Mariachi El Bronx continue to be one of the genres best things and it shows with their latest song. The band, featuring members of punk act The Bronx, show their diversity on the their newest song ‘Forgive Or Forget’ which comes from the bands upcoming album ‘Mariachi El Bronx IV. This is the bands first album after an almost 10 year hiatus.

Pre-order Mariachi El Bronx IV here.

The songwriting “started as a battle between love and death but became a way to process all the chaos of the world,” says lead vocalist Matt Caughthran.

Known for their electrifying performances and signature charro suits, Mariachi El Bronx are bringing their powerful eight-piece sound back on the road.  After a sold-out show earlier this month at LA’s infamous La Cita, the band next play shows in Santa Ana and San Diego (both are sold-out), before celebrating the album release in Tijuana, Mexico on February 14 (low ticket warning). Each show, presented by Liquid Death, is $4 in celebration of Mariachi El Bronx 4. They share, “These four shows represent a sacred right of passage for every Southern Californian. And Tijuana is raw, beautiful, dangerous, and inspiring. I couldn’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate the new album.” Tickets are on sale now here and all dates are listed below.

Tomorrow will mark the release date of Ozzys second autobiography ‘Last Rites’. Completed just days before he passed away earlier this summer the book will chronicle the last seven or so years of the late legends life.

Read a moving Q&A with OZZY’s son Jack Osbourne below. Purchase the book HERE.

At the age of sixty-nine, OZZY OSBOURNE was on a triumphant farewell tour, playing to sold-out arenas and rave reviews all around the world. Then disaster.  In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour—and all public life— as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down. 
JACK OSBOURNE

TALKS ABOUT

LAST RITES

Q: How did the idea for doing LAST RITES come about?

JACK OSBOURNE (JACK): My father had been working on Last Rites for a very long time—chipping away at it over the last three or four years. He always felt he needed to do a follow-up to I Am Ozzy, because so much had happened in the 20 years since that book was released. From life after the TV show, to the Sabbath reunion, to releasing his last two albums, and finally his health issues. It was important to him to capture all of that.

Q: Do you or other family members have favorites passages/anecdotes from the book?

JACK: If I’m being honest, not many of the family members have read the book yet—it’s been difficult time for everyone. For me, the last chapter is what I’ve reflected on the most. He finished it just a few days before he passed.

Q: Throughout LAST RITES Ozzy reflects on his early life with the insight gained as we grow older. Were there things that changed about him and the way he experienced the world towards the end of his life? 

JACK: There’s a lot to reflect on with that question. My father was always considered the “wild man of rock,” the “Prince of Darkness,” and so on, but the last seven years were the complete opposite. Because of his injuries and declining health, he slowed down. And sometimes with a curse comes a blessing. Slowing down gave him the space to really reflect on his journey—his successes, his failures, his joys, his sadness and ultimately, what mattered most to him. This book captures some of that.

Q: Do you recall any moments or conversations with Ozzy as he was working on the book—funny, touching, surprising—about the material he wanted to include or stories about working with a writer on the project?

JACK: He was very private about the process and didn’t share much about what he was including. I’d try to ask, but he’d often brush it off. I’ve often said this about my father, he was the most humble egomaniac you could ever meet. He honestly didn’t think anyone would care about what he was writing in LAST RITES. So when I asked him, he always downplayed it.

Q: It’s so clear from reading LAST RITES that Ozzy loved his fans. Is there anything that didn’t make it into the book that you’d like for them to know?

JACK: Here’s the truth—my father fought a very hard fight to get on that stage in Birmingham on July 5. He was determined to say goodbye to his fans, and that’s exactly what he did. He loved them deeply because they gave him the life he had. He always said he would have been nothing without their love and support. That last show was his way of giving back one final time.

Q: What do you think Ozzy would like readers to take away from the book?

