ALBUM REVIEW: Tar Pit – Scrying the Angel Gate


The sophomore album from Portland’s Tar Pit, Scrying the Angel Gate (Transylvanian Recordings), sets Lovecraftian themes against a style of doom that relishes the blues-based jams. An organ haunting the opening track from the back of the mix. The backbone of the song is a lumbering wall of fuzzed-out riffage. This song eventually builds the dynamic into a more metallic attack. Vocalist Don Gozalo brings an emotive howl to the songs. Unlike most doom frontmen, he is not as blatant an Ozzy disciple. This helps set their overall sound apart from their peers.  Continue reading →


Tens of Thousands Lined The Streets of Birmingham to Say Goodbye to Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Watch The Funeral Procession


Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath, was laid to rest in his native Birmingham, England, this Wednesday (July 30, 2025). Tens of thousands of people turned out to support the town’s most famous native son, taking over the entire town with tributes. Ghost Cult’s veteran scribe Gary Alcock, who was at the Back To The Beginning show just weeks ago, was on hand and has allowed Ghost Cult to share his personal photos of the day. The funeral procession was livestreamed by major news networks worldwide and also watched by thousands.  Continue reading →


Black Sabbath Singer and Solo Artist Ozzy Osbourne Will Be Laid To Rest Today, Here’s How To Watch The Funeral Procession


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Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in his native Birmingham, England this Wednesday (July 30), but for those not in Birmingham, but a livestream taking place from the Black Sabbath bench in Birmingham where you can watch the procession. The stream is free at the links below. The Black Sabbath bench website is planning to provide an ongoing livestream on Wednesday where you can keep up with the procession. It’s expected to begin at approximately 1PM BST. That’s 8 AM ET and 5 AM PT in the USA.  Continue reading →