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Following a public funeral procession through the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday (July 30th), Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest at the grounds of his mansion in Buckinghamshire, England, on Thursday (July 31st).

According to reports from The Mirror and Daily Mail, the intimate service at the 250-acre estate was attended by Ozzy’s family members, with Elton John and members of Black Sabbath and Metallica also expected to be present.

TMZ further reported that Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor were in attendance, as well.

In burying Ozzy near a lake at his estate, Sharon Osbourne granted the metal legend’s wishes. In his autobiography I Am Ozzy, he wrote, “I’ve said to Sharon: ‘Don’t cremate me, whatever you do.’ I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree planted over my head.'”

According to the Daily Mail,...

Zakk Wylde spoke warmly about his long relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and shared a few memories from their final performances together, in a new interview with Guitar World.

The conversation marks the first time Wylde has spoken publicly since Osbourne’s death last week. Wylde started playing with Osbourne in 1987 and continued to perform and record with him at regular intervals over the decades. Even when they weren’t working together, Wylde and Osbourne remained close friends.

“Oz was just the best,” Wylde said. “I have my father, who was...

In a new interview, Zakk Wylde reflected on the “incredible life” of his friend and longtime musical partner Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last week at the age of 76.

The guitarist, while speaking with Guitar World, also discussed his final interactions and text exchange with Ozzy surrounding the “Back to the Beginning” concert, during which Wylde and Ozzy shared the stage for the final time

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Wylde called the historic July 5th show “business as usual” when it came to performing Ozzy’s solo songs — which the guitarist said are “ingrained in my head” — but that the priority was “making sure that Oz was okay” rather than playing perfectly.

“With ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home,’ when we got the acoustic out, I had to be like, ‘Keep the guitar away from the microphone so I can sing,’ because Oz’s voice was having trouble at certain notes,...

Pantera have announced that they are rescheduling two shows and canceling three others as they pause their summer US tour to mourn the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

The band did play four concerts after Ozzy’s passing on Tuesday (July 22nd), including that night in Cincinnati, where they dedicated their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan” to the metal icon, as well as gigs in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (July 23rd), Hershey, Pennsylvania (July 25th), and Wantagh, New York (July 26th).

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However, prior to the Pennsylvania concert on Friday (July 25th), Pantera announced that they were postponing shows scheduled for this Monday (July 28th) in Saratoga Springs, New York, and Thursday (July 31st) in Holmdel, New Jersey to September 9th and September 8th, respectively. They also outright canceled their Tuesday (July 29th) show in Gilford, New Hanpshire, as well as two gigs affected by the rescheduled dates: September 8th in Birmingham,...

An upcoming documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s health setbacks in recent years and his desire to stage a farewell concert will still arrive later this year despite the heavy metal legend’s death Tuesday.

No Escape From Now, described as “a deeply personal portrait of the rock legend’s harsh new realities and his battle to take the stage for one final performance,” will hit Paramount+ this autumn, a rep for the filmmakers confirmed to Rolling Stone.

“We are truly heartbroken to hear the news of Ozzy’s passing,” Phil and Tania Alexander,...

The world of music is in a state of shock. Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal music, has left the world, amidst doubts and speculations of committing Euthanasia. He has inspired generations of musicians and fans who continue to cherish his name. Respects for the emphatic front man of the Black Sabbath have been outpouring globally.

Interestingly, Osbourne shares a special relationship with WWE. The prolific artist has featured in the WWE programming several times during the course of his career. Thus, his tragic passing is not only a setback for world music, but the professional wrestling community also shares the grief.

In light of his legendary career and appearances inside the squared circle, here are 4 moments in the WWE that have a special place in the hearts of fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike.

4. Remarkable Win Over the Dream Team as Manager of British Bulldogs at Wrestlemania 2 Ozzy Osbourne...

Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July 2025 was a blow for many, since the Black Sabbath frontman had always been larger than life. But after living many years with Parkinson’s disease, the Prince of Darkness ultimately died, not two weeks following Black Sabbath’s farewell tour. This would have already been fitting for the rockstar, but one of his final songs is likely to leave fans even more emotional. One of his final on-stage performances was the power ballad, “Mama I’m Coming Home,” which appeared on the 1991 album “No More Tears.”

“Mama I’m Coming Home” was written by the late Mötorhead guitarist, Lemmy Kilmister and guitarist Zakk Wylde, who had worked with Osbourne for many years. As it happens, this song had an extremely personal meaning for the star. The track was reportedly a song directed at Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, as he realized that if he did not embrace sobriety,...

