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Here are 9 times when bands were accused of copying album artwork
Is imitation a form of flattery? Or is it simply annoying? That’s what some bands and a lot of fans have to consider when faced with album artwork that looked a little too close for comfort. Call it homage, a tribute or straight-up theft, here are nine times when bands were accused of copying album […]
20 women in metal who don't need a microphone to take center stage
With bands such as Lacuna Coil and Nightwish fronting the charge for the ladies in a scene largely dominated by men, there’s no need for the term “female-fronted metal” in 2020. The women powering the metal realm without a microphone in their hands deserve credit for shattering the glass ceiling. In the spirit of celebrating […]
Ozzy Osbourne recalls the time he tried to kill Sharon in new documentary
Ozzy Osbourne‘s new documentary The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne airs on A&E Monday, Sept. 7. Before its premiere, however, a particular story Ozzy and Sharon address in the documentary is catching people’s attention. Both Sharon and Ozzy have opened up about the time he tried to kill her and was later arrested for the […]
20 horrorcore albums that are better than your favorite scary movie
No, those are not death-metal album covers. Neither are the lyrics. Horrorcore, a subversive blend of hardcore hip-hop and horror themes, ventured into new territories in the past decade and continues to evolve. Horrorcore 2.0 features our favorite horror movie tropes while also embracing industrial, witch house, noise, trap metal, emo rap and art pop. […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate Ozzfest trivia test?
Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]
Here’s why Ozzy Osbourne isn’t a fan of face tattoos
Ozzy Osbourne is no stranger to tattoos. In a recent interview, the Black Sabbath frontman opened up about his experiences getting tattooed over the years. As well, he shared his opinion on the ever-growing face tattoo trend. According to Osbourne, there’s one particular reason why he will never get a face tattoo. Read more: Christofer […]
UFO founder and Ozzy Osbourne bassist Pete Way dies at 69
Pete Way, founding bassist for UFO and former touring bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, has died at age 69. News about his death was made public on Friday, Aug. 14. Read more: Here’s how the “She Couldn’t” demo foreshadowed Linkin Park’s career Way helped form UFO back in 1969 and played with the band for 31 […]
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s love story biopic is officially in the works
Back in May, Jack Osbourne hinted that a biopic about Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne is in the works. Now, Jack has confirmed that the new biopic is in its “very very” early stages and his production company is working on the project. Read more: Here’s why Genuis’ lyric theft lawsuit against Google was dismissed Earlier […]
Aimee Osbourne has a good reason for not appearing on ‘The Osbournes’
We first fell in love with The Osbourne family back in 2002 when their hit reality show aired on MTV. However, the series didn’t include the entire Osbourne clan. Ozzy and Sharon‘s eldest daughter Aimee Osbourne did not take part in her family’s reality show. Now, Aimee is revealing why she decided to not appear […]
See Post Malone and Joe Rogan get high and talk about goblin metal
Rapper Post Malone is known for doing cross-genre collaborations and incorporating various genres into his own music. But did you know he’s also into metal music? Well, during a new interview with Joe Rogan, the duo got high and decided to talk about goblin metal. In particular, Malone references the goblin metal group Nekrogoblikon. Read […]
Sharon Osbourne gives update on Ozzy’s health and his new music plans
On July 2, Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx tweeted a fan saying that Ozzy Osbourne “isn’t doing good” health-wise. Following the comment, speculation quickly arose that the Black Sabbath vocalist is struggling following his Parkinson’s diagnosis earlier this year. Now, Sharon Osbourne has shared an update on her husband’s health. As well, she revealed that Ozzy is […]
Nikki Sixx says that Ozzy Osbourne “isn’t doing good” health wise
We first learned in January that Black Sabbath‘s Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Now, Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx has given an update on Osbourne’s reported health while battling the disease. Nikki Sixx took to social media to share that Osbourne reportedly “isn’t doing good” health-wise. Read more: System Of A Down drummer […]
Black Sabbath launch ‘Master Of Reality’-inspired Black Lives Matter shirt
Over the past few weeks, protests have been carrying on strong worldwide over the wrongful killing of George Floyd. As the movement continues, various artists have been raising money for organizations through livesteams, musical covers, apparel and more. Now, Black Sabbath are taking part in raising money for Black Lives Matter. The band have released […]
A biopic of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is in the works
Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, the late singer of Motörhead, is finally getting the biopic treatment. It is being reported that there is a biopic in the works for the late musician who passed away in 2015. Read more: Vans launches nature-themed collection with National Geographic Various biopics and documentaries about music legends have been released […]
Here’s when Jack Osbourne says Ozzy Osbourne will probably retire
Jack Osbourne has been keeping busy lately with a number of projects. He recently made his return to television last year with Portals To Hell. As well, Jack is also a producer on the upcoming documentary The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne which airs this summer. Now, in a new interview, Jack is revealing what […]
30 classic discographies to immerse yourself in while at home
While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]
Here are 10 classic songs you can play in ‘Animal Crossing’
It feels like everyone is spending their time social distancing by playing the new Animal Crossing game on the Nintendo Switch. Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped March 20, and people have been playing it addictively since. Because the game is so customizable, people have discovered you can actually play several scene songs in the game, […]
Here are 20 punk and metal songs you can easily learn on guitar
While people are stuck at home over the next while, picking up new skills and hobbies has been at the top of their minds. If you’ve ever had a guitar just collecting dust in the corner of your closet and you never had the time to really learn, the world has presented us all with […]
Black Sabbath, the Killers dubbed over clip of quarantined Italians dancing
While Italy is being hit especially hard by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, quarantined residents have been finding joy with each other by interacting on their balconies leading to some truly incredible moments while Black Sabbath and the Killers are getting in on the fun. In the midst of stories of people playing Slayer‘s “Raining Blood” to the […]
10 mainstream musicians who love heavy metal from Demi to Sheeran
No genres, no judging. That’s the mindset of a generation of music listeners who don’t believe in shaming a “guilty pleasure” or being aligned to one type of music. Which makes this list of mainstream artists who love heavy metal even more crazy to us. Read more: Volumes talk hip hop and metal’s intersection on […]
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