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TONY IOMMI Says OZZY OSBOURNE Will 'Do Four Songs' At BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'He's Singing Fine'

In a new interview with BBC Midlands Today, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about the band's upcoming "Back To The Beginning" show, which will be held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The farewell gig will see the original members of BLACK SABBATH — consisting of Iommi...

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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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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY: 'We're Not Actively Engaged In Recording' Any New Music Right Now

In an interview with Marko Syrjala of Chaoszine, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy was asked about plans for the band to release new music as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun", particularly since singer Ian Astbury recently said "there are recordings that are already nearl...

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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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OZZY OSBOURNE And BILLY MORRISON Release 'Stripped' Version Of 'Gods Of Rock N Roll'

Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne released a stripped-down version of their epic track "Gods Of Rock N Roll" on July 1 across all streaming platforms, with a special vinyl limited-edition double A-side that features both versions of the song available July 4 via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music...

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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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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD On 'Roar Like Thunder' Album: 'The Only Stipulation Was To Not Have Any Ballads Or Covers'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, vocalist Josh Todd of California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY spoke about the band's knack for releasing consistently strong new albums, including their recently issued eleventh full-length effort, "Roar Like Thunder". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Admits 'Certain Notes' On SKID ROW's Debut Album Are 'Very Challenging' To Sing Live

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about his upcoming tour of Australia where he will perform the band's debut album in its entirety. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we actually did that [in America] way back in 2019, 'cause i...

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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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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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SMASHING PUMPKINS Reveal Variants Of Expansive 25th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Machina'

SMASHING PUMPKINS have formally detailed the long-awaited reissue and reformation of their 2000 masterpiece, "Machina/The Machines Of God", and its companion album, "Machina II/The Friends & Enemies Of Modern Music". This reimagined project, featuring extensive remixing and remastering, will be...

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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...

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See First Photo Of BLACK SABBATH From Rehearsals For 'Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow'

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward — has 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. Earl...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Looks Back On Touring With PANTERA: 'DIMEBAG Got A Knife Out And Stabbed The Couch In The Lobby Of The Hotel'

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, Sebastian Bach reflected on SKID ROW's 1992 tour with PANTERA as the support act. The former SKID ROW singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it was wild. I remember being on the bus pulling into Philadelphia, and we...