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August 27, 2021

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The legendary gothic concert throne belonging to the late Ozzy Osbourne has officially gone on public display in his hometown of Birmingham, England. Serving as a poignant centerpiece for the ongoing, free Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the return of the artifact coincides with the solemn one-year anniversary of the heavy metal pioneer’s passing. Originally constructed for his 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the intricately designed chair was last used on stage during his final solo performance and Black Sabbath’s historic Back to the Beginning charity concert at Villa Park on July 5th of last year, just 17 days before he passed away at age 76.

Housed in a specially constructed display case, the throne allows fans to get an up-close look at its incredibly detailed, macabre craftsmanship, featuring sculpted skulls, bat motifs, and a built-in water cannon. In a touch that has deeply moved visiting fans, the display also exposes the hidden rear handles that crews used behind the scenes to seamlessly wheel the Prince of Darkness out into the stadium spotlight. Curated in close partnership with the Osbourne family, the massively successful exhibition has already been extended twice and welcomed over 640,000 visitors, with the newly added throne expected to drive tens of thousands more to the gallery before the attraction officially wraps up its historic run on September 27th.

Are you planning a trip to Birmingham to see the Prince of Darkness's final stage throne in person before the exhibition closes this September?

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Rush have been forced to put the brakes on their highly anticipated Texas run. The band has officially postponed their June 30th and July 2nd performances at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth after bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with both laryngitis and bronchitis.

The announcement hits Fort Worth fans particularly hard, as the July 2nd date was already a rescheduled slot from a June 24th show that had been pushed back due to international travel and border-related production delays. In a statement shared to social media, the band expressed their deep frustration over the medical pause:

"Geddy has been diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. After being evaluated by his doctors, he has been advised that he needs additional time to rest and recover before returning to the stage... After more than 50 years of touring, we've always believed that if we’re going to step on stage, we owe you the very best performance we can give — and right now, that simply isn't possible."

Fortunately, venue organizers and the band's team moved quickly to lock down replacement dates. The June 30th concert has been officially moved to Saturday, July 11th, while the July 2nd show will now take place on Monday, July 13th. All previously purchased tickets will be fully honored for the new dates, and refunds will be made available at the original point of purchase for fans unable to make the turnaround.

The stadium and arena tour has been a monumental success, expanding from an initial 22-date run to a massive 58-show itinerary across North America, with highly anticipated extensions into South America and Europe already mapped out for early 2027.

Are you holding tickets for the rescheduled Fort Worth dates, or have you already witnessed the incredible new lineup live on this historic anniversary tour?

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System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has issued a scathing response following the Israeli government's official move to recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide, accusing the administration of using historical atrocities for geopolitical leverage.

Tankian—a lifelong, outspoken advocate for genocide recognition whose grandparents survived the 1915 massacre—released a video statement online condemning the timing and motivations of the political decision. He noted that for decades, geopolitical alliances had actively blocked this exact acknowledgement:

"For many years, Israel’s government used AIPAC to lobby the US Congress to not recognize the Armenian genocide... due to their relationship with Turkey, their intelligence sharing with Turkey, et cetera. Today, the Netanyahu cabinet decided to recognize the Armenian genocide of 1915 — a genocide that led Hitler thinking that he could do what he could do to the Jews in the 1930s and 1940s."

The musician fiercely criticized the alignment of the announcement with current events, stating that the political move weaponizes the deep intergenerational trauma of the Armenian people:

"The fact that this government is already committing genocide in Gaza and Lebanon decided to recognize the genocide of my grandparents is the worst fucking thing that they could have done to Armenians — by using our history, our genocide, our pain to their political advantage. Fuck you."

The heavy metal icon and activist's public remarks come ahead of his scheduled appearance at Tom Morello's sold-out 'Power to the People' festival in Columbia, Maryland, on October 3rd. Tankian will share the stage with a massive, star-studded lineup including Foo Fighters, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, and Bruce Springsteen. The event, which frames itself as a celebration of peace, justice, and community action, will feature on-site non-profit organizations focused on voter registration initiatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

What are your thoughts on Serj Tankian’s unfiltered stance regarding the political timing of this historical recognition?

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$Tragic news has emerged from the disaster zone in Venezuela, where all four members of the rising local nü-metal and alternative rap-rock band Van Der Dijs have been confirmed dead following the massive earthquakes that rocked the country's north-central coastline. The band—vocalist Manuel van Der Dijs, guitarist Gabriel Gómez, bassist Xander Hernández, and drummer Abraham Foucault—were inside the Costamar II building in the heavily impacted Tanaguarena district of La Guaira when the disaster struck. According to local media outlet Últimas Noticias, the young musicians were in the middle of a rehearsal session when the consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit, triggering a sudden structural collapse that trapped them beneath the rubble. Emergency Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams later located and recovered the musicians from the site. The tragedy cuts short a rapidly ascending career for the group, who formed in 2024 and had just broken out nationally following a standout appearance at the Nuevas Bandas Festival. Just five days prior to the earthquake, Van Der Dijs had celebrated a triumphant, sold-out headlining performance at the Experimental Hall of the Modern Art Center (CCAM) in Caracas. The band had been actively promoting their newest single, "15 Minutes," and were scheduled to play a heavily anticipated concert on June 27th, followed by a string of national tour dates in Valencia and Punto Fijo. The devastating losses within the Venezuelan music scene reflect a fraction of a massive, escalating humanitarian crisis. The United Nations and local authorities have confirmed that the death toll has passed 1,700 people, with over 43,000 individuals still unaccounted for as multi-national search teams race against time. The double-fault rupture completely leveled over 2,500 structures across seven states—including the total destruction of a hotel housing recently deported individuals—leaving an estimated 16,000 citizens homeless. Tributes from fans, peers, and iconic Venezuelan rock mainstays like Desorden Público have poured in across social media to honor the band's explosive energy and dedication to building the country's heavy alternative …$