SPEAK OF THE DEVIL Guitarist BRAD GILLIS Explains Why He Did Not Perform at Ozzy's Last Show: "Back to the Beginning"
- The Metal Voice
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The Metal Voice spoke to NIGHT RANGER and former Ozzy Guitarist Brad Gillis about his time with Ozzy and NIGHT RANGER'S new Best of Album that will be released Aug 28, 2026 on Frontiers s.r.l.
Gillis also talked about why he was not present at Ozzy's last show.
Watch full interview here
When asked if he was invited to perform at Black Sabbat/ Ozzy Last show, Back to the Beginning?
"I couldn't go. I was on tour with my band (Night Ranger). I couldn't put everybody out of work, you know, and everybody wanted you to pay your own way, whatever. But here, I'm paying my own way. I'm on tour. What do I do? Do I cancel the tour and put 15 people out of work, you know? So, I couldn't do it. I got an email inquiring if I was interested in coming and I thought about it. I would have loved and I thought I can't do this. I had wanted to but we're on tour, you know and the place we were playing the night of the actual show was a big festival. We had 8,000 people there. Um it's what it was. Um and I would have loved to make make it and been part of that, but it's what it was.
Iconic hard rockers NIGHT RANGER return with ‘Best Of,’ a career-spanning collection that brings their biggest songs to life like never before. Featuring refreshed 2026 remasters of fan favorites such as "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "Sister Christian," and "(You Can Still) Rock in America," the album pairs iconic hits with highlights from the band's modern era. Packed with soaring melodies, powerhouse performances, and unforgettable hooks, this ‘Best Of’ collection is a testament to a band that continues to thrive decades after its debut.
Pre-Order NIGHT RANGER’s ‘Best of’ Album HERE
‘Best Of’ Track List:
1. Don't Tell Me You Love Me (2026)
2. (You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)
3. Sister Christian (2026)
4. When You Close Your Eyes (2026)
5. Four in the Morning (2026)
6. Breakout
7. Tomorrow
8. Growin' Up in California
9. Time of Our Lives
10. High Road
11. No Time to Lose Ya
12. Somehow Someway
13. Truth
14. Don't Let Up
15. Only for You Only
16. Wasted Time (Sweetwater Studios) (Bonus Track)
17. Feliz Navidad (Live) (Bonus Track)
18. Hole In The Sun (Bonus Track Japan)
NIGHT RANGER Live on Tour:
5/23/2026 - Berlin, MD @ Ocean Downs Casino
6/05/2026 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Event Center at L’Auberge Casino
6/06/2026 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
6/17/2026 – Del Mar, CA @ San Diego County Fair
6/19/2026 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall
6/20/2026 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento
7/02/2026 – Dickinson, ND @ Legacy Square
7/11/2026 – Fort Morgan, CO @ Bobstock Music Festival
7/12/2026 – La Vista, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater
7/14/2026 – Mentor, OH @ Mentor Civic Amphitheater
7/17/2026 – Fond Du Lac, WI @ Fond Du Lac County Fair
7/18/2026 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino
7/24/2026 – Mahnomen, MN @ Shooting Star Casino
7/25/2026 – Bay City, MI @ Veterans Memorial Park
7/26/2026 – Detroit, MI @ Sound Board inside Motorcity Casino
8/08/2026 – Lincoln City, IN @ Lincoln State Park Amphitheatre
8/14/2026 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
8/15/2026 – Gibson City, IL @ Gibson City Summer Bash
9/04/2026 – Du Quoin, IL @ Du Quoin State Fair
9/06/2026 – Essex Junction, VT @ Champlain Valley Expo
11/13/2026 – Las Vegas, NV @ Kiss Kruise Landlocked in Vegas 2026
NIGHT RANGER is:
Jack Blades: lead vocals, bass guitar
Brad Gillis: lead guitars
Kelly Keagy: lead vocals, drums
Keri Kelly: lead guitars
Eric Levy: keyboards
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