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STEVEN TYLER And Members Of SOUNDGARDEN Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert

Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne has revealed to The Guardian that AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler (pictured) and members of SOUNDGARDEN have been added to the list of performers at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Promises To Do His 'Best' At His Final Concert, But Admits He 'May Be Sitting Down' While Performing

Ozzy Osbourne says that he will "do the best" he can when he plays his final gig this summer. The legendary heavy metal singer announced his last-ever performance on February 5, revealing that the original members of BLACK SABBATH are reuniting for the first time in 20 years for the show. Joining th...

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ROB HALFORD Still Loves 'The Writing Experience' With JUDAS PRIEST: 'It's So Exciting'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how the band's songwriting approach has evolved over the course of the last five decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ideas. I call 'em seeds, heavy metal seeds. There are so many seeds go...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is Honored To Be 'The Only Woman' Asked To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

During a recent interview with Audacy Music, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the fact that she will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever per...

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K.K. DOWNING Pays Tribute To Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has paid tribute to the band's ex-drummer Les Binks, who recently died at the age of 73. A cause was not revealed, though a funeral notice said Binks died "peacefully at hospital in London." Earlier today (Monday, April 25),Downing released the f...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Sing 'Flying High Again' At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Sammy Hagar says that he is "so honored" to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes in February. The concert will mark the first...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER Performing At BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's Such An Honor To Even Be Thought Of To Play That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Kerry King confirmed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "It's such an honor to even be thought of to play that, and I'm glad we were actually in th...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'In Heavy Training' For Final Concert: 'I'm Waking Up In My Body' After Going 'Through All This Surgery'

On the latest episode of SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks, Ozzy Osbourne sat down with co-host Billy Morrison and gave a health update. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm in heavy training for this ['Back To The Beginning' concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom] that's coming up [in early July]...

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ROB HALFORD Says K.K. DOWNING's 'Place In JUDAS PRIEST Is Permanent': 'I Wish Him All The Best'

Prior to the launch of JUDAS PRIEST's spring 2025 South American tour, singer Rob Halford spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about the band's latest album, 2024's "Invincible Shield", which was widely praised as one of PRIEST's finest-ever efforts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extr...

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SCOTT TRAVIS: Why JUDAS PRIEST Doesn't Perform Any TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era Songs

In a new interview with Andrés Durán of El Expreso Del Rock, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked why the band doesn't perform any of the songs from the two albums JUDAS PRIEST made with singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition". He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS Dies; Band Issues Statement

Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. Earlier tonight (Monday, April 14),the band released the following statement via social media: " We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. "The acclaimed drumming he provided wa...

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ANTHRAX Members Comment On Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's An Honor'

For the first time in 20 years, ANTHRAX will share a stage with BLACK SABBATH when the pioneering New York thrash metal band performs at SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" concert, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ANTHRAX toured with BLACK SABBATH on the leg...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals He Suffered Stroke That Left Him With Permanent Brain Damage

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has opened up about the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the three and a half years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while performing at the 2021 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. It took...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'It Is Gonna Be Amazing'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD and current PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS guitarist Phil Campbell was asked about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbou...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On BLACK SABBATH: 'My Life Would Be Extremely Different If They Didn't Do What They Did'

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the fact that his band will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-eve...