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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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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Upcoming Tour: There Are Songs In The Set That I've 'Never Played Live Before'

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a 10-date solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. The trek will kick off on September 4 in San José, Costa Rica and end on September 14 in São Paulo, Brazil. At all th...

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BLACK SABBATH To Be Honored By GIBSON At 'Back To The Beginning' Event

Over the past 130 years, the groundbreaking instruments from Gibson have been the catalyst for some of the loudest and most powerful moments in rock. The iconic instrument brand is beyond proud to partner with the historic forthcoming "Back To The Beginning" show — the long-awaited, one-night-only a...

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ADRIAN BELEW, TONY LEVIN, STEVE VAI And DANNY CAREY Announce BEAT Live Album

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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OZZY OSBOURNE On This Weekend's 'Back To The Beginning' Event: 'It's A Goodbye As Far As My Live Performances Go'

Premier, the creative communications agency providing marketing and PR services to the entertainment, arts and culture, has released a new interview with Ozzy Osbourne to promote the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" concert, which will take place this Saturday, July 5 at Birmingham, United Kingdom's...

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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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BLACK SABBATH Awarded Freedom Of The City Of Birmingham

The founding members of BLACK SABBATH were awarded the Freedom Of The City Of Birmingham at a ceremony in the Council House on Saturday, June 28. At the ceremony, the original band members Terence "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward were presented with their Freedom Of The City...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Is 'Nearly Finished' Recording Two New Solo Albums

In the first of BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's new ongoing show as part of the LA Radio Sessions, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach and also online at KLBP.org, Bill spoke about his plans to release new solo music in the coming months. He said (as transcri...

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BRUCE KULICK Says There Is A 'Mutual Respect' Between Him And KISS Leaders PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, Bruce Kulick, who joined KISS in 1984 and remained the band's lead guitarist for 12 years, spoke about his current relationship with KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's very much to my benefit, and p...

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See First Photos Of Entire Reunited Original BLACK SABBATH Lineup

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward — recently commenced rehearsing for its final performance, "Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow", set to take place on July 5 at Birmingham, United Kingdom's Villa Park....

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GENE HOGLAN Has Theory About How LARS ULRICH Ended Up 'Borrowing' DARK ANGEL Drum Beat For METALLICA's 'One'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan once again discussed the supposed influence the title track of DARK ANGEL's 1986 album, "Darkness Descends", had on the METALLICA song "One", which was released two years later. Reflecting on when he first heard...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Says His Vocal Cords Are 'Not As Stressed As They Used To Be', Now That He Has Quit Smoking Cigarettes

HELLOWEEN‬ vocalist Andi Deris spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about how he takes care of his singing voice, particularly as he and his bandmates prepare to release their new album, "Giants & Monsters". Andi said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I consider myself not living unhealt...

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SCORPIONS Celebrate 60th Anniversary With 'From The First Sting' Collection

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will release "From The First Sting", a thrilling collection showcasing the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. "From The First Sting" will be available on a deluxe 2LP...

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As the most enduring and resolute of Germany's thrash metal Big Four, SODOM rarely struggle for plaudits. There has always been something uniquely brutish about Tom Angelripper's band. From their pioneering, black metal early days, to their laudable refusal to embrace the latest trends during the '9...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says He Had To Back Out Of Performing At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — was asked about his previously announced participation in BLACK SABBATH's special "Back To The Beginning" final concert on Saturday, July 5 at Birmingham, Uni...