Opinion
On Tuesday, July 22, the world of rock ‘n’ roll and music lost a true icon in Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. The “Godfather of Heavy Metal” may be gone, but he left a major footprint on this Earth that is sure to remain long after anyone reading this […]
On July 5, 2025, the last line of an amazing piece of rock history was written at Birmingham’s Villa Park as Ozzy Osbourne—aged 76 and battling the effects of Parkinson’s and past spinal surgeries—took the stage for what he confirmed would be his final live performance. The event, aptly named “Back to the Beginning,” reunited the […]
Roy Thomas Baker, the legendary English record producer known for his work with bands like the Cars, Journey and Queen, has died at the age of 78. Baker died on April 12 at his home in Lake Havasu City, AZ, according to his publicist. According to the press release, Baker’s family only recently revealed the […]
Rock music has seen a variety of great debut records over the decades, from commercial juggernauts like Guns N’ Roses‘ Appetite for Destruction, to genre definers like the Ramones‘ Ramones and sleeper hits like Montrose‘s Montrose. Some artists have had the fortune, or misfortune, of their debut album being the band’s best to date. RELATED: 20 […]
Heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are reuniting for one final show before calling it a career. The show takes place at a one-day fund-raising festival set to take place on July 5 in Birmingham, England. The show was announced Wednesday by Tony Iommi and Sharon Osbourne. The Villa Park-based festival features a […]