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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil To Release “A Screaming Life” Memoir in 2026
Founding Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil will release a memoir, “A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond”, on May 19, 2026 via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow. Soundgarden will be inductedd the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025 in the Performer category, next weekend. The Seattle grunge legends were first nominated for the Rock Hall in 2020, and were on the ballot again in 2023 before finally being chosen for induction this year. Thayil, Matt Cameron (also of Pearl Jam), Chris Cornell and Ben Shepherd are being included in the induction, as is Hiro Yamamoto, who was with Soundgarden from 1984 to 1989 and played on the band’s first two EPs and first two albums. Cornell died in 2017.
Soundgarden, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Oasis, The White Stripes, and Joy Division are Nominated for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Soundgarden, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Oasis, and The White Stripes, are among the nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025. To be eligible for a nomination, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years before the year of nomination. There is only a fan, vote but it counts for 1% of all votes and therefore is a meaningless exercise. Bad Company, The Black Crowes, have made the list for the first time while Soundgarden returned to the ballot after first appearing in 2023. See all the nominees below. Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 203 – Vinyl Care and Gear Maintenance Chaser Episode
In this episode #203, Nik and co-host Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine discuss caring for your record collection, turntable maintenance, the joys of collecting, an examination of Discogs, and more! Also, Nik is watching Nicky (Santoro) in “Casino!” Keefy is still salty about “Sopranos!”
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Zakk Wylde to Miss Remaining Dates on The Experience Hendrix Tour, Due to His Participation in Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Induction This Week
Due to “unavoidable scheduling conflicts,” Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society has pulled out the remaining dates of the “Experience Hendrix” tour, the all-star tribute to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix that Zakk is one of the stars of annually. This is due to his participation next weekend at Ozzy Osbourne’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and Zakk’s performance. Read a message below from Zakk.Continue reading
Ozzy Osbourne Casts Doubt On Future Live Performances, But Looks Forward to Making New Music
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In a new interview with Rolling Stone promoting his guest appearance on a new single by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne cast doubt on his ability to perform live ever again. Saying right now “he can’t stand up.” As we have previously reported that his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne has been vocal about trying to plan two farewell shows in his hometown, near Birmingham, England. Ozzy, who has had a busy year already, also talked about his recent nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as plans to make new album with the fact that such a nomination often comes with a live performance.Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 164: Dolly Parton – “Rockstar” Track-By-Track Review and Analysis
In a new chaser episode, Nik and his co-host Keefy of GhostCultMag review the first ever Rock album from Country royalty and national treasure, Dolly Parton! Following up her 2022 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, she made a double album (actually a triple) full of duets and guest stars such as Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Joan Jett , Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Steve Perry of Journey, John Fogerty (CCR), Sting, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Duran Duran, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again
It’s been over a decade since guitarist K.K. Downing parted ways with Midlands Metal pioneers Judas Priest, the highly publicised fallout causing seemingly irreparable damage between the two parties. However, every cloud has its silver lining and one positive thing to have come from this less than amicable parting of the ways is the emergence of KK’s Priest.
Judas Priest Has Been Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Performs with Former Members KK Downing and Les Binks
The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place tonight in Los Angeles, and Heavy Metal icons Judas Priest are now a member! The are now members with Carly Simon, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Judas Priest, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, and more. The highlights of the evening will air on HBO Max on November 19th. Watch fan-filmed footage of the ceremony and the band’s performance and red carpet appearance below.
Judas Priest, Eminem, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Pat Benetar, and More Have Been Inducted into the 2022 Class of The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Judas Priest has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with the class of 2022. They will receive the honor in the Musical Excellence category, along with RnB legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Also inducted into the Performer category will be Eminem, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon. The induction ceremony will be held on November 5, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. It will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. There will also be a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Radio channel 310.