King's X

AS we reported yesterday, King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack on Saturday night. The band has just updated their fans on the condition of Gaskill, stating that there are some positive signs concerning his recovery.

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack Saturday night, according to a Facebook post from singer-bassist DUg Pinnick. The veteran prog-rock band's stickman (far right in above photo) apparently is in stable condition after being operated on at a hospital.

King's X, one of metal's favorite prog rock trios, is heading out on tour this spring, with a focus on the west coast.