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Ozzy Funeral Sparks Family Rift Rumours as Two of His Kids Skipped the Procession - What Really Happened?

Two of Ozzy Osbourne's kids missed his funeral, sparking rumours of a family rift and questions about their omission from the official family statement.

International Business Times UK

“He does feel a bit like our saviour. It’s good to know he’s kind of protecting us”: How Mike Portnoy helped save Avenged Sevenfold after the The Rev died

Dream Theater man’s stand-in role may have complicated his own position, but the younger band were grateful for his unflappable optimism as they fought to keep going

Metal Hammer

"I felt out of place. That group didn't have much musical merit and I thought it was crap": The oddball career of Kevin Ayers, quintessential English songwriter

Kevin Ayers co-founded Soft Machine, influenced Bowie, shared acid trips and girlfriends with Hendrix, and knew Syd Barrett better than most

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Foo Fighters reveal identity of new drummer

Ilan Rubin is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails

The Independent UK

On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

Reneé Rapp's second album, “Bite Me,” gave the 25-year-old multi-hyphenate an outlet to work through the whirlwind that has been her career so far

The Independent UK

Priscilla Presley, 80, Spotted Looking Downcast In Rare Outing After Years Of Turmoil

"She's been through a lot."

Bored Panda

“Various line-ups sprang into existence just because someone said, ‘I’ll be your guitarist – I’ve got money.’ They felt like drunken shags. I gave in, but I hated myself for it”: When Robert John Godfrey rebuilt The Enid after 21 wasted years

The release of Journey’s End in 2010 found the symphonic rock pioneer more content and focused than he’d been in decades, and ready to take the blame for previous misdemeanours

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Gary Karr obituary

Player, arranger, composer and teacher who brought the double bass to the fore as a solo instrument

The Guardian - UK

Praise indeed for Jimmie Rodgers

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

Thousands of emotional Black Sabbath fans have paid their respects to band founder and singer Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Birmingham

The Independent UK

Thousands Line Streets for Ozzy Osbourne Farewell: Fans Mourn a Legend at Black Sabbath Bench

Thousands of fans flooded the streets to honour Ozzy Osbourne in a farewell tribute at Birmingham's Black Sabbath bench. The emotional send-off marks the end of an era for one of rock's most iconic voices.

International Business Times UK

“With the new opportunities that I have ahead, I need to prioritize my long-term future”: Prog virtuoso Jason Richardson leaves All That Remains after 7 years

The guitarist leaves after seven years and has some currently unspecified projects lined up

Guitar World

“Probably the most stupid thing I’ve ever done in my life”: Oasis' first drummer Tony McCarroll reveals the confrontation that led the band to sack him

The former Oasis drummer claims he stood up to Noel - and was fired as a result

MusicRadar

Fans line streets of Birmingham to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne and couple’s children join mourners as singer’s hearse is driven through birthplace of heavy metal

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“I didn’t know what was going to happen, but they certainly booed, I’ll tell you that. You could hear it all over the place”: How Bob Dylan created one of his greatest songs while controversy erupted around him

When Dylan went electric, not everyone approved

MusicRadar

“I figured we’d see him later on – the next day or whatever. But no”: Zakk Wylde reflects on the last time he saw Ozzy Osbourne

He says metal icon was “like an older brother”

Metal Hammer

"Paul was a lovely person and good mate." Iron Maiden pay tribute to their original vocalist Paul Mario Day following his death, aged 69

Former Iron Maiden/More/Sweet frontman Paul Mario Day passed away at his family home in Australia on July 29

Guitar World

“Playing Dean Town forces me to keep my chops up. Vulfpeck fans can sing every note of that bassline”: Joe Dart breaks down his lightning-quick studio approach – and how he tackles his hardest bassline to play live

Joe Dart continues to make a lasting impression on the world of retro-funk bass guitar

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Thousands Honour Ozzy Osbourne At UK Hometown Funeral Procession

Thousands lined the streets of UK city Birmingham on Wednesday to pay an emotional farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne as the heavy metal hellraiser was laid to rest.

Guitar World

“I got tired of carrying different guitars with me. It’s delightful”: Skunk Baxter is a session legend – and his cutting-edge guitar rig probably isn’t what you expect

Baxter has settled on a Roland/Fender Stratocaster, which he uses alongside some other off-the-shelf Roland gear

The Independent UK

In 'Sinners' and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn't been easy

Blues legend Buddy Guy will release a new album on Wednesday, his 89th birthday

Guitar World

“It got stuck in the snow. We were like, ‘The truck’s not making it, the gear is not making it”: Primus’ Larry LaLonde on how he and Les Claypool ended up with off-the-rack gear from Guitar Center right before a show

The guitar and bass behemoths eventually auctioned off the Strat and P-Bass they bought at the last minute for charity

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“Her Filter Dropped For A Moment”: Billie Eilish Faces Backlash Over On-Stage Remarks In Dublin

Billie Eilish criticized as racist for statements about liking Irish people's white pasty skin during concert in Dublin.

Guitar World

“I wish I’d been treated more fairly by the record execs, but I was part of the creation of one of the biggest bands of all time. That’s a nice legacy”: How LA guitarist Chris Weber laid the foundations for Guns N’ Roses in a single studio session

Weber’s parents lent the Axl Rose-fronted Hollywood Rose $500 to make the demo that started a rock ’n’ roll revolution. Despite being replaced by Slash and losing credit for his contributions, he wouldn’t have things any other way

Metal Hammer

Here's what happened at Ozzy Osbourne's emotional funeral procession in Birmingham

Thousands of metal fans line the streets of Birmingham to say an emotional farewell to local hero and national treasure Ozzy Osbourne

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