Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner Reveals He Underwent Second Open Heart SurgeryJudas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed that he has undergone a second open heart surgery.
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed that he has undergone a second open heart surgery.
"One year ago today. Less than an hour before my life changed forever," Faulkner revealed on social media. "It's crazy how one minute you're listening to the crowd singing war pigs- everything normal, everything seemingly fine- the next it turns out that it was almost the last time I ever heard it."
The musician also posted a video of the band's 2021 performance at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, during which his aorta ruptured.
Faulkner then explained that his first emergency heart surgery took place that same month,and he experienced few health complications in the year since.
"Just before we toured Europe, scans showed a hole in one of the connections between the synthetic graft and my own aorta that was causing a leak. The blood from the leak was forming an 8cm sack that was surrounding my heart. The doctors were okay for me to tour Europe, but as soon as I got back I had to go under again for another open-heart surgery. So 3 days after we played Belgium, they went in, removed the sack and fixed the leak," he added.
He underwent the second open heart surgery six weeks ago and said that he now feels well and strong.
"Looking forward to seeing you all again on the next leg of the US #50heavymetalyears tour starting in a few weeks," he added.
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Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album 'Only The Strong Survive'Columbia Records will release Bruce Springsteen's new studio album on November 11.
Columbia Records will release Bruce Springsteen's new studio album on November 11.
Featuring lead vocals by Springsteen, Only The Strong Survive includes 15 songs from the catalogues of Motown, Gamble and Huff, Stax and many more.
This 21st studio album from Springsteen will also feature guest vocals by Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes, and backing vocals by Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins and Fonzi Thornton.
Speaking about the album, Springsteen said, "I wanted to make an album where I just sang. And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies? I've taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray, and Scott Walker, among many others."
"I've tried to do justice to them all-and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music. My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved making it," he added. Springsteen also shared the official music video for "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" with a special introduction from The Boss.
Springsteen will reunite with the legendary E Street Band in February for his 2023 international tour.
Only The Strong Survive Tracklist:
1. Only the Strong Survive 2. Soul Days feat. Sam Moore 3. Nightshift 4. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) 5. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore 6. Turn Back the Hands of Time 7. When She Was My Girl 8. Hey, Western Union Man 9. I Wish It Would Rain 10. Don't Play That Song 11. Any Other Way 12. I Forgot to Be Your Lover feat. Sam Moore 13. 7 Rooms of Gloom 14. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted 15. Someday We'll Be Together
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New David Bowie Box Set To Celebrate 'Hunky Dory' EraA new David Bowie box set celebrating the 1971 Hunky Dory era will be released on November 25.
A new David Bowie box set celebrating the 1971 Hunky Dory era will be released on November 25.
Hunky Dory is the fourth studio album by the legendary musician, released in December 1971 through RCA Records.
David Bowie - Divine Symmetry contains 48 previously unreleased tracks/demos from the period and new alternative mixes of Hunky Dory tracks by original co-producer Ken Scott.
The collection, in a four-CD/Blu-ray package and digital equivalent, includes home demos, BBC radio sessions and live and studio recordings.
A vinyl LP edition titled A Divine Symmetry (An Alternative Journey Through Hunky Dory) will be released on February 24, 2023.
Two books accompany Divine Symmetry, a 100-page hardback book featuring exclusive memorabilia and photos alongside a 60-page replica composite of Bowie's notebooks from the era featuring handwritten lyrics, costume drawings, recording notes and set lists.
The sleeve notes have been written for the release by Bowie expert Tris Penna, along with contributions from Hunky Dory co-producer Ken Scott, lifelong Bowie friends Geoff MacCormack and George Underwood, singer Dana Gillespie, guitarist Mark Pritchett, Friars Aylesbury promoter David Stopps, publisher Bob Grace and photographer Louanne Richards.
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