Bon Jovi Is Back, Rush Finds Its Drummer & Van Halen Opens the Vault - June Recap

Bon Jovi Is Back, Rush Finds Its Drummer & Van Halen Opens the Vault - June Recap

Nova and Dorian cover the biggest rock headlines from June, including Bon Jovi's return, Rush's new drummer, Ozzy tributes, and Van Halen's unreleased music. This month's Rockers to Doctors news roundup features some of the biggest developments in classic rock and heavy metal. Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott discuss Bon Jovi's return to touring following John's vocal recovery, Rush's first shows with drummer Anika Nilles, Alex Van Halen's search for a vocalist to complete unreleased Eddie Van Halen recordings, and Ozzy Osbourne's new monument at Hellfest. The episode also covers KK Downing's latest comments on Judas Priest, Deep Purple's new album, Sebastian Bach fronting Twisted Sister, Sabaton's expanding tour schedule, L.A. Guns' new live release, and the launch of Metal Moves with Molly, a fitness program built around rock and metal music. If you want one episode that catches you up on the biggest stories in rock from the past month, this is it.

Ozzy Tributes, Rush Returns, Van Halen Vault Music & Bon Jovi's Comeback

Nova and Dorian cover the week's biggest rock headlines, including Ozzy honors, Rush's return to the stage, Eddie Van Halen vault recordings, Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, and new music from major rock names. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending July 3. Stories include a massive Ozzy Osbourne statue unveiled at Hellfest, Ozzy's iconic throne going on display in Birmingham, K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could still happen, and Rush playing its first Mexico City show on the Fifty Something tour with Anika Nilles behind the drums. Also covered this week: Jon Bon Jovi says he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 tour dates, the unreleased Eddie Van Halen vault album still needs a singer, Mike Portnoy praises Anika Nilles' first Rush show, Deep Purple releases "Diablo" featuring Keith Urban, and Sebastian Bach joins an all-star cover of Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain." Plus: Sabaton announces a 21-date Swedish arena tour, Twisted Sister adds more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, L.A. Guns releases an "Electric Gypsy" live video, Five Finger Death Punch announces its tenth album Legacy, and Moves With Molly brings a metal twist to fitness. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending July 3 news file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

Are Rock Songs Really Cursed? Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin & the Judas Priest Trial

Can a song become cursed? This week, Dorian dives into some of rock and metal's most infamous legends. From Black Sabbath's "Devil's Interval" to Iron Maiden's mysterious 666 producer story, Led Zeppelin's backmasking controversy, the Judas Priest courtroom battle over alleged subliminal messages, Slayer's deliberate embrace of controversy, and the tragic legacy of Gloomy Sunday, this episode examines where documented history ends and enduring myth begins. Drawing on both music history and psychology, Dorian explores why these stories continue to fascinate audiences decades later and why music may influence us in ways we still don't fully understand. Visit us at: https://rockerstodoctors.com [https://rockerstodoctors.com] Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TikTok, and Instagram. Hashtags: #BlackSabbath #IronMaiden #LedZeppelin #JudasPriest #HeavyMetal

Rush Returns, Ozzy's Throne, Priest Reunion Talk & FFDP's New Album

Dorian goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call with Rush, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Five Finger Death Punch, Whitesnake, and more. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Dorian takes the mic solo while Nova is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines of the week. Stories include K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could still happen, Rush playing its first Mexico City show on the Fifty Something tour, Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne going on display at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Jon Bon Jovi saying he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 touring plans. Also covered this week: Stanley Simmons announcing its first U.S. tour, Buckcherry releasing a live video for "Blackout," Twisted Sister adding more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, Rachel Bolan discussing whether Lzzy Hale could return to Skid Row, Rudy Sarzo addressing the possibility of Carlos Cavazo returning to Quiet Riot, and Five Finger Death Punch announcing its tenth album, Legacy. Plus: Whitesnake reissues three classic albums on vinyl, L.A. Guns releases "The Ballad of Jayne" live, former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein has died, and Dark Chapel releases "Burns The Flame" with Black Label Society. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

Nova & Dorian's Wildest Concert Stories | Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Slayer & the Shows That Changed Us

Nova and Dorian compare decades of concert experiences, from legendary arena tours to modern live music frustrations. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott share personal stories from a lifetime of concert-going. The conversation ranges from first concerts and unforgettable arena shows to mosh pits, disappointing performances, dream bucket-list bands, changing fan behavior, rising ticket prices, and how the modern concert experience compares to the one many rock fans remember from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Along the way, Nova and Dorian discuss Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Ghost, Fishbone, Goo Goo Dolls, Björk, Warrant, Firehouse, Skid Row, and many others while reflecting on the moments that made live music such an important part of their lives. Whether you're a veteran concert veteran with hundreds of ticket stubs or someone planning your first show, this episode is a celebration of live music and the memories that come with it.