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TONY IOMMI Says HEAVEN AND HELL Has Written 'About Six Or Seven New Songs'
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that HEAVEN AND HELL — featuring Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has started work on a new album, the group's first since "Dehumanizer" in 1992. In the wake of a new box set of BLACK SABBATH's Dio yea...July 25, 2008
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JAM PAIN SOCIETY's 'Black Light Messiah' To Receive U.S. Release
Locomotive Records will unleash JAM PAIN SOCIETY's "Black Light Messiah" in the U.S. on August 12. This North Carolina band, known for its theatrical stage presentation, counterpoints aggression and melody with soulful vocals. Self-produced by guitarist/composer Chris Hill (who cites KISS, LED ZEPPE...July 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...July 23, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: Digital Versions Of 'The Rules Of Hell' To Include Three Bonus Tracks
According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, the digital versions of the BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold via iTunes and Amazon MP3 (among other digital music providers) will include three more tracks than the conventional physical copy. Thes...July 19, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Rules Of Hell' Animated Trailer Available
A one-minute animated trailer for the forthcoming BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set can be viewed below. According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, there is a version of BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold at Best Buy which is an exclu...July 16, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Footage From Sarnia's ROGERS BAYFEST Available
A 10-minute video clip featuring footage from MÖTLEY CRÜE's July 10, 2008 headlining concert at Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's annual Rogers Bayfest in front of an estimated audience of 17,000 can be viewed below. According to The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia Police arrested nine male adults Rogers Bayfest, a...July 14, 2008
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer GÖRAN EDMAN Featured On SIGNUM REGIS Debut
SIGNUM REGIS is the metal band founded by Ronnie König (also mainman of Slovak heavy metal band VINDEX) and featuring legendary vocalist Göran Edman (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, GLORY). According to a press release, the group's music sounds like "a unique mixture of classical metal acts like HE...July 11, 2008
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Nine Arrests At MÖTLEY CRÜE's Sarnia Concert
According to The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia and Point Edward police were busy last night (Thursday, July 10) because of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's annual Rogers Bayfest where MÖTLEY CRÜE played to a crowd estimated at 20,000. Sarnia Police arrested nine male adults, all charged with public intoxication...July 11, 2008
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SYLOSIS: New Album Track Listing, Concept Revealed
UK-based modern thrash hopefuls SYLOSIS recently completed the work on their new album, "Conclusion Of An Age", for an October 24 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins, who is being described by the band as "one of the best producers...July 9, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: Best Buy Version Of 'Rules Of Hell' Box To Feature Bonus Live CD
According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, there is a version of the forthcoming BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold at Best Buy which is an exclusive. The majority of the box will be exactly the same as you can get everywhere else. There ...July 8, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH/Y&T Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed; Audio Available
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (F5, ex-SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ALICE COOPER, Y&T, MEGADETH) appeared on the terrestrial version of "The Classic Metal Show" this past weekend to discuss F5 and his numerous other projects. Listen to the 20-minute chat below. DeGrasso, 45, was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania...July 7, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: Vintage Vinyl Signing Session Announced
BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL members Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) will sign copies of their new box set, "Black Sabbath: The Rules Of Hell", at Vintage Vinyl in Ford, New Jersey on Saturday, August 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to...July 3, 2008
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SYLOSIS: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
UK-based modern thrash hopefuls SYLOSIS have completed the work on their new record and Nuclear Blast debut, "Conclusion Of An Age". The CD was recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins, who is being described by the band as "one of the best producers around." "Conclusion Of An Age"...July 2, 2008
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DIO: More London Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) performing live on May 28, 2008 at the Astoria in London, England can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "kingofmullets"). DIO's last release...June 26, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008
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