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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI's Autobiography: More Details Revealed
According to the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has set "Iron Man: My Life With Black Sabbath And Beyond" as the title of his memoir. In the U.S., the book will be distributed by Da Capo (Simon & Schuster in the U.K.),which reportedly pai...May 2, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Featured On 'Heaven Help Us' Charity Single
The digital download single "Heaven Help Us" featuring vocalist David George (THE DAVID GEORGE BAND) and guitar contributions by Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD),has been released by Rhythm Rocket Records to iTunes. All of profits from the sale of the single are being donated to the Red Cross Japan Relief...April 23, 2011
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SLEEPY HOLLOW Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Reunited heavy metal band SLEEPY HOLLOW is putting the finishing touches on its new album, "Skull 13", for a fall release via Pure Steel. The CD is being recorded primarily at No Oulet Studio in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania with producers Steve Stegg and Eric Fisher. Commented the band: "This, to s...April 23, 2011
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MIKE VESCERA, RUDY SARZO, SCOTT TRAVIS, CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Form Supergroup
A brand new metal "supergroup" featuring Chris Impellitteri on lead guitar, Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) on drums, Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) on bass, and Mike Vescera (LOUDNESS, OBSESSION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals is currently being recorded in a Los Angeles Studio for Sony. Chri...April 16, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's 'Born Again' Deluxe-Expanded-Edition Reissue Was Remastered, Not Remixed
Joe Siegler of the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com has revealed more details about the forthcoming deluxe-expanded-edition reissue of BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album, which is due in the U.K. on May 30 via Sanctuary. He writes, "It's been heavily rumored for some time now that...April 12, 2011
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ABSU Checks In From Recording Studio
Texas-based mythological occult metal trio ABSU is hard at work on "Abzu", the follow-up to the band’s 2009 self-titled album. The new CD is being tracked at Nomad Recording Studio in Carrollton, Texas and will be mixed by J.T. Longoria (KING DIAMOND, SOLITUDE AETERNUS). Commented drummer/vocalist/l...April 11, 2011
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'There's A Parallel Between The Jazz Fans And Metal Fans'
Tad Hendrickson of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist and leader of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's 2002 album "Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation", which caused...April 8, 2011
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MORBID ANGEL: New Album Track Listing, Formats Revealed
Florida-based death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL will release their long-awaited eighth studio album, "Illud Divinum Insanus", on June 7 (one day earlier internationally) via Season of Mist. The cover artwork was designed by Gustavo Sazes and can be viewed below. "Illud Divinum Insanus" track listing...April 5, 2011
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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Appear On A&E's 'Storage Wars'
AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford will appear in an upcoming episode of A&E's "Storage Wars". In the episode, Brad's friend wins a storage unit, which he finds a couple vintage guitars in. To get some expertise and to find out what they are worth, he goes to Brad. Brad sheds light on the worth o...April 1, 2011
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MORBID ANGEL: New Album, Single Artwork Unveiled
Florida-based death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL will release their long-awaited eighth studio album, "Illud Divinum Insanus", on June 7 (one day earlier internationally) via Season of Mist. The cover artwork was designed by Gustavo Sazes and can be viewed below. Commented Sazes: "To create this cove...March 30, 2011
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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS: Video Footage From Novi Sad Guitar Clinic
Guitarist Jeff Loomis of Seattle metallers NEVERMORE kicked off his Schecter Guitars-sponsored clinic tour last week in Serbia and Greece. Jeff performed classic NEVERMORE songs as well as music from his solo album, "Zero Order Phase", which came out in 2008 via Century Media Records. Video footage...March 29, 2011
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DEEP PURPLE: More 'The Songs That Built Rock' Tour Details Revealed
DEEP PURPLE has announced its first tour in North America in four years. The pioneering rock band — featuring classic members Ian Gillan (lead vocals),Roger Glover (bass) and Ian Paice (drums, percussion — will perform for the first time in the U.S. and Canada with a symphony orchestra in each city...March 29, 2011
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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS: Video Footage, Photos, Report From Athens Guitar Clinic
Guitarist Jeff Loomis of Seattle metallers NEVERMORE kicked off his Schecter Guitars-sponsored clinic tour last week in Serbia and Greece. Jeff performed classic NEVERMORE songs as well as music from his solo album, "Zero Order Phase", which came out in 2008 via Century Media Records. Video footage...March 28, 2011
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MICHAEL MONROE Interviewed By Former EXODUS Bassist (Audio)
Former EXODUS bassist and "The Rock And Roll Geek Show" host Michael Butler recently conducted an interview with Michael Monroe, iconic rock 'n' roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS. You can now listen to the program using the audio player below.March 25, 2011
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NEVERMORE Guitarist To Embark On New European Clinic Tour
Guitarist Jeff Loomis of Seattle metallers NEVERMORE will embark on a Schecter Guitars-sponsored clinic tour of Serbia, Greece, and Italy this month. Jeff will perform classic NEVERMORE songs as well as music from his solo album, "Zero Order Phase", which came out in 2008 via Century Media Records....March 24, 2011
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