Jack Osbourne Responds To Backlash Over AI Powered Digital Avatar Of Ozzy Osbourne
Jack Osbourne is responding to criticism over an artifical-intelligence avatar of his late father Ozzy Osbourne. Jack and his mother Sharon Osbourne recently announced a partnership with digital human tech company Hyperreal to create the avatar. According to the company, the life-sized avatar will have the ability to have "conversations with fans and move, speak, and respond as Ozzy would." During a YouTube lifestream, Jack said what they're doing is going to be "so tasteful," adding "it's really complex what we're doing. This isn't just like hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT." He also admitted that he spoke about the idea with his father before his passing, and that it's something the "Prince of Darkness" would be into. Ozzy Osbourne passes away in July of 2025 at 76-years-old.
METALLICA Covers ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' In Frankfurt
During a recent METALLICA concert in Frankfurt, Germany, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo covered ACCEPT's classic "Fast As A Shark". The band's "M72" world tour, which began in April 2023, has seen them perform for an estimated four million fans worldwide, with proceeds from ticket sales going to local charities through their All Within My Hands foundation. Hammett and Trujillo have been incorporating unique cover songs into their setlists, ranging from funk to country, as part of their "doodles" segment during shows, showcasing their musical versatility and dedication to engaging with fans. Despite some mixed reactions from artists like Tom Gabriel Fischer of CELTIC FROST, the band continues to surprise and delight audiences with their diverse musical selections.
Billy Corgan Wants Smashing Pumpkins To Play Las Vegas Sphere
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman is currently touring a dramatic reimagining of the band's 1995 album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" with orchestras and opera vocalists. Corgan expressed interest in bringing the show to the futuristic Sphere venue for a more immersive experience. The production transforms the album into a cinematic and theatrical experience with orchestral arrangements and operatic vocals. The project received positive feedback and will continue touring in Europe in September.
Deftones, Sleep Token And Linkin Park Shut Out At 2026 AMAs
Deftones, Sleep Token, and Linkin Park were all snubbed at this year's rock and alternative music awards ceremony, with Twenty One Pilots and sombr dominating the major categories. Despite their significant achievements in the heavy music scene, these bands failed to secure any wins, highlighting a disconnect between mainstream recognition and the current heavy music landscape. The results echoed similar trends at the Grammy Awards, raising questions about the representation of heavy music in major industry ceremonies. Follow for more music updates on Facebook.
Man who discovered Coldplay writes book about 50 year crisp packet collection
Simon Williams, a Stowmarket man, has spent the last 50 years collecting over 8,000 crisp packets from around the world. His journey began at the age of 12 and has led him to discover crisps from various countries, including Australia, Japan, the Caribbean, and Iceland. Simon's book, "Up the Packet," documents his crisp-collecting adventures and the history of crisps dating back to World War Two. Despite his successful music career with Fierce Panda Records, Simon's passion for crisps has remained strong, with a 1970's gammon-flavored packet being his all-time favorite.
Greta Van Fleet Announces Release Of New Single "Play Your Games"
Great Van Fleet are announcing the release of a new single. It's called "Play Your Games" and it will mark the first fresh material from the band since their 2023 album "Starcatcher." The new song will be out on May 29th. Just two days before the song drops, the band will play an intimate concert at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on May 27th.
Rivers Cuomo (Accidentally?) Shares 15 Random Covers From His Archives
Rivers Cuomo has leaked 15 cover songs from his archive, including tracks like Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' and Nirvana's 'Lithium'. The Weezer frontman uploaded the lo-fi, acoustic covers to YouTube under the playlist title “randum cuverz”, sparking speculation among fans. Some recordings date back more than 20 years, with some being previously unheard versions. Cuomo has not confirmed whether the release was intentional or accidental. Weezer recently released a new single called 'Shine Again' and are gearing up for their 2026 US tour, which kicks off in September.
SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'No One Is A Leader' In This Band. 'We're All Owners And Bosses.'
SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon discussed the band's fifteenth studio album, "One," in a recent interview. Witherspoon explained that the album title signifies unity and togetherness among the band members. He credited the band's longevity to their close bond and equal treatment of each member. The album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, and the band embarked on a U.S. tour in support of the release.
Former Hole Drummer Selling Shirt Worn By Kurt Cobain
Former Hole drummer Patty Schemel is selling a shirt that was once worn by Kurt Cobain. As of Monday afternoon, the "Foxes" t-shirt was going for eight-thousand-dollars on the Julien's auction house website, exceeding the estimated sale of four-to-six-thousand-dollars.The Nirvana frontman wore the shirt for a photoshoot in the 1990s. According to the listing, Kurt kept the shirt and gifted it to Schemel. The auction closes on May 29th.
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Announces New Volume In Graphic Novel Saga
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is set to release the next volume of his graphic novel saga "The Mandrake Project." "Year Two" is a conceptual extension of the musician's 2024 solo album of the same name. According to a press release, volume two will delve "deeper into a world of surreal and mystical madness." "The Mandrake Project: Year Two" is available for pre-order and is expected to ship in October.
The Best And The Rest Of New Order Collection To Be Released In July
New Order is announcing the release of a new compilation album. It's called "The Best and The Rest of New Order," bringing together the band's compilations "The Best of New Order" and "The Rest of New Order." It features fully remastered audio and a wide selection of remixes. Both albums will be released as separate vinyl formats. "The Best and The Rest Of New Order" will be available on July 17th.
Lola Young, Sam Fender And Rosalia Among 2026 Ivor Novello Awards Winners
Lola Young, Sam Fender, and Rosalia are among the winners of this year's Ivor Novello Awards. The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards ceremony took place in London on Thursday. Sixteen songwriters and composers were recognized across 14 categories, with Young taking home the Music Most Performed Word award for "Messy," and Rosalia being presented with the International Songwriter of the Year award.Fender was awarded Songwriter of the Year with Amazon Music. The Ivors is a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating songwriting and screen composition.