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GEEZER BUTLER Says It Has Been 'Really Hard' Re-Learning DIO-Era BLACK SABBATH Songs

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL bassist Geezer Butler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: When did you first hear about [the possibility of a HEAVEN AND HELL tour]? Geezer: I knew that Tony [Iommi] met...

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PAUL SHORTINO Debuts Brand New Track On 'The Hairball John Radio Show'

In a recent interview with "The Hairball John Radio Show", vocalist Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT) recalled the early years of ROUGH CUTT and working with Ronnie James Dio as well as his decision to leave ROUGH CUTT in 1987 for an ill-fated collaboration with QUIET RIOT. He also spoke about...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'WildSide'

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL) will be the special guest of Diana DeVille on next week's episode of KNAC.COM's "WildSide". Appice will likely be discussing his current musical projects, such as his involvement with HEAVEN AND HELL and his new band, 3 LEGGED DOGG...

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'Global Metal' Documentary Expected In September

According to Metal Israel, the makers of the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" have set a tentative September 2007 release date for their follow-up film, "Global Metal", which will explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal of this film is to discover what is hap...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Radio City Music Hall Concert Officially Sold Out

HEAVEN AND HELL's sole U.S. concert this spring, which is scheduled for March 30 at the Radio City Music Hall (capacity: 6,000) in New York City, officially sold out approximately 45 minutes after tickets went on sale this morning (at 10:00 a.m.). HEAVEN AND HELL, the band made up of BLACK SABBATH g...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'Insomnia Has Been There With Me For As Long As I Can Remember'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I start thinking at night when I can't sleep. Insomnia has been there with me for as long as I can remember. It's become something I'm not even trying to resist anymore. I suppose I can try, but I ...

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MEGADETH To Play 45-Minute Set On HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "You [the MEGADETH fans] keep getting clever and I have to keep coming up with ways to keep you guessing. Like with the HEAVEN AND HELL tour. I said before we could officially con...

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It's Official: MEGADETH, DOWN To Support HEAVEN AND HELL On Entire Canadian Tour

According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, MEGADETH and DOWN have been officially confirmed as the support acts on HEAVEN AND HELL's previously announced Canadian tour. The trek will feature 11 Canadian shows, along with an exciting one-night-only performance a...

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DIO On HEAVEN AND HELL: People Deserve To Hear Those Songs Performed Again

On Wednesday, January 17, Artisan News conducted a short interview with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio about HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring Dio alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH). On the name HEAVE...

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DIO, SLASH, TERRY BOZZIO: Video Footage From HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK Induction Available

Artisan News has posted video clips of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and new KORN drummer Terry Bozzio speaking at the Hollywood's RockWalk induction, which took place Wednesday night (January 17) in Los Angeles. The ceremony was held in front of the Guit...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: More Tour Details Revealed

HEAVEN AND HELL members Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) and Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) were interviewed by radio personality/VH1 Classic VJ Eddie Trunk on his "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (Friday, January 19). According to Joe Siegler of the BL...

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HEAVEN AND HELL To Play New York City's Radio City Music Hall In March

According to a posting on the web site of New York City's Radio City Music Hall, HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLAC...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Official Tour Announcement Coming Next Week

BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The wait is very nearly over! The final pieces of the jigsaw are being put in place ahead of an official [HEAVEN AND HELL] tour announcement early next week with full details of all c...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Polish Dates Announced

According to the web site of the Polish concert promoter Metal Mind Productions, HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO,...

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Bassist RUDY SARZO Remembers RANDY RHOADS

Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What are your thoughts on HEAVEN AND HELL? Sarzo: I am a huge fan of that version of SABBATH....