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Estranged BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Pays Tribute To Late Keyboardist GEOFF NICHOLLS
This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his tribute to former BLACK SABBATH keyboardist Geoff Nicholls, who died in late January after a long battle with lung cancer. Ward said (listen to the audio below): "A few weeks ago, Geoff Nicholls,...February 19, 2017
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Former BLACK SABBATH Keyboardist GEOFF NICHOLLS Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer
Former BLACK SABBATH keyboardist Geoff Nicholls died this morning after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 68 years old. Nicholls's passing was confirmed by SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who wrote about his former bandmate: "I'm so saddened to hear the loss of one of my dearest and closest frien...January 28, 2017
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STEVEN TYLER To Receive 2016 Humanitarian Award At The United Nations Ambassadors' Ball
The Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations has named Steven Tyler the recipient of its 2016 Humanitarian Award. Tyler will be honored at the Ambassadors' Ball on December 3 in New York. The AEROSMITH singer will receive the 2016 Humanitarian Award at the United Nations' Ambassadors' Ba...November 18, 2016
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Original QUARTZ Singer MIKE 'TAFFY' TAYLOR Dies
Former QUARTZ vocalist Mike "Taffy" Taylor died on September 27. The band issued the following statement: "It is with heavy hearts, much sadness, sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our very dear dear friend and original founder band member Mike 'Taffy' Taylor. Our thoughts and deepest...September 28, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Puts Calabasas Home On Market For $1.9 Million
According to the Los Angeles Times, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen has put a home in Calabasas, California on the market for $1.888 million. The musician bought the 2,166-square-foot house in 2007 for $1.66 million. Official description of the property from Zillow: "Contemporary country home in the...April 12, 2016
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MOTÖRHEAD 'Warpig' Watch Now Available
The MOTÖRHEAD Warpig (Grey) Vannen watch is now available. This watch features a classic matte black finish, with index markings and the MOTÖRHEAD logo printed in white on the inside surface of the crystal. The durable stainless steel back casing of the watch is also engraved with "Born To Lose / Li...May 18, 2015
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QUARTZ: New Album And Compilation In The Works
Birmingham heavy metal band QUARTZ is writing material for a new album, tentatively due in 2015. In addition, the group is putting the finishing touches on a compilation featuring previously unreleased studio material from the '80s, to be released later this year via Skol Records. QUARTZ came out of...July 2, 2014
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DAGGER Featuring GRAVE, Ex-DISMEMBER Members: 'Dark Cloud' Song Available For Streaming
"Dark Cloud", a demo version of a song by Swedish hard rockers DAGGER, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is the the B-side of the band's debut seven-inch EP entitled "Mainline Riders", which was recently made available via High Roller Records. This is the first release by the rece...September 4, 2013
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DAGGER Featuring GRAVE, Ex-DISMEMBER Members: Debut EP Out Now
Swedish hard rockers DAGGER have just issued their debut seven-inch EP entitled "Mainline Riders" via High Roller Records. This is the first release by the recently founded Stockholm-based group which features the following lineup: * Jani Kataja (SIDEBURN) - Vocals * Fred Estby (NECRONAUT, ex-DISMEM...August 16, 2013
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Reunited LIEGE LORD To Headline Next Year's KEEP IT TRUE XVI Festival
Reunited '80s U.S. metallers LIEGE LORD will be one of the headliners of the Keep It True XVI festival, set to take place April 19-20, 2013 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Germany. According to festival organizers, LIEGE LORD members Joe Comeau (vocals),Tony Truglio (guitars) and Matt...August 11, 2012
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QUARTZ And CRYER Reunite For One-Off Concert For Charity In Birmingham (Video)
Legendary rock bands CRYER and QUARTZ reunited for a one-off appearance at The Asylum, in Hockley, Birmingham, England on Friday, December 16 to raise funds for research into encephalitis and teenage cancer. They replicated the night they played together at Digbeth Civic Hall on December 1, 1979, wh...December 30, 2011
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DIAMOND HEAD: Japanese Reissues Detailed
Japan's Universal Music has re-released the "Borrowed Time" (1982) and "Canterbury" (1983) LPs from the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD as part of a special "NWOBHM Hall Of Fame" collection series. The albums are faithful carded reproductions of the original album sleev...October 6, 2008
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RITUAL Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Shadow Kingdom Records continues to give attention to some of the classic and rare NWOBHM treasures. This time RITUAL (UK) is getting the royal treatment. This month the heavy metal label is reissuing RITUAL's early albums on CD — "Widow" (1983) and "Valley Of The Kings" (1993) — both albums include...September 4, 2008
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Ex-BLACK SHEEP Frontman Announces Touring Lineup For His Band
Self-proclaimed "'80s metal pioneer" Willie Basse has announced the touring lineup for his group in support of his new album "The Money Grind". Basse will be joined by Geoff Nicholls (BLACK SABBATH, QUARTZ) on keyboards, Bobby Rondinelli (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, BLUE YSTER CULT) on drums and Mitch P...June 27, 2008
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HOUR OF 13 Releases Debut Album
Occult traditional heavy metal band HOUR OF 13 has released its self-titled debut album through Shadow Kingdom Records. This group features ex-VESTAL CLARET vocalist/lyricist Philip Swanson (UPWARDS OF ENDTIME, SEAMOUNT) and ex-SEVEN FOOT SPLEEN member Chad Davis (also of Neurot Records' U.S. CHRIST...January 3, 2008
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