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VINNY APPICE Looks Back On His Time with BLACK SABBATH: 'To This Day, It Still Supports My Career'
During an appearance on a recent episode of the "80's Glam Metalcast", drummer Vinny Appice was asked if it feels "surreal" to him to know that he was once a member of such a legendary band as BLACK SABBATH. He responded (hear audio below): "Yeah, it's a great thing. If I reflect back on it, it's, l...March 31, 2020
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BILL WARD On BLACK SABBATH's 2011 Reunion Contract: 'Even If Someone Had Held A Gun To My Head, I Couldn't Have Signed' It
In an interview in the new issue of Rock Candy magazine, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward discusses his ongoing love for the band he co-founded and the other members, despite the numerous personal problems they have had with each other over the years. "I wish the others all the best, I really do," Wa...March 31, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER's 'Lockdown Rockdown' Challenge
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has invited his fans to contribute any musical ideas to a riff he has posted online for download. Earlier today (Sunday, March 29),he tweeted out a video of him playing the riff and he included the following message: "So as promised, here's another riff for yo...March 29, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'No One Will Ever Take SLAYER's Place'
LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe has dismissed suggestions that his band is the natural successor to the thrash metal throne previously occupied by SLAYER. Ever since SLAYER completed its final tour last November, there has been talk about which younger act is best equipped to follow in the legendary...March 29, 2020
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GUS G.: 'I Never Got That Chance To Sit Down And Properly Write An Album With' OZZY OSBOURNE
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice is he is "sick and tired" of answering questions about his time with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. He responded (see video below): "No. I'm not, actu...March 28, 2020
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI And JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Discuss Early Influences, Finding Their Own Sound (Video)
In a brand new original series "The Conversation", Gibson TV gives two artists from similar genres and different generations the chance to sit down and discuss each others journey in the music business. In the latest episode, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner sits down with iconic BLACK SABBATH...March 26, 2020
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VANDENBERG Announces '2020' Album, Unveils New Lineup
VANDENBERG returns with a new lineup, and studio album titled "2020", which will be released on May 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Led by master guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, the Dutch foursome released three quality albums during the early to mid-'80s, namely, the self-titled 1982 debut...March 26, 2020
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BLACK SABBATH Keyboardist ADAM WAKEMAN's JAZZ SABBATH: Listen To 'Changes' Song
The song "Changes" from JAZZ SABBATH's upcoming self-titled debut album can be streamed below. Due on April 10, the dic will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette and all download and streaming platforms. The band's story will surprise many, as the seven songs featured on this album, supposedly recorde...March 26, 2020
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The Pendulum
The elder statesmen of epic doom metal have returned hot on the heels of 2019's magnificent "The Door to Doom" with what is essentially part deux to that magnum opus with the brilliant EP titled "The Pendulum". Last year's long player found CANDLEMASS garner the grandest of heavy metal accolades in...March 25, 2020
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Stay Home For OZZY OSBOURNE, Says His Daughter KELLY
Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, has urged his fans to do their part in keeping everybody healthy while they are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. One-third of Americans have been ordered to stay home as much as possible in an attempt to slow the s...March 24, 2020
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ZAKK WYLDE Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On 38th Anniversary Of Original OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist's Passing
Zakk Wylde, who has played guitar for Ozzy Osbourne's band on and off for more than three decades, has posted a short video tribute to Randy Rhoads on 38th anniversary of the original Ozzy axeman's death. Check out Zakk shred through "Diary Of A Madman" below. Zakk wrote in an accompanying caption:...March 21, 2020
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Seeing KISS On 'Creatures Of The Night' Tour 'Changed My Life'
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser recently spoke to OrangeAmps.com about how he first got into playing. "Mainly KISS and QUEEN, they were my two main bands," he said. "QUEEN came to Brazil in 1981, but my mom wouldn't let me go because I was too young. Then KISS came in 1983, and that was my first-...March 19, 2020
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DEF LEPPARD Releases Rare Recording Of 'Glad I'm Alive' From Upcoming 'The Early Years 79-81' Box Set
DEF LEPPARD has released a rare 1979 recording of "Glad I'm Alive" as a preview of the band's upcoming box set, "The Early Years 79-81", which will arrive on March 20 via UMC/Virgin. According to Wikipedia, "Glad I'm Alive" was produced by Nick Tauber and recorded during during a session for "Wasted...March 18, 2020
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TONY IOMMI On His 'Monkey' 1964 SG Special Replica Guitar From GIBSON: 'I'm Really Proud Of It'
Gibson recently partnered with the legendary guitarist of BLACK SABBATH, Tony Iommi, to create the Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, a limited edition of his beloved 1964 Special SG. The Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica is a heavily modified 1964 SG Special that was used extens...March 18, 2020
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Once Again Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Over JUDAS PRIEST's Latest Snub
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after the band's latest snub. The British heavy metal legends were on the ballot for Rock Hall induction this year, but failed to receive enough votes to make the class of 2020. Having been eligible f...March 15, 2020
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