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OZZY OSBOURNE Blasts 'A**hole' GEEZER BUTLER For Not Calling Him During Ongoing Health Battles

Ozzy Osbourne has blasted his former BLACK SABBATH bandmate Geezer Butler for not calling him to check up on him while was battling a host of health issues in recent years. In his autobiography "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – And Beyond", Butler addressed his current relationship with...

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Will ZAKK WYLDE Continue Playing With PANTERA 'Permanently'? 'I Don't Know Why You Would Wanna End It', He Says

During the question-and-answer portion of this month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, Zakk Wylde was asked if he is planning to continue playing with PANTERA "permanently". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET; video by TheSilverdude): "Yeah. I told the guys [si...

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MIKE PORTNOY Opens Up About His Return To DREAM THEATER: 'It Just Felt Like The Time Was Right To Do It'

During the question-and-answer portion of this month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how his return to DREAM THEATER came about. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET; video by TheSilverdude): "Well, it's been 13 years now. And it'...

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KISS Cancels Third Concert In A Row Over PAUL STANLEY's Illness

KISS has canceled its concert Friday (November 24) in Knoxville, Tennessee because frontman Paul Stanley is still recovering from his flu. Earlier today, KISS released the following statement via social media: "Due to an unforeseen illness in the band party, we are unable to perform tonight. Refunds...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: OZZY Deserves To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME As A Solo Artist

During a recent appearance on "The Adam Carolla Show", Sharon Osbourne discussed Ozzy's absence from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist. Ozzy, along with the rest of the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH, was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2006, but the legendary heavy metal singer has y...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Dismisses RUSH Comparisons: 'Musically, We Weren't Trying To Do The Kinds Of Things That They Were Doing'

In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked if he is planning to make any book-signing appearances to promote his recently released memoir, "Lay It On The Line - A Backstage Pass To Rock Star Adventure, Conflict And Triumph". He responded (as transcrib...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'I'll Be Doing A Couple Live Appearances Here In The Next Month'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan is among the rock musicians who have taken to social media to reflect on the things that make them thankful this Thanksgiving. A widely cherished American holiday, Thanksgiving takes place on the fourth Thursday of November and sees retailers mark down prices for B...

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See ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Perform In Satellite Beach, Florida

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS (formerly JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND and JOURNEY BEYOND) performed at Wynfield's in Satellite Beach, Florida on Sunday, November 19. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below, courtesy of the Roxy Healy&nbsp...

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SACRED REICH To Enter Studio In April 2024

Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH are planning to enter the studio in April 2024 to begin recording the follow-up to 2019's "Awakening". The band's recording plans were revealed earlier today (Thursday, November 23) in a Thanksgiving Day social media post by SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Ph...

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GLENN HUGHES Celebrates 26 Years Of Sobriety

Glenn Hughes is celebrating the 26th anniversary of his getting sober. Earlier today (Thursday, November 23), the 72-year-old former DEEP PURPLE bassist and vocalist shared an image revealing he has been sober for 26 years, 312 months, 9,497 days or 227,910 hours. He wrote: "Celebrating 26 year...

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L7's DONITA SPARKS: 'I Was A Feminist At Five Years Old'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast, L7's Donita Sparks, who endured sexist harassment for years as the frontwoman of one of the very few all-female bands in the male-dominated grunge scene, was asked if she still describes herself as a feminist in the same w...

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Wrapped In Mist

Forged in the moonlit forests of Sweden, HELGA are a big, invigorating blast of fresh air. Although the music on "Wrapped in Mist" displays a kinship with everything from WARDRUNA and NYTT LAND to ELUVEITE and MYRKUR, there is something quietly unique about this record. A great number of disparate s...

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SONATA ARCTICA Announces 'Clear Cold Beyond' Album

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will release a new studio album, titled "Clear Cold Beyond", on March 8, 2024 through Atomic Fire. The LP contains 10 tracks reviving the band's penchant for power metal-esque tunes following their trip to acoustic landscapes during the pandemic. "Clear Cold...

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COVERDALE PAGE Album Reissued In Japan On Transparent Blue Vinyl For 30th Anniversary

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of COVERDALE PAGE's eponymously titled album, the LP has been reissued in Japan in analog format for the first time anywhere in the world. At the time of "Coverdale Page"'s original release, analog vinyl was produced in small quantities, and the 61-...

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KOBI FARHI Of Israeli Metal Band ORPHANED LAND: 'The War Really Shut Down All My Hopes, My Soul And Spirit'

In a new interview with Via Nocturna, vocalist Kobi Farhi of Israeli metallers ORPHANED LAND was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to work on a new studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we need to release the [' A Heaven You May Create'] live a...