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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...

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JOE PERRY On Possibility Of Another AEROSMITH Concert: 'At Some Point We Will All Be Together On The Same Stage'

In a recent interview with WZLX's Kenny Young, Joe Perry once again spoke about the possibility of AEROSMITH playing one final concert, a year after the legendary rockers announced that they were officially retiring from touring due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. AEROSMITH made the announcem...

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JOHN 5 Announces More 'Ghost' Album Details, Shares Music Video For 'Deviant'

John 5 will release a new solo album, "Ghost", on October 10. Produced by Barry Pointer, the LP's second single, "Deviant", features drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Bryan Beller of THE ARISTOCRATS. "Deviant" follows previously released singles "Hollywood Story" and "Fiend". The Michael Sarna-dir...

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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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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: GHOST Dedicates Madison Square Garden Concert To OZZY OSBOURNE

Swedish metallers GHOST dedicated their Madison Square Garden concert in New York last night (Tuesday, July 22) to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 76. Addressing the audience before launching into GHOST's song "The Future Is A Foreign Land", GHOST leader Tobias Forge...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Performs In Pickerington, Ohio

On July 10, THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the band featuring POISON's Rikki Rockett on drums, Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Tyson Leslie on bass, keyboards and vocals, performed at Picktown Palooza in Pickerington, Ohio. Fan-fi...

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K.K. DOWNING Was 'Nervous' For His 'Back To The Beginning' Performance: This Was 'The Most Important Show In Metal Ever'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing, who performed PRIEST's "Breaking The Law" and BLACK SABBATH's "Snowblind" at last Saturday's (July 5) "Back To The Beginning" event at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom, alongside Billy Corgan (THE SMASHING PUMPKINS) on vocals, Tom Morello (RAGE AGA...

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Watch: All-Star Supergroups Pay Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH At 'Back To The Beginning'

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH played its final concert together last night (Saturday, July 5) at a star-studded event in their original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the nine-hour event, hosted by actor Jason Momoa at Villa Park, saw over a dozen ban...

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Set Times Reveled For Tomorrow's 'Back To The Beginning' Concert

DISTURBED's David Draiman has shared the official schedule for tomorrow's (Saturday, July 5) "Back To The Beginning" show, which will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The farewell gig will see the original members of BLACK SABBATH — consisting of guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Open To Working On Original Music With THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We've Been Talking About Stuff'

In episode 558 of the Iron City Rocks podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his new band THE ROCKETT MAFIA in which he is joined by Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Th...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'

JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis aren't...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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DOUG ALDRICH Recalls Meeting RANDY RHOADS: 'It Blew Me Away' That 'He Remembered My Name'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former WHITESNAKE/DIO and current THE DEAD DAISES guitarist Doug Aldrich reflected on an encounter he had with one of his early guitar heroes more than four decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I had the opport...

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GUS G. On BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's The Biggest Heavy Metal Festival Ever Put Together'

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist from 2009 to 2017, was asked about the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event, which will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingd...