Search results for 'geezer butler'

News

Metal Photographer STEPHEN JENSEN Releases New Photo Book

From straight out of the photo pit and backstage photo sessions is the long-awaited, limited edition photo book, "Music Photography - Volume 1" by one of the music industry's busiest and many say most stylized photographers, the critically acclaimed Stephen D. Jensen of F3 Studios in Crystal Lake, I...

News

GENGHIS TRON Forced To Cancel Shows Due To Van Accident

Philadelphia's progressive noise-metal shredders GENGHIS TRON were involved in a freak van accident yesterday, and although all passengers are OK, the bands van and trailer are in need of serious repair. As a result, GENGHIS TRON has been forced to cancel its shows in Butler, PA last night and Phila...

News

No HELLION Reunion Tour Planned

New Renaissance Records has shot down reports that classic California metal band HELLION will embark on a reunion tour this summer. Commented label spokesperson Tony Collatta: "It came to our attention that a group calling itself 'HELLION' booked themselves into a series of clubs and theaters in the...

News

DÉTENTE: More 1986 Footage Posted Online

Classic footage of the original "Recognize No Authority"-era lineup of DÉTENTE — Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser, Dennis Butler, Ross Robinson and Caleb Quinn — performing the song "Holy War" in 1986 can be viewed below. As previously reported, Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) has replaced Juan Garcia (A...

News

MASSACRE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

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 Wacken Open...

News

JON OLIVA Talks Metal

Germany's Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN). An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Hammer: Who personifies metal the most for you — and why? Oliva: As a musician I have to say Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler because of their riffs and da...

News

MANDY LION Working On Full-Length DVD

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) is currently working on a full-length DVD containing videos, live footage, and interviews with all past and present musical partners, including the likes of George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Jimmy Bain (RAINBOW, DIO),Ja...

News

French-Canadian TV To Air Report On 'Ultimate DEATH Tribute'

The French-Canadian TV channel Télé-Québec will present 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. "Méchant Contraste" producer Marc Bergeron and his...

News

DÉTENTE: New Guitarist Announced

Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) has replaced Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL) in the lineup of the reunited DÉTENTE. According to the band, "due to scheduling conflicts, Juan was unable to play. The bands continue to be mutual friends and supporters with possible AGENT STEEL/DÉTENTE shows in the future." DÉT...

News

HEAVEN AND HELL To Begin Writing New Album In March

The official web site of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been updated with the following message: "If you've been wondering what Ronnie is up to, wonder, no longer: After taking some well-deserved time off after last year's monster HEAVEN...

News

DIO, EUROPE, STAGE DOLLS Confirmed For Norway's KOPERVIK FESTIVAL

DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),EUROPE and STAGE DOLLS have been confirmed for the Kopervik Festival, set to take place May 31 in Karmoy, Norway. For more information, visit www.kopervikfestival.no. DIO's schedul...

News

DÉTENTE: More 1986 Concert Footage Posted Online

Classic footage of the original "Recognize No Authority"-era lineup of the California band DÉTENTE — Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser, Dennis Butler, Ross Robinson and Caleb Quinn — performing the song "Life is Pain" in 1986 can be viewed below. According to the group, "The video was shot by the noted...

News

DIO Schedules UK Dates

DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has scheduled two dates in the UK in May: May 27 - Carling Academy - Birmingham, England May 28 - Astoria - London, England For more information, visit Seetickets.com. DIO's last r...

News

UK's CYNIC Completes Work On New Album

Reactivated NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) outfit CYNIC — not to be confused with the reunited American progressive metallers CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal — has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "...

News

DISMEMBER Bassist: 'I Basically Don't Have Any Other Interests Besides Music'

The German edition of Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with DISMEMBER bassist Tobias Christiansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Hammer: What's the best Metal album ever in your opinion? Tobias: I guess I have to say "Master Of Puppets" by METALLICA, 'cause t...