Watch Trans-Siberian Orchestra Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes”


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Trans-Siberian Orchestra paid tribute to Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, performing part of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” during TSO’s 2025 touring finale on December 21st in Philadelphia. The group performed the partial cover as part of a mashup with the Savatage song “Sleep.” Addressing the crowd, the band dedicated the medley to Ozzy, as well as TSO’s late producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O’Neill, who died in 2017. The audience sing-along is chilling to see and hear! Watch it now! Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Chris Caffery Reflects on His Solo Journey and New Album “20 Years of the Music Man”


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In this episode, Ghost Cult Magazine chats with Chris Caffery (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage) he reflects on two decades of his solo journey, the inspiration behind this new release, and what it means to look back on a career filled with powerful riffs, emotional songwriting, and unforgettable performances. He shares insight into his evolution as a musician, from his early days with Savatage to becoming a key part of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and why “20 Years of the Music Man” is both a tribute to his legacy and a bold step forward. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Changeling – Changeling


Rebranding himself simply as Changeling for this eponymously titled release, German guitar maestro Tom Geldschläger (aka Tom Fountainhead) is one of those musicians who never seems to stop working. Whether it’s projects like Despotic, NYN or My Atomic Majesty, his studio engineering and session musician work, or as a music clinician, author, and speaker on music production and musicians’ mental health, Geldschläger always keeps a full diary.  Continue reading