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Very longtime HardRadio friends QUIET RIOT have chosen a replacement for vocalist Jizzy Pearl, who fronted the group from 2013 to 2016, and again from 2019 to 2026. Guitarist Alex Grossi, bassist Rudy Sarzo, and drummer Johnny Kelly have collectively issued the following statement: "We're excited to announce that we have officially welcomed our new vocalist into the band! He will make his live debut with us this October, and we'll be revealing his identity very soon."
KnuckleBonz has announced an official collaboration with the RONNIE JAMES DIO Estate to bring the iconic heavy metal figure into the KnuckleBonz360 BackStage Experience, a first-of-its-kind immersive 3D digital platform launching summer 2026. KnuckleBonz360 is a digital platform "featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ band worlds launching in 2026, KnuckleBonz360TM BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, explore and see album art come to life!"
California Wild Ales announce that OZZY OZ-ORANGE is back. "Our Blood Orange & Cherry Sour is a 6% barrel-aged wild ale loaded with locally sourced fruit, tart citrus, juicy cherry, oak, funk, and a whole lotta heavy metal attitude." Some beers politely follow the rules. Ozzy Oz-Orange isn't one of them. Now pouring at California Wild Ales in Ocean Beach and Point Loma, Ozzy Oz-Orange is our latest fruit-forward barrel-aged wild ale—a loud, tart, funky combination of locally sourced blood oranges, cherries, oak, and wild fermentation. Learn more at californiawildales.com.