JACK: My father would want people to smile, laugh, and feel love when they read it. He absolutely hated when people felt sorry for him. I know some fans will get emotional—it’s hard not to—but he couldn’t stand when people cried in front of him or got sad around him. So enjoy his words. Feel his energy. Remember who he will always be. And never stop loving him.

by Dave Parsons

There’s something beautiful about watching two bands that helped define American progressive rock perform in a restored 1928 theater. But that’s exactly what happened on August 22, 2025, as Kansas and Jefferson Starship rolled into Wheeling’s Capitol Theater.  They brought nearly a century’s worth of collective rock history and enough musical firepower to light up the entire Ohio Valley.

The Capitol itself stood ready, a relic of a building that holds the ghosts of vaudeville comics in its wings, and the weight of Jamboree country singers, Broadway casts, and orchestras. On this night, they bore something else coming full circle. Two bands that have seen it all, survived it all, and come back to play these boards again, decades after they did the first time. 

The night wasn’t about nostalgia, though. Nostalgia is a costume you wear to remind yourself of what’s gone.

The lights dimmed, and Jefferson Starship strode onstage at 7:30 PM.  At stage right was David Freiberg, who was born August 24, 1938, just two days away from 87 years old.  He was almost as old as the theater itself!  His presence alone was worth the price of admission.

From the opening chords of Find Your Way Back, it was clear that this wasn’t going to be a nostalgia cash-grab from the AARP crowd. The current touring Jefferson Starship lineup includes founding member David Freiberg on guitar and vocals. At 85 years old, Freiberg remains the band’s spiritual anchor, standing for the entire concert, singing, playing guitar, and never sitting.  An incredible testament to both his stamina and his unwavering commitment to the music that has defined his life.

What struck me most about Jefferson Starship’s set was how effortlessly they bridged their various eras, from their Jefferson Airplane roots through their commercial Starship peak. The setlist was like reading a chapter of American rock history. Starting with Find Your Way Back, Stranger, followed by Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Miracles, and White Rabbit, it was pure vintage rock with edges of modern rock grit.

Cathy Richardson, who joined the band in 2008, has grown into the role of lead vocalist with remarkable confidence. Her voice carries both the clarity needed for Grace Slick’s melodies and the rock-solid power required for the band’s heavier material.  The inclusion of We Built This City proved surprisingly effective in this setting. With all of the attitudes around that song over the decades, it now plays as a celebration of time and place.

Somebody to Love was pure bliss for a show closer, with the chorus and lyrics remaining in the minds and on the lips of the audience as they made the mad dash to the restrooms or the concession stand while the bands swapped out instruments. Intermission at a show like this at the Capitol is never just about stretching legs. It’s about stories. It’s about the couples who support the arts in the city and are at every event.

There was the dad with his son, holding court and telling the story about being their age and seeing Kansas’ first show on that same stage. Like the band, there have been thousands of weather-beaten miles in between for the fans, too. Yet, their eyes still lit up when they talked about that night. This wasn’t just about music.  This is about making memories you never forget.

While Jefferson Starship had primed the crowd and unlocked the door, Kansas kicked the door open, taking the stage by storm shortly after 8:45 PM.  Kansas opened with Point of Know Return, followed by Down the Road and Child of Innocence.  The last two demonstrate their commitment to showcasing material from across their catalog, not just radio favorites. These deeper cuts revealed Kansas at their most adventurous, with intricate interplay between the band members.

What’s on My Mind showcased the band’s wide catalog, but it was the transition into Dust in the Wind that created the evening’s first unforgettable moment. The Capitol Theater fell into cathedral silence as the opening fingerpicked guitar pattern emerged, and the delivery of those immortal lines about dust and wind felt incredibly intimate and reverent in the hallowed halls of the Capitol Theater.

Song for America, one of Kansas’s most ambitious early songs, came mid-set. In the context of a city like Wheeling, the song took on additional relevance. A 9-minute version of The Wall was the evening’s centerpiece, showing off every member of the band.  Lonely Wind provided a brief rest before the evening headed for the final surge. The energy came back up with Fight Fire with Fire.  The song set up what everyone knew was coming, and when the opening piano chords of Carry on Wayward Son rang out, the Capitol Theater erupted in recognition. Kansas’s signature song, having lived 2 or 3 popular lifetimes thanks to usage in films and television, stepped up one step higher, being delivered with the passion and perfection that only the band that gave birth to it can offer.

