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  • Sharon And Jack Osbourne To Discuss Ozzy’s Legacy And Brand At Licensing Expo

    Ozzy Osbourne’s widow Sharon and their son Jack will be appearing at Informa Markets’ Licensing Expo on May 20. The duo plan to discuss the late singer’s legacy and brand during the event.

    Further details were shared in a press release:

    “Informa Markets’ Licensing Expo, the world’s most influential event for licensing, brand extension, and IP collaboration, today announced that Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will appear for an exclusive fireside chat at Licensing Expo 2026, taking place May 19 through 21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

    The session, titled ‘The Enduring Legacy of a Rock Icon and His Family: Ozzy Osbourne and The Osbournes,’ will take place Wednesday, May 20, at 2:00 PM PST at the License Global Main Stage.

    Ozzy Osbourne, known globally as the Prince of Darkness, remains one of the most influential figures in music, entertainment, and popular culture. From redefining heavy metal with Black Sabbath to building a solo career that became a global phenomenon, Ozzy’s influence has reached across generations, geographies, and cultures.

    That impact expanded even further with The Osbournes, the groundbreaking reality series that helped redefine celebrity television and brought an unfiltered, deeply human portrait of rock and roll family life into homes around the world. As the show approaches its 25th anniversary in 2027, the Osbourne family brand is entering a new phase of growth, with renewed focus on storytelling, fan engagement, licensing, and strategic partnerships.

    Interest in Ozzy’s legacy continues to build across multiple major projects, including the upcoming Ozzy Osbourne biopic, a highly anticipated screen project exploring his extraordinary life and career. Additional fan moments, including the upcoming ‘BACK TO THE BEGINNING’: Ozzy & Black Sabbath theatrical project and the return of Ozzfest in 2027, are further driving global excitement around one of music’s most enduring cultural icons.

    Ozzy’s licensing program continues to expand across fashion collaborations, collectibles, accessories, lifestyle products, and emerging digital opportunities, all rooted in the authenticity, edge, humor, and rebellious spirit that define the brand. At the same time, The Osbournes family brand is being developed for new categories and partnerships that reflect the family’s signature voice, humor, and cultural relevance.

    In this exclusive fireside chat, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will offer behind the scenes perspective on the continued evolution of Ozzy’s legacy, the cultural impact of The Osbournes, and the ways in which brand partnerships can help preserve, protect, and grow an iconic entertainment legacy for future generations.

    The conversation will be moderated by Jens Drinkwater, Head of Licensing at Global Merchandising Services, and Lisa Streff, Senior Vice President of Licensing and Brand Development at Global Merchandising Services. Global Merchandising Services continues to expand the Ozzy Osbourne licensing program through new collections, collaborations, products, and fan experiences designed to connect with both longtime fans and new audiences.

    ‘The opportunity to gain rare insight from Sharon and Jack Osbourne is an exciting and unique addition to Licensing Expo,’ says Amanda Cioletti, Vice President of Content and Strategy for the Global Licensing Group, which includes Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, and License Global. ‘Ozzy Osbourne’s influence continues to resonate with millions of fans around the world, and The Osbournes remain one of the most recognizable families in entertainment. This session speaks directly to the power of licensing to preserve legacy, build community, and introduce iconic brands to new generations.’

    ‘Ozzy’s legacy has always been bigger than music. It is attitude, humor, honesty, chaos, heart, and a connection with fans that has lasted for generations,” shares Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. “The Osbournes became part of people’s lives because it was real, and that authenticity is still at the center of everything we do. We are looking forward to speaking at Licensing Expo about how we protect that legacy while building the next chapter in a way that feels true to who we are.’

    ‘We have had the privilege of working closely with the Ozzy Osbourne brand, and it has been incredibly rewarding to see how deeply it continues to connect with fans across generations,’ adds Jens Drinkwater and Lisa Streff of Global Merchandising Services. ‘Ozzy’s legacy and The Osbournes’ cultural impact continue to evolve in powerful ways. Licensing Expo is the perfect place to explore that next chapter with the global licensing community.’”

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  • Thy Art Is Murder Drop Off 2026 Chaos & Carnage Tour Due To Medical Emergency

    Thy Art Is Murder drummer Jesse Beahler recently underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis. As such, the band have been forced to pull out of this year’s Chaos & Carnage Tour.

    The group commented:

    “Hi folks,

    As you may have seen, we have had to withdraw from the Chaos And Carnage Tour. We know how much this tour meant to a lot of you and we don’t take that lightly.

    On the way to the airport, to fly to the states for rehearsals, Jesse began experiencing severe abdominal pain. He was taken to urgent care and referred immediately to the ER, where he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent emergency surgery. In all of this, the lucky part is it hit at the beginning of our 20 hour journey and not somewhere over the Pacific.

    Jesse came through his surgery well and is recovering, but has been medically advised to not fly or perform for six weeks. We are incredibly grateful to the medical teams responsible for his diagnosis and care.

    Jesse’s focus now is making a full recovery so he’s ready to hit the studio with us through June and July.

    Thy Art Is Murder​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Chaos + Carnage rolls on with an absolutely stacked lineup. We’re bummed to be missing out on a great tour with our brothers in Carnifex and Bodysnatcher along with the incredible bands we have yet to tour with and meet – 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates To Hell and Bodybox. Get to these shows, support the bands and support the tour.”

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  • Def Leppard To Release 2026 Tour Edition Of “Greatest Hits” On Vinyl

    Def Leppard will be releasing a 2026 tour edition of their “Greatest Hits” compilation on vinyl on June 12. It will be available as a standard black pressing and a blood red marbled pressing with new artwork. Pre-orders can be found HERE.

