Citing health reasons, Ozzy Osbourne retires from touring

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 →

Zakk Wylde to release online guitar course ‘Zakk Wylde Berzerker Guitar Camp’ on Oct. 14

As teased over social media this summer, guitar icon Zakk Wylde is putting on his instructor hat and offering musicians a chance to learn guitar from the man himself.  Taking a break from his guitar duties with Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne and Pantera, Zakk has partnered with the team at Riffhard to create the "Zakk Wylde Berzerker Guitar... Continue Reading →

Ozzy Osbourne debuts video for ‘Patient Number 9’ title track, album out Sept. 9

Ozzy Osbourne has debuted the title track from his new album, "Patient Number 9," via an animated music video directed by Todd McFarlane. The album, Osbourne's first since 2020's "Ordinary Man," will be released on Sept. 9, 2022, and is available for pre-order here. “Having worked with Ozzy in the past, I jumped at another... Continue Reading →

Tommy’s RockTrip, featuring drummer Tommy Clufetos, releases second single

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 →

Tommy’s RockTrip, featuring Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath drummer Tommy Clufetos, to release debut album May 7

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 →

Falling for me: Greg’s top 10 of 2020

By Greg Maki-----You don’t need me to tell you 2020 has been a year unlike any other we have experienced. With virtually no concerts except virtual concerts since mid-March, the music industry is reeling, and no one knows when—or even if—we will see a return to “normal.” Artists continued to create and release records, however,... Continue Reading →

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