OZZY OSBOURNE SAYS HE HAD THREE SEPARATE STAPH INFECTIONS IN HIS THUMB
Kory Grow of Rolling Stone reports: Ozzy Osbourne knew he had a problem when he saw that his right thumb had swollen to “the size of a f–kin’ lightbulb.” After a Salt Lake City gig earlier this month, he had trouble putting on a thumb ring he regularly wears. The digit got larger overnight until […]
OZZFEST 2018 ANNOUNCES SPECIAL ONE NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE LOS ANGELES SHOW
For the first time since its 1996 debut, Ozzfest–the annual musical event that celebrates hard rock and heavy metal–has created a special one-night-only New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2019. Set for December 31st at The Forum in Los Angeles, the event features headliner Ozzy Osbourne and a line-up of some of the greatest […]
10/21: ALDO NOVA IN STUDIO MONDAY, GEEZER BUTLER JOINS TRUNK BOWLING TEAM, MORE
Just back from a fun trip to El Dorado AR where I hosted Sammy Hagar, Bret Michaels and Lita Ford at MAD Amphitheater. Was a great time and really nice facility. Brand new venues that have big things planned and it was great to be a part of their first shows in the new buildings. […]
GUITARIST CRAIG GOLDY SAID THAT RITCHIE BLACKMORE HAD A “NO GUITAR SOLO” POLICY FOR OPENING BANDS
Guitarist Craig Goldy (Dio Disciples, Dio) recently reminisced with Rustyn Rose of Metalholic about opening for Deep Purple on their 1984 Perfect Strangers tour, while he was member of Giuffria. He said (via blabbermouth.net), “”The first thing that started was, no guitar solo. At the time [Giuffria vocalist] David Isley was a really good team […]
WILL KISS’ “END OF THE ROAD” TOUR INCLUDE FORMER BAND MEMBERS? PAUL STANLEY SAYS “I WOULDN’T DISCOUNT ANY POSSIBILITIES”
The Associated Press reports: …KISS frontman Paul Stanley says the band’s (second) farewell tour could include former members performing onstage. In an interview in Atlantic City where he was promoting his artwork, Stanley told The Associated Press the band’s End of the Road world tour starting next year could include appearances by former members. He […]
GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY EXPLAINS TO EDDIE WHY HE REPLACED THE MUSICIANS IN HIS SOLO BAND
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to our very own Eddie Trunk on his SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation show about why he parted ways with the solo band that included: Richie Scarlet on guitar, Chris Wyse on bass and Scot Coogan. “That was hard,” Frehley admitted [as per blabbermouth.net]. As for how the change happened, Ace […]