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DAVID ELLEFSON On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'There Hasn't Been A Significant Event Like This Since Passing Of QUEEN ELIZABETH'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died late last month at the age of 76. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "He certainly defied the odds, from the lifestyle that he had led earlier...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Blasts Reports That 'Back To The Beginning' Raised $190 Million For Charity: 'It's Just Ridiculous'

Sharon Osbourne has shot down as "ridiculous" reports that BLACK SABBATH's farewell concert raised nearly $200 million. In the days after the July 5 event, dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the event's musical director, Tom Morello, shared an Instagram post stating that roughly $190 million (140 milli...

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ADRIAN BELEW, TONY LEVIN, STEVE VAI And DANNY CAREY Share 'Frame By Frame' From Upcoming BEAT Live Release

Legendary former KING CRIMSON members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin banded together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive TOOL drummer Danny Carey to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 1980s KING CRIMSON albums "Discipline", "Beat" and "Three Of A Perfect Pair". In 202...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Be Recorded In 2026 And Released In 2027

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall of Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his plans for more new solo music following the release of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which arrived in March 2024. Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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JOHN BUSH On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'These Songs Had A Lot Of Impact On People'

During an appearance on the July 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHR...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE: 'The Music Business Has Not Been Fair To Us In Any Way, Shape Or Form'

In a new interview with Poland's Brudne Brzmienie, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "On that subject like that, it's a love-hat...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Album With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO Will '100%' Arrive In 2026, Says DINO CAZARES

In a new interview with Slovakia's Tomketoviny, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, who have been part of FEAR FACTORY's touring lineup for more than two years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'As Long As I Remain Healthy, I See No Problem With Pummeling People Until My Eighties'

In a new interview with Strefa Music Art, DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK drummer Gene Hoglan, who is known for combining great chops with blistering speed and technical brutality, spoke about how he maintains his way of playing extreme metal music after four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Performs VAN HALEN Classics In Tampa, Florida During Summer 2025 Tour

Fan-filmed video of David Lee Roth's entire August 3 concert at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida can be seen below. As has been the case at all of his other shows in 2025 so far, Roth was backed at the Tampa gig by Al Estrada on guitar, Ryan Wheeler...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED Shares 'Earn It 2 Burn It' Single From Upcoming Solo Album 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me'

Dizzy Reed, who is the longest-serving member of GUNS N' ROSES after singer Axl Rose, will release his second solo album, "Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me", on physical vinyl on August 22, 2025 via the Pittsburgh-based label 50q Records, with the digital full-length album release to follow on September 5, 20...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Performs VAN HALEN Classics In Hollywood, Florida During Summer 2025 Tour

David Lee Roth played his third show of 2025 Thursday night (July 31) at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. As was the case with his July 22 concert at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, California, Roth was backed at the Hollywood gig by Al Estrada on guitar, Ryan Wheeler on bass,...

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DEF LEPPARD Is Relying On Technology To Work On New Music Remotely: 'Laptops Have Become ABBEY ROAD'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has confirmed to USA Today that he and his bandmates — drummer Rick Allen, bassist Rick Savage and guitarists Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen — are working on the follow-up to 2022's "Diamond Star Halos" album for a tentative 2026 release. That LP was recorded simultaneousl...

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Watch: PRIMUS Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'N.I.B.' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

PRIMUS paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "N.I.B." during the Les Claypool-fronted outfit's July 28 concert at Saenger Performing Arts Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. Handling lead vocals for the track was Puddles Pity Party, the sad clown alter ego o...

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ALICE COOPER On Reuniting With His Original Bandmates For New Album: It 'Sounds Exactly Like It Did Back In 1974'

In the new issue of Rock Candy magazine, Alice Cooper told editor Howard Johnson why now was the right time for the ALICE COOPER band to work together again and why they split up in 1974 after seven groundbreaking studio albums. "I've always known it couldn't have lasted between us back then," he sa...

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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...