When it comes to '80s hard rock ballads, it would be hard to beat the Ozzy Osbourne-Lita Ford duet on 'Close My Eyes Forever.' The song became a major hit for both and really helped boost Ford's career in the late '80s. This heartfelt song was penned by the pair after a night out partying when inspiration struck. The track speaks to the deep emotions of trying to capture an elusive love.
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider was subject to a little skewering Thursday night (Jan. 24), but it was all for a good cause as the Revolver / Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast raised funds for the MusiCares organization.
There is plenty of anticipation for Device's debut album, especially given the star-studded lineup of guests that appear on the disc alongside David Draiman. The vocalist spoke to Revolver about one of his favorite collaborations -- a duet cover with Lzzy Hale on the Ozzy Osbourne / Lita Ford classic 'Close My Eyes Forever' -- and shared why the Halestorm vocalist was the right woman for the track.
In a cavalcade of legendary musicians, the 2009 action-adventure game Brutal Legend features a beastly amount of vocal cameos. Although the game's main character Eddie Riggs (named after Iron Maiden mascot Eddie the Head) is voiced by Tenacious D's Jack Black, that's only the beginning of Brutal Legend's killer lineup.
It's not uncommon for teen boys to start fantasizing about beautiful and famous women, and Slipknot / Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor reveals that his adolescence was filled with fantasies about '80s metal goddesses Lita Ford and Doro Pesch.
Lita Ford on New Album + Tour With Def Leppard
Def Leppard have unveiled the first leg of dates for their upcoming North American summer tour with Poison. In addition, they've revealed that metal goddess Lita Ford will be joining them for the ride.
