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APOCALYPTICA Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer MIKKO SIRÉN

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have parted ways with their longtime drummer Mikko Sirén. Sirén started performing live with APOCALYPTICA in 2003 but didn't become a full-time member of the band until 2005, after playing over 200 concerts with APOCALYPTICA and recording an album with the group. E...

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FEVER 333 Drops New Song 'Ready Rock'

Grammy-nominated musical activists FEVER 333 have released a new single, "Ready Rock", streaming today at all DSPs. With this month (February) being Black History Month, "Ready Rock" pays homage to black artists of the past that unequivocally built rock 'n' roll into what it is today. FEVER bring li...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Shares 'Euphoric Contact' Poem

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "Euphoric Contact". 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 Chri...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On Why OZZY Turned Down KANYE WEST's Sample Request: 'We Don't Want To Be Associated With A Hater'

Sharon Osbourne has spoken to Billboard magazine about the decision to refuse permission to Kanye West to sample an Ozzy Osbourne song at a listening event for the rapper's new album in Chicago on Thursday. West, who is now known as Ye, and Ty Dolla $ign hosted the listening party at the United Cent...

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Watch: Struggle To Shift BLACK SABBATH Bench Proves It Really Is Heavy Metal

According to Westside Business Improvement District, the world-famous BLACK SABBATH bench in Birmingham, England was temporarily removed earlier this week for refurbishment. It took several hours on Monday, February 5 to dismantle the entire sculpture and three men to carry just the heads. The refur...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Shares 'Stay Warm' Poem

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "Stay Warm". 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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ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE 'Deserves' To Be Knighted By KING CHARLES

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne should be knighted for his contributions to the music industry. Speaking to Classic Rock, Halford said: "If one person deserves a knighthood, it's Ozzy Osbourne. Just for the joy he's given people over the years." A...

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ENTER SHIKARI Collaborates With FEVER 333's JASON BUTLER On New Single 'Losing My Grip'

ENTER SHIKARI and FEVER 333 lead singer Jason Butler have shared their new collaborative single "Losing My Grip". "Losing My Grip" marks the first new music from ENTER SHIKARI in 2024, following the band's biggest year to date which included the release of their first-ever U.K. No. 1 album "A Kiss F...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN MYUNG Blames Last Summer's Head Injury On 'Dehydration'

In a recent interview with Gearnews, DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung was asked how he ended up performing while seated during the band's headlining concert last July at Marymoor Amphitheater in Redmond, Washington after suffering a head injury of some sort. He said: "That event was triggered by deh...

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THUNDERMOTHER Was 'A Solo Project All Along The Way': Former Members Reflect On Split

In February 2023, it was announced that singer Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and bassist Mona Lindgren were exiting THUNDERMOTHER and were forming a new band together. At the same time, guitarist Filippa Nässil revealed that she would continue with a new THUNDERMOTHER lineup featuring si...

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Ex-DEATH Guitarist JAMES MURPHY Explains Why He Isn't Involved In DEATH TO ALL Project

During a recent appearance on the "Die By The Click" podcast, guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) was asked if he has ever been approached to take part in the DEATH TO ALL (DTA) touring project, which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of late DEATH le...

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Original BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Has Been In The Studio 'Making Records'

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he has been in the studio "making records". Earlier today (Monday, January 1),the 75-year-old British-born musician took to his social media to share a video message from the studio, in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Happy New...

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APOCALYPTICA Releases New Single 'What We're Up Against' Featuring AMARANTHE's ELIZE RYD

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have released a new single, "What We're Up Against", which features guest vocals from AMARANTHE's Elize Ryd. The collaboration between these Nordic titans not only results in a dynamic musical fusion, but also boasts a visually mesmerising music video featuring bot...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Thanks Birmingham's Sutton Rose For Brother's Care

According to Care Home Professional, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently visited Sutton Rose, a luxury, state-of-the-art, care home in Boldmere, a suburb and residential area of Sutton Coldfield in the city of Birmingham, England. The 74-year-old musician gifted the care home a luxury hampe...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He Has 'Never Felt Comfortable' With 'Metal' Tag

In a new interview with SPIN magazine, Ozzy Osbourne was asked how he the rock and metal worlds have changed over the decades since he first launched his music career. He responded: "Well, I've never felt comfortable about that title that they put on me – 'metal.' Because Ozzy Osbourne plays heavy,...