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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains Why He 'Failed Miserably' During His OZZY OSBOURNE Audition

During the question-and-answer portion of this month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, Marty Friedman reflected on his audition for Ozzy Osbourne's band back in the late 1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET; video by TheSilverdude): "I failed miserably. I...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Blasts 'A**hole' GEEZER BUTLER For Not Calling Him During Ongoing Health Battles

Ozzy Osbourne has blasted his former BLACK SABBATH bandmate Geezer Butler for not calling him to check up on him while was battling a host of health issues in recent years. In his autobiography "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – And Beyond", Butler addressed his current relationship with...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Rules Out Performing In A Wheelchair: 'What's The F***ing Point In That?'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Ozzy Osbourne spoke about the possibility of returning to the live stage. The legendary BLACK SABBATH singer, who has struggled with a number of health issues in recent years, said: "I'm taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will. But it...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: OZZY Deserves To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME As A Solo Artist

During a recent appearance on "The Adam Carolla Show", Sharon Osbourne discussed Ozzy's absence from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist. Ozzy, along with the rest of the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH, was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2006, but the legendary heavy metal singer has y...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's Return: 'I Know For A Damn Fact VINNIE PAUL And DIMEBAG Would Want Us To Do This'

Philip Anselmo has made his first public comments about PANTERA's return to the live stage. The reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) — ar...

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TONY IOMMI: How I Wrote Guitar Riff For BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid'

During a new appearance on BBC Radio 4's "Loose Ends" program, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was asked if he remembered writing the guitar riff to the band's classic song "Paranoid". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can remember that one for sure. We were in the studio doin...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On OZZY: 'It's Devastating Watching Someone You Love Be Sick For So Long'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metro, Sharon Osbourne admitted that Ozzy's Parkinson's disease battle and spinal injury have changed their lives dramatically. "It's been a very, very tough five years," she said. "The pain is getting better but it's devastating watching someone you love be sick for s...

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FIREWIND Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

FIREWIND will embark on a U.S. tour in April 2024. Support on the trek will come from EDGE OF PARADISE and IMMORTAL GUARDIAN. FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. states: "We're proud and excited to bring our new album 'Stand United' world tour to America! "In 2022 we made our comeback tour after a nine-year a...

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OSBOURNES Release Episode 11 Of Their Revived Podcast

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the eleventh episode of their revived podcast. In this episode, the Osbournes delve deep into the world of mental health, therapy, and the evolving societal perceptions surrounding psychological well-being. Join Sharon...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Shares 'Fog's Here' Poem

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "Fog's Here". Check it out below. Ward has released a number of poems in recent years, some inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and others celebrating the fall–winter holiday season, including Thanksgiving and Christmas....

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PANTERA And DISTURBED To Headline KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2024

PANTERA and DISTURBED will headline the 2024 edition of Knotfest Australia. Next year's festival, which will be held over three dates in March, will also feature LAMB OF GOD, HALESTORM, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, ESCAPE THE FATE, WAGE WAR, BRAND OF SACRIFICE and more. Among the local acts who will a...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On OZZY's Health: 'It's Heartbreaking For Me To See Him In A Position Where He's Not Self-Sufficient'

In a new interview with Daily Mail, Sharon Osbourne spoke about her relationship with Ozzy and how it has evolved over the course of their 41-year marriage. She said: "Well, for nearly five years my husband's been really sick. Relationships change all the time, as we change." Ozzy has Parkinson's di...

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JACK OSBOURNE Explains Non-Release Of Early RANDY RHOADS Rehearsal Demos

Jack Osbourne has elaborated on Ozzy Osbourne's recent claim that the quality of Bob Daisley's rehearsal tapes of the original "Blizzard Of Ozz" band with late Ozzy solo band guitarist Randy Rhoads was too "dreadful" to be released to the public. In a recent episode of of "The Osbournes Podcast", Oz...

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SLASH's Collaboration With CHESTER BENNINGTON Finally Released In Full

The complete demo version of a never-before-heard collaboration between GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and late LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington can be streamed in the YouTube below, courtesy of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric podcast "Appetite For Distortion". The track, called "Crazy", was intended...

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JACK OSBOURNE Doesn't Think OZZY Will Ever Tour Again

In a new interview with The Messenger, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack said that his father's days of hitting the road are likely behind him. "I don't think he'll tour again," Jack said. "But he's gunning to do one-off shows — like festivals, gigs, things like that." "He's not done yet," he added. Ozzy has...