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BLACK SABBATH's First Manager Fires Back At SHARON OSBOURNE Over Her 'Inaccurate And Unfair Criticisms'

Jim Simpson, the first manager of BLACK SABBATH, today rejected what he says were "inaccurate and unfair criticisms" made by Sharon Osbourne, the wife and manager of the late Ozzy Osbourne. Speaking on the latest episode of "The Osbournes" podcast, Sharon expressed outrage over Simpson's plans to re...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Announces New Album 'From The Fade'

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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SLAYER: Special 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Hell Awaits' Due In May 2026

SLAYER's iconic second studio album, "Hell Awaits", is set to receive a 40th-anniversary-edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next spring. Formed in 1981, SLAYER assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk — heavier, faster, and darker than the rest — and set a new standard, defining...

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BLACK SWAN, Featuring JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR, Announces Third Album 'Paralyzed'

The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN — featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP),Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) — will release a new studio album, "Paralyzed", on February 13, 2026, via Frontie...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's New Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares Music Video For 'Sex And Cigarettes'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, has released the official music video for the song "Sex And Cigarettes". "Sex And Cigarettes" is the third video from THE VIOLENT HOUR's self-titled debut EP, following clips for the tracks "Sick Ones" and "Hell O...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Family Reveals DONALD TRUMP And KING CHARLES III Both Sent Messages Of Condolences Following Singer's Passing

In a deeply emotional episode of "The Osbournes" podcast, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne came together for the first time since Ozzy Osbourne's passing to share raw memories, laughter, tears and the incredible outpouring of love from around the world. They discuss Ozzy's final days, his determinati...

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Will TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Ever Release New Music Again? 'I Don't Know', Says AL PITRELLI

In a new interview with the Lazer 103.3 radio station, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) musical director/guitarist Al Pitrelli was asked if there is any chance fans will get new studio material from the band at all in the future. Al responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The easy answer woul...

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183 Bands Announced For HELLFEST 2026, Including Headliners IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT And THE OFFSPRING

IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT and THE OFFSPRING will headline the 2026 installment of Hellfest, set to take place June 18-21, 2026 in Clisson, France. Hellfest is an annual open-air festival and one of the biggest metal festivals in all of Europe. After canceling the 2020 and 2021 i...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Talks Pinball Machines: 'The Music Ones Are Special To Me'

In the video below, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King dives into his decades-long admiration of pinball and how his technical skills as a musician helped him excel across Stern machines. Kerry says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I'm sure I was in my teens when I used to go to little miniature gol...

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SLAYER's 'Slaytanic Verses' Museum Launches Online Collection Marking 40th Anniversary Of 'Hell Awaits'

Today, Slaytanic Verses, the official SLAYER online museum, unveils its latest collection: "Hell On Tour". The new archive celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Hell Awaits" and revisits the 1985 world tour that carried the album across seven countries and sixty shows. Built around the band's original...

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Will MUDVAYNE Release A New Full-Length Album? 'I Don't Know', Says CHAD GRAY

In an interview with Toilet Ov Hell, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray was asked about the possibility of the band releasing a full-length album after recently issuing its first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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Will Next DEATH ANGEL Album See Light Of Day In 2026? 'That Might Be Wishful Thinking', Says ROB CAVESTANY

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany spoke about the band's new single, "Cult Of The Used", which came out earlier in the month, and the group's upcoming tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of DEATH ANGE...

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Watch: BAD COMPANY Finally Gets Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

BAD COMPANY was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday (November 8) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Mick Fleetwood inducted the legendary hard rock band into the Rock Hall, telling the audience: "[BAD COMPANY singer] Paul [Rodgers] is the voice that every rock si...

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BAD COMPANY Drummer SIMON KIRKE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Stay Away From Drugs' And 'Be On Time'

In a powerful episode of the Music Drives Us podcast, rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflects on more than five decades in music and the lessons learned along the way. From crafting iconic hits like "All Right Now" and "Feel Like Makin' Love" to overcoming addic...