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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Proud Of Starting 'Devil Horns' Trend

The Jerusalem Post recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being synonymous with the devil horns, the slightly demonic hand gesture with a raised index finger and pinkie that...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, CHIMAIRA, HATESPHERE: Final European Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Between the 28st of November and the 21st of December, we'll be spreading the gospel throughout Europe with CHIMAIRA, HATESPHERE and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. The headlining slot will be switched between us and...

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CALIBAN Begin Recording New Album

German metalcore band CALIBAN have entered Principal Studios near Münster, Germany to begin recording their fifth full-length album, entitled "The Undying Darkness". The follow-up to 2004's "The Opposite from Within" is once again being produced by Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES frontman),with Andy Sneap...

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HATEBREED Added To JUDAS PRIEST Show In Connecticut

HATEBREED have been added to the JUDAS PRIEST concert on October 5 at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conecticut. Also appearing on the bill will be ANTHRAX. In other news, HATEBREED have announced the first dates for their 10-year anniversary tour, which is scheduled to kick off in early No...

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Priest Satisfied With Australian Black Metal Fan's Three-Year Sentence

Australia's News.com.au has issued the following report: A priest whose century-old church was burned to the ground by a drunken teenage heavy metal fan said today he was satisfied with the three-year sentence the arsonist received. Reverend Ron Rosinsky said a "lingering sadness" remained in his Me...

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SEPULTURA: New Studio Clip Posted Online

SEPULTURA's official web site has been updated with a video file featuring the group's guitarist, Andreas Kisser, talking (in Portuguese) about the concept and artwork of the band's new album. The clip, which features a full brand new song playing in the background, can be viewed at this location (W...

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RANDY CASTILLO Benefit Concert To Be Held In Cleveland

Drummer Tommy Amato will join Cleveland rock bands for a very special concert to offer their support to the family of fellow musician Randy Castillo, who passed away from cancer. Randy played drums for OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE and LITA FORD. Tommy Amato will reunite with his former bandmates for a...

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NOVEMBERS DOOM Confirmed For Chicago's WINDY CITY INVITATIONAL

Chicago's own NOVEMBERS DOOM have been confirmed for the Windy City Invitational, set to take place Saturday, October 1 at Metro in Chicago, Illinois. "We are extremely honored to be asked to perform on the inaugural WCI in our hometown, Chicago," NOVEMBERS DOOM frontman Paul Kuhr said in a statemen...

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Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Drummer Explains His Departure

Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "As has been stated on www.thedukerocks.com, it is true that Rich Ward and I have decided to end our working relationship. I would like to say for the record that it is also true that the split...

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PLACE VENDOME Mastermind Talks About Working With MICHAEL KISKE

www.MichaelKiske.tk recently conducted an interview with Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) about his PLACE VENDOME project, also featuring former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske along with PINK CREAM 69 members Uwe Reitenauer and Kosta Zafiriou, plus VANDEN PLAS ivory tinkler Gunther Werno. A couple of exc...

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HATESPHERE: 'The Sickness Within' Video Posted Online

HATESPHERE's video for the title track from their upcoming album, "The Sickness Within", has been posted online at SPV.de (Real Media). "The Sickness Within" is scheduled for release on September 30 in Germany and Austria, September 26 in the rest of Europe, October 26 in Japan and finally early 200...

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NINE INCH NAILS Drummer Says 'Fatigue And Exhaustion' Are To Blame For Concert Cancellations

NINE INCH NAILS drummer Jerome Dillon has commented on the group's abbreviated set in San Diego last Friday and subsequent Tucson concert cancellation as a result of his being hospitalized. According to RollingStone.com, forty minutes into NIN's set in San Diego, after a ferocious run through of "Ga...

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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Part Ways With Longtime Drummer, Announce Replacement

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO have officially parted ways with drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere. Guitarist Rich Ward's statement on the matter follows: "As many of you already now, over the last few years there have been several changes in the FOZZY/MOJO/DUKE/SICK SPEED camps. Everyone who has been a part of these g...

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OZZFEST 2005: More Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

Billboard magazine has released the attendance figures for three more stops on the Ozzfest 2005 festival tour, which featured BLACK SABBATH in the headlining slot, alongside IRON MAIDEN (replaced by VELVET REVOLVER beginning on August 23),MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES and R...

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BUCKCHERRY To Play 'Secret' Show In West Hollywood

Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY will reportedly play a "secret" club show on Thursday, September 22 at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California under the name ALL LIT UP. Also appearing on the bill will be THE CHELSEA SMILES. As previously reported, BUCKCHERRY will be embarking on a...