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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: Discovering BLACK SABBATH 'Changed Everything For Me'

In a recent interview with WMMR's Brent Porche, conducted just prior to Ozzy Osbourne's passing, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked if he had a chance to check out any of the footage of the "Back To The Beginning" concert, which marked Ozzy and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Jesse...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE Says Fan Response To The Band's New Era Has Been 'Incredible'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, I PREVAIL frontman Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's recently released three singles, "Violent Nature", "Into Hell" and "Rain". Issued in May, "Violent Nature" — which is the title track of I PREVAIL's upcoming album — marked the band's first new mu...

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JOSEY SCOTT On SALIVA's Current Lineup: 'It's Sad To Me That The Brand Is Being Used In A Different Way Than I Would Like It To Be Used'

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott reflected on his one-off appearance with his former band in September 2022 at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Scott performed three songs with...

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JUNKYARD Singer DAVID ROACH Dies After Battle With Cancer

JUNKYARD frontman David Roach has died after a battle with cancer. On Saturday (August 2),Roach's JUNKYARD bandmates shared the following message via social media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach. "After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacef...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Was Already 'Really Worried' About OZZY OSBOURNE's Health More Than 25 Years Ago

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've all been sad. He's been most probably the idol back in th...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Live Album And Sixth Studio Album Coming In 2026

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke about the status of his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION project, also featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THE...

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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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SCOTT STAPP Releases 'Deadman's Trigger: A Short Film' Co-Starring His Seven-Year-Old Son

Grammy-winning songwriter, solo artist and CREED frontman Scott Stapp has released "Deadman's Trigger: A Short Film". The nine-minute, 13-second short co-stars Scott Stapp and his seven-year-old son Anthony Stapp and was directed by Tyler Dunning Evans, with music by Scott Stapp. The film features "...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On 'Shocking Timing' Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'I Look At It Like The Kindness Of God'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch spoke about legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. Regarding how...

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MAYHEM: 'We Are Currently In The Studio To Record A New Album'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to their sixth studio album, "Daemon", which came out in October 2019 via Century Media. A live album, "Daemonic...

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PAOLO GREGOLETTO Explains Why TRIVIUM Decided To Release New Three-Song EP Instead Of Focusing On Full-Length Album

Five years ago, Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM used profits generated from a livestreamed concert to purchase a decommissioned airplane hangar. The Orlando facility is now serving as the band's headquarters for both recording and rehearsing, in addition to being a place where TRIVIUM can store its...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Laid To Rest In Grounds Of His U.K. Mansion

Ozzy Osbourne was reportedly laid to rest earlier today (Thursday, July 31) at the grounds of his mansion in Buckinghamshire, England. According to Daily Mail, the private service at the 250-acre estate was attended by Ozzy's family members, as well as Elton John and Ozzy's BLACK SABBATH bandmates,...

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Watch: KERRY KING Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Wicked World' As Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band kicked off its European tour July 29 at ZOOM Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany and performed the following night (July 30) at Simm City in Vienna, Austria. At both shows, Kerry and his bandmates — Mark Osegueda (vocals; DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE...

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SKUNK ANANSIE Leaves The Riffs Behind: 'Electronics Are The Most Exciting Thing On The Planet Right Now'

By David E. Gehlke British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE sequestered themselves in a house with producer David Sitek in Devon, England to write what would eventually become their first full-length in nine years, "The Painful Truth". The sessions were a revelation. Long a band that blended shards of pulsa...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says Having Three Lead Singers In The Band 'Has Only Benefits'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sas...