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Former STRATOVARIUS/EVERGREY Bassist Joins DEVIL'S TRAIN

DEVIL'S TRAIN, the new band featuring MYSTIC PROPHECY mainman/producer R.D. Liapakis, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael and guitarist Lakis Ragazas, has announced the addition of bassist Jari Kainulainen to the group's ranks. Kainulainen is a Finnish bassist who plays in the power metal supergroup S...

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VINNY APPICE Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO In New Interview

Sea Of Tranquility recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sea Of Tranquility: Ronnie's [James Dio] passing has been hard on the entire hard rock and metal community, probably more s...

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VINNY APPICE Interviewed On WRIF 101.1 FM (Audio)

Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Appice told "Metal Shop"'s Ralph Cartel in a recent new interview that he has l...

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TONY IOMMI Continuing To Write New Material

BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi recently revealed to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine that he has begun work on new material with the hopes of launching the "next phase" of his career alongside longtime SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL bandmate/bassist Geezer Butler. Iommi has since is...

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DEATH Tribute DVD Due In December

The long-awaited DVD featuring footage from the Quebec City, Quebec, Canada benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner — which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial — will be released on December 7. The show featured a performance by the local DE...

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WENDY DIO Says HEAVEN & HELL Should Carry On Under Different Name

Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, has told VH1 Radio that she encourages the surviving members of HEAVEN & HELL — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice — to work together again under a different moniker. "I don't know what they're doing right now,...

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ILL NIÑO: 'Against The Wall' Video Released

"Against The Wall", the brand new video from New Jersey/New York's ILL NIÑO, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Virginia Beach with director Scott Hansen, who has previously worked on videos for ANIMALS AS LEADERS, WILLIE NELSON, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA and A DAY TO REMEMBER, among others. Comm...

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Former JETBOY Singer Clarifies Remarks Regarding His Departure

Mickey Finn, former lead vocalist for JETBOY, would like to clarify some remarks he made in a previous press release and subsequent interviews he gave regarding his departure from the group. In the initial release, Mickey gave the impression that he was unhappy with the way the band has been managed...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'Neon Nights' DVD Lands On 'Top Music Videos' Chart

HEAVEN & HELL's "Neon Nights" DVD — which captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009 — sold 2,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 6 on the Top Music Videos chart. The CD version of "Neon ...

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VINNY APPICE's Personal Playlist

Mog Music Network recently asked legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) to create a personally curated playlist for the site's curiosity-satisfying- and audio-streaming pleasure. His selections were as follows: 01. MOTÖRHEAD - "Orgasmatron" 02. YES - "Long Distance Ru...

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DÉTENTE: Previously Unreleased Footage From 'Recognize No Authority' Recording Sessions

Previously unreleased footage shot by the late Baird Bryant (GIMME SHELTER, EASY RIDER) of the recording sessions for DÉTENTE's classic "Recognize No Authority" album is available below. The video was filmed at Baby O studio Hollywood in 1985 and features a young Caleb Quinn (guitar) recording the s...

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DENIAL FIEND Releases Video Preview Of Upcoming Album

Horror metal supergroup DENIAL FIEND has posted a video preview of its upcoming full-length album, "Horror Holocaust", on the band's official YouTube channel and Facebook page. Recorded at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida, the long-awaited follow-up to 2007's "They Rise" is due out...

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HEAVEN & HELL: Full 'Children Of The Sea' Performance From 'Neon Nights' DVD Available

On November 16, Eagle Rock will unveil HEAVEN & HELL "Neon Nights". This DVD and CD release captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009. Check out an e-card for the effort at this location. HEAVEN & HELL's full-song performance of the BLACK...

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OBITUARY Schedules In-Store Signing Sessions In Costa Rica, Guatemala

Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY have scheduled the following dates: Nov. 23 - San Jose, Costa Rica @ Peppers Club Nov. 27 - Guatemala City, Guatemala @ 4 Grados Norte Club In addition, the band will take part in the following in-store signing sessions: Monday, Nov. 22 at Legacy Music in San Jo...

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LANDMINE MARATHON Vocalist Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)

On October 15, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with vocalist Grace Perry of Arizona's death metal/grind titans LANDMINE MARATHON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Shadows Fed To Tyrants", the new video from LANDMINE MARATHON, can be viewe...