Black Sabbath (1970)
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Black Sabbath Honored

The founding members of Black Sabbath (Ozzy Osbourne – vocals, Tony Iommi – guitar, Terence “Geezer” Butler – bass and Bill Ward – drums) were awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham at a Saturday (6/28) ceremony in the Council House. The Freedom Of The City scrolls and medals were presented by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor….

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Albums Due In July: Bush, Five Finger Death Punch, Alice Cooper & GWAR

Born Of Osiris 7/11 Born Of Osiris: Through Shadows “‘Through Shadows’ is a reflection of the human experience — both the quiet struggles and the heavy storms we each endure,” stated the Progressive Metal band, “When all feels lost, we’re left with a choice: face demise or defend our existence. This song is our call to…

GN’R’s Dizzy Reed To Deliver Second Solo Album In August

GN’R’s Dizzy Reed To Deliver Second Solo Album In August

Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed will release his second solo album, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me,” on August 22nd. “Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me” contains the track “D.I.B.” (featuring singer/songwriter Spencer Krasch). “Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me” Tracks: 01. Revolution L.A.02. D.I.B.03. Contact04. Bombz Away05. Born A Number06. Intro Thru The Outro07. Earn It 2 Burn It08. Falling Down 2gether09. Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose…

Orianthi’s “Some Kind Of Feeling” Is Available Digitally
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Orianthi’s “Some Kind Of Feeling” Is Available Digitally

Orianthi’s fifth studio effort, “Some Kind Of Feeling.” is available digitally (on CD on August 15th, and on vinyl on September 19th). The set’s lead single “First Time Blues” featured guitarist Joe Bonamassa. “First Time Blues“ is about that feeling of when you first feel brokenhearted,” shared Orianthi. “It doesn’t change throughout life if you really…

“Bruce Springsteen: Tracks II – The Lost Albums” Drops
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“Bruce Springsteen: Tracks II – The Lost Albums” Drops

It’s a collection of seven unreleased Bruce Springsteen records made between 1983–2018. Spanning 83 songs, “’The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed but not released. “I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now,” noted Springsteen. “The ability to record at home…

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix was born in Seattle, dropped out of high school, joined the Army (rather than go to prison for riding in a stolen car) and was discharged about a year later. Stories circulated for years on why (and how) Hendrix got his Army hitch shortened. He likely was a disinterested, sub-par soldier that…

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New Music: Hollywood Undead, Sun Dont Shine & Lorna Shore

Hollywood Undead Hollywood Undead: Savior  “We’re all excited to follow up ‘Hollywood Forever’ with our newest track ‘Savior‘,” said the band in a press release. “This song is special to us so we can’t wait for the Undead Army and beyond to hear it.” Formed in 2005, the band has issued eight albums to date. Sun Dont Shine…