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MALEFICE Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

British metallers MALEFICE have parted ways with drummer Craig Thomas and have replaced him with Chris Allan-Whyte, formerly of SHY OF THE DEPTH. Commented frontman Dale Butler: "MALEFICE and Craig have been growing apart musically for some time, and therefore we all decided it was a good time for e...

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THE FUNERAL PYRE: 'Vultures At Dawn' Track Listing Revealed

Los Angeles-based black metal band THE FUNERAL PYRE will release its new album, "Vultures At Dawn", on June 8 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Wounds" was recorded by Adam Campbell at Awkward Studios, mixed by Ryan Butler (LANDMINE MARATHON, MISERY INDEX, PHOBIA) at Arcane Digital an...

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OBITUARY Begins Work On New Material

Vocalist John Tardy of Florida death metallers OBITUARY has issued the following update: "We are enjoying some time off and it has given us a chance to finally work on some new music. Trevor [Peres; guitar] was in town and we got some new OBITUARY songs down. Heavy as balls! Donald [Tardy; drums] an...

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THE FUNERAL PYRE: New Album Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles-based black metal band THE FUNERAL PYRE will release its new album, "Vultures At Dawn", on June 8 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Wounds" was recorded by Adam Campbell at Awkward Studios, mixed by Ryan Butler (LANDMINE MARATHON, MISERY INDEX, PHOBIA) at Arcane Digital an...

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GEEZER BUTLER On PETER STEELE: 'One Of The Truly Great Ones Has Now Left The Stage'

Legendary heavy metal bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele: "I was so saddened to hear of Pete Steele passing away. He truly was one of the nicest blokes I've ever met. He came to...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'Paranoid' Classic Albums DVD Due In June

On June 28 in the U.K. and June 29 in North America, Eagle Vision will release the "Classic Albums" DVD of BLACK SABBATH's legendary second album, "Paranoid". Fans will be able to go into the studio with the band — singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Wa...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Positive That There Is A Lot More Of Life Left To Live

Artisan News Service conducted an interview (see video below) with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last Thursday, April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. W...

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OBITUARY: Sheffield Footage Available

A two-camera shoot of Florida death metallers OBITUARY performing the songs "Chopped in Half" and "Turned Inside Out" on March 12, 2010 at the Academy in Sheffield, England can be viewed below. SIX FEET UNDER/ex-MASSACRE bassist Terry Butler filled in for OBITUARY's Frank Watkins on the recent trek....

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THE FUNERAL PYRE: New Album Release Date Announced

Los Angeles-based black metal band THE FUNERAL PYRE will release its new album, "Vultures At Dawn", on June 8 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Wounds" was recorded by Adam Campbell at Awkward Studios, mixed by Ryan Butler (LANDMINE MARATHON, MISERY INDEX, PHOBIA) at Arcane Digital an...

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HEAVEN & HELL To Play Three Italian Shows In July

According to the Italian concert promoter Live, HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will play three shows in Italy in early July: July 01 - Ippodromo Capannelle (Rock In Roma fest...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Donates Basses, Amps To 15 New York City Public Schools

While funding for music and arts programs are being cut across the country, notably in New York City, Little Kids Rock, a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and free lessons in the United States, is teaming with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and rock stars to put music e...

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DÉTENTE Frontwoman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

New vocalist Tiina Teal of reunited California metallers DÉTENTE was interviewed on this past Sunday's (March 28) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The chat can now be streamed using the audio player below. DÉTENTE's current lineup — which features original m...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Cancer, I'll Kick The Hell Out Of You'

Houston, Teas' KIAH-TV (Channel 39) reports that legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been going to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas since late last year when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. "Why come to Houston? It's t...

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THE FUNERAL PYRE Completes Work On New Album

Los Angeles-based black metal band THE FUNERAL PYRE has completed work on its new album, "Vultures At Dawn", for a late spring release via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Wounds" was recorded by Adam Campbell at Awkward Studios, mixed by Ryan Butler (LANDMINE MARATHON, MISERY INDEX, PHO...

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OBITUARY: London Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OBITUARY's March 10, 2010 performance at 02 Academy in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "mayerstoiad"). SIX FEET UNDER/ex-MASSACRE bassist Terry Butler is filling in for OBITUARY's Frank Watkins on the current trek. OBITUARY's new concert DVD, "Live Xecuti...