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“It was painful for me to listen to Ian Anderson’s voice. I felt for him a lot”: Dave Pegg on why he quit Jethro Tull, beating Metallica to a Grammy, gigging with John Bonham and working with Nick Drake in a smelly squat

The proud owner of a broken Grammy award is regarded as a revelation in folk rock with Fairport Convention – but he only played bass that way because he didn’t know what else to do

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The Guide #202: Awol headliners to rampaging deer: how festivals survive the worst-case scenarios

The British festival season is a logistical minefield. One veteran promoter walks us through the thrills, threats and total meltdowns and what to do when it all goes wrong

The Guardian - UK

4 brilliant new bands you need to hear this month

From Metallica-endorsed alt-metallers Unpeople to satanic psych doomies Saturday Night Satan, Scottish prog metallers Tiberius and Salisbury shoegaze-revivalists Oversize, these are the bands you need to hear in August 2025

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I never listened to Black Sabbath growing up – this is why I got an Ozzy Osbourne tattoo the day after he died

It took a while for me to appreciate the Prince Of Darkness’ true influence on heavy metal, but after his death, I needed something to reflect how big a part of me he’d become

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Hulk Hogan the man did terrible things. But the character was revolutionary

Hogan was a master of wrestling’s unreality, personifying the most American virtue of them all: you do not have to be you

The Guardian - US

Celine Dion pays tribute to former label mate Ozzy Osbourne

Celine Dion has remembered Ozzy Osbourne for his "boundless spirit and ear for melody".

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Robert Trujillo remembers Ozzy Osbourne, confirms Metallica will attend funeral

Robert Trujillo has recalled the "wild adventure" he had touring with Ozzy Osbourne.

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Google ‘Ozzy Osbourne’. You won’t regret it.

The search engine has included a touching tribute to the Prince Of Darkness for those who look up his name

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 3-9

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 3-9 include actor-turned-princess Meghan Markle, singer-guitarist James Hetfield of Metallica and actor-director Greta Gerwig

The Independent UK

"People thought we were Nazi sympathisers, and nothing could be further from the truth." The highs, lows, controversies and epic comebacks of Slayer

How one Mercyful Fate-worshipping little band from California changed the face of metal forever

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“Ozzy used to come into our room to get away from his minders. He’d sit on the bed while having a sly puff of the magic Woodbine”: The epic story of Budgie, the cult heroes who inspired Metallica, Iron Maiden and Soundgarden

Budgie are one of the greatest rock bands no one really talks about these days

Louder

Dan Campbell’s Plan After Losing Top Two Assistants Is to Be Like Metallica

Dan Campbell is not a one-man band.

Sports Illustrated

“The truth of the matter is, I don’t believe that anybody asked us”: James LoMenzo reveals Megadeth weren't invited to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show

The other members of the Big Four of thrash metal – Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax – all participated in Back to the Beginning

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What 330 Metallica gigs taught me about creativity

How music has shaped my creative instincts – and the way I see the world.

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"I would have quit wrestling in a heartbeat." The bizarre story of Hulk Hogan's phantom 'audition' for Metallica

This week, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away aged 71. We revisit one of the strangest stories involving the Hulkster, which included the world's biggest metal band

The Guardian - UK

‘He spoke up for me when I was in prison’: Anthrax, Lamb of God, Rick Wakeman and more share memories of Ozzy Osbourne

After Osbourne’s death at 76, the heavy metal greats he inspired remember his pranks, generosity and quadruple brandies – and relive the tears at his farewell show

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Dave Mustaine wanted Megadeth to re-record songs from Metallica’s No Life ’Til Leather demo, ex-bassist David Ellefson claims

Mustaine has songwriting credits on four of the songs on Metallica’s now-legendary demo

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“I Will Miss Him Dearly”: 50 Wild, Heartbreaking, And Eccentric Goodbyes To Ozzy From Stars

From Sir Elton John to AC/DC, from Jason Momoa to Adam Sandler, from Kermit the Frog to sports teams, tributes poured in after Ozzy Osbourne’s passing.

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“Ozzy changed the world. For millions of people, it’s nearly impossible to imagine where we might be if he hadn’t”: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute

Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Yungblud, Slash, Ronnie Wood and more have all come out to remember the life and legacy of the legendary singer

The Independent UK

Gene Simmons ‘chokes up’ while paying tribute to ‘singular’ Ozzy Osbourne

Kiss frontman stumbled over his words while remembering the Black Sabbath rock star

The Independent UK

Black Sabbath, Metallica and Elton John lead tributes to ‘unmatched showman’ Ozzy Osbourne

Fellow legends of heavy metal along with stars of music, film and TV are honouring the British rocker following his death aged 76

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Ozzy Osbourne RIP: the world reacts

Musicians, media organisations, politicians, sports franchises and Hollywood stars react to Ozzy Osbourne's passing

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal pioneer, has died at the age of 76

The iconic ‘Prince Of Darkness’ has passed away from undisclosed causes, his family confirm in a statement

The Independent UK

Sir Elton John leads tributes to Ozzy Osbourne after Black Sabbath singer’s death

He joined Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and other famous faces in paying tribute to the Black Sabbath singer.

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"I cannot believe I’m actually typing this": Martin Garrix sings Metallica's praises after they proved to be the unlikely saviours of his Tomorrowland set

Lars Ulrich and co lent their main stage to the Belgian dance music festival following a huge fire at the site

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