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  • Wendy Dio On Possible Hear ‘n Aid Reissue: “Metal Blade Has Offered Us A Deal For This”

    During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of the late Ronnie James Dio, discussed the possibility of reissuing “Stars” from the all-star charity project Hear ‘n Aid. According to her, Metal Blade have made an offer for the release.

    Wendy said the following:

    “We have been working on that. We’ve had a couple of little things that have happened. But Metal Blade has offered us a deal for this. And hopefully it could come out, yes, soon. And we’re working on a book as well, a HEAR ‘N AID book of photos, because we have so many photos from that time. So, yeah, there’s a lot of HEAR ‘N AID stuff in the works right now. As I said, we have an offer from Metal Blade, and we’ve been working on getting that together. It’s just a lot of stuff, red-tape stuff that has to be done before you can put something out.”

    She continued when asked about the possibility of a new version of “Stars” with modern artists:

    “Not at the moment, but I would still like to do that. At the moment, we’re trying to get out the HEAR ‘N AID, the original one, on vinyl and on CD. So we’ve been trying to work with that at the moment, and that is what we will put out. In the future. I would like to do that. Yes, I definitely would.”

    She also added the following when asked what else the reissue will include:

    “With the book that we’re working on, we are getting people to write, [some of the artists] that were [there], like [JUDAS PRIEST’s] Rob Halford. And [prominent U.K. music writer, journalist, and industry executive] Dante Bonutto, who actually wrote the foreword for the original record, he’s going to write something for us. So, yeah, we’ve been working on that. It’s been a very long, hard road to get it out, but we will get it out. We never give up.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Limited Edition Ozzy Osbourne No.88 Cologne Sells Out Almost Instantly

    Czech & Speake recently launched a limited Ozzy Osbourne edition of their No.88 cologne. However, the fragrance, which was frequently used by the late frontman, quickly sold out.

    Czech & Speake commented:

    “Ozzy Osbourne was the most loyal fan of No.88, our signature and most unique perfume, for over 30 years. At Czech & Speake, we are proud to be working with the Osbourne family to honour The Prince of Darkness with this limited tribute edition.

    No.88 has a fresh, woody top note of reviving bergamot, the richness and warmth of geranium, rose otto, cassie and exotic frangipani, combined with dry base notes of vetiver and sandalwood.

    UNIQUE. CLASSIC. SOPHISTICATED: No.88 announces itself with a woody top note of reviving bergamot and the warmth of geranium, rose otto and exotic frangipani, before giving way to a dry base of vetiver and sandalwood.

    LONGEVITY: Our signature scent – modern, timeless fragrance of sophisticated sensuality, perfect for that special occasion or for travelling. Enjoyed by both men and women.

    DESIGN: Handmade, high-grade stainless steel lids cap off the iconic Czech & Speake spray bottle, with exclusive fragrance designs, inspired by Ozzy Osbourne, printed directly onto our iconic glassware.

    COMPLEX FORMULATION: Crafted with the purest quality aromatic essential oils and natural ingredients, for deep and lasting undertones.”

    Sharon Osbourne added:

    “I don’t know exactly how long Ozzy wore No.88, but I’m sure it was at least 30 years. As soon as he smelled it, he said to me, ‘I’d like to smell like this for the rest of my life!’ And he did!”

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  • Zao Announce New Covers EP “Pillars”

    Zao will be releasing a new covers EP, titled “Pillars,” on June 26. The band commented:

    “Now that the chaos is over. We can now safely tell you that June 26th will see the release of a 4-song EP called Pillars. It will be digital. There will be a 10” vinyl (you know how vinyl goes, may not be ready to go by 26th but you will have pre-order options). Zao performing songs that inspired us in the mid 90s from the rust belt of western PA: Creation Is Crucifixion, Passover, Puritan and Abnegation. We have a few other “covers” projects rolling out this year while we are working on the next album(s?). You have been warned.”

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  • All That Remains Recruit Guitarist Emil Werstler (Ex-Chimaira/Dååth) For Spring Tour

    All That Remains have recruited guitarist Emil Werstler (ex-Chimaira, ex-Dååth) for their spring tour. He is filling in for Mike Martin. This news comes after guitarist Ken Susi (ex-As I Lay Dying, ex-Unearth) recently joined the band as a replacement for Jason Richardson (ex-Born Of Osiris, ex-Chelsea Grin).

    [via The PRP]

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  • TheBoyShadow Premiere “Bliss Being” Music Video

    TheBoyShadow, the new project featuring Connor Sweeney (ex-Loathe), have premiered a new video for their new song “Bliss Being.” You can check that out below:

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  • Bush Reimagine “Swallowed” For Its 30th Anniversary

    Bush are celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Swallowed” with a reimagined version of the track. You can stream that below. The original version of the song appears on the band’s 1996 album “Razorblade Suitcase.” Frontman Gavin Rossdale commented:

    “There’s something about stripping a song all the way back to its DNA, the melody has all the power. I wanted ‘Swallowed‘ to feel like a hymn.”

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  • Black Spikes Premiere “Revana” Music Video

    Black Spikes have premiered a new video for their new song “Revana.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Ydos,” which will be released on August 28. The group commented:

    “REVANA– it’s the name that we’ve chosen for revenge. Revenge promises closure, but often delivers continuation. It keeps the story going instead of ending it. You don’t “get even”—you stay entangled. In the music video, we depict a story inspired by the witch hunts that also reached Lithuania in the 17th century. Women who stood out for their curiosity or who did not easily fit into society were often falsely accused for witchcraft and revenged by death sentence for causing misfortunes in their communities.”

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