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The long-awaited Ozzy Osbourne biopic is finally gathering serious momentum — and according to Jack Osbourne, the script is DONE, directors are being approached, and they’ve already got someone in mind to play the Prince of Darkness. Alright. Now we’re bloody excited. 🦇🔥 After years of development, the upcoming movie telling the extraordinary story of Ozzy Osbourne and his relationship...

The White Stripes famously put their own raw, blues-soaked stamp on the country classic back in 2000 — and now Jack White has returned to the song for an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton. There are covers… and then there are songs that become so closely associated with another artist that they almost develop a second life entirely. For Jack...

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has paid a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the country music legend as his “friend and shero” and declaring that her spirit and music will live on forever. There are musicians who become stars, there are musicians who become legends… and then there are those very rare people who become part of the...

The Metal God has nothing but love for the Queen of Country — and frankly, this is the wholesome musical crossover we’re absolutely here for. When you picture Rob Halford, your brain probably immediately goes to roaring motorcycles, studded leather, screaming vocals and Judas Priest belting out heavy metal classics like Painkiller, Breaking the Law and You’ve Got Another Thing...

Well, this is one hell of a way to kick September through the bloody door. Soundgarden are returning to the stage, with The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen stepping up on vocals alongside surviving members Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron. And because apparently that wasn’t enough Seattle rock royalty for one stage, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is...

Welsh drumming legend Chris Slade is hanging up the sticks after more than six decades behind the kit There are drummers… and then there are drummers whose opening beats can make an entire stadium collectively lose its bloody mind. For Chris Slade, that beat will forever be connected with one enormous word: THUNDER! ⚡ The legendary Welsh drummer and former...

Two heavy metal legends. Two brutal cancer battles. And one conversation that gave Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine something incredibly important when he needed it most — hope. There are friendships in heavy metal, and then there are moments where the music, the tours and all the backstage madness suddenly become completely irrelevant. Dave Mustaine has revealed that Iron Maiden legend...

The countdown is well and truly ON! 🎸🔥 In just one week’s time, thousands of rock fans will be descending on Newark for Stonedead Festival 2026, and for those using the festival’s Accessibility facilities, there’s an important final update before everyone piles through the gates, gets camp established and starts preparing for a massive day of riffs. If you’re an...

There are some rock songs that simply never get old. You know the ones. The opening notes hit and suddenly you’re reaching for the imaginary microphone, staring dramatically into the middle distance and convincing yourself that, for approximately four minutes, you’re David Coverdale. And Whitesnake’s “Is This Love” is absolutely one of them. 🐍❤️ Now Dan Byrne has put his...

Imagine going to see your favourite artist, standing there having the absolute time of your life… and then being told you’ll never have to buy a ticket to see them again. That’s exactly the sort of ridiculously wholesome chaos Jelly Roll has apparently delivered. ❤️🤘 The country-rock superstar paused one of his live shows to single out a die-hard fan...

Nightwish powerhouse Floor Jansen is charging into a new era with her second solo album HYTRESS — and if crushing new single ‘Bring Me Silence’ is anything to go by, the metal is well and truly back on the menu. There are singers. There are great singers. And then there’s Floor bloody Jansen. 🤘 The Nightwish vocalist has officially announced...

Pontypridd is about to rewind the clock to the glorious ’90s this weekend — and with thousands of music fans expected to descend on the town, motorists are being warned to expect road closures and disruption. 🚗⚠️🎶 The RCT 90s Summer Party takes over Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd on Saturday 22 August 2026, bringing a proper nostalgia-loaded line-up...

There are Iron Maiden fans… and then there are Iron Maiden fans brave enough to sit in the famous Mastermind black chair and have their knowledge tested on national television. And that is exactly what contestant Fernanda Partridge did when she chose the mighty Iron Maiden as her specialist subject on Mastermind. 🎸🔥 Forget simply knowing the chorus to Run...

Australian metalcore wrecking crew Alpha Wolf have dropped some absolutely massive news: longtime vocalist Lochie Keogh has left the band, with the group cancelling their upcoming European headline tour and every remaining show scheduled for 2026. Yeah… this one hurts, mun. 💔🤘 Alpha Wolf confirmed on 21 August 2026 that they have “mutually parted ways” with Keogh, bringing to an...

Norwegian progressive metal legends Enslaved are heading into another chapter of their extraordinary career — and judging by their new single “Solar Will”, things are about to get wonderfully weird, atmospheric and absolutely massive. The band have unleashed “Solar Will” alongside the announcement of their forthcoming 17th studio album, Mið, due to arrive on 30 October 2026. And if you...