We got the band back together to review and debate “Back To The Beginning” – the final show ever for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne! Was it the show of the century? Did it live up to the hype? Who was great? Who was awful?Continue reading
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Black Sabbath’s Final Show – “Back to the Beginning” is A Celebration of Metal’s Founding Fathers
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It’s a moment 50 years in the making. Today, July 5th, Black Sabbath is taking their final bow on the very soil where it all began. Villa Park in Birmingham, UK with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime event: Back to the Beginning.Continue reading
PREVIEW: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back The Beginning” Concert ft. Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Mastodon
We are on the eve of the Metal music event of the year, and maybe the decade if they pull it off right! “Back The Beginning” will mark the farewell concert for both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, as well as an additional once-in-a-lifetime assortment of bands with Metallica, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, and many more guests. This has never been attempted before, and the event is also for charity. The musical director for the show is Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine. The event is sold out but, you can livestream it at the link below. Check out our preview!
Sálezianos Drop a Cover of Alice In Chains’ “Brother”
Australian blackened avant-garde metal project, Sálezianos recently shared their take on the track, “Brother,” originally by Alice In Chains. It was produced and recorded by: Daniel Phillip East and Nick Jarrah Parkinson, mixed by Dr. Mike Trubetskov (EOL Studios), and mastered by Tony Jack Mantz (Jack the Bear’s Deluxe Mastering). The cover song comes with a lyric video created by Brandon Hutcheson (Reliqa). Watch it in the article below.
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Jerry Cantrell Announces New Round Of U.S. “I Want Blood Tour Dates” with Support from Filter
Alice in Chains leader Jerry Cantrell, whose widely praised new album I Want Blood (review here) arrived late last year, has announced a new round of U.S. tour dates, kicking off on August 16 in San Diego. Tickets go on sale this week.Continue reading
UPDATE: Alice In Chains Has Canceled All of Their May 2025 Tour Dates and Festivals After Drummer Sean Kinney Suffers a “Medical Emergency”
UPDATE: Alice In Chains has now canceled all of their May 2025 tour dates and festivals due to Sean Kinney’s medical emergency. Refunds avaialble at point of purchase.
Alice In Chains was forced to cancel its concert last night (Thursday, May 8th), the kickoff of their current tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This after drummer Sean Kinney suffered “a non-life-threatening medical emergency.” The show was canceled moments before the doors were to open via signs at the venue and post by the band. The statement can be read below. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. The band has several headline shows and festival dates booked this month including the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey (May 10), Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). They have also lined up several other headlining shows, in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). Alice In Chains is also on the bill for the final Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne show on July 5 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Continue reading
Alice In Chains Cancels Tour Kick Off Show After Drummer Sean Kinney Suffers a “Medical Emergency”
Alice In Chains was forced to cancel its concert last night (Thursday, May 8th), the kickoff of their current tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This after drummer Sean Kinney suffered “a non-life-threatening medical emergency.” The show was canceled moments before the doors were to open via signs at the venue and post by the band. The statement can be read below. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. The band has several headline shows and festival dates booked this month including the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey (May 10), Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). They have also lined up several other headlining shows, in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). Alice In Chains is also on the bill for the final Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne show on July 5 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Continue reading
Welcome To Rockville Announces Set Times for 2025 with Linkin Park, Shinedown, Green Day, Rob Zombie, Alice In Chains, Bad Omens, Incubus, and More
Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the Welcome To Rockville 2025 music performance times for North America’s Largest Rock Festival, May 15-18 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fans can now build a personalized daily schedule in the official Welcome To Rockville 2025 mobile app.Continue reading
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival Announces Music Set Times, Two Special After Parties, New Bands with Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, and More
The Biggest Rock Fest in Columbus History, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival officially kicks off in less than two weeks, May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, two special after parties, and the launch of the 2025 mobile app so fans can start building their dream itineraries for the four-day event. Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will feature more than 100 bands on 4 stages, including Metallica in their festival debut, offering a “No Repeat Weekend” with two nights, two unique sets on Friday and Sunday. On Thursday, Korn will headline after sets from Bad Omens and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, and on Saturday Linkin Park will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail. Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle. In addition to the previously announced acts, Sonic Temple now features Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, Shadows Fall, Bleeding Through and Terror.Continue reading
Alice In Chains Replaces Mötley Crüe for the Inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival in May
Alice In Chains has replaced Mötley Crüe as the new co-headliner for the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival. Crüe has dropped out due to health issues., bringing some of the most legendary names in rock and roll to Ocean City, Maryland, May 17-18. From C3 Presents, producers of the beloved Oceans Calling and Country Calling festivals, and hosted by radio personality Eddie Trunk, the two-day powerhouse lineup debuts with over 25 artists across three stages on the shores of Ocean City Inlet Beach at the historic Ocean City Boardwalk. AIC joins fellow headliners Def Leppard, Nickelback, and Shinedown Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, 3 Doors Down, Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Bret Michaels, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, and more are also set to take the stage, and fans can find the entire lineup and by-day breakout on the Boardwalk Rock website. Continue reading