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NO MORE VOICE … Zakk Wylde loses voice, postpones Black Label Society shows

Metal Sludge — The heavy metal band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have been forced to postpone a few up coming shows from their U.S. tour. The word is that BLS frontman Zakk Wylde has lost his ability to sing. The tour also includes Nita Strauss and Jared James Nichols. The first date affected was May 9th in Lexington Kentucky which has already been rescheduled for May 23rd. And the second date was May 10th in Raleigh[…]

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80’s BIN … Geoff Tate on learning to sing, writing Operation: Mindcrime, DeGarmo, Rockenfield and a reunion

Metal Sludge — In a brand new episode of 80’s Metal Recycle Bin, the interview is with world-class rock singer Geoff Tate. Tate as most know, was the long time frontman for the band Queensrÿche. Tate says he first started taking piano lessons at age 9, and then joined the school band at age 10 where he played both keyboards and trumpet through High School. It wasn’t until a local band’s singer got sick and[…]

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ALL ABOARD … Dana Strum describes in detail how he drove Ozzy Osbourne around Hollywood setting up audition with local guitarist Randy Rhoads

Metal Sludge — In a brand new extended interview on 80’s Metal Recycle Bin, Dana Strum takes listeners on a detailed play-by-play on how he introduced Ozzy Osbourne to Randy Rhoads. 80’s Metal Recycle Bin launched earlier in 2021 and has been bringing their audience teaser clips from the who’s who of rock n’ roll. Now they bring you an extended interview with the Slaughter bassist and co-founder Strum. Osbourne was just starting his solo[…]

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NEW! … Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion drops March 16th

Metal Sludge — It’s 2021 and the year is off to a great start and what could make it better? How about a brand new bad ass Rock n’ Roll book about the 80’s. Well you’re in luck because Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion hits the streets on March 16th 2021 via St. Martin’s Press. This book is phone book thick with several dozen photos[…]

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Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with PRKN 2, a type of Parkinson’s Disease

Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with PRKN 2, a type of Parkinson’s Disease     Blabbermouth —  In an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts for “Good Morning America”, Ozzy Osbourne, his children and his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, are shedding light on the private health battle he experienced after a fall and Parkinson’s diagnosis last February. “It’s been terribly challenging for us all,” Ozzy told Roberts. “I did my last show New Year’s Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have[…]

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ALMOST DEAD OR ALIVE? … Ozzy Osbourne spotted with Sharon New Year’s Day despite Deathbed Rumors

ALMOST DEAD OR ALIVE? Ozzy Osbourne spotted with Sharon New Year’s Day despite Deathbed Rumors     Metal Sludge — Over the last 48 hours the rumors that Ozzy Osbourne is on his deathbed are circulating the internet Radaronline posted early morning on January 1st 2020: “Heavy metal maniac Ozzy OsbourneOpens in New Window is bedridden in agonizing pain and losing his marbles, sources said — prompting pals to believe he’s waiting to die! “Sources revealed the bat-biting[…]

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POTTY BREAK …. Ozzy Osbourne: “I had to use [a walker] to go for a pee.”

POTTY BREAK Ozzy Osbourne: “I had to use [a walker] to go for a pee.”       Blabbermouth — This past April, Ozzy Osbourne postponed all his 2019 tour dates, both in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The BLACK SABBATH frontman fell at his Los Angeles home, aggravating years-old injuries from his 2003 ATV accident that required surgery. “For the first, say, four months, I was[…]

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RED DESPERATE CARTEL … Nikki Sixx looks to have dissed Jake E. Lee, calls him ‘has-been, never was’ a ‘wash-up’ and ‘desperate’

RED DESPERATE CARTEL Nikki Sixx looks to have dissed Jake E. Lee, calls him ‘has-been, never was’ a ‘wash-up’ and ‘desperate’      Sleazeroxx — A number of articles were released yesterday by online publications including Blabbermouth, Sleaze Roxx and Metal Sludge based on an interview down by former Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands guitarist Jake E. Lee‘s interview with Tone-Talk. During the interview, Lee advised that Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Leewanted him to replace guitarist Mick Mars before he eventually got the gig with Ozzy Osbournein 1983. Lee also revealed[…]

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FALLING DOWN … Ozzy Osbourne cancels remainder of 2019 tour dates after suffering fall at home

FALLING DOWN Ozzy Osbourne cancels remainder of 2019 tour dates after suffering fall at home     LOS ANGELES, California — Metal music’s Prince of Darkness is pressing pause on some upcoming live engagements. On Thursday morning, Ozzy Osbourne‘s team announced on social media that, due to a fall at his Los Angeles home, as well as a bout with pneumonia, the singer will be pushing back all the scheduled dates of his No More Tours 2tour[…]

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Ozzy admitted to Los Angeles area hospital, wife Sharon and son Jack rush to be by his side

Ozzy admitted to Los Angeles area hospital, wife Sharon and son Jack rush to be by his side     The Blast — Ozzy Osbourne has been hospitalized as he recovers from the flu and things were bad enough that wife Sharon Osbourne and son Jack rushed to the hospital to be by his side. Sharon shared the news on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, writing, “As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu.”[…]

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