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PAUL STANLEY On How KISS Handles Tribute Bands: 'It's A Matter Of Giving Them The License To Do It That Can Be Revoked At Any Time'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Howie Mandel Does Stuff", the podcast co-hosted by the comedian and his daughter Jackelyn Shultz. Referencing the fact that countless KISS tribute bands profit from the goodwill of the legendary rock act, Stanley said (as tra...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Returns To Live Stage For First Time In Nearly A Year

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil performed live for the first time in nearly 10 months last night (Friday, August 1) with his solo band at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. Also appearing on the bill were POISON's Bret Michaels and RATT's Stephen Pearcy. While introducing the secon...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: 'We Always Consider OZZY OSBOURNE Like Our Godfather'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Primordial Radio, Andrea Ferro of Italian metallers LACUNA COIL paid tribute to legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. Andrea said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "BLACK SABBATH, obviously, we grew up with their music, a...

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VINNY APPICE On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Wasn't Known As The Greatest Rock Singer' But 'People Loved Him'

In a new interview with Buffalo, New York television station WIVB-TV, former BLACK SABBATH drummer Vinny Appice was asked what made Ozzy Osbourne such a legend. Vinny responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, he wasn't known as the greatest rock singer, but he is a great singer, and his...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Laid To Rest In Grounds Of His U.K. Mansion

Ozzy Osbourne was reportedly laid to rest earlier today (Thursday, July 31) at the grounds of his mansion in Buckinghamshire, England. According to Daily Mail, the private service at the 250-acre estate was attended by Ozzy's family members, as well as Elton John and Ozzy's BLACK SABBATH bandmates,...

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PRIMAL FEAR Releases Video For 'Tears Of Fire' Single From Upcoming 'Domination' Album

German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR have released "Tears Of Fire", the third single from their upcoming album, "Domination", due on September 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. After ascending with clear guitar leads, the song erupts for the first time before vocalist Ralf Scheepers calls out one of...

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GENE SIMMONS Says OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'A Giant' Who Was Always Authentic

During a recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne following the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer's death. After host Piers Morgan noted that the debut SABBATH album was a "revolutionary" record when it came out i...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says Having Three Lead Singers In The Band 'Has Only Benefits'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sas...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH Is Still Trying To Prove He's More Than Just A Thrash Metal Drummer

By David E. Gehlke Given the near-impossible task of replacing Dave Lombardo in SLAYER in 1992, Paul Bostaph has built his reputation as being the slightly more exacting player than his predecessor, whose unpredictable, unrelenting style remains the benchmark by which all thrash metal drummers are j...

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Watch Live: Thousands Of Fans Line Streets For OZZY OSBOURNE's Funeral Procession

Ozzy Osbourne fans have a chance to pay their respects to the BLACK SABBATH legend as his funeral cortège travels through his original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Osbourne's body was brought back to the city for a procession that is traveling along Broad Street from 1 p.m. local time (5:...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Funeral Procession To Be Held In Birmingham On Wednesday

The city of Birmingham, United Kingdom will pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortège and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved. On Wednesday, July 30, the hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Stree...

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BILL WARD Reflects On BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance: 'I Just Wanted To Say Thanks To Everybody'

Prior to last week's death of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, SABBATH drummer Bill Ward reflected on the band's final concert in an interview with Mike Stark of the LA Radio Sessions show, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach, California. Asked what determin...

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GEEZER BUTLER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Nobody Knew He'd Be Gone From Us Little More Than Two Weeks After The Final Show'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has penned an article for U.K.'s The Sunday Times in which he reflected on his final appearance with his longtime bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. On July 5, Butler reunited with fellow original BLACK SABBATH members Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward fo...

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TONY IOMMI On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'It's Like Losing A Brother'

Earlier this week, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi talked to BBC Midlands about the death of his bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. The guitarist — who co-founded SABBATH with Ozzy, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward in 1968 — said: "It's been difficult, because it's just a shock, really. I haven't been ab...

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SCORPIONS Release 'Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)' From Upcoming 'From The First Sting' Greatest-Hits Album

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have released "Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)" as the second single from their upcoming greatest-hits album "From The First Sting", due on September 26 via BMG. This powerful live version of their iconic hit was recorded during a taping of the French musi...