Billy Idol is one of many in the music industry grieving Tuesday after the legendary Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76. In Idol’s case, he credits Osbourne for “showing us the way” to succeed as punk-rockers. Just last October, Idol helped celebrate Ozzy’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist by performing “No More Tears” at the ceremony, joined by his bandmate Steve Stevens, one-time Oz collaborators Zakk Wylde and Robert Trujillo, along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith. During interviews at the time, Ozzy praised Idol and said he, too, should be inducted into the Cleveland shrine, and it was no coincidence that Billy found his name among this year’s nominees, even if he didn’t make the cut this time. Here, Idol remembers Osbourne for his indelible mark on music and the path he carved for those who came after him.

The devastating news that Ozzy Osbourne has died landed this afternoon, and the rock world remains in a state of absolute shock. The metal pioneer had been in failing health for years, but he performed just 17 days ago at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning all-star tribute and was in great spirits that night.

As of now, there’s no word on how Osbourne died. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,...

Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning, July 22nd.

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

No cause of death was given, though the last several years leading up to his passing had been a rough ride for Ozzy in terms of his health. He was forced to postpone his “No More Tours 2” farewell tour, first due to a bout with pneumonia, then due to a serious fall while at home in Los Angeles, which resulted in multiple surgeries. In early 2020, he went public with Parkinson’s disease, just before the pandemic hit.

Despite his ailments, Osbourne mustered the strength to play one...

Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality-tv pioneer, died on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Osbourne’s family confirmed his death in a statement. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they said. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

An exact cause of death was not given,...

Pantera launched their headlining summer US tour on Tuesday night (July 15the) at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, where they played a handful of songs for the first time since reuniting in late 2022.

The outing, dubbed “The Heaviest Tour of the Summer” and featuring support from Amon Amarth, runs through a September 13th show in West Palm Beach, Florida. See the full list of tour dates below, and get tickets here.

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Pantera kicked off the Burgettstown gig with “Hellbound” from 2000’s Reinventing the Steel, and later played “Goddamn Electric” and “I’ll Cast a Shadow” from the same album, marking the first time they’ve performed all three of those songs since 2001.

Even rarer, the band performed the deep cut “10s” from 1996’s The Great Southern Trendkill, marking the first time they’ve ever performed that song live, including their previous existence.

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Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for his last-ever solo set at the “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5th).

The Prince of Darkness, who rose from below the stage in a throne, kicked things off with “I Don’t Know,” and proceeded to perform his best known solo songs, including “Mr. Crowley,” “Suicide Solution,” “Mama I’m Coming Home,” and the set-closing “Crazy Train.”

Ozzy’s backing band for his final solo performance included guitarist Zakk Wylde, keyboardist Adam Wakeman, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez (who was a member of Ozzy’s band before he joined Aic).

Ozzy’s vocals sounded strong despite the physical setbacks he has suffered over the past several years. He had launched his farewell tour back in 2018, but it only lasted a few months, as he experienced one medical issue after another...

If a meteor were to strike Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, that’d be the end of hard rock and heavy metal as many know it. On July 5, in that venue, the original four-man lineup of Black Sabbath will be performing their “Back to the Beginning” farewell show with a stunning lineup of guests: Members of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Mastodon, and Rival Sons, along with Billy Corgan, Fred Durst, Jonathan Davis, Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, and way too...

Mac Sabbath have announced a September 2025 North American tour.

The outing leads up to the McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath cover band’s appearance at Riot Fest on September 19th in Chicago. Headlining dates kick off September 4th in San Luis Obispo, California, and run through September 13th in Salem, Oregon. Schizophonics and Descartes de Kant will provide support.

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General ticket sales for select dates begin Friday (June 27th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Additional ticket info can be found on Mac Sabbath’s website.

“Descartes de Kant (Dak) is a Devo-esque Barbarella space odyssey and Schizophonics is like a sexy ‘MC5-Thousand,’ the highest energy rock ‘n roll band I’ve ever seen!” enthused Mac Sabbath frontman Ronald Osbourne in a press release. “This lineup is another worldly circus of extreme portions! A roller coaster thrill ride of science fiction and time travel from start to finish!

The Violent Hour — the new project featuring Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante — have announced a July 25th release date for their self-titled debut EP.

