WeRock City has informed Blabbermouth.net that drummer Munetaka Higuchi of veteran Japanese metallers Loudness passed away today (Sunday, November 30) around 10:00 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) at a hospital in Osaka, Japan. He was 49 years old. Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki confirmed the news on his online blog (also in Japanese).

Higuchi was diagnosed with liver cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) in April 2008. He had reportedly undergone two rounds of chemotherapy treatment and an operation to remove part of his liver.

In an October 18, 2008 statement released via the band's official website, Munetaka wrote about his condition (translated from Japanese): "It has been half a year since I was diagnosed with liver cancer. I am really sorry that the fans are worried. The cancer has become worse despite the fact that I have been taking care of my health, and I will need more time for my treatment. Even after undergoing the big operation to remove half of my liver, I still need more treatment. There are various risks and dangers involved with my condition, but I'll do my best to keep my spirits up and maintain my physical strength to fight this illness. I know it is still the middle of my treatment, but I just wanted inform you about my progress since the operation. Thank you very much for all the support."


Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Loudness
 
Posted: 30.11.2008 by ArtiA



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ArcesseEum - 30.11.2008 at 21:14  
"Only death is real" - Tom W.

RIP
selken - 30.11.2008 at 23:57  
心よりお悔やみ申し上げます
(From the heart, I give my condolences)

RIP
-DC-002- - 01.12.2008 at 00:14  
Liver Cancer!? that must have been terrible.... Even though I didn't know the band, RIP Munetaka Higuchi
Black Conundrum - 01.12.2008 at 00:16  
This is some sad news about the drummer of Loudness. He should Rest in Peace.
ThunderAxe1989 - 01.12.2008 at 01:03  
Oh no
Loudness are the band that put Japan on the map!
Death always sucks man.
May he be free from suffering.
Metalbound7 - 01.12.2008 at 04:37  
R.I.P brother
LeChron James - 01.12.2008 at 08:01  
Cheeers man. a Jack Daniels to you.
tulkas - 01.12.2008 at 08:11  
That sucks... specially if you read the statement, you kinda feel like he's doing all he can, he's hopefull and thanking his fans, and then you realize that now he's gone :/

R.I.P.
ponderer - 01.12.2008 at 15:18  
Cancer of the liver is not a death sentence depending on what stage the cancer is at. My father in law has secondary liver cancer and they recently removed 70% of his liver after many rounds of chemotherapy to decrease the size of the tumors. The surgery was a huge success and he's fully recovered. His liver has regenerated after only a few months and all of his blood tests are negative for cancer at this point nearly two years after being diagnosed.

Rest in peace Munetaka Higuchi. Your work will live for eternity.
Marcel Hubregtse - 01.12.2008 at 19:49  
RIP Munetaka, I will always fondly remember the talk we had in 1984 in Paradiso. Talk is maybe too big a word since he didn't speak a word of English and I didn't speak word of Japanese. But somehow we managed to communictae with the help of our hands and feet
Thrash666 - 01.12.2008 at 20:08  
R.I.P. Munetaka
This shot is for you
Derelict Earth - 01.12.2008 at 20:10  
Always a bad news ... R.I.P
Daggon - 03.12.2008 at 05:49  
Wow bad news, Liver cancer is very agressive, maybe it was in an advanced stage. R.I.P. Munetaka.
iceland_Norway - 10.12.2008 at 22:37  
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You Come To See The Show
Well, We're Gonna Rock And Roll You
Come On Get On Your Seat
We're Gonna Make You Feel All Right
Hey, You Wanna Go Crazy Tonight
Let Me Hear You Shout And Scream

You Make Me Mad And Wild
Well, We're Gonna Rock And Pile You
We're Gonna Do Our Best
The Beat Kicks You In The Head All Right
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Repeat Chorus

Munetaka Higuchi R.I.P.

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