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TONY IOMMI's Advice To Aspiring Guitarists: 'Believe In What You're Doing And Stick To It'

Times Online recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. The question-and-answer session follows: Times Online: What was the turning point in your guitar career? Iommi: Before BLACK SABBATH I used to work in a sheet metal factory. One day as I put my hand in this press,...
October 5, 2006
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ORPHANED LAND: Tel-Aviv Concert To Be Filmed For 'Global Metal' Documentary

ORPHANED LAND's November 25, 2006 show at the Theatre Club in Tel-Aviv, Israel will be filmed by the makers of the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" for their upcoming follow-up film, "Global Metal", which will explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal of this f...
October 5, 2006
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Swedish Singer/Songwriter Covers DISMEMBER: Audio Available

Regain Records has set a November 27 release date for the new album from Swedish singer/songwriter TONY NAIMA and his band THE BITTERS, entitled "Dismember". This unique CD features Naima's unique interpretations of songs by the legendary death metal band DISMEMBER. The idea for "Dismember" first ca...
October 5, 2006
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TNT Begins Writing New Material

Norwegian/British hard rockers TNT have commenced the songwriting process for their new album with new vocalist Tony Mills (ex-SHY). Commented Mills: "Some backing arrangements are already down on tape along with the original melody ideas. Ronni and myself are working both together in Oslo as well a...
October 4, 2006
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CEREBRAL FIX Reforms, Prepares To Write New Material

Acclaimed British punk/thrash crossover band CEREBRAL FIX has reformed and is preparing to begin work on new material. The group has launched an official MySpace page containing samples of previous releases and information on its reunion plans. Formed in 1986, CEREBRAL FIX was made up of vocalist Si...
October 3, 2006
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DEATHRASH: Remixed Version Of 'Buried Alive' Posted Online

Bassist/founding member Pat Burns of the reunited New Jersey thrashers DEATHRASH has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We have added the song 'Buried Alive' to our MySpace page. This is a remixed version of the song that was originally recorded February 1, 1986 for our 'Faces of Death'...
October 3, 2006
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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON 'Memorial Day' Photos Posted Online

A "memorial day" for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was held yesterday (Saturday, September 30) at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago this past Wednesday — that Burton died in a tragic bus accident in Sweden, just over th...
October 1, 2006
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QUIET RIOT Drummer Offers Track-By-Track Rundown Of New Album

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali recently gave a track-by-track rundown of the band's new album, "Rehab" to Classic Rock Revisited. Commented Banali: "The writing process for these recordings differed greatly from our previous efforts in that Kevin [Dubrow, vocals] and I approached the writing of n...
October 1, 2006
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THUNDERBOLT Announces New Drummer

Norwegian melodic metallers THUNDERBOLT have announced the addition of former WHERE ANGELS FALL drummer Ole Kristian Løvberg to the group's ranks. Løvberg joins the band as the replacement for Vegard Waske, who has left THUNDERBOLT earlier in the month "due to an extremely heavy workload over the pa...
September 30, 2006
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VITAL REMAINS 'Too Evil' For Bedford

Scheduled to kick off their East Coast tour tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 30) in Bedford, NH with DISMEMBER, GRAVE, DEMIRICOUS and WITHERED, VITAL REMAINS was notified yesterday that they were not welcome to perform at the first show. VITAL's guitarist, Tony Lazaro states, "We were scheduled to play wit...
September 29, 2006
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JIMI HENDRIX Limited Edition Sculpture To Arrive In December

KnuckleBonz, Inc. has announced the creation of a Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Sculpture (check out photos at this location) as the latest figure in the Guitar Hero sculpture series. Jimi is portrayed along with his Fender Stratocaster. The sculpture is a black-and-white hand-painted collectible tha...
September 28, 2006
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RAVEN To Perform At Spain's ROCKZINANTE EXCALIBUR METAL FESTIVAL

British metal maniacs RAVEN will perform at the Rockzinante Excalibur Metal Festival in Alcala de Henares, Spain this Saturday, September 30. The complete festival billing is as follows (in alphabetical order): DESTRUCTION DORO DRAGONFLY GLENN HUGHES HAMELYN RAVEN SAVAGE CIRCUS SPHINX TONY MARTIN U....
September 27, 2006
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TONY IOMMI, RONNIE JAMES DIO, GEEZER BUTLER, BILL WARD To Tour As HEAVEN & HELL?

Madrid, Spain-based webzine Rafabasa is reporting that former BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will rejoin forces once again under the HEAVEN & HELL banner for a number of festival appearances next summer. According to Rafabasa, the four members can...
September 27, 2006
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VITAL REMAINS: New Album Is 'Just About 100% Written'

VITAL REMAINS is gearing up for its North American tour with DISMEMBER, GRAVE, DEMIRICOUS and WITHERED, which is scheduled to kick off Sept. 30 in Bedford, NH. Fueling the band's inferno, the raging lineup will include mainman Tony Lazaro (guitar),Dave Suzuki (guitar),Anthony Geremia (vocals),NEC...
September 26, 2006
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KROKUS: 'Hellraiser' Enters Swiss Chart At No. 2

KROKUS's latest album, "Hellraiser", has entered the Swiss album chart at position No. 2. The CD, which was recorded with producer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69),has already been certified "gold" in the band's home country. An October 24 North American release is expected. As previously reported, the...
September 26, 2006