Harvey penned all the lyrics and handled vocals on the five-song EP, while Benante composed the music and performed all the instruments, save for a few guest appearances. John 5 and Zakk Wylde lent their guitar skills to previously released singles “Sick Ones” and “Hell or Hollywood,” respectively, while Crobot frontman Brandon Yeagley provided guest vocals on the yet-to-be-released track “Portland, Oregon.”

“Writing this EP was a liberating experience,” stated Harvey. “When I started, I felt lost…but by the time I sang the last note, I had found myself again. From the beginning, I wanted the music to come out organically: no agenda, just whatever needed to be released. I’ve been immersed in a world of guttural screaming for so long, but when I...

Former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey has unveiled the single/video “Hell or Hollywood” as the latest offering from her new project The Violent Hour. The single features a guest guitar solo from Zakk Wylde.

The new song, which follows previous single “Sick Ones” featuring John 5, has a distinctive ’80s hard rock vibe, and is accompanied by a music video filmed at the famed Rainbow Bar & Grill in Hollywood, California. In the clip, actors portray Lemmy Kilmister, Janis Joplin, and Kurt Cobain.

“Shooting the ‘Hell or Hollywood’ video at the Rainbow was a full-circle moment for me,” stated Harvey. “As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I saw the Rainbow in rock mags and iconic Guns N’ Roses videos…it exuded that gritty, dangerous, rock ’n’ roll lifestyle I craved. When I moved to LA, I practically lived there. I made my first friends at the Rainbow,...

Black Sabbath’s final concert featuring an all-star lineup of metal and rock acts sold out within minutes, but fans all over the world will be able to witness the historic show thanks to a paid livestream.

The “Back to the Beginning” concert, which will mark the final performances from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, is set to take place July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The stacked lineup includes Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and many more acts.

Now, it’s been announced that the once-in-a-lifetime concert will stream worldwide for the price of $29.99. Fans also have the option of bundling the livestream ticket with a collectible T-shirt for a total price of $64.98 (see image below). Both options are available at BacktotheBeginning.com.

However, there is one catch. The livestream will be delayed two hours...

Zakk Wylde is taking his tribute act Zakk Sabbath on the road just a few months after Black Sabbath themselves play their final show.

The Fall 2025 US trek kicks off October 30th in Rancho Mirage, California, and runs through December 16th in San Diego. German hard rock vets Bonfire and Las Vegas act Dark Chapel (featuring Black Label Society’s Dario Lorina) will support most dates, with additional support from Guns N’ Roses tribute act Use Your Illusion early in the tour.

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Various ticket pre-sales begin Wednesday (June 4th), and general ticket sales start Friday (June 6th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Zakk Sabbath’s lineup for the upcoming trek features Wylde on guitar and vocals, Black Label Society’s John “Jd” DeServio on bass, and drummer Joey Castillo.

While the tribute act has been active for some time — it just wrapped up...

Dave Shapiro, who represented such bands as Sum 41, Lamb of God, Pierce the Veil, Opeth, Parkway Drive, Built to Spill, I Prevail, Clutch, Gwar, and more as owner of Sound Talent Group, died in a plane crash in San Diego on Thursday morning (May 22nd).

Two other Sound Talent Group employees and other individuals, all of whom have not been publicly identified yet, were also killed when the 1985 Cessna Citation aircraft crashed at roughly 4 a.m. in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, reports Billboard. The plane crashed onto a residential block, setting several homes on fire. Update: One of the other victims has been identified as Daniel Williams, founding drummer of the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Details here.

“We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,” said a spokesperson for Sound Talent Group. “Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy.

Paramount+ has announced a feature-length documentary titled Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, set to chronicle the metal legend’s ongoing health battles and upcoming final concert.

The documentary, which is fully sanctioned by the Osbourne family, is currently in production and will continue filming through the July 5th “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England, marking the final show for both Ozzy and his band Black Sabbath. Once completed, it will premiere on Paramount+ in the fall.

“The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through,” stated Ozzy in a press release. “There’s been times when I thought my number was up. But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”

An official description of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now reads as follows:

“Paramount+ today announced the production of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now,...

Paramount+ has announced a feature-length documentary titled Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, set to chronicle the metal legend’s ongoing health battles and upcoming final concert.

The documentary, which is fully sanctioned by the Osbourne family, is currently in production and will continue filming through the July 5th “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England, marking the final show for both Ozzy and his band Black Sabbath. Once completed, it will premiere on Paramount+ in the fall.

