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ILL NIÑO Preparing To Enter Studio

New Jersey/New York's ILL NIÑO is prearing to enter the studio to begin laying down its sixth full-length album for a summer release via Victory Records. The recording sessions will begin next month in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado. Commented ILL NIÑO frontman Cristian Mac...

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VINNY APPICE: It Would Be 'Hard' To Turn Down Opportunity To Play With BLACK SABBATH Again

Former BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL and current KILL DEVIL HILL drummer Vinny Appice says that it would be hard to turn down the opportunity to play with BLACK SABBATH again if he was asked to replace original SABBATH drummer Bill Ward , who announced two weeks ago that he could not partici...

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MATT DEVRIES Quits SIX FEET UNDER

Former CHIMAIRA guitarist Matt DeVries has decided to leave his post as the touring bassist for Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER to pursue other musical endeavors. Details on who will be stepping in as the permanent bassist will be announced in the coming months. SIX FEET UNDER is curren...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'I Am Not In Any Position To Hire Or Fire Anyone In BLACK SABBATH'

Sharon Osbourne, the wife/manager of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, has shot down Internet rumors that she has effectively "fired" founding SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, who announced last week that he could not participate in the band's recording sessions or tour plans due to his unhappiness with...

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FATES WARNING, SHADOWS FALL Members Giving Away Free DARK DAY SUNDAY MP3

DARK DAY SUNDAY, the old-school thrash band featuring FATES WARNING guitarist Frank Aresti and SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, is giving fans a taste of what they'll be bringing this year by offering a free MP3 of the song "Halfway To Godz". Starting today, fans can visit the DARK DAY SUNDAY's o...

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BILL WARD's Son: 'What A Way To F**k Up Such A Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy'

Aron, the son of original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, has posted the following message on Facebook regarding his father's recent announcement that he could not participate in the group's reunion due to his unhappiness with the contract he was offered: "The press is spinning this shitstorm to re...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Replacement Rumor Leads To Online Backlash

According to The Pulse Of Radio, a source has told MetalTalk.net that the three remaining original members of BLACK SABBATH have recruited Tommy Clufetos, who plays drums in singer Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, to sit behind the SABBATH kit for the foreseeable future. The source added that manager Shar...

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'Black Sabbath Day' Given Backing By Birmingham Culture Chief

According to the Birminham Mail, Birmingham, England's culture chief has thrown his support behind a suggested "Black Sabbath Day" in the city to celebrate the heavy metal legends' contribution to music. Council cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture Martin Mullaney has backed a series of rec...

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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman: New Album Will Have 'Most Disturbing Lyrics I've Written In Years'

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER are currently mixing their new album at Audiohammer studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, TRIVIUM). The band's frontman, Chris Barnes, writes on Twitter, "Typing all my lyrics and credits...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He 'Was Expecting To Be Publicly Flogged' By Jazz Community

Dave Reffett of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: Who were your musical heroes growing up, and what has it been like to meet and/or play with several of them? Al...

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BILL WARD Is 'Moved And Overwhelmed' By Messages Of Support From BLACK SABBATH Fans

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has thanked the band's fans for their support after he announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'We Have No Choice But To Continue Recording Without BILL WARD'

BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geeer Butler have vowed to continue recording their new album without Bill Ward after the drummer announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited band's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presente...

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BILL WARD Says He May Be Forced To Sit Out BLACK SABBATH Reunion

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has announced that he will not be able to partake in the recording sessions for the band's new album and subsequent touring activities unless he is presented with a "fair agreement." His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Dear SABBATH fans, fellow mus...

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SIX FEET UNDER Mixing New Album

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER are currently mixing their new album at Audiohammer studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, TRIVIUM). The band's frontman, Chris Barnes, writes on Twitter, "The new SIX FEET UNDER CD is soun...

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LANDMINE MARATHON: 'Beaten And Left Blind' Video Released

"Beaten And Left Blind", the new video from Arizona grind masters LANDMINE MARATHON, can be seem below. The song comes off the band's fourth album, "Gallows", which was released on September 27 via Prosthetic Records. The CD was recorded by LANDMINE MARATHON guitarist Ryan Butler at Arcane Digital R...