Win a free copy of Ozzy’s Scream!

It’s giveaway time again! Next week is the release of Ozzy Osbourne’s 10th studio album, “Scream”. And you can win one – free! I’m here with another in my long series of giveaways by trivia contest. Sony records has been kind enough to send me over five copies of the album to give away to […]

Ronnie James Dio Tribute Concert Announced!

Today I’m proud to bring to you the details of the Ronnie James Dio tribute concert that have just been announced. Heaven & Hell have issued a press release (shown below) of the one off tribute show they’re doing for Ronnie. It will be held on Saturday July 24, 2010 at the High Voltage Festival […]

Jamie Mallender’s “Return to Bass” Review

“A one finger answer to a music industry that needs a good old shake by the throat!” When I first agreed to review this, I did it because Jamie’s a friend, and I wanted to help promote his album. Then after I did that, I thought “There aren’t a lot of instrumental bass driven albums”, […]

My Tribute to Dio

Back in early 1982 (or was it Christmas 1981 – I don’t remember now), I was leafing through the pages of one of the rock rags at the time (either Circus or Creem), and saw the cover art for the Mob Rules album in a magazine. I wondered what kind of music would go with […]

Ozzy Scares His Fans

This is pretty darned funny. Was taken at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York City. Made me laugh several times.

Geezer Butler Speaks out on Ronnie James Dio

Geezer Butler has posted a statement on his own website regarding the death of Ronnie James Dio. It’s no secret that I’ve done Geezer’s website for awhile, and during this time, I’ve learned that he’s a pretty private person. When you get to know him, he’s pretty cool, but generally he’s a pretty private man. […]

Ronnie James Dio has Died

This was confirmed to me within the last half an hour by both Wendy Dio and Geezer Butler. He died this morning – May 16, 2010. More details shortly. UPDATE: Here is the official note from Wendy Dio: Message from Wendy Dio Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, […]

Pre-Order Ozzy’s “Scream” Album

Coming next month is Ozzy’s 10th studio album, entitled “Scream”. Fortunately renamed from the awful working title it had (Soul Sucka), this album is the first with a new guitarist in over 20 years. As you may recall a few years back, Ozzy toured with a guy by the name of Joe Holmes, and tried […]

Ozzy’s Blizzard & Diary Albums – 30th Anniversary Editions

While I don’t have any details as as to what will make them a special “30th anniversary edition”, there is one mega huge thing I found out today about these new re-releases coming later this year. Bob Daisley & Lee Kerslake’s tracks are being restored! I don’t know the two of them have settled with […]

Heaven & Hell 2010 Tour Canceled [UPDATED]

This text comes from the Tony Iommi website: “We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven & Hell European shows have been cancelled as sadly Ronnie isn’t well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time.” Heaven & […]