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Hey, it’s finally happening! For months, we’ve been getting teasers and rumors for a new album from critically beloved pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Today, she makes it official. Her third album is called you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, and it’s coming out June 16.

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Why Are Fans Rallying For A Randy Rhoads Memorial In Burbank Right Now?

A fan-led petition backed by Rhoads’ family is gaining traction, aiming to establish a permanent memorial in his hometown with early support already building.

TL;DR

• Petition launched to create Randy Rhoads memorial in Burbank
• Over 3,500 signatures gathered in two weeks
• Project supported by his sister Kathy
• Proposed site: Stough Canyon Park
• Estimated cost: $200K–$250K
• Funding planned through crowdfunding and sponsorships

There’s A Reason This Conversation Keeps Coming Back

Spend enough time around rock and metal history, and one thing becomes obvious — Randy Rhoads isn’t just respected, he’s foundational.

Which makes the current situation hard to ignore: in Burbank, the city tied directly to his life, there’s still no major public landmark that reflects that impact.

That disconnect is what’s now driving a growing push to change it.

How This Effort Quietly Turned Into Something Bigger

What started as a simple idea between fans didn’t stay small for long.

Bill Lonero, founder of the Randy Rhoads Memorial Project, connected with Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio and began outlining a plan to create a permanent tribute in Stough Canyon Park.

Family involvement shifts the tone immediately — this isn’t speculation or outside pressure, it’s aligned with those closest to Rhoads’ legacy.

From there, a petition was launched to bring the proposal in front of the city.

Early Momentum Is Real — But Nothing Is Locked Yet

In just two weeks, the petition has crossed 3,500 signatures.

That’s enough to signal real interest — but not enough to guarantee approval.

Lonero has initiated early discussions with Burbank officials, but projects like this move slowly. Multiple approvals, funding pathways, and design considerations all have to align.

Right now, it’s gaining traction — not secured.

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The Concept Is Already Taking Shape

This isn’t just an idea floating around without direction.

Early renderings suggest:

• A statue of Rhoads playing guitar
• A surrounding water feature
• Seating areas for visitors

The intention is clear — create a place people actually spend time in, not just walk past.

And critically, the family will have final say on both design and inscription.

Funding Will Decide Whether This Becomes Real

The estimated cost sits between $200,000 and $250,000.

The plan isn’t to rely on a single donor. Instead, the project aims to combine sponsorships with crowdfunding.

That approach does two things:

• Makes the project viable
• Gives fans a direct role in building it

If it happens, this won’t feel like a city-installed plaque. It will feel earned.

His Influence Never Slowed Down — It Expanded

Before his death in 1982 at 25, Randy Rhoads helped reshape guitar playing through his work with Ozzy Osbourne.

Albums like Blizzard Of Ozz and Diary Of A Madman didn’t just succeed — they rewired expectations for what heavy guitar could sound like.

That influence is still visible in modern players today, which is exactly why the lack of a hometown landmark feels out of step.

Recognition Exists — Just Not Where It Matters Most

There is acknowledgment of Rhoads’ legacy.

He has a plaque at the Rock Walk in Hollywood.

But for many fans, that misses the point.

Burbank is where his story is rooted — and that’s where the absence feels most noticeable.

What Happens From Here Will Decide Everything

The foundation is there:

• Family support
• Early fan momentum
• A defined location
• A working concept

Now it comes down to execution — city approval, funding, and follow-through.

If those pieces fall into place, this becomes more than a tribute.

It becomes a destination tied directly to the life behind the legacy.

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FAQ

Where is the proposed memorial location?
Stough Canyon Park in Burbank, California.

Who started the petition?
Bill Lonero of the Randy Rhoads Memorial Project.

Is the family involved?
Yes, his sister Kathy supports the project.

How much will it cost?
Estimated between $200,000 and $250,000.

How can fans support it?
By signing the petition and contributing to future crowdfunding.

Randy Rhoads (Artist Overview)

Randy Rhoads was a pioneering guitarist whose blend of classical influence and heavy metal helped define Ozzy Osbourne’s early solo career.

His work continues to influence generations of players, cementing his place as one of the most important guitarists in rock and metal history.

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Prepare for the international theatrical debut of TISM‘s Death To Art Live at Sidney Myer Music Bowl film this May. The band’s exclusive one-off screening at PICA in Melbourne includes additional support from DRUNK MUMS, HOT MACHINE and SANDY DISH added to the stacked line up with THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS, DR SURE’S UNUSUAL PRACTISE […]

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Continuing to prove themselves as one of metals most exciting up and coming acts, Japan-based metalcore outfit Prompts tread new ground on silky smooth new single Death of Me, out now via Greyscale Records in partnership with Papercut Records (US). Leaning into a more subdued and atmospheric direction, Death of Me sees the band trade […]

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Toronto producer Loukeman has worked with artists like PinkPantheress, A$AP Rocky, and Aminé, and he also makes blissfully chilled-out electronic music on his own. Last month, Loukeman released two tracks, “Elktorn” and “All I Could Think Of.” Both of them will appear on Sd-3, the new album that he’s announcing today, as will his new…

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Holding Absence have kicked off a new chapter in their story with a stunning new track, their first for new label Sumerian Records.

Titled ‘Whisper Of A Dream’, it’s the first music from the band in three years, following on from 2023’s full-length ‘The Noble Art of Self-Destruction, which served as the final piece of their three-album trilogy that started in 2019.

So with a new story to tell, the band have taken everything that has made them such a compelling and emotionally resonant band in the past and amplified those elements tenfold. Atmospherically gorgeous, awe-inspiringly brash and beautifully complex, it is a journey to the stars and back in four and a half minutes of exploratory perfection.

From Lucas Woodland pushing his voice to its most silken and savage limits, to the crushing intensity that backs up its most sensational moments, it is a song that makes you sit up and pay attention.

If there was a time for you to fall head over heels for the band, unless you were already there, it is right now.

“Whisper Of A Dream is our first song back in what feels like forever. After releasing our third record, The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction, it felt essential to step away for a while – to take stock and rediscover who we are as a band.

Whisper felt like the perfect song to return with. In many ways, it represents everything Holding Absence has always been, while introducing new elements to our sound and opening the door to what comes next.

Lyrically and conceptually, the song draws heavily from cyberpunk media. Contemplation, sentience and dreaming in an ever-evolving world. The music video also introduces our robot mascot “Y4-BB0”, a character you’ll be seeing more of in the coming years.

The band are set to support Enter Shikari across the UK and Europe alongside The Callous Daoboys later this year.

Here are all the dates:

NOVEMBER

03 – HAMBURG Sporthalle
04 – MUNICH Zenith
05 – LEIPZIG Haus Auensee
06 – DUSSELDORF Mitsubishi Electric Hall
07 – BERLIN Columbiahalle
10 – BRUSSELS Forest National
11 – TILBURG 013
13 – NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
14 – CARDIFF Utilita Arena
15 – HULL Connexin Live
18 – GLASGOW Hydro
19 – MANCHESTER Co-op Live
20 – LONDON Alexandra Palace
21 – LONDON Alexandra Palace

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