Matthew Wilkening
‘Rock Icons N’ Metal Gods’ Author Jeb Wright Talks About Interviewing Ozzy Osbourne, Sammy Hagar + More
One of our favorite rock and roll books in recent months comes from Classic Rock Revisited mastermind Jeb Wright. ‘Rock Icons N’ Metal Gods’ features revealing and entertaining interviews with dozens of rock and metal’s biggest stars from the longtime music veteran.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Jack Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne, son of Black Sabbath and solo career legend Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The 26-year-old Osbourne, who only weeks ago became a father for the first time, has vowed to fight the disease: “‘Adapt and overcome’ is my new motto.”
Kiss: ‘Love Gun’ First Fired 35 Years Ago
‘Love Gun, ‘ the sixth studio album from Kiss, and the clear pinnacle of the band’s first golden era, was released 35 years ago this week.
Dee Snider Reveals How Motorhead Helped Twisted Sister Break Through Overseas: Book Excerpt
Dee Snider‘s autobiography ‘Shut Up and Give Me the Mic’ is filled with fantastic, informative stories about the Twisted Sister frontman’s life in rock.
First Photos of Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix Emerge
The first photos of rap star Andre 3000 in costume and (presumably) wig for his performance as Jimi Hendrix in the upcoming movie ‘All is By My Side’ have been revealed, and it looks like they found the right guy!
Axl Rose Threatens to End Guns N’ Roses Show After Audience Member Throws Trash on Stage
Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose threatened to end a concert Sunday night (May 20) in Liverpool, England after someone in the audience threw an object on stage during the band’s second song.
Tony Iommi Was ‘Extremely Nervous’ About Black Sabbath’s First 2012 Show
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed he was “extremely nervous” before the band’s first concert since his recent lymphoma battle, explaining he wasn’t sure he’d have the endurance to make it through an entire set.
Bill Ward Officially Out of Black Sabbath Reunion After ‘Final Effort’ Fails
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has issued a lengthy statement declaring that a “final effort” to reach an agreement with the management of his former band has failed, and that as threatened back in February, he will not be joining the band’s upcoming reunion shows.
Jimi Hendrix Biopic Starring Outkast’s Andre 3000 Goes On Without Estate’s Support
Summertime means sequels, and if a story about the Jimi Hendrix estate expressing their lack of support for a movie about the guitar hero sounds familiar… that’s because it happened this week for the second time in a year.
Mark Evans Discusses Life In and Out of AC/DC
Mark Evans was only 19 when he joined AC/DC and just 21 when he was fired. But his impact lives on in the band’s music over three decades later, and he’s enjoying life more than ever now.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson Gets Married
Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson got married to music executive Geoff Bywater on Saturday (April 28) at a restaurant owned by none other than Sammy Hagar.
Paul McCartney Guests on Live ’30 Rock’ Episode
Paul McCartney stunned the studio audience — and by the looks of it, possibly actor Alec Baldwin — by making a surprise walk-on appearance during a live episode of NBC’s ’30 Rock.’