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Reunited DÉTENTE In Writing Mode

Reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE — featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) alongside original DÉTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) — are working on new material for a tentative late 2009 release...

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SIX FEET UNDER To Headline X-MAS FEST 09

Almost Famous, a booking agency based out of Belgium and Holland, has announced that Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER will headline the X-Mas Fest 09 in December. The rest of the lineup will be announced in the coming weeks, "but rest assured that it will be crushing!" says the agency. "...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'The Devil You Know': Final Artwork, First Single Revealed

After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HELL last summer, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice were tighter than ever before, both musically and personally. Agreeing that it would be a shame to stop making music together at tour's end, the quartet began...

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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was interviewed on the first episode of the second season of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured spe...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Guest Schedule Revealed

VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show" is back and badder than ever as it returns to discuss and debate all the fist-pumping, headbanging, hard rock and metal acts of the past 40 years. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTE...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE Schedules El Cajon Signing Session

Legendary heavy rock drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) will take part in an in-store signing session at Guitar & Bass Land/Skin City Drums in El Cajon, California on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/guitarandbassland. "The Devil...

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MASSACRE: Early Album Reissues In The Works

Resurrected Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE are planning to re-release some of the early recordings to coincide with the band's 25th anniversary. According to the group, there are "plans not only [to] remaster these classic albums, but [to include] new updated artwork for the covers of these...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Artwork Revealed?

A photo of what appears to be the final artwork for "The Devil You Know", the forthcoming debut album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has popped up online and can be viewed...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Track Listing Unveiled

According to Black-Sabbath.com, the track listing for "The Devil You Know", the forthcoming debut album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will be as follows: 01. Atom & E...

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CRADLE OF FILTH, Ex-NILE Members To Record With Reactivated MASSACRE

Resurrected Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE have issued the following update: "Well, it seems that both the drummer and bassist positions may have now been secured for the 'new' MASSACRE lineup. "Kam Lee [vocals] has spoken to both bassist Dave Pybus (CRADLE OF FILTH) and to drummer Tony Laur...

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Former Member Of GEEZER BUTLER's Solo Band To Release New Single, Album

St. Louis, Missouri-based singer Richie Callison, who was a member of Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL) solo band in the mid-1980s, will release a new single, "Wrong Place Wrong Time", to radio on March 24. A full-length album will follow in April. The first single from Richie's self-...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN To Guest On New BLACK WIDOW Album?

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has reportedly expressed interest in guesting on the new album from classic U.K. progressive rockers BLACK WIDOW. The LP's working title is "Sleeping With Demons", but it is not sure if this will be the title of the final product. The voice that breathed new l...

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MASSACRE New Album Lyrical Themes Revealed

Resurrected Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE have issued the following message: "A few questions have come our way about what the lyrical direction and the material subject matter for the 'new' MASSACRE will be. I can tell you that for the most part — like on 'From Beyond' — the plan is to ret...

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HEAVEN AND HELL To Guest On 'Rockline'

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will premier its debut album, "The Devil You Know", on the April 29 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Cobu...

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LANDMINE MARATHON Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

The Phoenix-based death/grind quintet LANDMINE MARATHON, whose late 2008 release "Rusted Eyes Awake" continues to earn critical acclaim, has inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. The band, whose three-release Level Plane Records discography has drawn frequent comparisons to NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS and...