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A new version of “Gods of Rock N Roll” has just been unleashed from Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne, featuring Steve Stevens on acoustic guitar, and a 57-piece orchestration by Fred Coury. Check it out here: https://ffm.to/ozzy-billy-gods-stripped. “Gods of Rock N Roll” has also been released on a limited edition double A side vinyl via TLG | Zoid. Find more info at: https://billymorrison.com/.
Scorpions recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary, with a special sold out hometown show at Hanover Stadium Arena on July 5th, 2025. The show celebrated the band “Coming Home”, leading to the upcoming release of Coming Home Live, commemorating the experience with a live album on vinyl and CD set for November 14th. On playing live, frontman Klaus Meine says, “It’s the most important element. And the strongest: The Scorpions are a band that, from the very beginning, has seen its place on stage and on some of the biggest stages in the world, in the biggest stadiums and arenas. It was always a challenge to win over fans and play a great show live”. Find more on Coming Home Live and more via: https://scorpions.shop/.
Iron Maiden’s iconic mascot Eddie is soon to be immortalized in UK commemorative coin form as part of The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, in celebration of Maiden’s 50th Anniversary. Iron Maiden Manager Rod Smallwood says, “Having Eddie on an official UK coin is a continuation of his incredible odyssey since we unearthed him back in 1980. We’ve been on stamps, beer bottles, plane tails and now legal tender! The detail Akirant has managed to pack into the design is superb – there are little nods to virtually every chapter of our journey as a band. We’re truly honoured that The Royal Mint has chosen to commemorate 50 years of Iron Maiden in such a unique way”. For more, visit: https://www.royalmint.com/ironmaiden.
Bruce Dickinson has just dropped a new single, with “Gods of War” out in lyric video form now: https://youtu.be/LGFGFt5-Q6A?si=KrIYFuEGSq2gRxD8. The track is leading up to the release of his reinvented 1994 album, with More Balls To Picasso out on July 25th. Bruce Dickinson will head out on his first North American solo tour in nearly 30 years with The Mandrake Project North American Tour kicking off on August 22nd in Anaheim, CA. For all the dates and details, head to: https://www.themandrakeproject.com/live/.
Crowne, the Swedish Supergroup featuring John Leven (Europe), Alexander Strandell (Art Nation, Lionville, Nitrate), Love Magnusson (Dynazty), Jona Tee (H.E.A.T), and Christian Lundqvist (ex-The Poodles), is preparing for the release of their new studio album Wonderland, set for August 22nd via Frontiers Music Srl. This week, you can check out the new single, “Timing Is Right”, here: https://youtu.be/sK6HTAl3QCw?si=r-OEXMoT98sEFL1U. Find more on the band via: https://www.instagram.com/officialcrowne/.