Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison announce 2025 Above Ground benefit concert

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 20: Dave Navarro, Chris Chaney and Billy Morrison performs at Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison’s “ABOVE GROUND 3” Concert Benefiting Musicares at The Fonda Theater on December 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Today, March 2, 2026, the rock world celebrates the 64th birthday of one of its most enduring icons: Jon Bon Jovi. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in 1962, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has spent over four decades at the forefront of the music industry, selling more than 130 million records with his namesake band.

Beyond his massive musical output, Jon remains a pillar of his community through the JBJ Soul Foundation, which continues to lead the charge in combating hunger and homelessness. This year also saw the release of the Bon Jovi Forever special on Paramount+, offering fans an intimate look at his recovery from vocal surgery and his unwavering dedication to his craft.

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In a heartfelt video message, Anthony and Randy Armstrong have confirmed that lead singer Michael Barnes is stepping away from Red permanently to focus on his family after a nearly 20-year run. The news comes after a period of relative silence from the band, with Armstrong explaining that Barnes approached the group a year ago with his decision. Despite the major lineup change, the band is "here to stay" and has already begun planning for a new era.

While Red continues the search for a permanent replacement, they have announced that AJ Reingart (of the band Okaya) will be filling in on vocals for the upcoming 20th Anniversary of End of Silence tour this May and June. Additionally, fan-favorite drummer Dan Johnson is officially back in the fold after a four-year hiatus. Fans will have one final opportunity to see the original lineup perform together for a special farewell show on Friday, June 5th, in Dallas, Texas, where they will play the iconic End of Silence album in its entirety.

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Brent Smith has announced that Shinedown's latest single, "Searchlight," has reached #1 on Rock Radio. In a passionate social media tribute to the "Fans/Family," the frontman credited the song's success to the unwavering support of listeners and the dedication of program directors and the band's teams at Atlantic Records and InDeGoot Management.

Alongside the celebration of the milestone, Smith issued a call to action for music fans everywhere, stressing the vital importance of the airwaves by stating, "PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATIONS".

#Shinedown #Searchlight #BrentSmith #RockRadio #NumberOne #ShinedownFamily #AtlanticRecords #InDeGoot #SupportLocalRadio #SonicTemple #LunaticBall

It has been 25 years since Linkin Park officially unleashed "Crawling" as the second single from their diamond-certified debut album, Hybrid Theory. While the album arrived in late 2000, the single's rollout throughout early 2001—specifically gaining massive radio and retail momentum by March and April of that year—marked the moment the band became a permanent fixture on the global charts.

The track remains one of the most significant in the band’s catalog, earning them a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002. Known for Chester Bennington’s vulnerable yet explosive vocal delivery and Mike Shinoda’s atmospheric production, "Crawling" tackled themes of anxiety and lack of self-control, resonating with a generation and helping Hybrid Theory become the best-selling debut of the 21st century.

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The legendary Roger Daltrey celebrates his 82nd birthday today, March 1, 2026. Born in East Acton, London, during a World War II bombing raid in 1944, the iconic frontman has spent over six decades as a pillar of rock history. This birthday follows a year of significant milestones for the singer, most notably his official knighthood on December 10, 2025, bestowed by Prince William at Windsor Castle for his services to music and his extensive work with the Teenage Cancer Trust.

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Zakk Wylde has set the tone for his upcoming North American tour with a classic bit of his trademark "berserker" humor. When asked how he plans to manage the physical toll of performing two full sets a night as both the frontman of Zakk Sabbath and Black Label Society, Wylde jokingly claimed his motivation was purely romantic—targeting his own wife and manager, Barbaranne Wylde.

"The whole point is I'm in Zakk Sabbath and we're opening for Black Label," Zakk quipped. "I'm not only a fan of Zakk Wylde, I'm a fan of his wife... I plan on sleeping with Zakk Wylde's wife. While we're going to blow Black Label off the stage, I'm gonna sleep with his wife."

#ZakkWylde #BlackLabelSociety #ZakkSabbath #BarbaranneWylde #SDMF #DoubleDuty #MetalHumor #NorthAmericanCrusade #HeavyMetal

Sharon and Kelly Osbourne shared a deeply emotional moment on stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester as they accepted a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for the late Ozzy Osbourne. Introduced by a video message from Dolly Parton, who lauded Ozzy’s "permanent imprint" on music, the pair celebrated the "Prince of Darkness" seven months after his passing in July 2025. Sharon, 73, described her late husband as "the most humble egomaniac you will ever meet," reflecting on his journey from working-class Birmingham to global superstardom.

