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Ozzy Osbourne's pals share heartbreaking reason Black Sabbath rocker, 76, 'won't stop making music' after he performed farewell gig
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By MELODY FLETCHER Published: 20:54 EDT, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 21:03 EDT, 6 July 2025 Ozzy Osbourne's pals have lifted the lid on his future plans, saying he won't stop making music as it's 'in his...

Duo bringing 'stellar harmonies, fine musicianship' to local show
Gathering Sparks performing July 27 as part of The Coulson Concerts in Oro-Medonte NEWS RELEASE THE COULSON CONCERTS ************************* Sunday, July 27, 2 p.m., The Coulson Concerts presents Gathering Sparks. You will come to listen, and...

Caetani Summer Music Festival set for July 19 (Vernon)
Photo: Caetani Centre The Caetani Summer Music Festival is running on July 19 The annual Caetani Summer Music Festival is coming to Vernon on July 19. The music festival is a celebration of live music, community spirit, and artisan vendors. Local...

UK Rock'n'Rollers Wunderhorse Perform Debut New Zealand Tour
Monday, 7 July 2025, 1:10 pm Press Release: The Label UK rockers Wunderhorse have locked in a string of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this September - kicking off in Aotearoa at The Powerstation in Auckland, followed by Meow Nui...
<em>Instant Holograms on Metal Film</em> and the return of alternative pop band Stereolab
Instant Holograms on Metal Film (2025) is Anglo-French group Stereolab’s first album in 15 years. The general political and social situation may have contributed to the alternative pop band’s decision to end its long hiatus and record new songs....

Smooth Soul Soundbank
Ueberschall says that Soul Club Vol. 3 continues their retro ride on the Soul train of music. A spokesperson told us, "With a warm and mellow sound, and the smoothest of upbeat feels, Soul Club Vol. 3, provides an extended journey into the world...

Sunday Conversation: Linkin Park Open Up On Friendship, Music And More
MONTERREY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 5: performs during a concert as part of the 'From Zero World Tour' at ... More Estadio Banorte on February 5, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)Getty Images Back in 2004 I went on the...

Heaps Normal drops limited release Jazz Stout
Heaps Normal has introduced a bold, limited new addition to its growing non-alc portfolio, Jazz Stout. Designed as a celebration of the shared egnimatic qualities of jazz music and stout, the limited-edition release was crafted with Australian...

Soul tour coming to Glendale with headliners Los Lonely Boys
Special to Independent Newsmedia The Oldies Souldies concert series is headed to Glendale this summer. A night of soul music with headliners Los Lonely Boys, Thee Sinseers, and The Altons will take place Saturday, Aug. 30 at Desert Diamond Arena...

New music on our radar this week: Logic1000, Mr Sosa, Joy Overmono
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of Jordan Nocturne returns with brand new single ‘Feel’ Belfast’s Jordan Nocturne has returned with a new single titled ‘Feel’, out on Jennifer Cardini’s label,...

Defender OCTA Black: The tough luxury 4×4 rock star
By Moses Akaigwe Defender OCTA, the master of extreme performance on- and off-road, has a new, even bolder attitude: Defender OCTA Black. Extensive black detailing for the high-performance 4×4 hero gives the toughest, most capable and most...

Cheltenham Music Festival — 80 years old and still going strong
There’s no denying that the Cheltenham Music Festival has hit a few bumps on the road in the past few years. But it has survived to reach its 80th birthday. And although much slimmed down since the postwar era when a new British symphony was...

Plant-Based Metal: How Black Sabbath’s Legacy Meets Geezer Butler’s Vegan Pride
When Heavy Metal Meets Plant-Based Living In the thunderous world of heavy metal, where leather, headbanging, and dark imagery reign supreme, you might not expect to find a pioneer of plant-based living. Yet Terence “Geezer” Butler—founding member...

Ozzy Osbourne Young Photos: See the Rock Legend Then & Now
Ozzy Osbourne has been rocking stages since the 1970s and played his final concert in July 2025. See photos of the Prince of Darkness through the years. The Prince of Darkness himself! Ozzy Osbourne has been rocking out since first bursting onto...

4 Wild Classic Rock Facts You May Have Never Heard Of
Do you have a dinner party coming up with a bunch of classic rock fans? Why not fill your brain up with a few classic rock facts that most people probably don’t know? These facts are pretty fascinating, and even diehard fans of the genre might not...

K-pop Demon Hunters OST tops U.S. chart
The global craze for the Netflix animated film K-pop Demon Hunters, centered around K-pop culture, has extended to its original soundtrack, which is seeing strong popularity on music platforms. According to global music streaming service Spotify,...

Rain can't stop the music as up-and-coming bands show their talent in Ipswich park
The free annual event, held on Sunday at Christchurch Park, saw acts from genres such as hip-hop, rock, jazz and country showcase their talent. Big names like Ed Sheeran have performed at Music Day, which is organised by Ipswich Borough Council,...

Christian, ‘tradpop’ music making ‘a comeback’ as conservative ideals become more popular: report
Faith-based and “traditional” pop hits are surging on the music charts this year, as noted in a recent report. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” “a folksy melodramatic ballad about faith and love,” according to Semafor, was the No. 1 song in the country...

3&P Productions Makes Mark With Streetball/Music Event in Newport
NEWPORT–A first of its kind event was held in Gardner Park on Saturday. 3&P Productions, who is run by a native to the area, Marquel Webster, aka SkippaBlackBart, played host to a combination streetball tournament and rap concert, something that...

Traditional Dance Opens Month-Long Festival in Kyoto
KYOTO, Jul 07 (News On Japan) - The month-long Gion Festival in Kyoto began with the ceremonial rite known as Kippu-iri no Gi, held in the Nagatakehoko district to pray for the festival's safe proceedings. At the local community hall housing the...