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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs Live For First Time

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its live debut last night (Monday, June 12) at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. E...

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GEEZER BUTLER Was Surprised By OZZY OSBOURNE's Early Success As A Solo Artist

During a recent appearance on QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked if he was surprised to see Ozzy Osbourne launch a successful solo career so soon after being fired from SABBATH in 1979. Geezer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah,...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Has 'The Influence Of '70s' In The 'Progressive Sense'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the overall sound of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "It's sounding great. I was in Phoenix with [producer and touring guitarist] Andy Sneap and [singer] R...

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Photos: BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Signs Copies Of 'Into The Void' Autobiography At London Bookstore

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler signed copies of his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on Thursday, June 8. at Waterstones' flagship branch in Piccadilly in central London, England. Photos of the event can be found below. "Into The Void: From Birth To Blac...

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Watch PANTERA Perform At Finland's ROCKFEST

Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's June 8 performance at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. A New Level 02. Mouth For War 03. Strength Beyond Strength 04. Becoming 05. I'm Broken 06. Suicide Note Pt. II 07. 5 Minutes Alone 08. This Love 09...

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GEEZER BUTLER Reflects On ROB HALFORD's 2004 Performance With BLACK SABBATH: 'It Started Off Not Very Well'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy Osbourne on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, California after SABBATH's singer at the time, Ronnie James Dio, refused to take the stage. Rob also performed with SABBATH members Tony...

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New Book 'Ozzy At 75' Offers Unique Look At Legendary Singer OZZY OSBOURNE In A Milestone Year

Due on September 5, 2023 via Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group, "Ozzy At 75" explores the history of the godfather of heavy metal through seventy-five career accomplishments and life events. Penned by music journalist Daniel Bukszpan, it's described in a press release as "a captivating and...

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GEEZER BUTLER Explains Why He Doesn't Speak To OZZY OSBOURNE

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who is promoting his newly released autobiography "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", addressed his current relationship with the band's fellow original members. Speaking about the fact that he...

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GEEZER BUTLER 'Wouldn't Be Surprised' If OZZY OSBOURNE Performed In A Wheelchair

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Sonic Perspectives, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked about the report that Ozzy Osbourne may perform in a chair when he returns to the live stage later this year. The report came in March, a month after Osbourne released a statement in which he...

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GODFLESH, Ex-NAPALM DEATH, AMEBIX And CEREBRAL FIX Members Interviewed For HOME OF METAL's 'At The Mermaid' Podcast

Birmingham, United Kingdom's Home Of Metal project presents "At The Mermaid", a four-part podcast series and limited-edition publication. The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a working-class neighborhood three miles south of Birmingham city center. The laid-back landlords welcomed...

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GEEZER BUTLER Doesn't Have Any Inside Information About BILL WARD's Absence From BLACK SABBATH's Final Reunion

In a new interview with Houston Press, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who is promoting his upcoming autobiography "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", said that he has no inside information regarding the absence of original SABBATH drummer Bill Ward from the group's final...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Explains Why He Didn't Use Co-Writer For His Autobiography

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler spoke to the "Far Beyond Metal" podcast about his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", which will be released on June 6 in North America via HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books. The book will arrive in the United Kingdom on...

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PANTERA: 'The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000' 5-LP Picture-Disc Vinyl Boxed Set Due In July

PANTERA's studio albums will make their picture-disc debuts in a new five-LP boxed set that spotlights the band's everlasting mark on the metal scene. "The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000" (picture discs) will be available exclusively online at Rhino.com, Pantera.com, and indie retailers on July 21...

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Watch: PANTERA Plays Second Of Two Concerts In Budapest During Spring/Summer 2023 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's May 31 concert at Barba Negra in Budapest, Hungary can be viewed below. PANTERA's second of two shows in Budapest marked the band's fourth live gig in Europe in 23 years — since May 2000, when the band last toured the continent in support of what would be their final al...

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CHAD KROEGER Says DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL Used To 'Defend' Their Love Of NICKELBACK To Metal Community: 'It Was Lovely'

In a new interview with Tommy Carroll of the 97.9 WGRD radio station, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger reflected on his friendship with PANTERA founders, drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott and guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Vinnie Paul and Dimeba...