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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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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Reflects On SCOTT WEILAND's Death: 'He Was Surrounded By 'Yes Men''

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo reflected on the December 2015 passing of the band's lead singer, Scott Weiland, at the age of 48 from a toxic mix of drugs and alcohol. The vocalist was also dealing with self-medication, estrangement from his children...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Great Guy And An Iconic Rock Artist'

In a new interview with Fox 13 Seattle's "Good Day Seattle", DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott reflected on his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we toured with Ozzy in '81. He was touring the U.S. the whole summer of...

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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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NIGHT RANGER's BRAD GILLIS Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Gave Me My Start'

NIGHT RANGER paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, July 26 on the outdoor stage at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Prior to launching into a cover of Ozzy's classic track "Crazy Train", NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis — who the pressure-packed job back in 1...

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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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See PANTERA's Entire Concert In Hershey, Pennsylvania During 2025 'The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer'

Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's entire July 25 concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Featured songs: 001:11 Hellbound 05:31 5 Minutes Alone 11:43 Strength Beyond Strength 17:10 Mouth For War 22:00 Goddamn Electric 26:25 Guitar Solo By Philip Anselmo (With Dean From...

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Watch: Original TESLA Members BRIAN WHEAT And TOMMY SKEOCH Perform Together For First Time In Nearly Two Decades

Last night (Thursday, July 24),TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat joined BAD MARRIAGE on stage in Webster, New York, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that Wheat and Tommy Skeoch — BAD MARRIAGE lead guitarist and original TESLA member — have performed live together. Wheat, Skeoch...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Releases 'Absent Thereafter' Single From Upcoming 'The Blue Nowhere' Album

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME offers fans a second preview of the prog-metal titans' upcoming album, "The Blue Nowhere" — due on September 12 via InsideOut Music — with the release of the new track "Absent Thereafter". BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME vocalist Tommy Rogers describes how the song captures the s...

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DEF LEPPARD On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Performance: 'It Was Like Watching The King Of Rock Getting Worshipped By His Loving Audience'

In a new interview with KPTV Fox 12, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and singer Joe Elliott were asked if BLACK SABBATH and Ozzy Osbourne were an influence on DEF LEPPARD when their band first started out. Phil replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember seeing BLACK SABBATH on the S...

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Watch: PANTERA Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE At Cincinnati Concert

PANTERA paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the band's concert last night (Tuesday, July 22) at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. While performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Planet Caravan" — during which the PANTERA normally shows archival footage of the band's founding members "Dimebag...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'What A Loss To Music All Around'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. Sixx took to his social media to write: "So many amazing tributes rolling in about Ozzy. What a loss to music all around. But I wanted to share a little something priv...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's BLACK SABBATH Bandmates Pay Tribute To Legendary Heavy Metal Singer

Ozzy Osbourne's BLACK SABBATH bandmates have paid tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer after he died at the age of 76 — less than three weeks after they performed for the last time at Villa Park in their original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi took to his...

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'Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow' Set For Theatrical Release

Following its history-making sold-out performance and global livestream, "Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow" will make its theatrical debut in early 2026. The feature-length concert film, currently in production from Mercury Studios, will be a celebration of one of rock's most enduring legacie...

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CROWBAR Recruits DOWN Bassist PAT BRUDERS For Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

CROWBAR — which is readying to kick off a U.S. co-headlining tour with NOLA comrades EYEHATEGOD — has welcomed current DOWN bassist Pat Bruders (ex-CROWBAR, ex-GOATWHORE) to the lineup for their remaining 2025 shows. Bruders will fill in for CROWBAR bassist Shane Wesley, who is currently on tour wit...