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OZZY OSBOURNE On BLACK SABBATH Reunion: 'If It Happens, It Happens, If It Don't, It Don't'
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about the possibility of reforming BLACK SABBATH's original lineup for a 40th anniversary tour. "You know what, if it happens, it happens, if it don't, it don't," he said. "They're [saying], 'I'll be able to do it', then a week after, you get...March 13, 2008
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TRIVIUM: Japanese Dates Announced
Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have scheduled the following dates in Japan: Aug. 07 - The Duo, Tokyo, Japan Aug. 09 - Summersonic Festival - Marine Stadium, Tokyo, Japan Aug. 10 - Summersonic Festival - Maishima, Osaka, Japan Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with TRIVIUM singer...March 11, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN To Release 'Somewhere Back In Time' Collection
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will release a very special album on May 12 via EMI Records to chart the first decade of the band's extraordinary career. The CD celebrates the essence of the current tour by featuring most of the essential tracks from the band's first seven studio albums and...March 11, 2008
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SABBAT Guitarist, Vocalist To Appear On New HELL Album
Guitarist Andy Sneap and vocalist Martin Walkyier of the British thrashers SABBAT will contribute to the new album from the reactivated early '80s Derbyshire, UK metallers HELL. Commented Andy: "Something I'm sure you've heard both myself and Martin mention in the past is the huge influence early '8...March 9, 2008
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THANATOS Is 'Far From Being Dead, Buried And Forgotten'
Dutch death metal pioneers THANATOS have issued the following update: "Just a quick word to assure you that THANATOS are far from being dead, buried and forgotten. The band members are just extremely busy with all their other bands/projects right now; Stephan [Gebédi, guitar/vocals] and Paul [Baayen...March 8, 2008
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TESLA Frontman Discusses 'Phoenix Rising' Benefit Concert
On Monday, February 25, some of the biggest bands in rock and country music united to play a benefit show for the victims of the Station nightclub fire. Hard rockers TWISTED SISTER, TESLA, STRYPER and BOSTON's Tom Scholz rocked the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence Rhode Island to an enthusiastic...March 8, 2008
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HELMET Mainman Answers Fans' Questions
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton recently answered a number of fan questions via the HelmetMusic.com web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Thinking about a follow-up to "Monochrome", do you see each successive album as an evolution of the original idea, or is it more a...March 7, 2008
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Former POSSESSED Guitarist MIKE TORRAO Joins San Francisco's INACAGE
Former POSSESSED guitarist Mike Torrao has joined the San Francisco-based metal band INACAGE. According to a posting on the INACAGE's MySpace page, Mike "wrote some of the sickest guitar riffs ever to come out in the metal scene as well as being the main songwriter for the band that led to their suc...March 4, 2008
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PAGAN'S MIND Guitarist Collaborating With AFTER FOREVER Singer
PAGAN'S MIND guitarist Jorn Viggo Lofstad revealed during a recent interview with Antenna.nu that he is currently "writing some songs" with AFTER FOREVER singer Floor Jansen. However, Lofstad was quick to point out that PAGAN'S MIND was still his "main priority." PAGAN'S MIND's latest album, "God's...March 4, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer Checks In From Europe
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "Just a quick note to wish all of you well. I do hope those who have attended the shows thus far have enjoyed them as much as we did, and to those who will attend these last shows of the Euro leg, I look forward to ...March 3, 2008
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HELION Announces Lineup Changes
Finnish melodic metallers HELION have issued the following update: "We regret to announce that as of this day, Kimmo Korhonen [guitar] is no longer a part of HELION camp. There were many reasons to this decision, and the band takes full responsibility of this action. Our apologies to Kimmo, we expec...February 28, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Couldn't Be More Excited' About Working With YNGWIE
Former JUDAS PRIEST/ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his latest gig as the frontman of the solo band of the legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen. Speaking exclusively to D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene, Owens said, "Yes, it is official, I will be singing on the nex...February 28, 2008
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DOWN Bassist Thanks U.S. Fans For Their Support
DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex "Rocker" Brown has issued the following update: "Hello, all DOWN fans, lifers and powers of the riff united. Just wanted to drop a quick thank you to every single one of you who came out for our 'Evening with DOWN' tours here in the States. Every single night, you fuckers...February 28, 2008
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TERROR Bassist: 'The New Record Is DONE!'
Bassist Jonathan Buske of the Los Angeles hardcore/metal act TERROR has issued the following update: "Just checking in to let you all know that the new record is DONE!!! We finished tracking and doing vocals a few days ago and have been working with Zeuss [producer Chris 'Zeuss' Harris; SHADOWS FALL...February 27, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Parts Ways With DOOGIE WHITE; TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Step In?
Vocalist Doogie White and Yngwie Malmsteen have decided to part company after six and a half years together. Doogie joined Malmsteen's band in September 2001 and recorded two albums with the legendary Swedish guitarist: "Attack" (2002) and "Unleash the Fury" (2005). "I had a long chat with Yngwie to...February 26, 2008