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Ozzy Osbourne reacts to "Crazy Train" sample in this hit rap song—watch
Nearly two decades ago, Trick Daddy, Lil Jon and Twista teamed up for the hit rap single “Let’s Go.” However, did you ever notice that a sample of Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Crazy Train” is included in the track? If you didn’t, you aren’t alone. In fact, the Prince of Darkness recently heard the rap song for […]
Ozzy Osbourne offers update after receiving first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Ozzy Osbourne has officially received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, the Prince of Darkness appeared alongside Sharon Osbourne on ITV’s Loose Women to offer an update on his health. Read more: Lil Uzi Vert just revealed the real story behind that diamond face implant Since the start of the coronavirus crisis […]
Ozzy Osbourne and Post Malone stir up trouble in "It's A Raid"—watch
Ozzy Osbourne and Post Malone are stirring up a bit of trouble in their animated new video for “It’s A Raid.” The song originally appears on Osbourne’s 2020 album Ordinary Man. The “It’s A Raid” video officially marks the final single off of Ordinary Man as Osbourne continues work on his next album. Read more: […]
10 Sub Pop Records releases that set the stage for modern grunge
When Evergreen State College student Bruce Pavitt began his Subterranean Pop fanzine in the early ’80s, covering American independent bands and recordings, he had no idea he would virtually invent an entire rock genre. He was just looking to earn a course credit at the freewheeling Olympia, Washington, higher education outlet. But the ‘zine had […]
24 metal and metalcore bands who changed vocalists and then switched back
Being in a band ain’t easy. You’ve got many creative personalities in a massive tug of war. Oh yeah, then you have to live with each other and those decisions on the road for months on end. Lineup changes aren’t uncommon, though a vocalist switch-up has the possibility to be the most debilitating. Some bands […]
These 15 albums from 1991 laid the foundation for punk as we know it
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk albums of 1991. It was a momentous year, one in which underground culture burst into the mainstream, taking punk and all its offshoots with it. Blame it on one album: Nirvana’s Nevermind. Many punkier-than-thou types will moan when seeing this album’s inclusion. They’d be denying […]
Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach can’t agree on what heavy metal means
It’s a new day which means there’s definitely another debate getting started on Twitter. This time around, it looks like Twisted Sister‘s Dee Snider and former Skid Row member Sebastian Bach are at the center of one. This week, the two musicians engaged in a brief debate about whether or not heavy metal is actually […]
15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list and the other two we’ve compiled is the inclusion of several women. Punk did much to democratize rock ’n’ roll in the ’70s, with many pioneering all-female (the Runaways, the Slits) or mixed-gender lineups (X-Ray […]
Ozzy Osbourne's next album includes collabs with these rock legends
Ozzy Osbourne is currently working on his follow up to Ordinary Man with producer Andrew Watt. Now, it looks like Ozzy is teaming up with some other rock legends for the new release. Read more: You no longer need a turntable to hear Beartooth’s ‘Aggressive’ remixes Earlier this year, Ozzy debuted his studio album Ordinary […]
Twiztid's upcoming rock album is taking them back in time
Twiztid have been doing their own thing for a long time. Over the years, the rap duo of Jamie Madrox (Jamie Spaniolo) and Monoxide (Paul Methric) have evolved from the horror-flick hip-hop that first got them noticed in the ’90s to amassing a dedicated cult following and a highly successful merchandising business. Case in point: […]
These 15 punk albums from 1989 ended the ’80s loudly
Welcome to Alternative Press’ 15 best punk albums of 1989. It’s easy to look at the final year of the decade and see it as transitional. But there are portents of the future all over this list. Yet, truth be told, haven’t we seen that with all these lists? As we’ve worked on this series, […]
30 metal bands who pioneered heavy music in Latin America
Heavy metal is most often viewed as a Westernized genre of music. While bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden get their fair share of credit for creating the genre, others in different parts of the world are overlooked. Latin metal in particular has a long and fruitful history that largely gets […]
10 artists who love performing covers as much as their own songs
While we’ll never complain about hearing live music ever again, there’s something special about getting to watch an artist you love cover a song by another musician. Whether it’s during a concert or impromptu at a karaoke bar, some of our favorite artists have proven over the years that they’re never afraid to belt out a […]
This iconic Black Sabbath album art is getting its own Funko Pop!
It looks like another collectible item is heading Black Sabbath fans’ way later this year. Funko just unveiled a new Pop! vinyl figure inspired by one of their most iconic album covers. Read more: Someone is trying to sell a plastic bag from the ‘Stranger Things 3’ set Earlier this year, Black Sabbath celebrated the […]
Members of Weezer, Fall Out Boy and more pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen
On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65. Now, the music world is coming together to honor the late musician. Ozzy Osbourne, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, the Who and Billy Joel are just a few of the acts that […]
Here are 10 bands that punks and metalheads can totally bond over
A long, long time ago, before there was “the scene” and the sonic buffet of Warped Tour there was… division. The punks deemed metal as boring and slow. Metal’s return fire was that the bands couldn’t play and the whole genre was “not music.” Fortunately we live in 2020 and that schism isn’t as entrenched […]
These new Dr. Martens are inspired by two iconic Black Sabbath albums
Yes, it’s true. Dr. Martens and Black Sabbath are finally teaming up for a new collection. For the collaboration, the footwear brand and “godfathers of heavy metal” are paying tribute to two of Black Sabbath’s most iconic albums. Read more: Halsey celebrates her birthday with the intimate “929” video Earlier this year, Black Sabbath celebrated […]
See Post Malone give tattooing a try by inking his initials on someone
It looks like Post Malone is taking his love for tattoos to the next level. A new video has surfaced online which shows the “Better Now” rapper tattooing his initials on someone. Read more: Lars Ulrich’s least favorite Metallica song may surprise you Posty is obviously a big fan of tattoos. In fact, if you’re […]
10 times Ghostemane completely redefined trap metal
While eagerly awaiting Ghostemane’s forthcoming album, ANTI-ICON, let’s recap some of the defining points in his discography so far. These are the picks from Ghostemane’s creative timeline that reflect his ability to take the elements from trap, metal and industrial worlds and mix them in genre-defying ways that redefine the framework of trap metal and […]
These 10 releases make Record Store Day's second drop worth the wait
This weekend, Record Store Day begins the second RSD Drops. On Sept. 26, collectors can frequent participating stores for the limited-edition vinyl releases to spruce up both their collections and their hearing. It’s the second of three RSD events in an effort to minimize crowding and social distancing concerns in stores. Not to mention the […]
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