What made this evening special wasn’t just the quality of the performances, but the sense of continuity it represented. Here were two bands from different eras, united by their commitment to rock music. When you throw in the years of history of the venue, the Capitol Theater played the 3^rd man on offense for the show.   

In an era when so many “classic rock” tours feel like museum pieces, Jefferson Starship and Kansas proved that there’s still life in these old songs. The audience was a mix of original fans who remember these songs from their first releases and younger listeners discovering them anew.  One great note on this show is that there were no standing ovations after every song, and few obvious sing-alongs.  This was a show about watching the musicians who obviously still care deeply about their craft.

As the last notes of Kansas’s last song faded into the West Virginia night, the audience filed out onto Main Street carrying with them the rare satisfaction that comes from witnessing artistry that refuses to fade away or be compromised. That son, with his dad, now has a glimpse of what his dad meant. He just saw the same band, in the same venue, and sometime down the road, a decade or two, the story will grow to two generations, but everything original and authentic in every way.  In a world that often seems determined to reduce everything to its lowest common (tribute!) denominator, Jefferson Starship and Kansas continue to insist that quality never goes out of style, and they proved it.

SETLISTS

Jefferson Starship

1. Find Your Way Back
2. Stranger
3. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
4. Miracles
5. White Rabbit
6. We Built This City
7. Winds of Change
8. Fooled Around and Fell in Love
9. Somebody to Love

Kansas

1. Point of Know Return
2. Down the Road
3. Child of Innocence
4. What’s on My Mind
5. Dust in the Wind
6. Play the Game Tonight
7. Song for America
8. The Wall
9. Lonely Wind
10. Fight Fire with Fire
11. Carry On Wayward Son

Jefferson Starship Photo Album

Kansas Photo Album

Former Mastodon singer-guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta.

According to the police report, a male riding a Harley Davidson was killed in a collision after a driver of a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn at an intersection. The Fulton County medical examiner’s office has since confirmed Hinds as the driver of the motorcycle.

He was 51 years old.

AEW and Galaxycon are continuing their partnership for a second year seeing the company bring both AEW Collision and Ring Of Honor Final Battle to Columbus, Ohio this December.

AEW Collision will return to Columbus for the second year in a row on Saturday, December 6 at Battelle Grand at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  The event will air live on TNT and stream on HBO Max.  In addition, for the first time in history, Ring of Honor Final Battle will also take place at GalaxyCon Columbus on Friday, December 5 and stream live around the world on HonorClub at WatchROH.com. 

Tickets for both AEW Collision and Ring of Honor Final Battle at GalaxyCon Columbus will go on sale next Monday, August 18 at 10 AM ET via AEWTix.com and GalaxyConColumbus.com.  Fans interested in early access presale opportunities can register to become an AEW Insider by visiting allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.

According to TMZ, medics were dispatched to the WWE star’s home in Clearwater, Florida early this morning, with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”

It seems rumors had been swirling about Hulk’s general condition, and just yesterday Jimmy Hart announced that Hogan is “doing great” and recently enjoyed a fun night of karaoke with his son, Nick.

“Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!” – Jimmy Hart’s Facebook/Twitter

Hart’s statement comes in response to recent claims made by Hulk’s former friend Bubba “The Love Sponge” who alleged that a source had spoken with Hart and relayed that Hogan was in serious condition. According to Bubba’s source, Hogan was said to be struggling with speech due to tracheal damage and was reportedly resting in a hospital bed at home.

Hulk’s wife Sky, told a similar tale earlier this month stating:

“No, he’s definitely not in a coma! His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage… none of those rumors are true.

”He’s been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process. If you look it up, you’ll see what the last six weeks have involved… not just for his spine, but also for his vocal cords, and the eating/breathing tubes that are clamped over during surgery. We’ve been in and out of the hospital to support that recovery.

“So truly, there’s no need for the drama or panic some people try to stir up. He’s healing, and we’re taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.”