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A six-meter-tall statue of the late very longtime HardRadio friend OZZY OSBOURNE (1948 - 2025) was unveiled at the 2026 edition of Hellfest Open Air Festival, taking place through June 21 in Clisson, France. The statue was created by French contemporary artist, Philippe Pasqua. Sharon Osbourne wrote: "I'm sorry I couldn't be at Hellfest for the unveiling of Ozzy's statue. Unfortunately I had an unexpected trip to the hospital earlier in the week. A big thank you Olivier Garnier, Ben Barbaud and everyone at Hellfest. Special thank you to @philippe_pasqua_officiel for the absolutely stunning statue!"
Guitarist / author Sean Kelly will publish his third book, BATTLE AXES: A HARD ROCKIN' HISTORY OF POINTY GUITARS on August 25 via ECW Press. A Deep Dive into the Wildest Electric Guitars of '70s and '80s Hard Rock, from Flying V to Firebird, Explorer to Warlock—this is the untold story of the most outrageous guitars in rock history. Through deep research and interviews with legendary players, builders, and insiders, Kelly reveals how these instruments became more than tools—they became symbols of rebellion, speed, volume, and attitude. It features insights from members of KISS, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, Autograph, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Megadeth, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Stryper, Racer X, MSG, Triumph, and more.
In Dime We Trust is excited to announce the launch of DIME GUITARZ the exclusive home of official guitars of late very longtime HardRadio friend DIMEBAG DARRELL. The company is a collaboration between legendary guitar designer/builder Dean Zelinsky and Rita Haney, aka "DimebagzHag," lifetime partner and steward of Dime's legacy. The first models to be introduced is the line of the highly sought-after Culprits. Dime Fans know it as one of his earliest creations originally produced in very limited numbers, establishing Darrell as a Guitar Designer.