“The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through,” stated Ozzy in a press release. “There’s been times when I thought my number was up. But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”

An official description of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now reads as follows:

“Paramount+ today announced the production of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now,...

Paramount+ on Tuesday announced Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, a new documentary that will peer behind the Black Sabbath frontman’s public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced in recent years amid a number of health issues.

Currently in production, the project is slated to premiere on Paramount+ later this year. It’s said to spotlight Ozzy Osbourne like you’ve never seen before, detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time. Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life, also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact, despite it all.

Directed by BAFTA winner Tania Alexander,...

A new documentary, No Escape From Now, will chronicle the monumental health setbacks Ozzy Osbourne has experienced since 2019 and how he came to the decision to set up a farewell concert this summer in his hometown of Birmingham, England. The picture, which filmmaker Tania Alexander (Gogglebox) is directing, will premiere on Paramount+ later this year. Filming began in 2022 when Osbourne was recording his most recent album, Patient Number 9, and will continue through the July 5 concert, where Osbourne will take the stage a final time as a solo artist and with his original Black Sabbath bandmates.

Ozzy Osbourne is the subject of a new Paramount+ documentary, titled “No Escape From Now,” which will chronicle his health issues and upcoming final show with Black Sabbath.

The feature-length project, which is currently in production and slated to premiere on the streamer later this year, will “reveal the devastating setbacks” the 76-year-old Brit has “faced since his fateful fall in 2019,” according to a press release.

“This is Ozzy Osbourne like you’ve never seen before: an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait of one of the greatest rock stars of all-time, detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time,” the documentary’s logline reads. “Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film...

A feature-length documentary on Ozzy Osbourne is set to premiere on Paramount+ later this year.

Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, currently in production, will peer behind the musician’s public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since a fateful fall in 2019, as well as his Parkinson’s diagnosis.

“This is Ozzy Osbourne like you’ve never seen before: an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait of one of the greatest rock stars of all-time,” a synopsis said, “detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time. Addressing his health issues and the impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life.”

Osbourne added: “The...

At 88 years old, Buddy Guy is still going strong. While the guitar legend may have retired from touring last year, he’s still making new music and was just added to the final show of this spring’s “Experience Hendrix” tour.

As previously reported, the upcoming run of the “Experience Hendrix” tour will kick off March 11th in Cincinnati and feature such guitarists as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, Devon Allman, Samantha Fish, and more playing Jimi Hendrix songs. Now, Buddy Guy has signed on to perform at the tour’s closing date at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 12th, with tickets to that show and the entire outing available here.

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“Thank you to the Hendrix Tour family for bringing me back to perform at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 12,” stated Guy, whom the late Jimi Hendrix cited as an influence.

The metal world woke up Wednesday to the stunning news that the original Black Sabbath lineup was reforming for one final show in Birmingham, England, on July 5, where they’ll be joined by an impressive list of guests including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Slash and Duff McKagan, Kk Downing, Tom Morello, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee, and many others.

“It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning….time for me to give back to the place where I was born,” Ozzy Osbourne said in a statement.

The original Black Sabbath lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — will reunite for a final show on July 5th at Villa Park in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England. The all-star bill will also feature an Ozzy solo set, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and many of the other biggest names in heavy metal and rock music.

The rest of the lineup will include Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon, making for one of the biggest metal gatherings of all time. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th, at 10am local time.

The concert — dubbed “Back to the Beginning” — will mark Black Sabbath’s first show since they wrapped up their farewell tour in February 2017, although that outing did not include Bill Ward. In fact, the last time the original lineup performed was 20 years ago at Ozzfest 2005.

Meanwhile, Ozzy hasn’t played...

Billy Corgan has announced details of his new podcast, titled The Magnificent Others. Among the Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s initial guests will be Gene Simmons, Corey Feldman, and Tom Morello.

It was reported last year that Corgan and Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst had each inked deals to launch podcasts on

Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios network. Now, the details on Corgan’s podcast have been revealed.

The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan will launch with its first episode on February 5th. Among the other guests slated to appear on the podcast are Ministry’s Al Jourgensen, Zakk Wylde, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Richie Sambora, Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean and Robert DeLeo, Sharon Osbourne, Carnie Wilson, and more.

