Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE, firing up another electrifying episode! Today, we’re diving into the thunderous riffs of Black Sabbath, the solo chaos of Ozzy Osbourne, the grunge intensity of Pearl Jam, and the soaring anthems of Scorpions. From the birth of heavy metal to 90s alternative rock and German hard rock legends, we’re covering the latest rock and metal news, tours, and vinyl announcements for these iconic acts.
I’ll also connect with vinyl and music collectors worldwide to share stories about their prized collections. Join me live on YouTube every Monday through Friday at 8pm ET, or catch up on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, or Amazon. Let’s crank it to 11!
Vinyl Collectors Corner: I’ll chat with fans about their Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, and Scorpions vinyl treasures. From a first-pressing Paranoid to a rare Blizzard of Ozz, a colored Ten reissue, or a mint Love at First Sting, we’ll dive into the stories behind these gems—what makes them special and the lengths collectors went to score them.
Rock and Metal News: We’ve got the latest scoop on these bands. Black Sabbath’s final show with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward happened July 5, 2025, at Birmingham’s Villa Park, a 10-hour “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert raising $190 million for charities like Cure Parkinson’s and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Ozzy performed solo tracks like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley,” followed by Sabbath classics like “War Pigs” and “Paranoid.” Pearl Jam’s former drummer Matt Cameron announced his exit after 27 years, with no confirmed replacement yet. Scorpions celebrated their 60th anniversary with a sold-out hometown show in Hannover, Germany, on July 5, 2025, and are rumored to be planning 2026 tour dates. No new vinyl announcements for these bands, but we’ll discuss recent reissues like Black Sabbath on colored vinyl and Vitalogy on limited-edition pressings.
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Get in Touch: Got a rare Master of Reality LP or news on Scorpions’ next tour? Drop me a line at tc@heytc.com. I want to hear about your vinyl scores, concert experiences, or anything rocking the metal and grunge world!
Why This Show Rocks: Born from Rock This Town Records in Gilbert, Arizona, where we sold vinyl nightly on YouTube and Facebook, Rock This Town LIVE carries that passion forward. After the store closed, we flipped the camera to bring you this show, celebrating rock, metal, and vinyl culture. Whether you’re headbanging to “Iron Man,” screaming “No More Tears,” rocking out to “Jeremy,” or soaring with “Wind of Change,” this is your community.
This episode is packed with Black Sabbath’s heavy metal blueprints, Ozzy’s wild solo legacy, Pearl Jam’s raw emotion, and Scorpions’ timeless hooks. We’ll explore their impact, from pioneering metal to defining grunge and hard rock, while celebrating the vinyl that keeps their music alive. Don’t miss it at 8pm ET—let’s keep the rock and metal spirit raging!
