Sharon Osbourne Addresses Ex-Black Sabbath Manager’s Comments
During a recent episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon Osbourne accused ex-Black Sabbath manager Jim Simpson of planning to release the band’s initial demos (when they were called Earth) without the involvement of Black Sabbath or the Osbournes. Simpson quickly…
Essential ’90s Metal Albums to Own on Vinyl
Here are 11 essential ’90s metal albums you should own on vinyl. The decade marked a time of transition for metal in more ways than one. Veteran acts such as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden had already put out their…
Grunge Songs from 5 Iconic Hair Metal Bands
When grunge exploded in the early ’90s, it left the ’80s hair metal scene in the dust — but the best grunge song by these five hair metal bands shows that some groups managed to adapt to the times with…
Kirk Hammett Reveals His Top 3 Beloved Horror Movie Pieces
Key Takeaways Kirk Hammett’s Collection: The Metallica guitarist is a prominent collector of horror movie memorabilia, focusing on 20th Century films. Top Piece: His most cherished item is Boris Karloff’s outfit from the 1933 film The Black Cat. Significant Props:…
Poppy Joins Linkin Park for Classic Song at Tour Launch
Anoche (25 de octubre), Linkin Park inició la etapa sudamericana de su gira mundial en curso (en apoyo a From Zero de 2024) en Vive Claro en Bogotá, Colombia. Estarán acompañados por Poppy durante toda la gira, y los asistentes…
Best Cover Songs by 11 Notable Thrash Metal Bands
There is no exact recipe when it comes to the best thrash metal cover songs. Some bands like Metallica and Megadeth have chosen the more serious route when recording cover songs over the years. Metallica has a whole trove of…
Soulfly’s Debut Buried by Moreno and Cavalera on Native Land
Ever since Soulfly released their self-titled debut LP in 1998, fans have wondered why the liner notes include an image of Deftones’ frontman Chino Moreno holding a pickaxe. Well, in a new chat with Alternative Nation, Soulfly’s founding frontman –…
Ex-Black Sabbath Manager Responds to Sharon Osbourne Claims
Jim Simpson, the first manager of Black Sabbath, has fired off a response after Sharon Osbourne called him out in a recent episode of The Osbournes podcast for attempting to release demos from Black Sabbath’s early days. In the aftermath…
Limp Bizkit Concert Cancelled Over Fred Durst’s Comments on Russia
A Limp Bizkit concert that was reportedly scheduled for a venue in Estonia next year has been canceled due to lead singer Fred Durst’s past comments regarding Russia and President Vladimir Putin. According to multiple reports, Limp Bizkit’s show on…
Picture Disc Vinyl: Consider Your Purchase Intent Before Playing
Key Takeaways Playing picture discs is possible, but consider your priorities. Sound quality may vary, with some extra noise depending on manufacturing. Artwork preservation is crucial; frequent play can damage the design. Higher prices for picture discs reflect their collectibility…
Avenged Sevenfold Singer Supports Israeli Hostage Message
M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold has addressed the backlash he received for sending a welcome home message to two recently released Israeli hostages who are fans of the band. Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal attended the Nova Music Festival on…
Ozzy’s Back to the Beginning Concert Raises Significant Funds
Sharon Osbourne clarified how much money the Back to the Beginning concert raised for charity on a new episode of The Osbournes podcast, which you can watch below. The star-studded event, which served as Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert just weeks…