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HEAVEN AND HELL To Begin Writing In April

Artisan News Service has posted a short video interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) in which he confirms that the songwriting sessions for the new album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring Appice alongside vocalist Ronnie James Dio, bas...

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SEVER To Enter Studio In January

After recently playing shows with SOILWORK and PRONG, to name a few, Pennsylvania-based melodic death metal act SEVER will head into Cleveland's Spider Studios (CHIMAIRA, DROWNING POOL, WALLS OF JERICHO) in January with producer Ben Schigel to begin recording its new album. The group expects to have...

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More Than 500 Attend Funeral For THE RED SHORE Singer

According to the Geelong Advertiser, more than 500 mourners gathered at Kardinia Heights Centre in Geelong, Victoria, Australia on Friday (December 28) to say goodbye to THE RED SHORE lead singer Damien "Damo" Morris, 27, who died on December 19 in a mini-bus crash on a New South Wales highway. Morr...

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DEATH: 1988 Rehearsal Recordings Posted Online

MetalKult.com has just posted six MP3 audio files from a 1988 DEATH rehearsal. In January 1988, the members of DEATH convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band’s second and highly influential album, "Leprosy". The tracks captured during that...

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DENIAL FIEND Confirmed For CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST

DENIAL FIEND, the Tampa, Florida-based band featuring in its ranks Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, ex-DEATH),Kam Lee (ex-MASSACRE, ex-MANTAS),Curt Beeson (NASTY SAVAGE, LOWBROW) and Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW, PSEUDO HEROES),has been confirmed for next year's Central Illinois Metalfest,...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD: 'I Hope That The Misery Of Mankind Stops Or Becomes Less'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following Christmas letter to fans: "I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. "I'm looking forward to, hopefully, a few days of quiet over the holidays. "The year has been long and bittersweet. Musically, it's been a great year. Ho...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert In Quebec City: Photos Available

Capitale du Metal has uploaded nine galleries of high-quality pictures taken at the benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. The concert — which featured the local DEATH c...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist DON AIREY: More New Solo Album Details Revealed

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will release a new solo album, "A Light In The Sky", on February 25 via Mascot Records. For "A Light In The Sky", Airey has gathered together a different set of collaborators (though Laurence Cottle of Sting/ Eric Clapton/ Brian Eno/ Bill Bruford fame once again con...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Guest On 'Breakfast At Talita's' Tomorrow

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) will be the featured guest on "Breakfast at Talita's" on TotalRock.com tomorrow morning (Saturday, December 15) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon UK time. Ronnie will talk about the recent HEAVEN AND HELL tour an...

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DOWN's REX BROWN Interviews BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER For BASS GUITAR Magazine

In a world first, DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has adopted the role of journalist for the UK's Bass Guitar magazine. Interviewing his hero, the legendary HEAVEN AND HELL/BLACK SABBATH four-stringer Geezer Butler, Brown asks about the influences, gear and experiences that have shaped Butler's ca...

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MASSACRE Disbands; 2008 Festival Appearances Possible

The reformed lineup of the Florida-based death metal legends MASSACRE has issued the following update: "As of now, MASSACRE is disbanded. However, the 'Re-Animated 2007 Tour' lineup — Kam Lee [DENIAL FIEND, ex-DEATH] on vocals, Terry Butler [SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH] on bass, Sam Williams [DOWN BY L...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother: 'Seems Hard To Believe It Has Been Six Years Today'

DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner passed away exactly six years ago today — on December 13, 2001 — at age 34 after a a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. His mother, Jane Schuldiner, has issued the following statement: "Dear fans and friends, I'm sorry to write so...

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HELLION Singer, AGENT STEEL Guitarist Join Reunited DÉTENTE

Vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL) have joined forces with original DÉTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) to perform as DÉTENTE at next year's installment of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert To Be Held in Massachusetts On Thursday

As part of its monthly "Metal Thursday" concert series, Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts will hold a tribute to late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner this Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 p.m. The event, presented by ZIRCON bassist Chris Farmerie, will feature so...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: This Was 'The Best Tour This Band Has Ever Done'

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "Well, the HEAVEN AND HELL tour has finally ended after performing 98 shows in 98 cities in numerous countries around the world. Not bad! It was the best tour this band has ever done and just playin...