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Loudness - Drummer Passes Away


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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30.11.2008 - 21:14
Arcesse Eum

"Only death is real" - Tom W.

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

RIP
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01.12.2008 - 00:14
-DC-002-
Mastercommander
Liver Cancer!? that must have been terrible.... Even though I didn't know the band, RIP Munetaka Higuchi
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01.12.2008 - 00:16
Symmachus

This is some sad news about the drummer of Loudness. He should Rest in Peace.
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01.12.2008 - 01:03
Gigginova
Account deleted
Oh no
Loudness are the band that put Japan on the map!
Death always sucks man.
May he be free from suffering.
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01.12.2008 - 04:37
Metalbound7

R.I.P brother
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01.12.2008 - 08:01
LeChron James
Helvetesfossen
Cheeers man. a Jack Daniels to you.
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Kick Ass, Die Young

Less is More
Stay Pure
Stay Poor

Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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01.12.2008 - 08:11
tulkas
el parcero
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.
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love is like a jar of shit with a strawberry on top
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01.12.2008 - 15:18
ponderer

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.
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01.12.2008 - 19:49
Marcel Hubregtse
Grumpy Old Fuck
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
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Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight
Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.)
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01.12.2008 - 20:08
Thrash666

R.I.P. Munetaka
This shot is for you
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LONG LIVE THASH!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. "Dimebag" Darrell Abott
Drink a "blacktooth" for Dimebag
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01.12.2008 - 20:10
Derelict Earth

Always a bad news ... R.I.P
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03.12.2008 - 05:49
Daggon
Underpaid M.D.
Wow bad news, Liver cancer is very agressive, maybe it was in an advanced stage. R.I.P. Munetaka.
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10.12.2008 - 22:37
Iceland_Norway

Crazy Nights 4.04
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
Yeh, It's Gonna Get Crazy Tonight
Let Me Hear You All Go Wild

Chorus:
Rock And Roll Crazy Night
You Are The Heroes Tonight
Rock And Roll Crazy Night
You Are The Hero
M.Z.A...

You Come To See The Show
Well, We're Gonna Rock And Shock You
Come On Get On Your Feet
The Sound Hits You In The Face All Right
Ooh, Let's Get So Crazy Tonight
Let Me Hear You Rock And Roll

Repeat Chorus

Munetaka Higuchi R.I.P.
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Tú alfagra land mítt

Føroyar mín Móðir
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