According to a press release, “Through in-depth, candid conversations, all captured on camera in a unique, engaging way, Billy and his guests peel back the layers of success in captivating in-person interviews,...

Right now, sitting in a nondescript warehouse in Carson, California, thousands of ornate Gibson guitars are piled up in dozens of stacks of cardboard boxes nearly seven feet high. Some of them look like the signature models for rock gods like Dave Grohl, Ace Frehley, or Zakk Wylde. Some even appear to be autographed by Slash. But all of them are fake.

On Tuesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection revealed one of the largest counterfeit instrument busts in history, announcing a seizure of more than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars that were shipped into the U.

The Experience Hendrix tour is returning for a Spring 2025 North American outing.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Zakk Wylde will reprise their prior Experience Hendrix appearances, joining a handful of other guitarists and singers in paying tribute to the music of the great Jimi Hendrix. The trek launches March 11th in Cincinnati and runs through April 12th in Atlanta.

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A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates begins Thursday (November 14th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Beats. General ticket sales Friday (November 15th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Experience Hendrix Tour again,” stated Shepherd in a press release. “This tour always offers fans a unique opportunity to see artists from multiple genres of music all honoring the great Jimi Hendrix. The diversity of the artists that take part every year only goes...

In the hometown of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, guitarist Zakk Wylde performed the National Anthem ahead of the Seattle Seahawks’ home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday (November 3rd) at Lumen Field.

Donning a Seahawks journey and flanked by Marshall stacks, Wylde tore through a shred-metal rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” improvising over the anthem just as Hendrix did during his iconic Woodstock performance.

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The Ozzy Osbourne/Pantera axeman made heavy use of finger tapping and chorus effects, stretching out notes and phrases before circling back to the source material and original melody. It sounds like a solo guitar interlude during a heavy metal concert, with Wylde staying firmly in his lane despite playing to a more mainstream football audience.

Reactions to the uncompromisingly metal rendition were largely positive, with the YouTube comment section filled with sign-of-the-horns emojis and adjectives such as “badass” and “sweet.

How do you induct the Prince of Darkness into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? With an all-star celebration. On Saturday night, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, and Tool frontman Maynard Keenan gathered to sing songs from throughout Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career.

After Osbourne himself kicked things off by bellowing the words, “All aboard,” the tribute started with “Crazy Train,” with Wolfgang Van Halen playing a ripping solo as Keenan took on the vocals. Jelly Roll stepped up next, singing Osbourne’s iconic power ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home.

Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (October 19th) in Cleveland with a rousing and highly entertaining speech by Jack Black. The Prince of Darkness was also honored with a three-song performance fronted by Maynard James Keenan, Jelly Roll, and Billy Idol.

Jack Black gave an all-time Rock Hall speech, with his face turning beet red as he hilariously screamed his way through a highly animated rundown of Ozzy’s various achievements.

Ozzy himself followed, sitting in a giant leather bat-design chair. The metal icon singled out his late guitarist Randy Rhoads and his wife Sharon during his brief speech.

The all-star performance was next, as Tool’s Maynard James Keenan sang “Crazy Train” alongside Wolfgang Van Halen on lead guitar, with a backing band of Chad Smith on drums, Robert Trujillo on bass, Andrew Watt on rhythm guitar, and Adam Wakeman on keyboards.

The conductor of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s crazy train on Saturday night was actor Jack Black, who had the honor of inducting Ozzy Osbourne into the institution with a speech that was predictably reverent and hilarious.

In addition to celebrating the music of Osbourne’s first band, Black Sabbath, Black has long championed Osbourne’s solo career, performing “Crazy Train” as a member of Tenacious D and “Mr. Crowley” with Tom Morello’s son, Roman. In fact, he’s been a fan of Osbourne’s for most of his life.

Ozzy Osbourne’s complete solo discography will be collected on an 18-lp box set titled See You on the Other Side V2.0, set to arrive on March 14th, 2025. The release updates a 2019 box set with Ozzy’s two most recent albums, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9, as well as additional goodies.

See You on the Other Side V2.0 comes at a steep price of $599.99, but it is limited to 2,000 copies, with each signed by the Prince of Darkness himself. It is available for pre-order from Ozzy’s official merch store.

In addition to all of his studio LPs, live albums, and rarities on vinyl, the box set includes 10 brand-new full-size posters of vintage photos, a gold bat vinyl slipmat, and an individually numbered vellum certificate of authenticity personally signed by Ozzy.

