How Ozzy Osbourne Turned a Televangelist Scandal Into ‘Miracle Man’
Discover how televangelist Jimmy Swaggart’s crusade against heavy metal inspired Ozzy Osbourne’s blistering 1988 track ‘Miracle Man’ and launched Zakk Wylde’s career.

Discover how televangelist Jimmy Swaggart’s crusade against heavy metal inspired Ozzy Osbourne’s blistering 1988 track ‘Miracle Man’ and launched Zakk Wylde’s career.

As Sammy Hagar moves on from Van Halen-focused shows, we look back at what he played—and what got left off the setlists during his recent tour.

Jason Newsted reflects on joining the biggest metal band in the world, the physical toll of his tenure, and his early musical roots.

Guitar innovator John McLaughlin discusses his genre-defining work with Miles Davis and Tony Williams, intentionally risking popularity, and returning to the legendary London club Ronnie Scott’s.

Take a track-by-track look at Kate Bush’s 1980 masterpiece Never For Ever, the record that made chart history and redefined her artistic control.

Fleetwood Mac co-producer Ken Caillat details the extreme tension behind Rumours, revealing that Lindsey Buckingham once choked him in the control room.

Before Glenn Hughes lent his powerhouse vocals to The KLF’s techno-rock revamp of ‘What Time Is Love?’, Axl Rose was originally slated for the track.

Motörhead legend Lemmy once shared his raw impressions of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, remembering a tireless performer who left everything on stage.
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