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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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IRON MAIDEN Comments On Death Of Original Singer PAUL MARIO DAY

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their original singer Paul Mario Day, who died earlier this week at the age of 69. The British-born musician, who later formed a band called MORE and was the frontman of WILDFIRE and SWEET, had reportedly been battling cancer for the last...

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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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Original IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL MARIO DAY Dead At 69

Original IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Mario Day has died at the age of 69. The British-born musician, who later formed a band called MORE and was the frontman of WILDFIRE and SWEET, had reportedly been battling cancer for the last few years. Day's passing was confirmed by SWEET guitarist Andy Scott, who...

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See Official 'After-Movie' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert

The official "after-movie" for "Coming Home Live", the upcoming live album from the SCORPIONS, can be seen below. Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band, for the first time, performed at the stadi...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'OZZY OSBOURNE Was Our ELVIS PRESLEY'

On Wednesday, July 23, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Fox 10 Phoenix 's Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez about where he was when he found out about Ozzy Osbourne's death a day earlier. David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's funny, I think that is a question that'...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE At U.S. Tour Kick-Off:  'Save Me A Seat, And When I Get To Hell, We'll Have A Drink'

David Lee Roth paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the VAN HALEN singer's concert last night (Tuesday, July 22) at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, California. Before launching into the VAN HALEN classic "Atomic Punk", Roth reflected on VAN HALEN's 22-date tour of the United Kingdom in...

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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'There Never Was One Like Him' Before 'And Probably Never Will Be' Again

On Tuesday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons sat down with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and their longtime friendship and intertwined early careers in the music industry. Asked how he remembers the BLACK SABBATH singer, Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Wanted MEGADETH To Re-Record Songs From METALLICA's 'No Life 'Til Leather' Demo

On the latest episode of The David Ellefson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" Ellefson laid down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's sixteenth LP in May 2020 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. In July 202...

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JOHN CORABI Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL For Upcoming Solo Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of veteran rock vocalist John Corabi to its roster of iconic artists. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, Corabi is looking forward to releasing new music in collaboration with...

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All-Female BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band BLACK SABBITCH To Release Live Album

BLACK SABBITCH — the all-female powerhouse hailed as the most popular BLACK SABBATH tribute band in the world — has officially signed with heavyweight label Ripple Music. The band is set to release a live album "Unrest In The West" on November 7 to a global audience. About the upcoming release, BLAC...

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MEGADETH Was Not Asked To Perform At 'Back To The Beginning', Says JAMES LOMENZO: 'Not Everybody Gets Invited To Every Party'

MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo has confirmed that the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit was not invited to take part in the "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom earlier in the month. In a post in the Back To The Beginning - Black Sabbath's Final Concert Facebook grou...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains Decision To Rebrand 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' As 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

In a new interview with Artist Friendly With Joel Madden, Paul Stanley discussed KISS's recent announcement that the band's "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event will "transform" into "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". Set to take place November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, this special fan...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN On His Troubles With The Law: 'I Really Seriously Don't Do That Much Wrong Things'

During an appearance on the July 15 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wes Scantlin was asked if it's fair to say that PUDDLE OF MUDD is "a band in name only", with Wes as the sole remaining original member and a "revolving door" of musicians playing alongside him. Scantlin — who...