NUNO BETTENCOURT’S SIX STRING SANCTUARY, FEATURING STEVE VAI, RICHIE KOTZEN AND OTHERS, SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 16TH-20TH IN LAS VEGAS, NV
Nuno Bettencourt’s Six String Sanctuary is a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, just starting out, or simply a passionate fan, you’ll find workshops, performances, and activities designed with you in mind. The vibe is all about community-not competition-so you can fully […]
JACK OSBOURNE DISCUSSES HIS POP, OZZY, ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”
GEEZER BUTLER SELLING AMPS USED AT BLACK SABBATH’S “BACK TO THE BEGINNING” SHOW
Black Sabbath legend Geezer Butler is selling a collection of amps used at the band’s final show. All 15 of the Head Of Doom amps were hand-signed by Butler himself, and are only available on Reverb. n July, iconic U.K. rockers Black Sabbath reunited for what would be their final show: Back To The Beginning. Held in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, the show […]
RUSH ANNOUNCE 2026 “50 SOMETHING” TOUR DATES; GEDDY LEE AND ALEX LIFESON TO BE JOINED BY ANIKA NILLES
Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of RUSH’s R40 tour on August 1st, […]
JUDAS PRIEST FRONTMAN ROB HALFORD SAYS, OZZY OSBOURNE, WAS “VERY HAPPY” WITH THEIR CHARITY COVER VERSION OF BLACK SABBATH’S “WAR PIGS”
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Though it wasn’t released until more than two months after his death, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says his longtime friend Ozzy Osbourne was able to hear and was, in fact, pleased with Priest’s new version of Black Sabbath‘s War Pigs (listen here) that features Osbourne’s vocals. “The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [manager wife] […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: NAME ONE ALBUM THAT YOU WOULD CONSIDER PERFECT OR CLOSE TO PERFECT? MEANING ALL KILLER, NO FILLER, NO “GREATEST HITS” RECORDS ALLOWED
I realize this is a difficult question, so I will allow for some honorable mentions. However, your first choice, must be your top choice. The genre must be Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal, only. For me, off the top of my head: Top choice: Judas Priest–Screaming For Vengeance Some honorable mentions: Def Leppard–Pyromania, Lynch Mob–Wicked […]