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GEEZER BUTLER Disputes OZZY OSBOURNE's Claim He Never Contacted OZZY To Check On Him During Illness

Geezer Butler has disputed Ozzy Osbourne's claim that the BLACK SABBATH bassist never contacted him to check up on him while was battling a host of health issues in recent years. On Saturday (November 25),Butler took to his social media to write: "Rumour has it; Ozzy is upset, saying he never recei...

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VINNY APPICE Says 'The Time Is Right' For Him To Pay Tribute To BLACK SABBATH With His Touring Project

Vinny Appice spoke to Backstage Pass about his recently completed Brazilian tour during which he paid tribute to the music of BLACK SABBATH and DIO. The legendary 66-year-old drummer, who has played with BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL, was backed during the trek by Fernando Giovannetti (ba...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says Bands Have Five Seconds To Attract Listeners' Attention On Streaming Platforms

In a new interview with Classic Album Review, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked about KISS bassist/vocalist's Gene Simmons's much-repeated lament that "rock is dead." "I understand what he means by that as far as the bigness of what rock used to be, and I think that's what he means," Josh said...

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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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MICK BOX: 'As Long As I'm There, The Band's Gonna Sound Like URIAH HEEP'

In a new interview with Metallerium, URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to retain their trademark sound despite having gone through so many lineup changes over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think, I think, basically,...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Rules Out Performing In A Wheelchair: 'What's The F***ing Point In That?'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Ozzy Osbourne spoke about the possibility of returning to the live stage. The legendary BLACK SABBATH singer, who has struggled with a number of health issues in recent years, said: "I'm taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will. But it...

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Go Behind Scenes Of METALLICA's Production For 'M72' World Tour

The Defcon Clark YouTube channel has uploaded video of the pre-show production tour led by a METALLICA crew member at the band's November 5 concert at Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Check it out below. The production tour was included in the "Nothing Else Matters" Snake Pit Ex...

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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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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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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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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI And HEART's NANCY WILSON Featured In 'Greatest Guitar Riffs' Series

Rev up your air guitars, fire up your loudest amps and get ready for new Sky Arts series "Greatest Guitar Riffs", airing this weekend the course of three consecutive nights: November 24, November 25 and November 26. This three-part documentary series unpicks the workings of some of the most famous r...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: My Guitars Are 'The Conduit From My Higher Power Through My Body'

During an appearance on the sixteenth episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, James Hetfield spoke about his book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield", which was released on November 21 via Permuted Press. In th...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's Return: 'I Know For A Damn Fact VINNIE PAUL And DIMEBAG Would Want Us To Do This'

Philip Anselmo has made his first public comments about PANTERA's return to the live stage. The reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) — ar...

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Wherever I May Roam' Performance From Detroit During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Wherever I May Roam" on November 12 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan can be seen below. Prior to this month's concerts, METALLICA last played in Detroit in 2017 at Comerica Park. The "M72" tour features a bold new in-the-round stage des...

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TONY IOMMI: How I Wrote Guitar Riff For BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid'

During a new appearance on BBC Radio 4's "Loose Ends" program, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was asked if he remembered writing the guitar riff to the band's classic song "Paranoid". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can remember that one for sure. We were in the studio doin...