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The Osbournes share their emotional response to the world mourning Ozzy
By Merlin Alderslade published
Rock's First Family share their candid reactions to the "overwhelming' outpouring of grief following Ozzy Osbourne's death in July

"Was it worth it? It was and it will be until my dying day." Hotel chef fired after asking for a picture with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose
By Stef Lach published
Richard Perez Cuzcano gets picture with his hero Axl Rose – only to later be fired for breaking employer's policy

Watch Blackmore's Night play an unexpected version of a Deep Purple classic
By Fraser Lewry published
Fans in Alexandria, Virginia, have been treated to a one-off performance of one of Deep Purple's most-loved songs

World's largest bagpipe ensemble pays tribute to Bon Scott in Australia
By Fraser Lewry published
The event was held as AC/DC began the Australian leg of their Power Up tour

Dave Mustaine on why Megadeth's final show might still be "three to five years" away
By Metal Hammer published
Megadeth fans, don't panic! You'll likely still have plenty of time to catch Dave and the boys on their final run

As campaign to save seven grassroots UK venues enters final days, organisers urge fans to donate whatever they can
By Matt Mills published
The charity Music Venue Properties hopes to secure the future of clubs in Bedford, Stoke-On-Trent, Bedford, Nottingham, Brighton, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle by making them community-owned

Rival Sons singer Jay Buchanan releases debut solo single, Caroline
By Fraser Lewry published
Jay Buchanan's debut solo album, Weapons Of Beauty, was written in a windowless, underground bunker deep in the Mojave Desert

Watch Blackberry Smoke pay tribute to Gary Rossington with the original Free Bird guitar
By Fraser Lewry published
Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr plays Free Bird and Tuesday's Gone on 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG guitar in pro-shot video

Two of rock's great concert films are now free to watch on YouTube
By Fraser Lewry published
Two acclaimed movies have been made available online thanks to Joe Cocker's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jake E. Lee explains why he felt like a “forgotten footnote” in Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy until Back To The Beginning
By Matt Mills published
The guitarist was part of Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987 and played on two of his albums: Bark At The Moon and The Ultimate Sin

Deftones announce massive London show for 2026
By Fraser Lewry published
Deftones will play London's Victoria Park next summer with a huge bill in tow!

Bad Company's Paul Rodgers shares Hall of Fame acceptance speech after missing ceremony
By Fraser Lewry published
Paul Rodgers thanks his influences in heartfelt speech following Bad Company's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Watch Brandi Carlile and Taylor Momsen perform Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun at Rock Hall induction
By Fraser Lewry published
The Hall Of Fame have also released official footage of Toni Cornell's emotional Fell On Black Days tribute to her late father

Iron Maiden, Limp Bizkit, Bring Me The Horizon and The Offspring sign up for Hellfest 2026
By Fraser Lewry published
Hellfest has announced another epic lineup for next year

Eagles break venue record by extending run of shows at Sphere in Las Vegas
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Eagles will now play a total of 56 shows at the 20,000-capacity Sphere

A video of New York fantasy metallers Castle Rat staging a live battle on stage has gone viral
By Merlin Alderslade published
It's Castle Rat's domain, we're just battling in it

How an AC/DC legend and a heavyweight guitarist covered Led Zeppelin at a baseball player's wedding
By Matt Mills published
We reckon a lot of wedding guests couldn't believe their own eyes seeing this!
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