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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Explains Why He 'Literally Couldn't Make' It To OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Was Very Bummed About That'

In a new interview with the Swedish rock radio station 106.7 FM Rockklassiker, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — was asked why he was forced to cancel his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's fina...

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ROGER GLOVER: 'There'll Probably Be' A New DEEP PURPLE 'Album Next Year'

During an August 26 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke about the band's ongoing tour, "The Long Goodbye", which started in May 2017. Asked if he and his bandmates will "just keep moving forward" with live shows while they are still physic...

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SPINAL TAP Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Band's First Late-Night Television Appearance In More Than 15 Years

SPINAL TAP made its first late-night television appearance in more than 15 years Monday night (September 8) on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest),David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) were joined by director Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner),the fictional...

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TONY IOMMI On BLACK SABBATH Ballet: 'It's A Shame OZZY Didn't Get To See It' Before He Passed Away

BLACK SABBATH co-founder, lead guitarist and co-songwriter Tony Iommi spoke to BBC Breakfast about Birmingham Royal Ballet's hit production of "Black Sabbath - The Ballet", which will return with a homecoming at Birmingham Hippodrome from September 18 to September 27 following dates in Europe and th...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Godfather To Us'

EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt spoke to Page Six about what it meant for him to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of Osbourne's greatest hits on Sunday (September 7) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards alongside AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Yungblud. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER: 'I Definitely Learned A Few Licks From RANDY RHOADS'

In a new interview with 96.9 The Eagle KKGL, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked what Ozzy Osbourne's impact was on him as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I loved him. I grew up in the '70s, so Ozzy and BLACK SABBATH were a huge part of my upbringing. [I] loved...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Honored By STEVEN TYLER, JOE PERRY, NUNO BETTENCOURT And YUNGBLUD At 2025 MTV VMAs

A powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt all came together Sunday night (September 7) for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits at the 2025 MTV...

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GARY HOLT Officiates SLAYER Bandmate TOM ARAYA's Vow Renewal In Texas

On Saturday, September 6, SLAYER frontman Tom Araya and his wife Sandra renewed their vows in a ceremony in their home state of Texas officiated by Tom's SLAYER bandmate Gary Holt. Earlier today (Sunday, September 7),Holt shared a photo of jim wearing a black long-sleeve clergy shirt, and he includ...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Joined By CHRIS POLAND At Whisky A Go Go During 'Thrashin' SoCal 2025' Tour

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),kicked off the four-date "Thrashin' SoCal 2025" tour on Thursday, September 4 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According t...

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MAX CAVALERA Talks Inspiration For SOULFLY's Upcoming 'Chama' Album: 'It's That Ready-To-Battle Kind Of Feeling'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about the band's upcoming thirteenth album, "Chama", which will be released on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's been a journey, but I think more than ever I...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Smokes RANDY RHOADS'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the Eddie Van Halen/Randy Rhoads rivalry, which is one of the most hotly debated topics in the guitar world. As two of the most well-known players of their time, the VAN HALEN shredder and the late Ozzy Osbourne...

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RUDY SARZO, BRAD GILLIS And TOMMY ALDRIDGE Reunite For Cover Of THE WHO's 'The Real Me'

Canadian-born Rick Hughes is renowned for his powerful voice as the lead singer of the legendary metal band SWORD, and of the hard-rock band SAINTS & SINNERS, as well as a seasoned performer with hundreds of headlining shows in Canada, America, Europe and Japan over the years, and his superb sta...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER And JOE PERRY, EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT To Honor OZZY OSBOURNE At 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards today revealed a powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greate...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains Why He Declined Invitation To Join OZZY OSBOURNE's Band More Than Four Decades Ago

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes was asked how he was affected by the recent passing of BLACK SABBATH's iconic singer Ozzy Osbourne. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've known Ozzy and [fellow BLACK SABBATH members] Geezer [Butler]...

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AMORPHIS Presented With Gold Award For 'Halo' Album

Invited to Helsinki's Sonic Pump Studios under a pretext, Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS have been decorated with gold records for sales of their 2022 studio album "Halo" by their label partners Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The band's management, distribution and media partners gathered secretly earl...