Angry Anderson Dies, Peart Memorial, Maria Brink Solo
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio PodcastShow Notes
Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson has died at 79, weeks after suffering a heart attack during the band's European farewell tour. Scott Penfold looks back at fifty years, eight albums and the song Guns N' Roses made famous, plus Slash's tribute to his friend. Also: the campaign to build a Neil Peart memorial in St. Catharines, Ontario has hit $1 million, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson handing over a cheque for $785,000. Two bronze sculptures are going into Lakeside Park, the place that gave Peart a song title, with an opening planned for late 2027. And Maria Brink has confirmed a solo project called Maria Brink's Coven, landing between In This Moment's new album 'Witch' and the band's next record. In This Moment is not going anywhere. Metal Breakdown Daily is Loaded Radio's weekday rock and metal news show, hosted by Scott Penfold. Read more at https://loadedradio.com Listen live: https://loadedradio.com/heavy-metal-radio-stream-hard-rock-loaded-radio/ Get the free Loaded Radio app: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/loaded-radio-metal-radio/id1575710502 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loadedradio.player Follow Loaded Radio: Facebook: https://facebook.com/loadedradioofficial Instagram: https://instagram.com/loaded.radio X: https://x.com/loadedradio Threads: https://www.threads.com/@loaded.radio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loadedradio YouTube: https://youtube.com/loadedradioofficial
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