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METALLICA: New Album First Listen

Bob Mulhouse of The Quietus was one of a number of UK-based heavy rock writers who were given a preview of six tracks from the upcoming METALLICA album. The listening session took place on Wednesday (June 4) in London, with representatives from Rock Sound, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer also present. Mul...

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MASSACRE: Mexican Dates Cancelled

Reactivated death metal band MASSACRE consisting of DENIAL FIEND members Sam Williams (guitar),Curt Beeson (drums; NASTY SAVAGE),along with ex-MASSACRE/current DENIAL FIEND members Terry Butler (bass),Steve Swanson (guitars) and Kam Lee (vocals) has issued the following update: "ATTENTION!!! The...

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BLACK SABBATH, DEF LEPPARD, POISON Members Nominated For 2008 'Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity'

BLACK SABBATH's Geezer Butler, DEF LEPPARD's Rick Allen and Phil Collen, ROB ZOMBIE, POISON's Rikki Rockett and legendary producer Rick Rubin are among the the people nominated for "Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity" for 2008 by PETA UK. To vote for a celebrity click here. According to a posting on the P...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Rules Of Hell' Box Set Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "The Rules Of Hell", a box set featuring all three of BLACK SABBATH's Dio-era studio releases ("Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer") and its double live collection ("Live Evil") each recently remastered for the first time can be viewed at Black-Sabbath.com. Heavy metal...

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DENIAL FIEND To Tour Mexico For First TIme

DENIAL FIEND, the Tampa, Florida-based band featuring Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, DEATH),Kam Lee (ex-MASSACRE, MANTAS),Curt Beeson (NASTY SAVAGE, LOWBROW) and Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW, PSEUDO HEROES),will embark on its first-ever tour of Mexico in early June. Commented Williams: "...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: New Studio Album Due In Early 2009

Heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH were reborn in 1980 when founding members Tony Iommi and Terry "Geezer" Butler added vocalist Ronnie James Dio to the lineup. The band's short but memorable time together added an unforgettable chapter in SABBATH's storied history. Rhino relives the demonic fury co...

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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman Checks In From Recording Studio

Frontman Chris Barnes from Tampa-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER has issued the following update: "Hello again from Morrisound in Tampa, FL. We have, so far, completed all of the drum tracks for the new CD. Greg [Gall] did an awesome job laying the drums down-powerful, very powerful!! A very bi...

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DTENTE: German Club Show Announced

Reunited California-based metallers DTENTE featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) alongside original DTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) have announced a new show in Oberhausen, Germany on July 26 at Helv...

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BLACK SABBATH's BUTLER: 'I Don't Think We've Got That Many Years Left To Do An OZZY Album'

All four members of HEAVEN AND HELL (Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice) recently spoke to Goldmine contributor Bryan Reesman (web site) for an extensive, 5,000-word cover story about their entire history, including touring, their various reunions, and recording a new albu...

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MANDY LION Says WWIII Reunion With VINNY APPICE, JIMMY BAIN Is 'An Absolute Possibility'

The original WWIII lineup, including vocalist Mandy Lion (WICKED ALLIANCE),drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, ex-BLACK SABBATH) and bassist Jimmy Bain (ex-DIO, RAINBOW),reunited last night (Saturday, April 19) for a special jam at Harper's Bar and Grill in Northridge, California. Commented Lio...

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MASSACRE Confirmed For CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST

Reactivated death metal band MASSACRE consisting of DENIAL FIEND members Sam Williams (guitar),Curt Beeson (drums; NASTY SAVAGE),along with ex-MASSACRE/current DENIAL FIEND members Terry Butler (bass),Steve Swanson (guitars) and Kam Lee (vocals) has been confirmed for this year's Central Illinois...

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WWIII Reunion Jam To Take Place This Weekend

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has issued the following update: "If you are in the area this Saturday, April 19th, then maybe you could stop by and listen to a little jam session at Harper's Bar and Grill (1933 Business Center) in Northridge, California. Members of WARRANT, BLACK SABBA...

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Reunited DTENTE Schedules Los Angeles Concert

Vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) have joined forces with original DTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) to perform as DTENTE at this year's installment of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place Ju...

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'Ultimate DEATH Tribute' TV Report Available Online

On Monday, March 3, the French-Canadian TV channel Tl-Qubec aired a special report on the benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. "Mchant Contraste" producer Marc Bergero...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER Promotional Site Launched By B.C. RICH

In support of B.C. Rich's launch of the new B.C. Rich Chuck Schuldiner Tribute Stealth guitars, the company has launched a promotional/educational web site at www.chuckstealth.com. Commented B.C. Rich: "After a lot of hard work we believe that we have created a dynamic and interesting site that Chuc...