also collaborated on "Battle Scar" with Rush and drummer Neil Peart in 1980. McCracken also played with Triumph, Wrabit, Klaatu, and released a solo album, Audioscapes, in 2000. Max Webster leader Kim Mitchell shared a post writing, "Rest in peace Gary McCracken .. my brother in RAWK!"
Originally formed in 1979 in Helsinki by iconic singer, multi-instrumentalist, and longtime HardRadio friend Michael Monroe - Finnish rock superstars HANOI ROCKS are proud to announce The Complete Collection 1981-1984, a deluxe compilation of their influential first five studio albums set for release November 13 via BMG. The new Hanoi Rocks Box Set includes all the albums by the original band, including the "Oriental Beat" 40th Anniversary release "The RE(AL)MIX", which came out in 2022. There's also a special extra Bonus LP of rarities with even some previously unreleased tracks.
On November 13, very longtime HardRadio friends DEF LEPPARD release Volume 4, the fourth of six volumes showcasing the band's complete recorded output. Available on both 180g vinyl and limited-edition CD box sets via UMR, it features all studio recordings from 2015 to 2023, including Def Leppard, Diamond Star Halos, and Drastic Symphonies, presented in their original packaging across both formats. The collection also includes an extensive selection of rare tracks curated by Joe Elliott, many of which appear on vinyl and CD for the first time. All albums have been mastered by Ronan McHugh at Ro's Garage.
KISS have announced the upcoming release of two brand-new boxset offerings, compiled in honor of the 50th anniversary of the band's iconic 1976 album Rock And Roll Over. Included in the launch are brand-new mixes by the album's original producer & engineer Eddie Kramer, unheard demos, live tracks and additional collectible materials. The product collection becomes available on November 6.
