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BILL WARD 'Remains Hopeful' For 'Positive Outcome' In BLACK SABBATH Dispute
Earlier in the month, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable contract" that financially refle...February 17, 2012
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ROB ZOMBIE, CHICKENFOOT, MEGADETH, SLASH, QUEENSRŸCHE Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA
Rocklahoma has announced the 2012 lineup for the three-day camp and rock festival that features the top current active rock artists and classic bands. America's biggest Memorial Day Weekend party — May 25-27 at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma — is proud to be presented by Budwe...February 16, 2012
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AUTOPSY: 'All Tomorrow's Funerals' Video Released
"All Tomorrow's Funerals", the new video from the legendary San Francisco Bay Area gore grind act AUTOPSY, can be seen below. The song is the title cut of the band's new collection, which will be released on February 28 via Peaceville Records. This monstrous 22-track effort contains all of AUTOPSY's...February 15, 2012
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SOULFLY: New 'Enslaved' Studio Webisode Available
A new webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of SOULFLY's eighth album, "Enslaved", can be seen below. Due on March 13 via Roadrunner Records, the CD was recorded at TallCat Studios in Phoenix, Arizona and was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, the seasoned knob twiddler behind...February 14, 2012
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Vocalist MAT MAURER Quits MORTAL SIN
Vocalist Mat Maurer has quit Australian thrash metal veterans MORTAL SIN. He says in a statement, "I have decided to leave the band for personal reasons and irreconcilable differences." He adds, "Last year was an incredibly difficult year for me personally and I have decided to put my family first....February 14, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY Talks ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, JOHN SYKES And RICHIE KOTZEN (Audio)
This past week, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. On recruiting DISTURBED bassist John Moyer for ADRENALINE MOB: Portnoy: "I...February 11, 2012
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MEGADETH Mainman Is Not Holding His Breath For GRAMMY Victory
MEGADETH is among the nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The band's tenth Grammy nomination is for its new single, "Public Enemy No. 1", off MEGADETH's latest album, "TH1RT3EN", which came out on November 1. "Public...February 11, 2012
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DRAGONFORCE To Kick Off North American Tour At NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL
British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will kick off their North American tour at the 14th annual New England Metal & Hardcore Festival on Saturday, April 21 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. DRAGONFORCE will release their fifth studio album, "The Power Within", in the U.K. on Apri...February 9, 2012
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A Different Kind of Truth
Releasing "Tattoo" as the first single introducing the second David Lee Roth era of VAN HALEN was ill advised, as it gives the impression that the entirety of "A Different Kind Of Truth" is a second-rate attempt at a comeback, not to mention a lyrical disaster made worse by Roth's attempt at reinven...February 9, 2012
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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'I Am Not In Any Position To Hire Or Fire Anyone In BLACK SABBATH'
Sharon Osbourne, the wife/manager of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, has shot down Internet rumors that she has effectively "fired" founding SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, who announced last week that he could not participate in the band's recording sessions or tour plans due to his unhappiness with...February 8, 2012
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BILL WARD's Son: 'What A Way To F**k Up Such A Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy'
Aron, the son of original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, has posted the following message on Facebook regarding his father's recent announcement that he could not participate in the group's reunion due to his unhappiness with the contract he was offered: "The press is spinning this shitstorm to re...February 8, 2012
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: JESSE LEACH 'Blew Us Away In Auditions'
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have announced that they have filled the singer vacancy in the band and they have done so with a familiar face: original vocalist Jesse Leach. Leach sang on the band's first self-titled album, which came out in 2000, and on their landmark 2002 Roadrunner deb...February 8, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Replacement Rumor Leads To Online Backlash
According to The Pulse Of Radio, a source has told MetalTalk.net that the three remaining original members of BLACK SABBATH have recruited Tommy Clufetos, who plays drums in singer Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, to sit behind the SABBATH kit for the foreseeable future. The source added that manager Shar...February 8, 2012
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AMON AMARTH Drummer's THIS ENDING: Entire New EP Available For Streaming
THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, has completed work on a new three-song EP titled "Systematic Worship". The effort was recorded during late 2011 at guitarist Linus Nirbrant's studio Audiohammer, which the band calls "an environment where we a...February 5, 2012
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BILL WARD Is 'Moved And Overwhelmed' By Messages Of Support From BLACK SABBATH Fans
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has thanked the band's fans for their support after he announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable...February 4, 2012
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