On Wednesday (July 2), Judas Priest revealed their cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” as a tribute ahead of the heavy metal legend’s final concert on Saturday (July 5). “We are honored to show our love for Ozzy and Black Sabbath with our homage to ‘War Pigs,’” the band wrote, calling the metal anthem, “A…… read more »
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour faced a setback when a storm damaged gear during a stop in Missouri, leading to the cancellation of their Oklahoma show on Tuesday (July 1). The Sunday (June 29) concert at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale was cut short due to heavy rains and high…… read more »
On Sunday night (June 29), Deftones delivered a career-spanning performance at Crystal Palace Park in London, the day after being forced to withdraw from the Glastonbury 2025 lineup at the last minute due to illness in the band. Deftones teamed up with Weezer for the headline show, with the band showcasing a series of alt…… read more »
Ozzy Osbourne has partnered with Birmingham-based brand Jolie Beauty to launch a new line of cosmetic and makeup products. The line combines Jolie Beauty’s bold style with Ozzy’s signature gothic flair, with the limited-edition collection available for purchase on Jolie’s website starting on July 9. “It’s such an honor that Ozzy and his team chose…… read more »
During Green Day’s performance in Luxembourg on Monday night (June 30), the punk legends invited a fan on stage to play their 5x-platinum 1997 hit, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” The young man surprised the band and everyone in the crowd by playing Oasis’ “Wonderwall” instead. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, realizing the switch, promptly…… read more »
The AI-generated band, The Velvet Sundown, has quickly gained over 500,000 monthly Spotify listeners after releasing two full-length albums within a mere two weeks, with a third album scheduled to drop in July. The group’s rapid success has sparked speculation about its origins, as their social media images and press photos appear to be AI-generated,…… read more »
The upcoming Scorpions biopic, Wind of Change, has officially revealed its cast, with Dominic West, Alexander Dreymon, and Ludwig Trepte set to portray key band members along with manager Doc McGhee. The movie is currently filming in London, with the project directed by Alex Ranarivelo and produced by ESX Entertainment for FOX Entertainment Studios in…… read more »
In a recent Instagram Story post, Travis Barker revealed that he owns a rare Liquid Death can holding Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA. Barker’s unique collectible is one of only 10 in existence, with each can once containing iced tea that Osbourne drank, which was then laboratory sealed to trap his DNA inside. The items were priced…… read more »
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Foo Fighters released a rousing cover of Minor Threat’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” on Monday (June 30). Dave Grohl has recently added his vocals over the original instrumentals he recorded way back in 1995. Grohl, who grew up in nearby Virginia, has a deep connection…… read more »
Black Sabbath’s early demos, which they recorded under the name Earth in 1969, will be officially released on July 25 as, Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes, via Big Bear Records. Overseen by Jim Simpson – Big Bear founder and Black Sabbath’s first manager – the collection features remastered recordings from Zella Studios in Birmingham, showcasing…… read more »