The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne  continues to resonate deeply with fans across generations, and nowhere is that more evident than in Birmingham. The exhibition “ Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero ” , currently hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery , has officially been extended until September 27, 2026 , following extraordinary public response. Originally planned as a limited showcase, the exhibition has now been extended for the second time after drawing more than 425,000 vi

In a world where excess has long been romanticized as part of rock and metal culture, Rob Halford’s story stands as something far more powerful than any myth . On January 6, 2026, the Judas Priest  frontman marked 40 years of sobriety , sharing a deeply personal message that reflects not only survival, but transformation. At 74 years old, Halford remains one of heavy metal’s most commanding voices. But behind the leather, the spikes, and the Metal God persona lies a journey d

After years of retirement talk, farewell statements, and long stretches away from the stage, David Lee Roth is officially back on the road . The legendary former Van Halen  frontman has announced a 30-date North American solo tour  scheduled for spring and summer 2026, marking one of his most extensive touring runs in years. The tour kicks off on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington , and will carry Roth across the United States and Canada through June, before a final sum

Gene Simmons  has revealed that Eddie Van Halen  once considered joining Kiss  in 1982, during a turbulent period for Van Halen, and that Simmons personally convinced him not to do it. Speaking in a recent interview with MusicRadar , Simmons explained that Eddie reached out at a time when tensions inside Van Halen  were escalating, particularly during the Diver Down  era. According to Simmons, Eddie was increasingly frustrated with David Lee Roth  and was seriously considerin

As 2026 begins, new details continue to emerge about Tony Iommi’s long awaited return to solo work. This time, the update came directly from his Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, who revealed that the legendary guitarist is currently finishing a new album featuring a singer from Sweden. The revelation surfaced during a question and answer session at Steel City Con 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Asked whether he might collaborate again with Tony Iommi or Bill Ward in t

Dave Mustaine has never been one to dramatize his struggles, but in a recent interview with Spain’s Mariskal Rock , the MEGADETH frontman spoke with rare clarity about the physical reality that pushed the band toward its final chapter. What he shared was not a sudden decision to walk away, but the slow realization that his body was beginning to set limits he could no longer ignore. Speaking to MariskalRockTV , Mustaine explained that the conversation about the future of MEGA

Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist of The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65. The band confirmed the news on December 26, sharing that Bamonte died peacefully at home over Christmas following a brief illness. His death marks the loss of a quiet but deeply influential figure in the history of one of Britain’s most iconic bands. In a statement published on The Cure’s official website, the band paid tribute to Bamonte’s character and creative legacy, describin

When Noora Louhimo announced her departure from Battle Beast , the news landed with weight. Thirteen years is not a phase, it is a lifetime in a band that tours relentlessly, releases consistently and carries global expectations. Now, for the first time, Louhimo has spoken openly about why she chose to step away, and her reasons are as human as they are honest. In a recent interview with Finland’s Chaoszine, the former Battle Beast frontwoman made it clear that her decision

For a band that helped define thrash metal, expectations are always brutal. Especially when you are talking about Megadeth releasing music from what is being billed as their final studio album. With “Let There Be Shred,” however, there is no confusion, no hesitation, and no mixed message. This is Megadeth doing exactly what they do best. After the uneven reactions to previous singles, “Let There Be Shred” arrives like a punch to the face. Fast, aggressive, riff-driven and un