Random music news for Monday, July 28, 2025

Is Robin Williams about to come back from the dead? Maybe. Is there music news for July 28, 2025? Definitely.

1. Did you see what Brian May did at Ozzy’s funeral procession? Not a dry eye anywhere.
2. Ozzy once had a contest with David Lee Roth to see who could consume more cocaine. Guess who won? Nope.
3. Ozzy once asked Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson to steal him a taxi. (Via Tom)
4. Pantera has canceled tour dates so the band can mourn Ozzy.
5. Ozzy may be gone, but even the Wall Street Journal recognizes that metal is stronger than ever.
6. So will there be a deal to sell TikTok USA or not? It’s…unclear.
7. Fender has created a signature guitar named after this Winnipeg guitarist (via Tom).
8. FireAid, the organization that stages concerts for wildfire relief in LA, had to release a statement answering claims of mismanagement.
9. What are your thoughts on the growing trend of daytime parties? (Via Sean)
10. No, there isn’t.
11. If you want to use a Taylor Swift song in your comedy special, you’re going to pay. A lot. Just ask Mark Maron.
12. Rumour: Metallica is in talks for a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
13. Is there a song that brings back painful memories? There might be a way to rehabilitate it.
14. Slayer Disney. (Tom again)

BONUS: After a hard day, I could use me one of these.