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An Ocean Ov Putrid, Stinky, Vile, Disgusting Hell

The received wisdom is that heaviness flows directly from the subterranean depths that guitars are tuned to. We rarely question this, not least because the proof is overwhelming and undeniable. But death metal was not always tuned down to the infernal lowest, and PLASMODULATED are nobly reintroducin...

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Original IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL MARIO DAY Dead At 69

Original IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Mario Day has died 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 few years. Day's passing was confirmed by SWEET guitarist Andy Scott, who...

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Watch: BODY COUNT Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Vans Warped Tour' In Long Beach

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by opening its July 26 set at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, California with a snippet of the song "Black Sabbath" by BLACK SABBATH. Video of the performance can be seen below. Earlier...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Classic Songs Land On Billboard Hot 100 Chart Following His Death

According to Billboard.com, two of Ozzy Osbourne's classic songs have made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the days following his July 22 death at the age of 76. Marking its first appearance on the chart, "Crazy Train" — Ozzy's first-ever solo single, released in 1980 from his debut...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Funeral Procession To Be Held In Birmingham On Wednesday

The city of Birmingham, United Kingdom will pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortège and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved. On Wednesday, July 30, the hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Stree...

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How Did MEGADETH Get Its Name? Former Guitarist GREG HANDEVIDT Sets Record Straight

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original MEGADETH guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band's earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting MEGADETH...

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Watch: KREATOR Joined By UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER For 'Fallen Brother' Performance In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

Former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider joined KREATOR on stage on Sunday, July 27 at Greece's Chania Rock Festival to perform the song "Fallen Brother" in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Altars Of Metal). The studio version of "Fal...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Opens Up About Health And Importance Of Early Detection

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson, who will turn 78 in August, spoke about the physical demands of his live performances and the increased difficulty in playing a full-length concert with his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Reflects On SCOTT WEILAND's Death: 'He Was Surrounded By 'Yes Men''

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo reflected on the December 2015 passing of the band's lead singer, Scott Weiland, at the age of 48 from a toxic mix of drugs and alcohol. The vocalist was also dealing with self-medication, estrangement from his children...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Great Guy And An Iconic Rock Artist'

In a new interview with Fox 13 Seattle's "Good Day Seattle", DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott reflected on his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we toured with Ozzy in '81. He was touring the U.S. the whole summer of...

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CARMINE APPICE: How 'Jesus Saved Me'

In a recent interview with Pastor Caspar McCloud, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice reflected on a near-death experience less than a decade ago which reinforced his faith in Jesus Christ and made him a "better person". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What brought me closer...

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BILL WARD Reflects On BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance: 'I Just Wanted To Say Thanks To Everybody'

Prior to last week's death of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, SABBATH drummer Bill Ward reflected on the band's final concert in an interview with Mike Stark of the LA Radio Sessions show, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach, California. Asked what determin...

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CELINE DION Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A True Original'

Global superstar Celine Dion has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died last week at the age of 76. On July 25, Celine took to her social media to write: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. "Ozzy and I were label mates for many years — and although we came from very d...

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NIGHT RANGER's BRAD GILLIS Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Gave Me My Start'

NIGHT RANGER paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, July 26 on the outdoor stage at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Prior to launching into a cover of Ozzy's classic track "Crazy Train", NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis — who the pressure-packed job back in 1...

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Original ALICE COOPER Band Talks 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper' Album In Official Behind-The-Scenes Video

For the first time in over 50 years, the original ALICE COOPER group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper". Made available this past Friday (July 25) via earMUSIC, this highly anticipated effort, dedicated to original ALICE COOPER guitarist Glen Buxton, who...