Former Hatebreed bassist Chris Beattie sues band over sudden dismissal and financial disputes
Billboard reports founding Hatebreed bassist Chris Beattie has filed a lawsuit against the band and frontman Jamey Jasta, claiming he was abruptly and unfairly ousted from the group in November 2024 after a 30-year tenure. Filed in Connecticut Superior Court, the suit...
Watch: British Royal Guards perform Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne received a regal tribute on July 30 as the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The performance came just hours before Osbourne’s public funeral procession in...
Sonic Temple 2026 expands with fifth stage, 30+ more bands added
The 2026 edition of the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is set to expand. Organizers have confirmed the addition of a fifth stage, allowing for over 30 more bands to be added to the lineup. The festival will return May 14–17, 2026 to Historic Crew Stadium in...
Photos/Review: Pantera pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in epic Long Island set with Amon Amarth – 7/26/2025
On July 22nd, the world lost an icon as Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76, and the metal scene is still mourning. The vocalist had built an unrivaled legacy among his fans and his peers from his Black Sabbath days through his solo career. Two and a half weeks...
Ozzy’s Last Encore: music legends gather for private burial
Ozzy Osbourne was privately laid to rest on Thursday (31) at his 250-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, England. The intimate ceremony followed a massive public funeral procession in Birmingham a day earlier. According to The Sun, 110 of Ozzy’s closest loved ones joined...
Animals As Leaders cancel tour dates following drummer Matt Garstka’s injury
Animals As Leaders have announced the cancellation of their upcoming shows in Mexico, South America, and Australia due to an arm injury sustained by drummer Matt Garstka. The band shared that the injury will require surgery, forcing them to step away from the road for...
Drummer Swap: Foo Fighters enlist Ilan Rubin as Josh Freese rejoins Nine Inch Nails
Variety reports Foo Fighters have found their new drummer, at least for the time being. Ilan Rubin is reportedly stepping in behind the kit for the band's upcoming shows. Known for his long-standing tenure with Nine Inch Nails, Rubin was inducted into the Rock and...
Jason Richardson exits All That Remains after nearly seven years
Guitarist Jason Richardson has officially parted ways with All That Remains, ending his nearly seven-year tenure with the band. Richardson joined All That Remains on lead guitar after the passing of Oli Herbert in late 2018. The split appears amicable and...
Original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Mario Day dead at 69
Paul Mario Day, the original vocalist of Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. The British-born singer fronted the band in their earliest formation in the mid-1970s before going on to lead acts such as More, Wildfire, and Sweet. Day’s...
A Final Farewell: Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest in emotional public funeral procession
Today, (30), the world collectively said goodbye to a legend. The public funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne, the undisputed godfather of heavy metal, took place in his hometown of Birmingham, U.K., and it was everything he would have wanted: loud, heartfelt, and...









