Amy Sciarretto
Ozzy Osbourne Joined Onstage by Slash + Zakk Wylde in Oslo
There’s plenty of Ozzy Osbourne and his friends to go around. Yet another batch of clips from the group’s performances in Europe has surfaced online, this time from the May 31 show at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. Slash and Zakk Wylde were the featured guests – what a helluva guitarist line up that is! Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler was also on hand.
Ozzy Osbourne Performs in Sweden With Geezer Butler + Zakk Wylde
Last night (May 25) marked the second Ozzy Osbourne-fronted Ozzy + Friends show, which took place at the Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden. More fan-filmed footage has found its way online and it’s a thoroughly metallic way for Ozzy to satiate Black Sabbath fans who were disappointed that the reunited band had to table most of its planned tour dates due to Tony Iommi‘s lymphoma diagnosis.
‘That Metal Show’ Recap: Vinnie Paul Says ‘Some Stones Are Better Left Unturned’ Regarding Pantera Reunion
Last night’s episode (May 19) was the season finale of Season 10 of that ‘Metal Show’ and it closed on a high note with Pantera and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, who dropped by to discuss the 20th anniversary edition of ‘Vulgar Display of Power.’ It was a repeat engagement for the sticks handler, who guested on the show back when it filmed in NYC.
Iron Maiden ‘Rock Band’ Six Pack Drops on May 22
Calling all gamers. On May 22 –that’s next Tuesday- the Iron Maiden six song pack dubbed ‘Maiden Epics’ will land at the ‘Rock Band‘ music store. ‘Maiden Epics’ is culled from some of the British band’s most powerful and beloved albums, hence the name. The tracks are rooted in the ’80s, which was Maiden’s prime decade of dominance and ties in with the songs that will feature prominently on the ban
Lamb of God + Dethklok Team Up for 2012 North American Summer Tour
Just when you thought the summer of 2012 couldn’t get any hotter in terms of metal tours that will blaze through venues during the scorching months, the temperature just skyrocketed several notches. News that Lamb of God and Dethklok from Adult Swim’s ‘Metalocalypse are co-headlining a North American tour has leaked via multiple sources.
Rockstar Mayhem Festival VIP Charity Ticket Auction Puts Fans Onstage
The 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will launch a VIP charity ticket auction that will put fans on the stage with their favorite bands! Wanna rock out inches away from Slipknot or Motorhead or Slayer? That’s a headbanger’s dream come true and it’s possible courtesy of this auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit both Metal of Honor and Living the Dream Foundation.
Own a Piece of Movie History — ‘Deep Throat’ House For Sale
Houses doubling as locations for porn shoots is common in the Los Angeles area. While it’s likely good money to rent out your crib, it leaves a mess. Nevertheless, on the other side of the country, a piece of porn history is for sale in the form of the house that was used in ‘Deep Throat.’
New Spray Gets You Drunk In Just a Few Seconds
Want to get drunk and sober up in a matter of moments — no puking, no hangover, no beer goggled hook ups? Turns out you can do just that with an instantly intoxicating spray that mimics the effects of alcohol. It’s short term, though.
Watch Halestorm in Concert in Germany
You can teleport to Cologne, Germany and enjoy a full Halestorm concert without ever leaving the house. Now that’s the wonder of technology, right? A full, 40-minute concert by the female-fronted rock band has been posted online for fans to enjoy. The show took place on Feb. 5 and was filmed legally as part of the Rockpalast series.
Smashing Pumpkins Share ‘Oceania’ Cover + Track Listing
Smashing Pumpkins will issue ‘Oceania,’ their seventh studio album, on June 19. It exists as part of the band’s ambitious, 44-song ‘Teargarden by Kaleidyscope’ project, which is released in song-by-song format and has been since 2009. Yet ‘Oceania’ still stands apart as a separate piece.
Man Named Bill Boner Accused of Sexual Harassment
A man named Boner, sexual harassment involving senior citizens and a petting zoo. This stuff just writes itself but that doesn’t mean we won’t punch in a couple lines of our own.
Steven Adler: I Have No Desire to Do Anything With Axl Rose Again
Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is done talking about Axl Rose aka ‘the redhead,’ saying the singer’s letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exposed the singer’s “true colors.” Even though Adler spoke at length about Axl and the current incarnation to Loudwire, after all the drama, mudslinging and the ensuing media firestorm, he has given his final interview where Rose’s name will be menti