Atlanta’s Ultra Lights announced themselves with last year’s self-titled EP, a brilliant set of songs beer-battered in the best indie, post-punk, and rock ‘n’ roll the late 20th century had to offer. Today the group is back with news of their full-length debut album, Pleasure’s All Yours. The record is out in July via Chunklet,…
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Holograms have been the future for a while now. The most recent celebrity to be immortalized via this technology is the late Ozzy Osbourne. During the second day of the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas this past Wednesday, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne revealed that they’ve partnered with the company HYPERREAL to configure “the digital DNA of Ozzy Osbourne, voice, image [and] movement” into a hologram avatar. According to Billboard, the life-sized interactive Ozzy will appear in the US and UK later this summer. Frankly, I am scared.
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The complicated history of Iron Maiden has taken a “harrowing” and controversial turn. Wes Orshoski, the acclaimed director behind the upcoming film Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, has revealed that the current members of Iron Maiden and their management officially refused to participate in the making of the documentary.
Labeled a “massive bummer” by Orshoski, the snub highlights the deep, unresolved tension surrounding the band’s original frontman. As the film prepares for its June 9, 2026, premiere, it promises an unvarnished, “warts-and-all” look at a man who spent his final years in a wheelchair, battling both physical decay and the “demons” of his own legacy.
In a revealing new interview with Billboard, director Wes Orshoski (who also helmed the definitive Lemmy documentary) didn’t hold back regarding the lack of support from the Maiden camp. After signing the contract with Cleopatra Entertainment, his first move was to reach out to the band’s long-time manager.
“Maiden manager Rod Smallwood was very kind, but immediately told me that neither he nor any of the current bandmembers would be participating,” Orshoski stated. “Obviously, it was a massive bummer, but not unexpected.”
While Steve Harris and the rest of the band appear in the film via archival footage, the refusal to sit for new interviews suggests that the “Beast” of Paul’s era remains a polarizing figure within the multi-platinum machine of modern Iron Maiden.
The documentary, shot between 2017 and 2023, captures Di’Anno at his lowest ebb. Orshoski describes a man of extreme duality—an “absolute sweetheart” who could transform into a “demon” without warning.
“I tried to show both sides in the film,” Wes explained. “When he was in a great mood, he could be super fun and a blast. Zero ego. But when the Mr. Hyde side of him reared its head, it could be ugly for everyone within earshot. And he was sort of unapologetic about that nastiness.”
The film even captures a raw moment where the director and Di’Anno are seen screaming at each other on camera while Paul was in a care center in Croatia. Orshoski later called Paul in Mexico to apologize, only to find the singer more interested in his lunch than the argument—a testament to the strange “grace” Paul possessed even in his darkest hours.
While the “official” Maiden camp stayed away, the film documents the incredible efforts of the fans who kept Paul alive. London’s Kastro Pergjoni and Croatian writer Stjepan Juras spearheaded the crowdfunding campaigns that allowed Di’Anno to receive the surgeries and care that U.K. doctors had reportedly refused to greenlight.
The documentary follows this journey from a wheelchair-bound nosedive during the pandemic to a heroic return to the stage, proving that despite the professional snubs, the global metal community never abandoned the voice of Killers.
When does the Paul Di’Anno documentary come out? The North American premiere takes place at the Lumiere Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills on June 9, 2026. This is also the official release date for digital VOD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats.
Are there other metal stars in the film? Yes. Despite the current Maiden line-up’s absence, the film features appearances by James Hetfield (Metallica), Gene Simmons (Kiss), and members of Exodus, Slayer, Megadeth, and Sepultura.
What years does the documentary cover? Director Wes Orshoski filmed Di’Anno on and off from 2017 to 2023, capturing his health decline, his time in Croatia, and his final return to live performance.
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Director Wes Orshoski reveals that Iron Maiden management and members refused to participate in the new Paul Di’Anno documentary, calling it a “massive bummer.” The “warts-and-all” film, premiering June 9, 2026, documents the late singer’s final years, his health struggles, and his fan-funded recovery in Croatia.
Is Iron Maiden’s refusal to participate a move to protect their brand, or does it disrespect the man who helped build their foundation? Let us know in the comments.
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Lately, people have been worried about Phil Collins’ health. Collins, now 75, sustained nerve damage in a 2007 spinal injury. On Genesis’ 2022 farewell tour, Collins wasn’t able to play the drums, and his son Nic took over. In an interview published last year, Collins said that he hasn’t been able to work on new music lately: “The thing is, I’ve been sick. I mean, very sick.” Today, though, Collins says that he’s generally doing better, though he won’t perform when he’s inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year.
