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NANCY WILSON On HEART's Longevity: 'After 50 Years, There's A Legacy That Exists That's Really Strong Today'

In a new interview with WJFF Radio Catskill, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about how she and her sister — HEART vocalist Ann Wilson — were able to discover their purpose in life early on and pursue their passion as professional musicians. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is re...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES On Most 'Challenging' Part Of Making 'Ascension' Album: 'It's Always Hard To Get The Ball Rolling'

In a new interview with India's Sinusoidal Music, PARADISE LOST vocalist Nick Holmes spoke about the British gothic metal pioneers' 17th album, "Ascension", which came out on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's first LP in five years, following 2020's critically acclaimed "Obsidian",...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Special On 'Last Chapter' Of His Life To Air On BBC In October

The one-hour film about the "last chapter" of Ozzy Osbourne's life, which was pulled from the BBC's schedule a month ago to respect his family's wishes, will now be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 21:00 BST on October 2. "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" had been due to air on BBC One and iPlayer at on A...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was More Than The Music'

In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died in July at the age of 76. Asked what Ozzy's impact was on Wolfgang's car...

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GREG MACKINTOSH Channels Classic PARADISE LOST To Write 'Bombastic' And 'Mournful' New Album 'Ascension'

By David E. Gehlke A primary factor in PARADISE LOST's stability and status as one of the most impactful doom metal bands ever is guitarist and songwriter Greg Mackintosh's conviction in his ideas. The Brits have traversed multiple musical paths throughout their 37 years as a band, including highly...

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TRAFFIC's DAVE MASON Announces Retirement From Touring

Legendary icon Dave Mason, aged 79, has officially announced his retirement from touring, closing the curtain on 60 remarkable years of rock and roll and marking the end of a significant era in music history. He cites ongoing health challenges as the reason behind this difficult decision. Mason canc...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH Announces Launch Of His First-Ever Signature Necklace

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach will come to York, United Kingdom to officially launch his jewelry line in collaboration with Black Feather Design at Nox Of York on Friday, October 10, 2025. The day will start with a ticketed live question-and-answer session, hosted by Kerrang! and Planet Rock...

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See First Trailer For New HULU Heavy Metal Docuseries 'Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal'

The first trailer for "Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal", a new eight-part docuseries premiering on Hulu on September 22, can be seen below. "Into The Void" explores the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by heavy metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal storie...

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SPINAL TAP Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Band's First Late-Night Television Appearance In More Than 15 Years

SPINAL TAP made its first late-night television appearance in more than 15 years Monday night (September 8) on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest),David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) were joined by director Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner),the fictional...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Godfather To Us'

EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt spoke to Page Six about what it meant for him to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of Osbourne's greatest hits on Sunday (September 7) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards alongside AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Yungblud. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Honored By STEVEN TYLER, JOE PERRY, NUNO BETTENCOURT And YUNGBLUD At 2025 MTV VMAs

A powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt all came together Sunday night (September 7) for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits at the 2025 MTV...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Smokes RANDY RHOADS'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the Eddie Van Halen/Randy Rhoads rivalry, which is one of the most hotly debated topics in the guitar world. As two of the most well-known players of their time, the VAN HALEN shredder and the late Ozzy Osbourne...

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FAITH NO MORE Co-Founder RODDY BOTTUM Announces Book Events For Upcoming 'The Royal We' Memoir

Akashic Books and FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum have announced the November 4 release of Bottum's memoir "The Royal We". A heartfelt reflection of a San Francisco that once was and is no more, "The Royal We" documents Bottum's travels from Los Angeles — g...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER And JOE PERRY, EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT To Honor OZZY OSBOURNE At 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards today revealed a powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greate...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Shares Teaser For Feature-Length Documentary Film 'In My Voice'

Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of HEART, has shared the first teaser for the forthcoming feature documentary "In My Voice". You can now see the 40-second clip below. Told in Ann's own words, the film traces her extraordinary 75-year journey, from a nomadic childhood to the stage...