The announcement of the box set is accompanied by a hilarious commercial starring Osbourne’s guitarist Zakk Wylde.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame turns back time this Saturday night to finally welcome Cher as an inductee (to be introduced by double Emmy winner Zendaya). The Oscar winner has been eligible since 1991 and has waited over three decades to be selected. In fact, all of the 2024 newly-elected members have been waiting patiently to be chosen. No first-time eligible music artists were chosen this year.

The 39th annual induction ceremony will be live from Cleveland, Ohio, this Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. Et; 4:00 p.m. Pt streaming on Disney+. It will be available beginning Sunday on Hulu and will be broadcast later this year on ABC.

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Here is a complete list of 2024 Hof inductees, plus performers and presenters (at least the ones not being revealed ahead of time to create surprises).

Inductees:

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Zakk Wylde is stepping away from the remaining dates of the ongoing “Experience Hendrix” tour as he prepares for Ozzy Osbourne‘s second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Wylde is a man of many projects, from Black Label Society to Pantera, but the journeyman guitarist can only be in one place at a time. His involvement in Ozzy’s induction — which honors Osbourne’s solo career, including years of work alongside Wylde — has taken precedence over the remaining five shows of the Experience Hendrix tour (October 15th through the 19th).

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While the “Experience Tour” will no longer feature Wylde, fans can still look forward to seeing the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Taj Mahal, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, and more performing during the upcoming shows (get tickets here).

Wylde’s Instagram page shared the following statement announcing his departure from the tour:

“Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts,...

Ozzy Osbourne will be honored during the October 19th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with a speech by Jack Black and an all-star musical tribute featuring Tool singer Maynard James Keenan other rock luminaries.

It marks Ozzy’s second induction to the Rock Hall after going in as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006. This time, his induction honors his career outside of Sabbath, with the ceremony featuring a tribute to Ozzy’s legendary solo work. The event will be televised live on Disney+, with a later broadcast on ABC.

As for the musical tribute, a star-studded cast of Keenan, Billy Idol, and Jelly Roll will sing songs from Ozzy’s solo career, backed by a band including bassist Rob Trujillo (who was in Ozzy’s band before he joined Metallica), Ozzy’s trusty axeman Zakk Wylde, Wolfgang Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens,...

The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, will get an all-star tribute at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 19. The recognition marks Osbourne’s second induction into the institution, following Black Sabbath’s entry in 2006. The ceremony will stream live on Disney+, and a televised special will air on ABC and be available on Hulu at a later date.

With just a few weeks to go, Osbourne tells Rolling Stone he’s still wrapping his head around the induction. “I don’t know what to think,...

Zakk Sabbath, the Black Sabbath tribute band led by legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde, has announced a 2024-2025 US tour. In addition, the outfit has released a “Greatest Riffs” collection to all major streaming platforms.

The “King of the Monstours” outing features support from Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso and the all-female Iron Maiden tribute act The Iron Maidens. The 30-date tour kicks off December 1st in Phoenix, Arizona, and runs through a January 12th show in Oklahoma City, hitting Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, New Orleans, Milwaukee, and many other cities along the way.

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An artist pre-sale begins Tuesday (September 17th) at noon Et via Ticketmaster using the code Monstour, with a Live Nation pre-sale starting two hours later at 2 p.m. Et with the code Setlist. A general on-sale starts Friday (September 20th) at 10 a.m. Et. Fans can also look for deals or get...

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash shared some devastating news with fans on Monday morning. A death in his family has left him heartbroken and forced the band to cancel multiple shows. Here is what was revealed.

Slash Shares Heartbreaking Loss Of His Stepdaughter

Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson, took to social media on Monday to share the tragic news of his stepdaughter’s death. The 58-year-old rock-n-roll icon announced that Lucy-Bleu passed away “peacefully” on Friday.

The Guns N’ Roses guitarist wrote on Instagram, “Lucy-Bleu Knight, beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, the stepsister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024.”

He continued, “Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate dreamer, and a charming, lovable, sweet soul. The family asks for privacy at this time and requests...

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison have hit No. 1 at rock radio with their collaborative track “Crack Cocaine.”

The song hails from Morrison’s new solo album, The Morrison Project, which features the longtime Billy Idol axeman collaborating with various singers. The track also features guest playing from fellow Idol guitarist Steve Stevens.

