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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says He 'Wasn't Invited' To Play At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I'm Not Gonna Crash Someone Else's Party'

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has explained why he wasn't part of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final show, "Back To The Beginning", which took place last July in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In a newly released audio clip, which was made available via Aldridge's official YouTube ch...

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ZAKK WYLDE Praises DIMEBAG's 'Amazing Technique' And Songwriting: 'The Solos Are The Icing On The Cake'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Zakk Wylde was asked what the "hardest part" has been of him being the touring guitarist for the reactivated PANTERA and learning to play the band's classic songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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TOOL, PANTERA, MEGADETH, LIMP BIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, Others Set For 2026 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its twelfth edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced he...

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SUN DONT SHINE, Featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members, Shares 'Power To Live' Music Video

SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),will release its debut full-length album, "Birth To D...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Knew' He Didn't Have Long To Live After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'But He Wanted To Do It So Bad'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Dumb Blonde" celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO (real name: Alisa DeFord),wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon Osbourne was asked how she is "picking [herself] back up" after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH sing...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Was Listening To THE HAUNTED, AT THE GATES And MESHUGGAH For Inspiration During Making Of 'Into Oblivion' Album

In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Into Oblivion", which will be released on March 13 via Epic. Asked if it was a conscious decision for him and his...

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Watch: DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Performs In Maryland And Pennsylvania

DIO RULES, the "ultimate tribute" to Ronnie James Dio featuring Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner) on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX) on drums, Winston Roye (SOUL ASYLUM) on bass and Mark Klett (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) on...

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GUS G. Announces New Solo Album 'Steel Burner' Featuring DORO PESCH, MATT BARLOW, RONNIE ROMERO And DINO JELUSICK

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner", on April 24, 2026 through Metal Department Records. The album marks his first solo release in five y...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Announces New All-Star Metal Album Featuring 35 Hand-Picked Metal Icons

William Shatner is turning the volume up to pain-threshold max.. The legendary actor, author, and cultural icon today announces his latest album — a heavy metal extravaganza powered a veritable army of metal stars, each one personally selected and hand-picked by Shatner to help deliver a project tha...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms OZZY OSBOURNE Was Once In Talks About Making A Record With VAN HALEN Brothers

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen confirmed that there was talk of Ozzy Osbourne making an album with Alex and his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Asked if it's true that Eddie once called Ozzy, inviting him to sing in VAN HALEN, Al...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On Deaths Of OZZY OSBOURNE And ACE FREHLEY: 'For Me, That Sadness Comes In Waves'

In a new interview with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the grief process for people is different. For me, that sadness comes in waves, or it...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'JUDAS PRIEST Was The Band' That Taught Me How To Play Heavy Metal Guitar

On the latest episode of EMGtv's "Five Minutes With", SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser was asked what riff every guitarist should know how to play. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I started listening to heavy metal very early, when I already was playing acoustic classical guitar, star...

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BURTON C. BELL Explains Why He 'Won't Sign' Copies Of His Final FEAR FACTORY Album, 'Aggression Continuum'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Scandalous podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell touched upon the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, features Bell and fel...

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JACK OSBOURNE On Upcoming OZZY Biopic: 'It's An Origin Story'

Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack is the featured guest on the latest episode of the acclaimed podcast series "The Magnificent Others", hosted by THE SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan. Osbourne joins Corgan for a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing in the spotlight, the realities of fame, pa...