British metal band Tailgunner has shared "War in Heaven," the latest single from its sophomore album, "Midnight Blitz" (Feb. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). The song, a ballad, features Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who just won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance (with Yungblud) for his appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back to... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society will release "Engines of Demolition," its first studio album since 2021, on March 27, 2026, via MNRK Heavy. The new single "Name in Blood" is streaming everywhere now, and the music video can be seen below. Pre-order the album here. Vocalist/guitarist Zakk Wylde began writing "Engines of Demolition" in 2022 during his... Continue Reading →
Saint Asonia, the band featuring Three Days Grace singer Adam Gontier and Staind guitarist Mike Mushok, has officially released its cover of the Black Sabbath classic "Paranoid." Stream the song here, and watch the visualizer below. "We actually recorded this cover of Sabbath years ago while we were recording the 'Extrovert' EP," Gontier said.. "Obviously, it didn’t end... Continue Reading →
Yungblud, one of 2025's breakout performers in rock music, will return to North America in 2026 for a 24-date headline tour. The international star just wrapped a sold-out North American run and performed “Zombie” on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX8-rBYY-oI&list=RDiX8-rBYY-oI&start_radio=1 This announcement follows an incredible year for Yungblud, who recently performed a powerful tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV’s... Continue Reading →
In advance of its U.S. tour supporting Napalm Records labelmate KK's Priest, Swiss metal band Burning Witches has shared a music video for their cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot in the Dark." The song appears as a bonus track on select versions of the group's 2023 album "The Dark Tower" (get it here). "We are... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Tribute bands are a dime a dozen, but few have the pedigree of Zakk Sabbath. If you found your way to this site, you should need no introduction to Zakk Wylde, who has held down guitar duties for Ozzy Osbourne on and off since 1987, built his own band Black Label Society... Continue Reading →
Billy Morrison will release his third solo album, "The Morrison Project," on April 19, 2024, via TLG/Virgin Music Group. The album’s first single “Drowning” will be out Feb. 23, along with the official music video. (Pre-save the single here.) The 12-song album will feature guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki-----For us Americans, we haven't yet gathered with family to stuff ourselves with turkey and the many (many) assorted side dishes. But Halloween has come and gone, and for an ever increasing number of people, that means the holiday season is in full swing. Retailers would have us believe the big day is... Continue Reading →
Zakk Sabbath, the Black Sabbath tribute band led by guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde, will hit the road for a North American tour starting in December 2023. Titled "Tour Forever/Forever Tour" and featuring special guest The Native Howl, the run will kick off Dec. 5 in Sacramento, California, and will travel across the country and back, ending... Continue Reading →
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 →
