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Here's every single special guest and song played from Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show

Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira amongst a cast of superstar guests as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath play live for the last time

Metal Hammer

“When the Ozzy thing came around I was so excited, but also doubting myself. Duff McKagan and Chad Smith were like, ‘You can do it. It's everything you love’”: From Pearl Jam to the Stones, the stars have aligned for Andrew Watt – but he owes it to Ozzy

The producer and guitarist explains how ’Sabbath and Ozzy were there for the beginning of his journey – and why he’ll to be there for the end of theirs

Guitar World

Rolling Stones ‘back in the studio working on new album’

Legendary rock band are working on new material following the success of their 2023 album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’

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“I was just like, ‘This is a sign, man, because this situation blows right now”: The moment that Andrew Watt dived into production – after starting out his career as a recording musician

From shredder to super producer, Watts looks back on the car-crash that forced him into production

Guitar World

“There are so many musicians that, live, you could be blown away by, but once they get into the studio, they can’t come up with parts that will last”: Andrew Watt on the essential studio skill that’s enabled him to work with rock gods and pop icons alike

He's worked with and played guitar for the likes of Bruno Mars, Pearl Jam, and Ozzy Osbourne, but there’s one player he believes nails his catch-all approach

Guitar World

“It all started with Ozzy. He and Sharon were the first ones to believe that I could make them a great rock album”: How super-producer Andrew Watt pivoted from Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes to The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop

Watt started his production career in the pop sphere, before the Prince of Darkness handpicked him to produce his record

Guitar World

“How daring to have a long intro before he’s even singing. It’s like psychedelic Mozart”: With The Rose Of Laura Nyro, Elton John and Brandi Carlile are paying tribute to both a 'forgotten' songwriter and the lost art of the long song intro

“No one starts an album like that anymore!” says Carlile

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Sir Elton John scores 10th number one album with Brandi Carlile collaboration

The singer said he has been ‘blown away by the response’ to Who Believes In Angels?.

Evening Standard

“How daring to have a long intro before he’s even singing. It’s like psychedelic Mozart”: With The Rose Of Laura Nyro, Elton John and Brandi Carlile are paying tribute to both a 'forgotten' songwriter and the lost art of the long song intro

“No one starts an album like that anymore!” says Carlile

MusicRadar

Sir Elton John set to earn 10th UK number one album with Who Believes In Angels?

He has already had 10 number ones in the UK singles chart.

Evening Standard

Elton John and Brandi Carlile deliver outsized, old-school fun on Who Believes in Angels?

4/5 The Rocket Man and his longtime friend Carlile, along with familiar faces Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt, recreate the playfulness and sense of fun of some of John’s Seventies gems

The Independent UK

Sir Elton John feared it was 'inhumane' to record album with Brandi Carlile amid global crisis

Sir Elton John feared that it was "inhumane" to be recording an album with Brandi Carlile at an uncertain time for the world.

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile dazzle audience at star-studded London Palladium show

Stars including Ronnie Wood, Lily James and Sam Fender were spotted cheering on the legendary artist as he celebrated his new album with Carlile and their host, Dan Levy, at the special event

The Independent UK

"Everybody's gonna be playing Sabbath songs, it's gonna be pretty mindblowing." Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde says that Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning homecoming will be "special for everybody", but he hopes it won't be Ozzy's last show

Zakk Wylde is excited for Ozzy and Black Sabbath's final bow this summer, but would be up for another Ozzy tour

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"Ozzy is the real life Iron Man." Ozzy Osbourne's producer Andrew Watt gives an update on the singer's health as the countdown to his final show continues

Good news for those who managed to score tickets for Ozzy and Black Sabbath's farewell bow in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Saldaña squished and Chalamet chafing as Ariana and Cynthia bag the best seats: the 2025 Oscars class photo

The Academy Award nominees assembled for their annual group portrait, but who scooped the prize for looking the most bored?

Guitar World

“I got a text: ‘Paul wants to come over for tea.’ I sit up in the middle of the night and I’m like, ‘I have no lefty guitars – what happens if he wants to show me something?’” Andrew Watt on the time Paul McCartney gave him a guitar lesson over tea

The super-producer also relays a secret Macca revealed about recording a classic Beatles track

MusicRadar

“Tell me another band ever in history that has made a latter-day album that good in their 80s, with that level of songwriting, that level of performance?”: Producer Andrew Watt defends the Rolling Stones’ Best Rock Album win at the Grammy Awards

Watt also reveals that he’s been “working on stuff” with Paul McCartney

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Evening Standard

Elton John admits he was in 'very, very dark place' during tearful meltdown while recording album

The pop icon, 77, was filmed sobbing, tearing up sheet music, and snapping at his collaborators while recording his new album

The Independent UK

Elton John reveals why he was sobbing at the piano in moving footage

British singer-songwriter is releasing a new album with US artist Brandi Carlile

MusicRadar

“Dude, I'm just trying to make the song as best as it can be! You’re so impatient!": Studio footage shows producer Andrew Watt berating Elton John during the recording of his new album Who Believes In Angels?, a collaboration with Brandi Carlile

The record also features lyricist Bernie Taupin and former Red Hot Chili Peppers colleagues Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer

Evening Standard

Elton John’s new studio album revealed to be collaboration with Brandi Carlile

The duo will play at the London Palladium on March 26 ahead of the album’s release.

Guitar World

“We want to dedicate this award to all the bands that are pushing the boundaries. Support your local artists”: St. Vincent, Andrew Watt and Gojira claim big Grammy wins for guitar music

Justus West also claimed some notable triumphs with Beyoncé as Gojira underlined the importance of supporting young bands

The Independent UK

The Beatles and Rolling Stones win big at Grammys – 60 years after their first gong

The Beatles released ‘Now and Then’ with the help of AI technology to bring today the band’s vocals

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Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 Grammy Awards If You Wanna See Your Faves Win

The 67th Grammy Awards are almost here, so here's who's nominated, who won and how to watch the 2025 Grammy Awards in Australia.

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