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BLACK SABBATH Bassist: IOMMI Has Written Two New Songs Since Being Diagnosed With Cancer

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has issued an update on the recording sessions for original SABBATH lineup's first album together in 33 years. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, it was revealed earlier this month. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes...

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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G's 'The Dio Years And Beyond The Skull' Book: Cover Artwork Unveiled

Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva is working on a book that will chronicle his time in DIO (from 1993 through 1999). In the book, titled "Tracy G: The Dio Years And Beyond The Skull", Tracy talks about everything — from how he got the gig and how he eventually left the band and what ...

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HYDROGYN: New Audio Interview With JULIE WESTLAKE Available

On January 14, RockEyez conducted an interview with vocalist Julie Westlake of Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN. You can now listen to the 20-minute chat in the YouTube clip below. HYDROGYN has set "Private Sessions" as the title of its fourth album, tentatively due this spring. 13 songs were recorded for...

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BLACK SABBATH Still Intends To Perform At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

According to The Pulse Of Radio, organizers of England's Download festival are saying that BLACK SABBATH still intends to perform at the event, scheduled for June 8-10, despite guitarist Tony Iommi's cancer diagnosis. SABBATH was reportedly also slated to play at this April's Coachella festival in C...

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KILL DEVIL HILL: Debut Album Details Revealed

KILL DEVIL HILL — the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals — will release its self-titled debut album on March 27 in Nort...

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CAGE Frontman Interviewed On 'The Metal Command' (Audio)

Vocalist Sean Peck of San Diego metallers CAGE was interviewed on this past Friday's (January 13) edition of Tony Webster's "The Metal Command" radio show (web site). The chat can now be streamed using the audio player below. Interview (audio):

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RAINBOW: 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll' Picture Disc To Be Made Available For 'Record Store Day'

For this year's Record Store Day (April 21),Niji Entertainment Group, the record label Wendy Dio and her late husband Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) formed before his untimely passing, will release a deluxe picture disc of RAINBOW's "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll"....

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BLACK SABBATH's Cancer-Stricken Guitarist 'Can't Wait' To 'Get Going With The Treatment'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, it was revealed on Monday (January 9). Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system. According to a statement issued by his publicist, the 63-year-old metal legend...

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ADRENALINE MOB's Self-Titled Debut EP Going Out Of Print

The self-titled debut EP from ADRENALINE MOB, which was released last summer, will soon be going out of print. Self-produced by the band, the effort features four original tracks as well as a cover of the Ronnie James Dio-era BLACK SABBATH classic "The Mob Rules". The group states, "We put it out so...

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Was BLACK SABBATH Confirmed For COACHELLA?

According to Billboard.com, the reunited original lineup of BLACK SABBATH was one of the planned headliners for this year's Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, but was forced to pull out just before yesterday's official lineup announcement due to guitarist Tony Iommi's recent lymphoma diagnosi...

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HYDROGYN: New Album Title Announced

Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN have set "Private Sessions" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due this spring. 13 songs were recorded for the CD at guitarist Jeff Westlake's Ridgeline Studio in Ashland, Kentucky and Patrick Liotard's Peek Studio in Boisseron, France. After months of uncertai...

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JUDAS PRIEST, DISTURBED, LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY Members Send Best Wishes To TONY IOMMI

A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter to offer best wishes to legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who announced earlier today that he has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the ...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system. Iommi, 63, is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan and remains upbeat and determined...

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HALFORD, LEMMY, ALICE COOPER, GLENN HUGHES Set For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan, Alice Cooper, Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Chris Jericho (FOZZY) and Dave Grohl (NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) are among the artists who have signed on to be part of the upcoming Ronn...

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KREATOR Begins Recording New Album

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR have entered Studiomega in Varberg, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, PARADISE LOST) to begin recording their new album for a late spring 2012 release. When asked about the musical direction of KREATOR's new material, the band's guitarist/voca...