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OZZY OSBOURNE's A.I. Avatar To Appear In 'Proto Luma' Units In U.K. And U.S. Beginning Late Summer

On Wednesday (May 20),Sharon and Jack Osbourne announced the creation of an A.I. avatar of Ozzy Osbourne during a talk called "The Enduring Legacy Of A Rock Icon And His Family: Ozzy Osbourne And The Osbournes" on the License Global main stage at Licensing Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center...

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JEFF BECK's 'Definitive' Biography 'Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story' Due In July

Da Capo has announced "Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story" by Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, the first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of this singular artist. Drawing on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with friends and co...

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A.I.-Powered OZZY OSBOURNE To Go 'All Around The World' And Talk To Fans: 'He Will Answer You In His Own Voice', Says SHARON OSBOURNE

According to License Global, Jack and Sharon Osbourne confirmed at this week's Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas that the Osbourne family has partnered with a company called Hyperreal to create what Jack called "the digital DNA of Ozzy Osbourne, voice, image [and] movement." "The things that you can...

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BILLY CORGAN Says SMASHING PUMPKINS Are 'Absolutely' Interested In Playing At Sphere In Vegas: 'It's A No-Doubter For Us'

In a new interview with the "Klein. Ally. Show." on the Los Angeles radio station KROQ, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked if he and his bandmates would be interested in doing a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutel...

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YES Shares New Single 'Turnaround Situation' From Upcoming 24th Studio Album 'Aurora'

Progressive rock legends YES will release their 24th studio album, "Aurora", on June 12 via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. The current lineup of YES features guitarist Steve Howe, whose association with YES began in 1970, along with keyboardist Geoff Downes, a member of the 1980 "Drama"-era lineup. Jon...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On ANIKA NILLES: 'When You Hear Her Talk About NEIL PEART, She Really Understands And Appreciates His Greatness'

In a new interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, si...

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THE BLACK CROWES' CHRIS ROBINSON On His 2015 Demand For Greater Ownership Stake In Band: 'I Was Angry' And 'I Did It To Be Cruel'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Mohr Stories, the podcast hosted by actor, comedian and sports enthusiast Jay Mohr, THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson reflected on the band's 2015 breakup, caused by his demand for a greater ownership stake in the band and for wanting to make drum...

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MIKEY DOLING Hopes To Release Long-Awaited New SNOT LP In Early 2027: 'We Mean Business With This Album'

In a new interview with The Vulgar Display Of Podcast, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's long-awaited new studio album. The upcoming effort is being recorded with producer, engineer and mixer Chris Collier and will mark SNOT's first...

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HIPGNOSIS, The Company Behind Iconic PINK FLOYD, LED ZEPPELIN And BLACK SABBATH Album Covers, Acquired by PRIMARY WAVE

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced today their acquisition of the iconic catalog of Hipgnosis artwork. Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant acquire Aubrey "Po" Powell's interests in the entire collection of legen...

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MASSACRE/Ex-DEATH Vocalist KAM LEE To Front BENEDICTION For 2026 Latin American Tour

MASSACRE frontman Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will handle lead vocals for British death metal veterans BENEDICTION during their November 2026 tour of Latin America....

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce Fall 2026 'The Rats In A Cage Tour'

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced "The Rats In A Cage Tour", one of their most ambitious live shows yet. Kicking off in September and running through November 2026, "The Rats In A Cage Tour" will feature the band playing two distinct sets: one celebrating the seminal 1995 RIAA-diamond-certified "...

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Ex-RAINBOW Vocalist RONNIE ROMERO And Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Bassist REV JONES Join Forces In GUNDRIVER

Modern metal unit GUNDRIVER is gearing up to release its newest metallic masterclass, "Give War A Chance". Due out this fall, the LP will feature seasoned veterans of the heavy rock/metal scene, ex-RAINBOW vocalist Ronnie Romero, founding guitarist Tom Potter, drummer Alex Rivas (TEMPTING FATE) and...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL's Final Resting Place Revealed

A funeral for former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was held on Wednesday, May 13 at an undisclosed cemetery in Wales. Earlier today (Thursday, May 14),Phil's wife Gaynor, along with their sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, shared a photo of the musician's final resting place, and they included the follo...

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BILLY IDOL To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement Award' At 52nd AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP),the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that rock legend and 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards (AM...

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BRUCE KULICK On His Time With KISS: 'I Knew At Some Point It Would Probably End'

During a recent appearance on Count's Kulture, the late-night podcast hosted by Danny "The Count" Koker, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again said he was glad that he was never approached to rejoin the band and wear Ace Frehley's makeup after Frehley left for good back in 2001. Reflecting o...