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AFI Drops Two More New Songs, 'Dulcería' And 'Far Too Near'

AFI has shared "Dulcería" and "Far Too Near", two tracks from their eagerly-awaited new album "Bodies", due June 11 via Rise Records. The swaggering "Dulcería" — which was co-written by THE SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan — is accompanied by an official music video. Both new tracks will be included...

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Photo Book Covering RONNIE JAMES DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH Coming Soon

Rufus Publications has announced the publication of "Sabbath: The Dio Years". In 1980 legendary singer Ronnie James Dio joined Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for a new incarnation of iconic heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH. They produced the groundbreaking, classic album "Heaven And Hell" (re...

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TONY IOMMI Says It Was 'Wrong' For GEOFF NICHOLLS's Estate To Release DIO-Era BLACK SABBATH Song 'Slapback'

Tony Iommi says that it was "wrong" for the Ronnie James Dio-era BLACK SABBATH song titled "Slapback" to be released without the band's knowledge. Gary Rees, the stepson and executor of the estate of SABBATH's longtime keyboardist Geoff Nicholls, uploaded the track to YouTube in early March, writing...

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TONY IOMMI Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Really Nice, Caring Character' Who 'Gave Everybody Time'

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, Tony Iommi reflected on his time recording and touring with Ronnie James Dio as his bandmate in both BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The last tour we did with Ronnie was real precious, and w...

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SONATA ARCTICA Announces First Acoustic Album, 'Acoustic Adventures - Volume One'

Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA are a band with a unique sound, driven by different emotions and a touch of melancholy. Today, the band announces the release of its first acoustic album, perfectly titled "Acoustic Adventures - Volume One", to be released in October 2021 through Nuclear B...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: 'I Don't Think Rock Is Going To Die'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, saying that there will always be a market for "good music." While rock and roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused...

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DINO CAZARES's DIVINE HERESY: Vinyl Reissues To Include Bonus Tracks

After more than a decade in hibernation, the time has come to shine a fresh light on DIVINE HERESY via the first-ever vinyl releases of "Bleed The Fifth" and "Bringer Of Plague". M-Theory Audio will be reissuing both albums from the metal supergroup — featuring members of FEAR FACTORY, MORBID ANGEL,...

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CHRIS ADLER: Getting The Call From DAVE MUSTAINE To Play With MEGADETH Changed My Life

Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler says that getting the call to play with one of his favorite bands, MEGADETH, was a life-changing experience. Adler played drums on MEGADETH's latest album, 2016 "Dystopia", and took part in most of the band's live shows in support of the CD between January and...

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WENDY DIO Details RONNIE JAMES DIO's Final Days: 'I Didn't Think He Was Gonna Die'

Ronnie James Dio's former wife and longtime manager Wendy Dio has reflected on the legendary heavy metal singer's passing, saying she thought he was going to beat cancer. Ronnie lost his life to stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, in May 2010. The disease often does not cause symptoms until...

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Watch JOE STRUMMER's Music Video For 'I Fought The Law' From 'Assembly' Album

Dark Horse Records celebrates today's release of "Assembly", the newly remastered collection of solo cuts from Joe Strummer, the former frontman of THE CLASH, with the world premiere of a video for "I Fought The Law". The song was famously covered by THE CLASH, and this newly unearthed version was r...

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YES: 'A Visual Biography' Due In July

Wymer Publishing has set a July 9 publication date for "Yes: A Visual Biography". "Yes: A Visual Biography" documents the progressive rock pioneers' first 12 years, from the release of their eponymous debut album through to 1980's "Drama". "Drama" is a suitable name for a band whose career has been...

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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT Feat. Current And Former DREAM THEATER Members: 'Hypersonic' Music Video

LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess and guitarist John Petrucci, alongside ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame, will release i...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'People Realize, Maybe More So Now Than Ever, How Much Of A Role Music Plays In Our Everyday Lives'

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke to Andertons Music Co about how he has been using the coronavirus downtime to stay creative. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Rachel [Bolan, SKID ROW bassist] and I work best when we're in a room together. It's all we've ever done; we've alway...

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PAPA ROACH's New Album Will Contain Band's First 'Acoustic Ballad'

PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Radio.com LIVE! Check In about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2019's "Who Do You Trust?" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got about three-quarters of the record finished. We took some time and we rented a house all together, lock...

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SKID ROW To Begin Pre-Production With Producer NICK RASKULINECZ Tomorrow

SKID ROW has regrouped in Nashville, Tennessee to begin pre-production on some of its new material. Earlier today, the band's official Instagram was updated with a photo of bassist Rachel Bolan, guitarists Dave "Snake" Sabo and Scotti Hill and drummer Rob Hammersmith sitting at a Nashville-area bar,...