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Last August, Philly’s Chemical released their self-titled debut EP, which was then followed up by the single “She She” in March. That single was not a one-off. Today, they’ve announced a new EP My Little Dogma and shared another song “Saturday’s Child.” For a moment I thought I was listening to three different songs. No.…
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Welcome to this weeks edition of Devil’s Island! Every week we maroon a band or artist on the island and see what they get up to, how they cope with being all alone on a small island in the middle of the ocean. It’s not your average desert island and we’ll see just how each person copes with the extreme conditions.
This week when we arrived at Devil’s Island we find Small Town Saviours sat on the beach. The island is far from their home, so how did they end up here and how did they cope with life on Devil’s Island?
Find out now…
Welcome to The Razors’e Edge and our somewhat lovely, warm desert island. Don’t worry about it’s name I’m sure it’s not as bad as that would suggest.
You’re marooned here on this island, but before you ended up shipwrecked you chose one album that you couldn’t live without. Which album did you each chose and why?
Lance Skybaby – The Beatles Rubber Soul. It’s just a great album that opened my mind to many styles of music.
T-Bone – The wildhearts – Earth Vs the Wildhearts. Can’t argue with this Monster!
Carl D – Motley Crue – Motley Crue with John Corabi singing because he’s an awesome vocalist!
Skinny Pete – Blink 182 – Enema of the state. If im on an island i may as well have some fun with those scamps!
There’s also a bar on this here island. But alas each of you only get to choose one drink for the entirety of your stay. What’s your tipple of choice?
LS – Kiss – Destroyer. It’s more like a classic painting than an album cover.
TB – Appetite for Destruction. The coolest skulls you’ve ever seen!
CD – Master of Puppets. I just think it looks cool!
SP – Green Day – Insomniac. I’ve always found it to be an interesting cover.
There’s also a bar on this here island. But alas each of you only get to choose one drink for the entirety of your stay. What’s your tipple of choice?
LS – Bumbu Rum.
TB – I’ll have a Pale Ale please!
CD – Red Bull.
SP – Fosters ( or Roo Brew as i call it ).
Your suitcases were lost when your ship sank, but you each managed to salvage one item of band merch. What’s the merch and for what band?
LS – My Kiss Hotter than Hell T-shirt.
TB – Small Town Saviours beer mat (for my Pale Ale).
CD – I wouldn’t save anything , I’m not sentimental like that.
SP – My Insane Clown Posse cassette tapes.
You’re sat on the island thinking “I’m stuck here on this island with my bandmates for eternity”… who would you rather have been shipwrecked with?
LS – Rob Zombie, Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), John Lennon.
TB – Im happy with my fellow Saviours!
CD – My band mates are enough for me.
SP – I’m going with a tactical answer and say Ray Mears as he’s a survivalist.
There’s a walkman in your pocket, on the tape inside is the recording of the one live show that stands out for you. It could be any show, from any band, anywhere in the world. What show is on that walkman?
LS – Queen – We Will Rock You live in Montreal 1981.
TB – Green Day – Bullet in a Bible. I went with lance, it was a f@@king awesome gig!
CD – Scott Sorry live at the 100 club.
SP – No Doubt – Live in the Tragic Kingdom 1997.
You’re getting desperate, you decide the only course of action is to put a message in a bottle and hope someone finds it. Your message could be to any member of any band, but should be the most suitable for a rescue attempt. Who is it?
LS – Sting!, He knows just what to do with a message in a bottle.
TB – I’de message Bruce Dickinson to fly by and pick us up.
CD – I would message Kiss as i hear they have a good collection of helicopters.
SP – Tom Delonge as i’m sure he has some alien tech that could teleport us out of here!
You’ve been stuck here a while and food supplies are running low. There’s only one thing for it… which fellow band member gets sacrificed to help the others survive?
LS – T-Bone. I hope he tastes like his namesake!
TB – I ain’t eating anyones A….Rump steaks!
CD – I don’t eat junk food!
SP – Carl would be the healthy option on the menu.
Finally, when the ship sank you each managed to save one person from the wreckage. That person is the one musician that has influenced your career the most, shaped your way of thinking and your outlook on life. Who did you save?
LS – Ginger Wildheart.
TB – Duff McKagen. Without him i would never have picked up the bass.
CD – No one gets left behind!
SP – Again Tom Delonge as he must have that alien tech on his person haha.
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