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OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Memoir, 'Last Rites', To Arrive In October

Ozzy Osbourne will release a new memoir, "Last Rites", on October 7 via Grand Central Publishing. The final, fearlessly raw memoir from Ozzy, "Last Rites" is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Osbourne's descent into hell related to his health issues over the course of the...

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TONY IOMMI On His Upcoming Solo Album: 'I've Got One Singer On It At The Moment'

During an appearance on the July 8 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Tony Iommi spoke about some of his upcoming music-related projects, including a full-length collection of new material from the legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist. Tony said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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TONY IOMMI Says BLACK SABBATH 'Could Have' Played Six Or Seven Songs At 'Back To The Beginning'

On the July 8 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Tony Iommi reflected on last weekend's "Back To The Beginning" event which marked the original BLACK SABBATH lineup's first performance since 2005 and the quartet's final live appearance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Share New ASHES OF ARES Single 'Keep On Walkin''

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will release its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! The official music video for the LP's third single, "Keep On Wa...

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BARONESS Announces 'Red & Blue Tour - Part II'

BARONESS recently wrapped up a sold-out, East Coast tour featuring intimate performances of the band's seminal "Red Album" and "Blue Record" in their entirety. The band now brings the tour to Western North America with a newly announced slate of fall dates. "West Coast, we're bringing the 'Red &...

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THE SWORD Extends 'Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour' Across U.S.

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have extended their "Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour", adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise...

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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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KISS's 'Kiss Army Storms Vegas' Event To 'Transform' Into 'Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Legendary rockers KISS have revealed that their previously announced "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event will "transform" into "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". Set to take place November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, this special fan experience is being created with co-producers Pophouse,...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR On 'Back To The Beginning': 'Such An Unbelievable Outpouring Of Love, Friendship And Gratitude'

Three days after MASTODON performed at Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert — where the Atlanta progressive metallers covered BLACK SABBATH's "Supernaut" — MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor took to his social media to share a few photos from the event, and he included the fo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And DOLLY PARTON Top Mediabase Classic Rock Chart With New Version Of 'Home Sweet Home'

Rock legends MÖTLEY CRÜE and globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton have debuted at No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart with their heartfelt duet of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Home Sweet Home", released in June via BMG. The reimagined duet version coincides with the 40th anniversary of th...

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New Unauthorized IRON MAIDEN Biography 'Iron Maiden At 50' Celebrates Metal Legends' Legacy

Few metal bands have achieved IRON MAIDEN's enduring success — across popularity, musical integrity, and live performance power. Daniel Bukszpan's "Iron Maiden At 50", available September 16, 2025, captures this extraordinary five-decade journey in full. Equal parts biography and anniversary tribute...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On 'Back To The Beginning': 'The Whole Night Was Pretty Unbelievable'

Two days after ALICE IN CHAINS performed at Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert — where the Seattle grunge pioneers covered BLACK SABBATH's "Fairies Wear Boots" — ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall took to his social media to share a few photos from the event, and he includ...

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IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary Celebrated With U.K.'s Royal Mint Coin

The Royal Mint has today unveiled an eye-catching commemorative coin celebrating 50 years of IRON MAIDEN. The East London icons are joining the ranks of musical royalty in The Royal Mint's Music Legends series, which has previously celebrated the likes of QUEEN, Elton John and David Bowie. Crafted w...

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EVANESCENCE Releases Music Video For Collaboration With K.FLAY, 'Fight Like A Girl'

Grammy Award-winning rock band EVANESCENCE and alt-rock visionary K.Flay have released the video for their new song "Fight Like A Girl". The track plays over the end credits of "Ballerina", the latest film set in the world of "John Wick", now playing in theatres and available on PVOD. Directed by Ch...

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RICK WAKEMAN Postpones Tour To Undergo Surgery

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE has announced the postponement of his "Strictly Wakeman" U.S. tour so that he can undergo surgery "to correct an ongoing health issue". The nine-date trek was scheduled to kick off later this month and was slated to feature Hayley Sanderson, who is one of the vocalis...