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Original BLACK SABBATH To Play Final Show In July, With METALLICA, SLAYER, PANTERA, Others Supporting

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — will play its final concert in July. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the charity show will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5, with tickets on sale from 10 a.m. on February 14....

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Was LLOYD GRANT An Original Member Of METALLICA? He Sets The Record Straight

At last month's NAMM's "Ultimate Jam Night", Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, reflected on how he hooked up with the legendary heavy metal act more than four decades ago. He told Reality Check TV (as transcribed by...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL: 'I've Got Some New Music On The Horizon Very Soon'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've released three singles in the past year and a half. I'm doing o...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL Says His Next Solo Single Is 'A Banger'

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got new music coming on the horizon und...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet: New U.K. Dates Announced

After its successful world premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" returns for an international and a further U.K. tour in 2025. BLACK SABBATH forged its unique sound in Birmingham Royal Ballet's home city. In "Black Sabbath- The Ballet", expect a spectacular theatric...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On OZZY's Birmingham City Council Honor: 'He Couldn't Be Happier Right Now'

Sharon Osbourne spoke to BBC Radio WM about the recent announcement that her husband, legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, along with the other three members of the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH are set to be given Freedom Of The City honor by Birmingham City Council. The honorary title of...

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BLACK SABBATH Members Honored By Birmingham City Council

Members of BLACK SABBATH are set to be given Freedom Of The City by the Birmingham City Council. The honorary title of City Freeman is awarded to people in recognition of their service to the city and is one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in the country. A report is to go to city council next...

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Watch: Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Plays Solo Concert In Los Angeles

Video of former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell's December 13, 2024 concert at The Regent in Los Angeles, California as the support act for GOD FORBID can be seen below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13, 2024 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell at the 172...

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Watch: VINNY APPICE Performs BLACK SABBATH And DIO Classics With SABBATH KNIGHTS In San Diego

BLACK SABBATH/DIO drummer Vinny Appice performed with his ultimate BLACK SABBATH/DIO show, called SABBATH KNIGHTS, Friday night (December 20) at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Eclipse). Joining Appice in SABBATH KNIGHTS are Jim...

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BILL WARD Shares Message Of Support For NICKO MCBRAIN: 'I Hope Your Journeys Will Be Safe'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a message of support for Nicko McBrain after the longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer announced his retirement from touring. Late Tuesday night (December 17),Bill took to his social media to write: "Dear Nicko, "In retiring to meet new horizons, I hope y...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD And TECH N9NE Announce Spring 2025 North American Tour

Following the enormous success of the first leg of their co-headlining "Hollywood & N9ne" tour , which sold over 60,000 tickets, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and Tech N9ne are set to take the stage once again, with support from rising stars SET IT OFF and ZERO 9:36. The new run will mark HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD's...

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Watch: Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Plays Solo Concert In San Diego

Eclipse has uploaded video of former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell's December 12 concert at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Check out the clips in the YouTube playlist below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Discovered RUSH's Music

In a new interview with Mike Gaube and Shaggy of 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick and Mike Gaube's Headbangers, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he first discovered RUSH's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up in the Midwest where, ironically, most of my favorite band...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Calls SPOTIFY 'Evil', Says DANIEL EK Is 'Reaping In Billions Off Backs Of Artists'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell is among the metal musicians who have shared their Spotify Wrapped For Artists stats this year. The Spotify Wrapped For Artists shows how many Spotify users listened to an artist's music in 2024, how many streams the artist's music garnered, how many hours...

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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Explains D.D. VERNI's Absence From Recent Shows

In a recent interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL addressed bassist D.D. Verni's absence from some of the band's recent shows. Verni, who is dealing with an ongoing "shoulder issue", has been replaced at the gigs by various stand-in musici...