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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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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Returns To Live Stage, Plays Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Honors DICKEY BETTS With 'Reflections' Instrumental Album

TESLA guitarist and songwriter Frank Hannon has announced the upcoming release of "Reflections", a new solo instrumental album arriving September 12. Written and recorded in the wake of personal loss and life upheaval, "Reflections" is Hannon's most intimate and revealing work to date — a 13-song co...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Is 'Showing Improvement' After Being Placed In An Induced Coma

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION will likely remain hospitalized for at least another week in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ronnie Par...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Global icons DEF LEPPARD, who have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and have countless accolades including their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, announced their triumphant return to Las Vegas today with their third residency that promises a brand new electrifying production...

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Watch: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER And His 27-Year-Old Son Cover METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN In São Paulo, Brazil

On July 15, KISSER CLAN, the project featuring SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser and his 27-year-old son Yohan Kisser, played an exclusive instrumental show at Teatro Anchieta at SESC Consolação in São Paulo, Brazil. The nearly 90-minute performance saw father and son exploring their musical passio...

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Watch: RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Joins TOM MORELLO For 'Limelight' Performance In Toronto

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson joined RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Tom Morello on stage this past Thursday (July 17) at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to perform a spirited version of the RUSH classic "Limelight". Fan-filmed video of Alex's appearance can be seen below. Back in 2021,...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Remains In ICU Following Bacterial Pneumonia Diagnosis

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION remains in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. On Friday (July 17),Fasciana's MALEVOLENT CREATION bandmate Jesse Jolly (bass, lead voc...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Celebrates 58th Birthday In Athens, Greece

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn celebrated his 58th birthday with a special bash Friday night (July 18) at Gazarte in Athens, Greece. Flynn, whose actual 58th birthday is on Saturday (July 19),played a set of cover songs — among them classic tracks from METALLICA, SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera an...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA In 'Critical Condition' With 'A Severe Case Of Bacterial Pneumonia'

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION has been admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ron...

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JUDAS PRIEST: ROB HALFORD Action Figure Coming Soon From MCFARLANE TOYS

McFarlane Toys has announced a new 6" scale "Music Maniacs" action figure of JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. Product features: * Incredibly detailed 6" scale figure featuring Rob Halford of JUDAS PRIEST likeness * Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play * Accessories inclu...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes' Memoir Pushed Back To October

In a new interview with Mike Palm of TribLive, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Ghost Notes", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. He said: "It was supposed to come out in July. Now they [Rare Bird Books] pushed it back to October, mainly...

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SAGA's MICHAEL SADLER Sets Record Straight About His Cancer Battle: 'I Am Not Currently 'Terminal' Nor 'In Transition''

Vocalist Michael Sadler of Canadian progressive music icons SAGA has shared a new update on his health, just a day after he revealed that the rare form of aggressive cancer with which he was diagnosed last year was "incurable and untreatable". On Sunday (July 13),the 71-year-old musician took to hi...