In a statement released on Feb. 1, 2023, Ozzy Osbourne announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows and his retirement from touring, citing a difficult recovery from a spinal injury he suffered four years ago. Osbourne, 74, released the following statement: "This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Zakk Wylde has been universally acknowledged and accepted as a guitar god for years, decades even. So how is it that in 2021, nearly 35 years after he skyrocketed to worldwide fame by joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band, he has churned out an album with what might be his most impressive display of... Continue Reading →
Stand Up and Shout for Ronnie James Dio's Birthday, the Saturday, July 10, 2021, global virtual concert produced by Rolling Live Studios, has added to its star-studded lineup that will bring together unusual musical pairings for one-of-a-kind performances, special birthday messages and artist interviews. The event, which will be hosted at 2 p.m. PDT at rollinglivestudios.com, will... Continue Reading →
Tommy Clufetos’s resume is as impressive as that of any rock drummer working today—or maybe ever. His skills have landed him gigs with legends such as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie and Ted Nugent. And even though we’re still in a pandemic, that hasn’t stopped Tommy’s productivity. Earlier in 2021, he joined... Continue Reading →
Tommy’s RockTrip, the new band from drummer Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath), has released its second single, "Make Me Smile." Eric Dover, known for singing and playing guitar with Jellyfish, Slash's Snakepit and Alice Cooper, handles lead vocals on the album (though Clufetos grabs the mic for three tracks). Eliot Lorengo (bass), Hank Schneekluth (guitar) and... Continue Reading →
Fast food-themed parody metal band Mac Sabbath will release its first book, "Drive Thru Metal," in fall 2021. The four band members will take readers on a journey through a dystopian fast-food world polluted by its own waste in a hybrid pop-up book. “What’s that? A pop-up book is not what you were expecting? Well... Continue Reading →
Tommy's RockTrip, the new band featuring drummer Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie), will release its debut album "Beat Up by Rock 'n' Roll" on May 7, 2020. Eric Dover, known for singing and playing guitar with Jellyfish, Slash's Snakepit and Alice Cooper, handles lead vocals on the album (though Clufetos grabs the... Continue Reading →
"Vertigo," the Black Sabbath tribute album by Zakk Sabbath featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), bassist Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig, Queens of the Stone Age), has entered charts around the globe in the first week after its release on Sept. 4, 2020. Jadd Shickler of Magnetic Eye Records said:... Continue Reading →
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The world is in the grip of a pandemic. The coronavirus has upended lives, business and entertainment around the globe. Who are we to turn to at a time like this? We suggest Lucifer—the band, that is. The multinational act, led by German singer Johanna Sadonis and Swedish multi-instrumentalist/songwriting partner Nicke Andersson, unleashed its third... Continue Reading →
