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Watch: NUNO BETTENCOURT Plays 'Hot For Teacher' With VAN HALEN Tribute Band NERD HALEN

Fan-filmed video of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt performing the VAN HALEN classic "Hot For Teacher" with VAN HALEN tribute band NERD HALEN aboard the 2025 Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. Also appearing with Nuno and NERD HALEN was EXTREME bassist Pat Badger, who replicated VAN HALEN...

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SCOTT IAN: How ANTHRAX Got Involved With OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Guitar World magazine about his band's participation at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy Osbourne...

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STEVE LUKATHER Shoots Down Rumor He Will Play Guitar On New VAN HALEN Album

TOTO's Steve Lukather has shot down reports that he will play guitar on a new VAN HALEN album. De Telegraaf, the largest Dutch daily morning newspaper, reported earlier this week that Alex Van Halen was working on a collection of previously unreleased, unfinished VAN HALEN recordings, with Lukather...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says All The Participating Bands Will Play BLACK SABBATH Songs At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Zakk Wylde says that it will be "special" for him 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 last month. The concert will mark t...

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ALEX LIFESON Says He And GEDDY LEE Were Invited To Take Part In OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he was aware of BLACK SABBATH's existence and musical output during the early days of the two bands' careers in the 1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, for sure. I mean, those w...

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RUDY SARZO Says He Has Known About OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert Since Last October

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is an "honor" for him 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 last month....

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TOM MORELLO Is 'Honored' To Serve As 'Musical Director' Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a recent interview with Clare Lane of the Chicago radio station WBEZ, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his participation at what he has called "the greatest heavy metal show ever", the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham,...

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TED NUGENT On Still Playing Shows Two Years After 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Never Used The Word 'Retire''

During an appearance on the March 6 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his recent announcement that he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his iconic rock anthem "Stranglehold" with several exclusive "SpeakEzy Rockout" gigs this spring a...

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TOBIAS FORGE Explains Why He, And Not GHOST, Is Performing At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Ireland's Overdrive, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the fact that he 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'...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'I Don't Think There Was Ever Any Serious Consideration' About Me Joining IRON MAIDEN

HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has once again shot down the rumor that he was approached to join IRON MAIDEN as the replacement for Bruce Dickinson. When Dickinson left IRON MAIDEN in 1992, many heavy metal fans felt that Kiske seemed the best fit to fill his shoes. But the job instead went to WOLFS...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He's Just Such A Genuine Guy'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his participation in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdon. 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...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE: 'As A Singer, OZZY OSBOURNE Had A Phenomenal Impact On Me'

In a new interview with HardDrive XL's Lou Brutus, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the fact that he 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...

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KERRY KING Says SLAYER Will Perform BLACK SABBATH Cover At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with SPIN, Kerry King revealed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "That's an important day," King said, adding that he and SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph have already been rehearsing the SABBAT...

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RUDY SARZO On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Show: 'He's Gotta Go Out With A Huge Fricking Bang'

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is "very exciting" for him 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 last m...

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JOE BONAMASSA Releases New Single 'Shake This Ground'

Blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single, "Shake This Ground", out now via J&R Adventures. A bold, anthemic call to shake free from the past and present, the track pulses with raw intensity, pairing Bonamassa's masterful guitar work with gripping storytelling and an un...