Kelly Osbourne added a lighter touch to the poignant evening, following her mother's speech by thanking fans for their loyalty and giving a playful "up the Villa" shout-out to her father's favorite football club, Aston Villa. The tribute concluded with a high-energy performance of "No More Tears," fronted by family friend Robbie Williams and backed by a supergroup of Ozzy’s longtime band members, including Zakk Wylde and Robert Trujillo.

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Despite massive breakout years, both Turnstile and Sleep Token left the 2026 BRIT Awards without a win on Saturday, February 28th. The ceremony, held in Manchester, saw the two heavy-hitters fall to indie and alternative mainstays in their respective categories. Sleep Token, who made chart history in 2025 with their album Even In Arcadia, lost the Group of the Year award to Wolf Alice.

Meanwhile, Turnstile was unable to repeat their recent success at the GRAMMYs—where they took home Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance—losing the International Group of the Year category to the Brooklyn-based band Geese. Other nominees in the competitive international category included Tame Impala and Haim. While the night was a disappointment for the two fan favorites, the heavy music community still celebrated the posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award presented to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne during the broadcast.
2026 BRIT Awards Major Category

Results:
Group of the Year: Wolf Alice (Winner)
International Group of the Year: Geese (Winner)
Lifetime Achievement: Ozzy Osbourne

#BRITAwards2026 #Turnstile #SleepToken #WolfAlice #Geese #HeavyMetal #RockNews #Manchester #OzzyOsbourne #MusicAwards

The legendary Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester on Saturday night. The emotional ceremony featured a video tribute introduced by Dolly Parton, who praised Osbourne's "permanent imprint on music lovers everywhere". Sharon Osbourne accepted the award on behalf of her late husband, accompanied on stage by her children Kelly and Louis Osbourne. In a moving speech, Sharon described Ozzy as "the most humble egomaniac you will ever meet" and expressed how proud he would have been to receive the honor in his home country.

The night’s musical centerpiece was an all-star tribute performance of the solo classic "No More Tears," led by UK pop icon Robbie Williams. Williams was backed by an elite lineup of Ozzy’s long-time collaborators, including guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and keyboardist Adam Wakeman. Wylde notably took center stage for a blistering rendition of the track’s signature solo. The tribute marks the latest major recognition for the metal pioneer’s enduring influence, following a similarly star-studded musical salute at the 2026 GRAMMYS earlier this month.

#OzzyOsbourne #BRITAwards2026 #LifetimeAchievement #NoMoreTears #RobbieWilliams #ZakkWylde #RobertTrujillo #SharonOsbourne #HeavyMetal #MusicHistory

FOX’s hit reality series The Masked Singer is set to go heavy this week with a dedicated “Ozzfest Night” airing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The episode will celebrate the legendary career and catalog of the late Ozzy Osbourne, with contestants performing some of the "Prince of Darkness's" most iconic hits. Adding a personal touch to the tribute, Ozzy’s daughter Kelly Osbourne is confirmed to take part in the festivities.

The use of the "Ozzfest" branding comes amid growing rumors that Sharon Osbourne may be planning a full resurrection of the legendary touring festival for 2027, which has remained dormant since 2018. This television tribute follows a massive week for Ozzy’s legacy, which also includes his posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Fans can tune in to FOX at 8/7c to see which masked celebrities will tackle the heavy metal repertoire.

#TheMaskedSinger #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzfest #KellyOsbourne #MetalMusic #FoxTV #Ozzfest2027 #PrinceOfDarkness #RockTribute #HeavyMetal

David Draiman, the frontman of Disturbed, has issued a public response to Jack White following White's scathing critique of the latest U.S. military campaign in Iran. Sharing a Billboard headline that detailed White's comments regarding the "Board of Peace," Draiman argued that the liberation of the Iranian people should be a bipartisan point of agreement, regardless of one's opinion on the current administration.

Draiman took a diplomatic tone, praising White as an "absolutely brilliant artist" and clarifying that he seeks a respectful conversation rather than a debate. The "open invitation" for a public or private discussion comes as the music industry remains deeply divided over the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. As of now, White has not publicly responded to Draiman’s offer.
David's Full Post

"No matter what you may think of other things done by this administration, the campaign to #FreeIran isn’t something you, or anyone for that matter, should be taking issue with. The Iranian people deserve their freedom.

I say this with the UTMOST respect. I think you’re an absolutely brilliant artist.
I’d love to have the opportunity to talk with you...not debate, about it, anywhere you like, in private, or public, whichever you prefer.

Open invitation."

#DavidDraiman #JackWhite #FreeIran #Disturbed #WhiteStripes #MusicAndPolitics #Iran #Billboard #RockNews #Dialogue

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