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GEEZER BUTLER On Post-BLACK SABBATH Plans: 'Next Year I'll See If I Can Get Back Into Music'

Geezer Butler says that he has been "enjoying the retirement," nine months after BLACK SABBATH finished "The End" tour on in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England, closing out the quartet's groundbreaking 49-year career. "I'm not in a hurry to do anything," the bassist told Billboard. "I'm trav...

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SKID ROW Guitarist DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Explains Why SEBASTIAN BACH Reunion Talks Fell Apart

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo has once again shot down the possibility of a reunion with Sebastian Bach, saying that the chances of the singer coming back to the band are "slim to none." Bach fronted SKID ROW until 1996, when he was fired. Instead of throwing in the towel, the remaining membe...

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MIKE PORTNOY On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Basically, This Was My Dream Lineup'

France's Big Bang magazine recently conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards) about their new band, SONS OF APOLLO. The group also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS,...

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CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER: 'I Was Told I'd Never Sing Again'

CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer spoke to Love Is Pop about his early '90s battle with vocal cord paresis, a neurological condition on the left side of his voice box that almost put an end to his career. "There's no treatment for it," Tom said. "It's a neurological condition. It's like if someone had...

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Watch BLACK SABBATH Perform 'N.I.B.' From 'The End' Blu-Ray, DVD

Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were forged. The band embarked on what vocalist Ozzy Osbourne describes as the most incredible adventure you could t...

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TOM KEIFER Performs Acoustic Version Of THE BEATLES' 'With A Little Help From My Friends' On 'Nights With Alice Cooper' (Video)

CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer and his solo band stopped by the "Nights With Alice Cooper" video studio and performed an acoustic version of THE BEATLES' "With A Little Help From My Friends". Check out video footage below. "With A Little Help From My Friends" is featured on "The Way Life Goes - Delu...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Discusses What He Will Miss About Being On The Road In 'The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter' Promo Clip

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN's "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter" on November 17 worldwide (through BMG in the USA). This live recording comprises fifteen songs captured during "The Book Of Souls World Tour", which covered thirty-nine countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL: 'I Will Always Have A Soft Spot In My Heart For MARK KENDALL'

Former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell was recently interviewed by Bill Hernandez. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what his relationship is like with his former GREAT WHITE bandmates, Jack said: "We really have no relationship. I wish them the best....

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 On Solo Career: 'I Am Doing This For The Love Of The Guitar'

Diane Webb of YesterdazeNews conducted an interview with former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 prior to his October 28 show at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the respons...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Says That His Cancer Will 'Probably' Come Back

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi says that his cancer will likely come back — more than a year after he announced that he was in remission. Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma in early 2012, shortly after SABBATH announced a reunion tour and album. He underwent treatment throughout the recording of...

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METALLICA Pays Tribute To BLACK SABBATH With 'War Pigs' Cover In Birmingham (Video)

Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo paid tribute to hometown legends BLACK SABBATH during METALLICA's concert last night (Monday, October 30) at the Genting Arena in Birmingham, England. Hammett and Trujillo covered "War Pigs" during their solo section and allowing the fans to sing in full support. Che...

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Watch W.A.S.P. Perform In Paris

Fan-filmed video footage of W.A.S.P.'s October 29 performance at Élysée Montmartre in Paris, France can be seen below. Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester made his live debut with W.A.S.P. at the opening show of the band's "Re-Idolized - The Crimson Idol 25th Anniversary World Tour" on September 25 a...

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Psychotic Symphony

Since leaving DREAM THEATER seven years ago, Mike Portnoy has been remarkably prolific, having formed several supergroups (THE WINERY DOGS, FLYING COLORS, METAL ALLEGIANCE) while continuing to serve as Neal Morse's percussionist-in-crime on multiple albums and tours. In addition, he's toured extensi...

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MAGNUM To Release 'Lost On The Road To Eternity' Album In January

British hard rock band MAGNUM will release its new album, "Lost On The Road To Eternity", on January 19, 2018 via Steamhammer/SPV. It will be the twentieth studio recording by the group led by founding members Bob Catley (vocals) and Tony Clarkin (guitar) since its 1978 debut, "Kingdom Of Madness"....

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ASESINO Guitarist DINO CAZARES Fractures Fibula; Band Cancels KNOTFEST MÉXICO Appearance

Due to unforeseen circumstances, ASESINO has canceled its appearance at this year's Knotfest México. ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares has a fractured fibula in his right leg from an accident and is unable to travel with the band. Dino, who also plays guitar in FEAR FACTORY, says: "I apologize and pr...