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CONFESSOR Begin Recording New Album

Vocalist Scott Jeffreys of the reunited progressive doom-metal legends CONFESSOR has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "CONFESSOR has just started recording for the full-length record, 'Unraveled'. We are currently laying down drum tracks at Osceola Studio in Raleigh, NC. with legendary...

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TONY IOMMI: 'BLACK SABBATH Used To Jam With LED ZEPPELIN All The Time'

In a head-to-head Sirius Satellite Radio interview with "Sound of the Beast" author Ian Christe, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi exclusively reveals this week that he has studio tapes of BLACK SABBATH jamming with LED ZEPPELIN during the mid-1970s. "BLACK SABBATH used to jam with LED ZEPPELIN all...

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DEEP PURPLE: New Web Site Launched For IAN GILLAN's 40th Anniversary

According to a post at Deep-Purple.net, a new web site has been launched to keep fans up to date on developments with forthcoming releases for DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan's 40th anniversary as a professional musician. The company producing the forthcoming TV and DVD documentary, CoolHead Productio...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Honored With Piece Of WASHBURN/DIMEBAG History

Backstage at the Chicago House of Blues Saturday night (April 30),Boogie Street Guitars founder/owner Eric McKenna presented ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian with a Washburn USA Custom Shop Southern Cross Guitar, Number 36 of 82. The guitar was set up beforehand for Scott by BLS guitar tech Fred Kowalo...

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ANTHRAX: Detroit Setlist Revealed

ANTHRAX performed the first show of their "reunion" tour Friday night (April 29) at Harpo's in Detroit, Michigan. The group's setlist for the gig was as follows: 01. Blues Brothers Intro 02. Among the Living 03. Got the Time 04. Metal Thrashing Mad 05. Caught in a Mosh 06. AIR 07. Keep It in the ...

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ANTHRAX: Reunion With A 'Serious Purpose'

The following press release was issued by ANTHRAX's publicist, Maria Ferrero of Adrenaline PR: The news is spreading; not the disease. ANTHRAX, the heavy metal band has reunited with a serious purpose. Having had a very well-attended press conference at Sirius Satellite in New York City April 1, 200...

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ANTHRAX: New Rehearsal Photos Posted Online

Exclusive photos from ANTHRAX's rehearsal sessions for their upcoming "reunion" tour have been posted online at RandallAmplifiers.com. ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Dan Spitz (guitar),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) will play their...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: Rehearsals Are Sounding 'Great'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian posted the following message earlier today on the band's official web site: "First day of rehearsal and it's already tight. Any worries I had as to what it would sound like were assuaged (did I spell that fancy word correctly? It's 2:14 AM and I just got back from drinkin...

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Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Officially Quits RIOT

After a number of years and several album recordings with the band, vocalist Mike DiMeo has officially quit RIOT to devote himself full-time to THE LIZARDS (featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT/BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW fame). Mike commented, "I have done more with THE LIZARDS in the p...

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ANTHRAX: Las Vegas, Los Angeles Shows Announced

ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Dan Spitz (guitar),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) will perform two U.S. club shows in late May, immediately following the group's headlining tour of Australia. ANTHRAX's current itinerary is now shapi...

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IAN GILLAN Celebrating 40 Years In Rock: The DVD

Ian Gillan and the producer of the upcoming DVD celebrating Gillan's 40 years in the rock world, Craig Hooper, have posted a letter on Ian's official web site about the upcoming DVD. An excerpt from Craig's portion of the letter follows: "This film takes a look at Gillan's life of forty years of har...

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ANTHRAX Singer To Guest On 'Metal Reigns' Internet Radio Show

ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna will be featured on this week's "Metal Reigns" radio show, which broadcasts Mondays on Megarock Radio at 7:00 p.m. EST. After splitting up 13 years ago, ANTHRAX's classic lineup of Charlie Benante, Joey Belladonna, Frankie Bello, Scott Ian and Danny Spitz will tour t...

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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS

Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...

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ANTHRAX Bassist: 'Nobody Is Building Houses On Back Of Reunion Tour'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to Australia's Pyromusic.net about the group's upcoming "reunion" tour, which is scheduled to hit Australia in May. After a 13-year break, ANTHRAX's "classic" lineup of Bello, Charlie Benante (drums),Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar) and Danny Spitz (gui...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman's Radio Show Now Available Online

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's "Dee Snider Radio" show, which airs weeknights between 7:00 p.m. and midnight EST on WMMR in Philadelphia, is now available for listening live via the Internet at this location. In other news, the Discovery Channel TV show "Party Planner", featuring footage from...