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OZZY OSBOURNE And HALF SUMO Launch First Official OZZY Jiu-Jitsu Collection

Ozzy Osbourne's unmistakable legacy enters the world of martial arts through a new collaboration with New York–based combat culture brand Half Sumo. The officially licensed collection launches Friday, October 23, and introduces the first official Ozzy Osbourne jiu-jitsu gear ever made: the "Crazy Tr...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Have Been Writing New Music For The Next Album'

In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if there are plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to his latest solo album, "Drama", which came out in May 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Friedman said (as trans...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'We Really, Really Wanted MEGADETH' To Play At 'Back To The Beginning' Concert

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the organizers of last year's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom "really, really wanted MEGADETH" to take part in the event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Ozzy's wife and manager brought up the...

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SLASH Says GUNS N' ROSES Will Take 2027 Off From Touring To Work On New Music: 'We Have So Much Material'

During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the latest leg of the band's reunion tour, which informally began with a club show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on April 1, 2016. The 14th leg of the tour broug...

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IAN HILL Opens Up About His Decision To Retire From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Had No Choice, Really'

In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, Ian Hill, the longest-serving member of JUDAS PRIEST, discussed his decision to retire from the band. Hill revealed his departure to fans in a lengthy statement on October 9, citing the "evil arthritis...

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SAMMY HAGAR Praises BON SCOTT-Era AC/DC: 'That Early Stuff Is Just So Badass. That Is Rock And Roll.'

In the video below, uploaded by the official Bon Scott YouTube channel, Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker, shares his personal memories of legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott, from hearing AC/DC's "Problem Child" for the first time to watching the band blow audiences away in the 1970s. Hagar reflects on shar...

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Metal Keyboardists HARRISON YOUNG (DORO, U.D.O) And LAURA SCARBOROUGH (GHOST) Team Up For New Rock Musical

You may know American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer Harrison Young as the former keyboardist to European metal giants Doro Pesch and Udo Dirkschneider, or you may know him as the singer/bassist of THE CARDS, his decade-long project with original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn....

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Recalls Being Offered Guitarist Gig In DAVID LEE ROTH's Solo Band: 'I Probably Should Have Done It'

In a new interview with Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians, including David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band. Yngwie said: "What ha...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Reflects On The End Of VELVET REVOLVER: 'The Wheels Were Coming Off Through That Whole' Last 'Tour'

In a new interview with the Finding Your Summit podcast, hosted by former NFL player Mark Pattison, Duff McKagan reflected on the breakup of VELVET REVOLVER, the band he formed in 2002 with fellow ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Matt Sorum. McKagan, Slash, Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner held an...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Has DONALD TRUMP's And ELON MUSK's Phone Numbers In His Contact List: 'I'm Kind Of A Big Deal'

In a recent interview with the Hollywood Raw podcast, hosted by entertainment news veteran Dax Holt and New York City photojournalist Adam Glyn, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked to name the "most famous person" in his contact list on his phone. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'I Wouldn't Say I'm Antisocial'

During a VIP question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 30 concert at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, frontman Blackie Lawless addressed the public perception that he is somewhat "antisocial". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wouldn't s...

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Watch: GRAHAM BONNET And BRUCE DICKINSON Join Forces On 'The Fifth Force Of Nature' Single From GRAHAM BONNET BAND

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet and his group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, will release a new studio album, "Circuit Breaker", on March 26, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl. For the album's first single, Graham joins forces with none other than IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson on "The Fifth Force...

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DREGEN Confirms It Wasn't His Decision To Leave THE HELLACOPTERS: 'Maybe We Could Have Gone Full-On IRON MAIDEN And Had Three Guitarists'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, founding THE HELLACOPTERS guitarist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) discussed the recent announcement that he was exiting the band due to the fact that he injured his hand three years ago, causing "permanent damage t...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: BRENT HINDS 'Got Away With A Lot Of Things That Other People Wouldn't Be Able To'

In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest album, "Marrow Deep", which arrived in August, roughly a year after the death of founding MASTODON guit...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER: We Wanna Keep Going 'As Long As The People Keep Turning Up For The Rock Shows'

In a new interview with U.K.'s link textHive magazine, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger was asked if there is anything still left on the Canadian rockers' "bucket list to take off" before he and his bandmates hang their hats up as a group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we...