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HEART Announces February/March 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

After a triumphant summer run that saw sold-out crowds and glowing reviews, HEART is answering fan demand and bringing its "Royal Flush" tour back to North America in 2026. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers will hit a new round of arenas and major markets beginning February 15 in Duluth, Georgia, wit...

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JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE Will Arrive 'Soon': 'We're Finalizing Some Artwork', Says ROB HALFORD

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford reflected on the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Asked if he had a story in his experiences with Ozzy that spoke to who he was as a person beyond the concert sta...

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Watch: CANDLEMASS Performs With Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN For First Time In Nearly 20 Years

A one-off world-exclusive CANDLEMASS concert featuring the band's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin took place Saturday night (September 13) at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Greece in Athens, Greece. It marked Marcolin's first performance with CANDLEMASS in nearly 20 years. The band's...

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MAX CAVALERA Defends AXL ROSE Against Online Criticism: 'Who Gives A F*** What Somebody Weighs?'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera addressed the incessant online criticism leveled at Axl Rose over the GN'R singer's supposed weight and diminished vocals, saying (as tran...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Thanks Fans For Their 'Overwhelming Love And Support' Following OZZY OSBOURNE's Death

Sharon Osbourne has thanked fans for their "overwhelming love and support" following the death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. On Friday (September 12),Sharon took to her Instagram to write: "I'm still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful I am for t...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Learned Humility From OZZY OSBOURNE: He Had 'No Airs About Him'

In a new interview with Fail Better With David Duchovny, the podcast hosted by actor David Duchovny, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on the recent passing of BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne. Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was heartbreaking, 'cause I knew him fo...

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MAX CAVALERA On His Son ZYON Co-Producing SOULFLY's Upcoming 'Chama' Album: 'It Was So Cool'

In a new interview with Christina Rowatt of the We Wreck Records podcast, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about the band's upcoming thirteenth album, "Chama", which will be released on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Chama" was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona...

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CHRIS ADLER Explains Why Winning GRAMMY With MEGADETH 'Meant More' Than Winning It With LAMB OF GOD Would Have Meant

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler, who played on MEGADETH's "Dystopia" album, spoke about receiving a Grammy statuette for his work on the LP. MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy for the "Dystopia" title track in the "Best Metal Performance" category...

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Watch: GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Covers METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, LED ZEPPELIN, THE BEATLES At Uncasville Concert

On September 6, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna played a solo concert with special guests as part of the Mohegan Sun "Sun Patio Concert Series" at Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Sully's setlist was as follows: 01. Asleep (GODSMACK song) 02. Time (PINK FLOYD cover) 03. Sinner's Pra...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY To Headline 30th-Anniversary 'Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp' In January

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, the premier destination where music fans live out their ultimate rock dreams, has announced its 30th-anniversary Camp, taking place from January 29 through February 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. The milestone event will feature none other than Roger Daltrey and Simon Townshe...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Guitarists Who Influenced Him: 'I Think RANDY RHOADS Might Qualify As An Otherworldly Being'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked about some of the guitarists who influenced him over the years, either tonally or with their technique and musicianship. He responded (as transcribed by...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Explains Why He 'Literally Couldn't Make' It To OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Was Very Bummed About That'

In a new interview with the Swedish rock radio station 106.7 FM Rockklassiker, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — was asked why he was forced to cancel his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's fina...

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TONY IOMMI On BLACK SABBATH Ballet: 'It's A Shame OZZY Didn't Get To See It' Before He Passed Away

BLACK SABBATH co-founder, lead guitarist and co-songwriter Tony Iommi spoke to BBC Breakfast about Birmingham Royal Ballet's hit production of "Black Sabbath - The Ballet", which will return with a homecoming at Birmingham Hippodrome from September 18 to September 27 following dates in Europe and th...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Godfather To Us'

EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt spoke to Page Six about what it meant for him to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of Osbourne's greatest hits on Sunday (September 7) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards alongside AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Yungblud. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER: 'I Definitely Learned A Few Licks From RANDY RHOADS'

In a new interview with 96.9 The Eagle KKGL, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked what Ozzy Osbourne's impact was on him as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I loved him. I grew up in the '70s, so Ozzy and BLACK SABBATH were a huge part of my upbringing. [I] loved...