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LARS ULRICH Is 'A Strange, Strange Man,' Says OASIS' NOEL GALLAGHER
In a recent interview with Canada's Exclaim! magazine, OASIS' Noel Gallagher makes several mentions of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, who is said to be a big OASIS fan and a longtime friend of the band. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Exclaim!: What's the meanest thing ever said to y...November 5, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Attends 'Guitar Hero II' Launch In London
According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, Tony was at the Gibson Guitar Studios in London Wednesday night (Nov. 1) for the launch of the new Sony Playstation 2 game "Guitar Hero II". The game features the BLACK SABBATH track "War Pigs" and two fearless members...November 2, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE: IOMMI And DIO's New Project 'Has Nothing To Do With BLACK SABBATH'
A representative for Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding the reports that BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are planning on teaming up with ex-SABBATH singer Ronnie James Dio for a tour under the HEAVEN AND HELL moniker: "Tony Iommi and Ronnie Dio a...October 25, 2006
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Former INVOCATION OF NEHEK Members Launch DEADLY
Former INVOCATION OF NEHEK members Eliot Geller, Evan Cohan and Steve Pianka have formed a new band, DEADLY. The group has launched a MySpace page featuring a demo version of the track "Sleep Deprivation". DEADLY is: Paul Butler (OKOSU) - Vocals Eliot Geller (INVOCATION OF NEHEK) - Drums Evan Cohen...October 25, 2006
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It's Official: DIO, IOMMI, BUTLER And WARD To Reunite As HEAVEN AND HELL
A representative for BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that the highly anticipated and much-rumored reunion of Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward appears to be shaping up and taking a new form. After various promoters have approached the former SABBATH bandmates' re...October 25, 2006
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JOEY VERA: FATES WARNING's 'A Pleasant Shade Of Gray' Is 'One Of My Proudest Recordings'
Heavycore founder Pete Altieri recently conducted an interview with bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Heavycore: What bass players got you interested in playing bass and why? Joey: First it was Geezer Butler, John P...October 15, 2006
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MASSACRE: Classic Floridian Death Metal Merchandise Available
DENIAL FIEND, the new Florida-based band featuring former DEATH/MASSACRE members Kam Lee (vocals) and Terry Butler (bass; also in SIX FEET UNDER) alongside ex-NASTY SAVAGE drummer Curtis Beeson and former DOWN BY LAW guitarist Sam Williams, is currently offering the first (in a very long time) offic...October 5, 2006
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TONY IOMMI, RONNIE JAMES DIO, GEEZER BUTLER, BILL WARD To Tour As HEAVEN & HELL?
Madrid, Spain-based webzine Rafabasa is reporting that former BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will rejoin forces once again under the HEAVEN & HELL banner for a number of festival appearances next summer. According to Rafabasa, the four members can...September 27, 2006
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LANDMINE MARATHON Adds NORTH SIDE KINGS Guitarist RYAN BUTLER
Arizona metal band LANDMINE MARATHON has added NORTH SIDE KINGS guitarist Ryan Butler to its line-up. Butler is a longtime friend of LANDMINE MARATHON through his involvement in the Phoenix metal and hardcore scenes. As well as being a member of NORTH SIDE KINGS and an ex-member of UNRUH and STRUCTU...September 21, 2006
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New AMERICAN HEARTBREAK Album To Receive European Release In October
San Francisco based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK — who feature in their ranks former JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bassist Michael Butler — have announced that their sophomore album will be released in Europe through Cargo Records on October 23. The album had previously received a Nor...September 13, 2006
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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Performs With NECRO In New York City
Former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera made a special appearance Friday night (September 8) with hardcore Brooklyn "death rapper" NECRO at B.B. King Blues Bar & Grill in New York City. According to a review at LivingForMetal.com, Igor "joined [NECRO] onstage during the fourth song of the set......September 9, 2006
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DENIAL FIEND Featuring Ex-DEATH Members: New Band Photos, Music Posted Online
DENIAL FIEND, the new Florida-based band featuring former DEATH/MASSACRE members Kam Lee (vocals) and Terry Butler (bass; also in SIX FEET UNDER) alongside ex-NASTY SAVAGE drummer Curtis Beeson and former DOWN BY LAW guitarist Sam Williams, has posted several brand new photos on its official web sit...September 5, 2006
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Former DEATH, MASSACRE Members Rejoin Forces In SHADOWS WITH KNIVES
SHADOWS WITH KNIVES, the new project featuring members of such influential metal (and punk) bands as MASSACRE, DEATH, SIX FEET UNDER, PAINEATER and DOWN BY LAW, is currently seeking a label to release its recently recorded EP. The group's sound is described in a press release as "a meld of classic m...September 4, 2006
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Guitars Autographed By OZZY, RONNIE JAMES DIO, LEMMY, KERRY KING Auctioned For Charity
Legendary concert photographer John Harrell got some friends to autograph two guitars to benefit a charity auction for LAUSD's Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School PTA (K-5). There are 11 signatures on this BC Rich Mockingbird black guitar (value of guitar alone is $700) and one on a new Harley Dav...September 4, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Has '50 Ideas' For Next GZR Album
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's been a year since I updated my 'journal'; maybe I should call it an annual. Well the greatest tournament on Earth has finished, and I can now get back to normal life. I watched every match of ...September 1, 2006
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