The Ozzy collab has proven to be a huge success, jumping to the top spot on Mediabase’s US Active Rock Songs chart, edging Pearl Jam’s “Wreckage” and previous No. 1 song “If It Doesn’t Hurt” by Nothing More.

“I’m just hugely grateful to every person on The Morrison Project team for pushing this track to the Active Rock number one spot,” enthused Morrison in a press release. “Both the song and the album have been so well-received — I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s a testament to passion and an honest love for...

The Prince of Darkness was first eligible to be nominated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2006 — the same year the institution finally inducted the band he cofounded in 1968, heavy-metal pioneers Black Sabbath. But Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t actually considered for induction by himself until this year.

Last month, Osbourne told Rolling Stone the anticipation of finding out whether or not he’d be inducted was driving him crazy. “It’s an honor that I’m nominated, but I’m not expecting to get in,...

The Experience Hendrix Tour, the all-star tribute to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, is returning for its first outing in five years with a Fall 2024 US run.

Dates kick off September 19th in Hendrix’s hometown of Seattle and run through October 19th in St. Augustine, Florida. Other stops include Spokane, Reno, Las Vegas, San Diego, Houston, Tulsa, and Nashville.

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A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates begins Thursday (April 25th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Riff. General ticket sales start Friday (April 26th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

The Experience Hendrix Tour brings together some of the best active guitarists and vocalists from the worlds of rock and blues for an evening celebrating the...

Jerry Abbott, the father of late Pantera members Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, has died at the age of 80.

The news of his passing was reported by his friend Danny Wood Sr., who wrote on social media, “I’m very sad to tell everyone of the passing of a close friend Jerry Abbott. He died last night in a Denton care giving facility. His Family is having a private Funeral for Family and close Friends with a Memorial Service being planned. Details soon.”

Jerry, who was a musician and recording engineer, was an instrumental figure throughout Pantera’s formative years. He managed the band and co-produced their albums during their pre-Cowboys From Hell days in the ’80s.

In 2014, 10 years after the death of Dimebag, Jerry released the autobiography Over My Shoulder: The Life and Times of Jerry Abbott, in which he detailed his relationship with his sons.

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The revamped Pantera have made it their mission to honor late brothers Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums) on their ongoing tour. On Saturday night (February 24th) in Baltimore, a young fan’s resemblance to Dime caught the attention of singer Philip Anselmo.

Seeing the fan with a curly mop of hair on his head brought back memories for Anselmo, who recalled his first meetings with Dimebag. “Some people might believe in reincarnation and stuff like that,” the Pantera frontman said from the stage. “There could be a younger Dimebag right up front … Dude, just shake your head like that and everybody in the whole place will see it. Hey, turn up the lights here. Show ’em. Look at that guy.”

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“When I was first met Dime, his lid was exactly that length,” continued Anselmo, who invited up the fan to join the band onstage.

Pantera kicked off their 2024 North American tour with Lamb of God on Saturday (February 3rd) in Sunrise, Florida, and the set featured a welcome surprise for diehard fans.

The reunited metal legends — featuring classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown alongside Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante — performed a 14-song career-spanning set. The unexpected highlight came when Pantera revisited the dark, seven-minute masterpiece “Floods,” the first performance of the standout track from The Great Southern Trendkill since 2001. A fan favorite, “Floods” is one of the group’s more artful and doomier moments, warranting comparisons to one of Philip Anselmo’s other projects, Down.

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The rest of the evening saw Pantera performing a set similar to those they performed last year during their initial reunion run. The rousing Vulgar Display of Power track “A New Level” kicked off the setlist — “Floods” came near the middle — and the band...

Zakk Wylde has announced his own one-day music festival, featuring performances by his own Black Label Society as well as Cody Jinks, Clutch, and more. The inaugural Berzerkus fest will take place September 14th at Poconos Park in Bushkill, Pennsylvania.

Joining the aforementioned acts on the bill are Rival Sons, Black Stone Cherry, and three tribute acts: Zoso (the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience), The Atomic Punks (a tribute to early Van Halen), and The Iron Maidens (the world’s only all-female tribute to Iron Maiden).

Tickets go on sale this Friday (February 2nd) at 8 a.m. Et via the official Berzerkus website. Fans who sign up here can get access to tickets one day earlier, with early-bird general admission lawn tickets going for as low as $19.99.

In addition to the music performances, the fest will also feature a curated car show, a strongman competition, an arm wrestling competition, craft beer tasting,...