In anticipation of the upcoming Rock & Roll Roast of Dee Snider, we’re taking a look back at some highlights from last year’s roast of Zakk Wylde.
With Zakk on the hot seat, it seemed a no-brainer to have him roasted by the man who eventually took his place as Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist, Gus G. Take a look at the video below to see how Gus went over with a tough crowd.
Want to attend the live taping of this year’s Rock and Roll Roast of Dee Snider — sponsored by Epiphone and Monster — on Thursday, January 24, at the Grove in Anaheim, California? The Roast is open to the public this year and will air live on AXS TV at midnight ET (9 p.m. PT).
A portion of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit organization of The Recording Academy that provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to music people in need. Snider was recently named one of the 100 greatest living rock stars by Revolver.
Click here for more info on this year’s roast.
After it was revealed yesterday that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi had been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, members of the hard-rock and metal community have followed the Sabbath’s request to send Iommi warm thoughts. Check out the words of support, below, for the man who helped give birth to metal—from the likes of Slash, Zakk Wylde, and Sebastian Bach.
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne): “Big BL get well wishes out to Lord Iommi!!!”
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black Country Communion): “Prayers please for my brother Tony Iommi… We all pray for a full, speedy recover from cancer…. Much love…”
David Draiman (Disturbed): “Everyone please send their prayers/good vibes/best wishes to Tony Iommi for a speedy recovery; he has been diagnosed [futureusgallerywith] lymphoma.”
Anthrax:: “This really does suck. GET WELL SOON TONY!”
Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD): “I absolutely insist that every single follower of mine, religious or not, send a prayer up for Tony Iommi. He has been diagnosed with lyphoma. It’s in its early stages—Sabbath is writing a new record, and they are continuing to. Iommi is the reason heavy metal exists. Pray for him. You pray to Crom, Odin, yourself—don’t care who. Just send up some positive vibes for Tony Iommi.
“This is terrible news for metal. I’ve toured with Iommi a coupla times. He is a gentleman and a living legend. Hopefully since it’s in early stages they can beat it pretty easily. But Iommi’s not a young man, so think good thoughts! It is no secret that I have donated both my time, energy, facial hair, and a fair amount of my money to cancer research. I’ve walked the walk (literally) as well as talked the talk. However, there’s nothing wrong with positive vibes.”
Sebastian Bach (Skid Row): “All hail the mighty Tony Iommi. & FUCK YOU, Cancer.”
Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind): “I’m in shock to hear the news about Tony Iommi. Get well soon ‘Iron Man’!! Your biggest fan.”
Slash: “Best wishes for a full recovery to Tony Iommi.”
Frank Bello (Anthrax): “Get well soon Tony!!”
Chris Jericho (Fozzy): “Best wishes and prayers to Tony Iommi in these tough times. The MASTER of the riff will crush his cancer with the power of metal (and God)!!
Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth): “Just read the news, and it’s perplexing and shocking to say the least. On behalf of the band and, I’m confident to say, the whole population of rock music lovers in the world, we all wish for a swift recovery for Tony. Get well!”
Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest): “My thoughts go out to Tony Iommi and I wish him a fast and full recovery.”
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass): “Here’s hoping for a solid and speedy recovery for my guitar hero Tony Iommi!”
Shawn Drover (Megadeth): “Tony Iommi – Please get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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Greek power metallers Firewind, led by Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G., have announced their first-ever headlining North American tour, dubbed the “Frets of Fury.” The band will be hitting the road on October 9 alongside fellow metal groups Arsis, White Wizzard, and Nightrage. Check out the full schedule below.10/10 Atlanta, GA, Masquerade
10/11 Springfield, VA, Jaxx
10/12 New York, NY, The Gramercy Ballroom
10/13 Hampton Beach, NH, Wally’s
10/14 Montreal, QC, Les Foufounes Electriques
10/16 Cleveland, OH, Peabody’s
10/18 Joliet, IL, Mojoe’s
10/19 St Paul, MN, Station 4
10/20 Winnipeg, MB, The Osborne Village Inn
10/23 Vancouver, BC, Rickshaw Theater
10/24 Seattle, WA, Studio Seven
10/25 Portland, OR, Hawthorne Theater
10/26 San Francisco, CA, Slim’s
10/27 Hollywood, CA, The Whisky A Go Go
Also, Ozzy, Hellyeah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Faith No More, Danzig, Ronnie James Dio, Paul Gray, and more!
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Revolver Magazine's Mayhem Fest "Monster Issue" (July/August 2010) is on newsstands now, featuring four collectible "horror" covers featuring the frontmen of the tour's main-stage headliners: Jonathan Davis of Korn, Rob Zombie, Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, and Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch. Its four covers are available for purchase as a set at Revolver's online store. It contains an in-depth feature on the making of Korn's new album, Korn III: Remember Who You Are, as well as Zombie's, Blythe's, and Moody's most terrifying tales, an interview with In This Moment's Maria Brink and Chris Howorth that's revealing in more ways than one, and on-tour war stores from members of Atreyu, Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Norma Jean, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, 3 Inches of Blood, and Winds of Plague.
The Revolver Mayhem Fest "Monster Issue" will only be available on newsstands and in stores from June 22 to August 16–and at Revolver's online store as long as supplies last.
The July/August issue of Revolver also features:
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Ozzy Osbourne, including an interview with new guitarist Gus G.
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Dillinger Escape Plan interviewing Mike Patton of Faith No More, Fantômas, and Tomahawk fame
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Hellyeah
- Danzig
- Remembrances of Ronnie James Dio and Slipknot's Paul Gray, as well as tribute posters of both
