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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Play 'Dr. X' On QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Operation: Mindcrime II'

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW) has been tapped to play the role of "Dr. X" on QUEENSRŸCHE's sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", entitled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Check out photos of Ronnie in the studio with QUEENSRŸCH...

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ANARION Sign With MAJESTIC ROCK

Majestic Rock has announce the signing of Melbourne, Australia's ANARION to a worldwide recording contract. The group's first internationally released album, "Unbroken", will see the light of day in February 2006. Commented Majestic Rock A&R Director Geoff Gillespie: "This is a band for the here...

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LEATHERWOLF's GEOFF GAYER To Perform With KATAGORY V at MONSTERS OF METAL Show

LEATHERWOLF guitarist/songwriter Geoff Gayer will be making a special appearance at the first annual "Monsters of Metal" show at Club Vegas in Salt Lake City, Utah this Saturday, December 10. Gayer will be performing a LEATHERWOLF song with KATAGORY V at the event, which will feature additional perf...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Operation: Mindcrime II' Details Revealed

QUEENSRŸCHE returned to the studio this summer to record the long-anticipated sequel to 1988's acclaimed concept album "Operation: Mindcrime". Praised by critics and certified platinum, the original remained on Billboard's album chart for more than a year and its dynamic music and powerful message s...

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QUEENSRŸCHE To Begin Mixing 'Operation: Mindcrime II' Next Week

According to a posting on QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site, guest vocalist Pamela Moore (a.k.a. Sister Mary) and bassist Eddie Jackson have completed their parts for QUEENSRŸCHE's sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". The ba...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Talks In Detail About Latest Project

Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin has issued a lengthy statement describing his thoughts on his new solo album, "Scream", out now through MTM Music: "As a singer, [I have] worked on many projects, the most famous being BLACK SABBATH. Now, I have ventured out on my own once again to become a...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD To Guest On New QUEENSRŸCHE Album?

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford is strongly rumored to have been tapped to play the role of "Dr. X" on QUEENSRŸCHE's sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Although there has been no official announcement on the matter, a...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: More 'Operation: Mindcrime II' Details Revealed

QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton recorded their parts for the group's new album, tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II", in August at Synergy Studios in Redmond, WA. Michael Stone cut guitars in a studio in a "secret location" in the Bay Area. Singer Geoff Tat...

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Mooning OZZY OSBOURNE Steals HALL OF FAME Show: Photos Available

Ireland Online is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne stole the show at the UK Music Hall of Fame ceremony by baring his bottom at the audience (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3, Photo#4). Osbourne was performing on stage with his band, BLACK SABBATH, to mark their induction last night. ...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: Singer JAMES RIVERA, Guitarist BRAD GILLIS Officially Join The Fold

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on September 12, veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have now confirmed that vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, KILLING MACHINE) has officially joined the band. The group have also announced the addition of guitarist Brad Gillis (NIG...

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Vocalist TONY MARTIN Says He Was Never Really A Member Of BLACK SABBATH

Spanish BLACK SABBATH fan site www.blacksabbath-es.com recently conducted an interview with former SABBATH frontman Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Why has [your new solo album, "Scream"] taken so long to come out? Tony Martin: "In the first few years after SABBATH, I want...

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TONY MARTIN: Japanese Version Of 'Scream' To Include 'Rap-Metal' Track

According to a posting at Black-Sabbath.com, the Japanese version of former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin's upcoming solo album, "Scream", will include a bonus track, entitled "Unbearable". Said Martin, "It's wacky!!!! I wrote it with my other son Sam and it's a really modern rap-metal track. L...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Discusses New Solo Album

Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin will release his second solo album, "Scream", on November 18 via MTM Music. "Scream" features legendary drummer Cozy Powell (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE) on "Raising Hell" as well as songwriting contributions by another SABBATH member, Geoff Nicholls....

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IRON MAIDEN, POISON, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Interviewed For VH1 CLASSIC's 'Fairway To Heaven'

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, VH1 Classic premieres "Fairway to Heaven". The annual VH1 event pairs up pro golfers and artists with VH1 clients for some fun in the sun. This year's event was held at the Southern Highland Golf Club in Las Vegas and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott was on...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Frontman TONY MARTIN Announces Solo Tour Dates

Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin has lined up the following European dates in November: Nov. 09 – Graz, AUT - Explosiv Nov. 10 - Wien, AUT - Planet Music Nov. 11 - Ried, AUT - Kiek Nov. 12 – Moscow, RUS - private event Nov. 13 – Moscow, RUS - B2 club Nov. 15 ...