Category Archives: Hoping For The Best

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Is Mentally Prepared To Stand Trial In Prague

Posted by on January 14, 2013

2012 was a horrifying year for Randy Blythe, who was arrested for manslaughter in Prague, accused of causing the death of a fan during a show two years ago. And on February 4, the Lamb Of God singer will return to the Czech Republic to stand trial. Blythe has stated numerous times that he would return […]

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Max Cavalera Recovering From Bout With Bell’s Palsy

Posted by on February 22, 2012

Earlier today, Max Cavalera revealed that he is recovering from a bout with Bell’s Palsy, a temporary condition that is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. The Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy frontman was […]

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Former Deep Purple Keyboardist Diagnosed With Cancer

Posted by on August 9, 2011

Earlier today, former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord revealed that he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. He released the following statement on his blog: “I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while […]

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Cipher Drummer Danny Bobis Still Missing

Posted by on July 26, 2011

This past Sunday, Danny Bobis (drummer for Long Beach, NY hardcore/metal/punk band Cipher) went missing while surfing in Indonesia. According to a Facebook page set up to monitor updates, Bobis’ board was found, but his body is still missing. His wife, friend, and father along with Local and Globe Aid are currently in Indonesia searching for […]

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Sodom Guitarist Rushed To The Hospital

Posted by on March 31, 2011

Sodom guitarist Bernd “Bernemann” Kost has reportedly been rushed to the hospital for unknown symptoms. This turn of events has forced the German thrash legends to cancel their appearance at the Silesian Massacre Festival Vol. 2 this Saturday (April 2). Sodom’s booking agency has posted the following message on MySpace: “A few minutes ago I […]

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