The late Ozzy Osbourne is set to be honred with his own haunted house during Halloween Horror Nights. That event will be held on select nights at Universal Orlando Resort on August 28 through November 1 and Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3 through November 1. Tickets can be found HERE.
The following was said about the maze:
“Inspired by Ozzy Osbourne’s groundbreaking solo career, the haunted houses transport fans through iconic moments spanning more than four decades of music, imagery and storytelling. Featuring scenes inspired by legendary albums including “Blizzard Of Ozz”, “Diary Of A Madman”, “Bark At The Moon”, “No More Tears” and “Ordinary Man”, the experiences celebrate one of rock’s most influential artists while creating a powerful new touchpoint for fans around the world.”
A number of those involved also commented:
Sharon and Jack Osbourne:
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created. Halloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you’ll recognize so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It’s a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together.”
John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood:
“Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just help define heavy metal — he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror. We previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fueled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince Of Darkness.”
Mike Aiello, senior director of entertainment creative development at Universal Orlando Resort:
“We are honored to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. It was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy’s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter Eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.”
Barry Drinkwater, chairman and founder of Global Merchandising Services:
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Ozzy for over a decade, and one thing that never changed was the incredible connection he had with his fans. That connection continues today, and our job is to keep creating authentic ways for fans to celebrate his legacy. This partnership with Halloween Horror Nights is a perfect example of that. It’s a fantastic tribute to Ozzy and another exciting step as we continue to grow his licensing program around the world.”
Jimmy Eat World and The Format will be playing a special show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA on November 7. The concert will find Jimmy Eat World celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Bleed American” and The Format celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Dog Problems.”
Machine Head will be releasing a dark green marble, 15th anniversary vinyl pressing of “Unto The Locust” on September 25. The record is limited to 1,500 copies and it will include a 12-page booklet and a custom Side D etching. CD copies will be available as well. Pre-orders can be found HERE.
Dez Fafara (Coal Chamber, DevilDriver) recently made headlines after revealing that he has “a tumor in [his] head.” As such, the singer has since issued a new statement to clarify his comments. He says the growth is a non-cancerous tumor on his saliva gland.
Fafara said the following:
“READ CAREFULLY CAUSE PRESS HAS GOT IT WRONG!
A few days ago I let everyone know that for the last two years I’ve been dealing with an issue .
I DO NOT HAVE A BRAIN TUMOR
I DO NOT HAVE BRAIN CANCER
As reported and this is the problem with the internet!I have a tumor THATS NOT CANCER ON MY SALIVA GLAND – not on my brain.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way let’s discuss –Two years ago on a Saturday afternoon prior to preparing for TOUR I had an episode of VERTIGO-
I passed out when I awoke I was spinning & ended up in an ambulance & straight to the ER.
After a myriad of tests and a very long day & night they put me in an MRI MACHINE-they discovered the tumor. The VERTIGO was my body saying hey “you need to check some shit out!”On Xmas Eve 2024 is when I went in they put a large needle in the side of my face near my ear & took cells from the tumor as you can imagine this was very stressful-within 20 min the doctor came in and told me IT IS NOT CANCEROUS?? what a fantastic Christmas Eve that was trust me
Now,it’s in a dangerous spot & can not be operated on until it grows and in fact the last time we checked (I go in every 9 months) it had not grown in fact may have gotten smaller.
This,Other then it being there doesn’t interfere in my daily life my performing,singing etc only that I realize it’s there & that’s that !
It is however in a very delicate spot & at this stage would be dangerous to operate on at its current size because that area affects your smiling your blinking facial nerves.
I live an incredibly healthy life & my MINDSET is that I’m going to make this thing shrink/go away which they have been known to do and if it can be done THEN I CAN DO IT!
I was asked “why share this with the world ,why now?”
The answer is simple for 30 years the heavy metal community the heavy metal family have had my back and how long do you keep things from your family?I’ve been dealing with the weight of this alone only close family knew but I’m inspired to tell people not to ever give up or get down about things that happen instead take a positive outlook & fight & deal with it,Humor helps to-let me tell you.”
With A Vengeance, the new band featuring singer Tommy Vext (ex-Bad Wolves), guitarist Chris Cain (ex-Bad Wolves), guitarist Angel Vivaldi, drummer Austin D’Amond (Chimaira), and bassist Xander Raymond Charles (ex-Ill Niño), have announced a headlining U.S. tour. The trek will take place this fall.
Tour Dates:
10/16 Lubbock, TX – The Garden
10/17 Dallas, TX – TVA
10/18 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
10/19 Wichita, KS – The Wave
10/21 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
10/22 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
10/23 Cadillac, MI – The Venue
10/24 Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theatre
10/25 Joliet, IL – The Forge
10/26 Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room
10/28 Hartford, CT – The Webster
10/29 Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
10/30 Saratoga, NY – TBA
10/31 Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
11/01 Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
11/02 Wyandotte, MI – District 142
11/04 Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
11/05 Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
11/06 Sioux Falls, SD – Icon
11/07 Rapid City, SD – The Park
11/09 Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
11/10 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
11/11 Albuquerque, NM – TBA
11/12 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
11/13 Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage
11/14 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
A new BBC documentary has shed light on various allegations against actor/musician Jared Leto (Thirty Seconds To Mars). The film, which is titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” finds four women accusing him of sexual assault. The incidents were said to have happened between 2002 and 2016 while they were still underage. Furthermore, several other women also claimed Leto was inappropriate with them during phone calls when they were young. Two people who used to work for Thirty Seconds To Mars gave credence to the claims as well, citing instances with teenage girls backstage and more. For his part, Leto has denied the allegations. He issued a short statement to The Hollywood Reporter:
“I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”
Airbourne have premiered a new song titled “Here She Comes.” The track, which was co-written by Mutt Lange and Bryan Adams, is from the band’s new self-titled album, which will be released on August 28. Drummer Ryan O’Keeffe commented:
“It was like a hurricane came through. I remember screaming, ‘Get away from the windows!’ Streetie was sleeping in an old bus outside the studio, and a tree fell right next to it and almost crushed him!”
Frontman Joel O’Keeffe added:
“That’s how the song came about. It’s just out of this storm that blew in. Everyone was sitting there going, ‘Here she comes!’ Then we flipped it and it became a bit of a double entendre. It’s so much fun.”
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