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GEEZER BUTLER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was Larger Than Life And His Legacy Will Live Forever'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently penned a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne for the October 2025 issue of U.K.'s Uncut magazine. He wrote in part: "At the final show [at 'Back To The Beginning' in early July], [Ozzy] was much quieter than I'd ever known him. Looking back now, I t...

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PANTERA: Fully Authorized Photo Book Due In Spring 2026

Rufus Publications has announced the fully authorized "Pantera", a brand new PANTERA coffee table book from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin. Over the last few years Ross has had unrestricted access to the band on tour, backstage, days off and, of course, playing killer shows. This new, fully...

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KERRY KING's Second Solo Album Will 'Probably' Be Recorded In Early 2026: 'We're In The Process Of Getting The Songs Together'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about his involvement with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band. Joining Kerry and Mark in the group are Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Kyle Sanders (bass; HELLYEAH) and drummer Paul B...

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GEEZER BUTLER On His Future Plans In Music: 'I'm Always Writing, I'm Always Playing'

At last night's "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, in Studio City, California, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was interviewed by former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin for Canada's The Metal Voice. Ask...

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183 Bands Announced For HELLFEST 2026, Including Headliners IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT And THE OFFSPRING

IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT and THE OFFSPRING will headline the 2026 installment of Hellfest, set to take place June 18-21, 2026 in Clisson, France. Hellfest is an annual open-air festival and one of the biggest metal festivals in all of Europe. After canceling the 2020 and 2021 i...

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Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' On 2025 'Headbangers Boat'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" during the 2025 Headbangers Boat cruise, which set sail aboard the Norwegian Jewel, departing Miami on October 31 and stopping in Cozumel, Mexico before returning to port on November 4. Fan-filmed...

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LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES And LINKIN PARK To Headline 2026 Edition Of U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

United Kingdom's Download festival will return for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only U.K. shows in 2026 — LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES and LINKIN PARK — with over 90 more colossal names spanning the fu...

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KERRY KING Is Working On Lyrics For Second Solo Album

In a recent interview with Reigning Phoenix Music's Reigning TV, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about his plans for a follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's vague beca...

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JUDAS PRIEST Presented With Key To City By Albuquerque's Metalhead Mayor

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST were presented with keys to the city by Albuquerque, New Mexico's mayor Tim Keller prior to their October 23 concert at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque. A video of the presentation can be seen below. PRIEST commented: "Thank you to the mayor, his team, and...

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GEEZER BUTLER On 'Shock' Of Seeing OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Back To The Beginning' Rehearsals: 'I Knew He Was Very Ill, But I Didn't Realize How Ill He Was'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler is the guest on the latest episode of Gabbing With Girlfriends, the podcast hosted by his wife and manager Gloria Butler. During the chat, which can be seen below, Geezer was asked a number of viewer-submitted questions, including what his initial reaction was to...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'

On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During the chat, which has just been upload...

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SLAYER To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood' At Inaugural SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS In October 2026

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTON...

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It's Official: SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Headline 2026 Editions Of SICK NEW WORLD In Las Vegas And Texas

SYSTEM OF A DOWN and KORN will return to Sick New World Las Vegas, taking place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25, 2026. The staggering lineup features additional performances from BRING ME THE HORIZON, EVANESCENCE, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, KNOCKED LOOSE, MINISTRY, AFI, CYPRESS HILL...

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Widely considered to be one of the UK's heaviest bands, CONJURER are a brilliant anomaly. Their sound is familiar but foreign: a gruelling but progressive blend of barbarous sludge and fervently atmospheric post-metal tropes with only a passing interest in shiny hooks. Everything the foursome have r...

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Watch: KERRY KING Plays SLAYER, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN Classics In Osaka, Japan With His Solo Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band played a headlining concert this past Thursday night (October 16) at Big Cat in Osaka, Japan. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Idle Hands...