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Former BLACK SABBATH Members Featured On EMERALD SABBATH Tribute Album

This is the story of how an Irish nuclear construction safety inspector brought 10 former members of BLACK SABBATH together to produce a tribute album to one of the greatest bands ever. The "Ninth Star" album by EMERALD SABBATH is an ambitious epic rock and classical music tribute to BLACK SABBATH....

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CARMINE APPICE Says ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Should Change Its Name

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE, KING KOBRA) has slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, saying that the name of the institution should be changed to reflect the musicians that have been inducted. "It shouldn't be called [Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame] — it should be called...

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BOB DAISLEY, LEE KERSLAKE, LITA FORD, DAVID ELLEFSON To Be Inducted Into 'Hall Of Heavy Metal History'

The annual Hall Of Heavy Metal History's Metal Hall Of Fame gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances b...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS To Perform At Next Year's M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Drummer Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS will perform at next year's M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 3-5, 2019 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Riley confirmed his appearance at the event in a post on the original L.A. GUNS Facebook page, which is still under his co...

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LAST IN LINE's Second Album, 'II', Due In February; Video For First Single, 'Landslide', Available

LAST IN LINE will release its sophomore album, "II", on February 22, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson. The official music video for the album first single, "Landslide", can be seen below. "'Landslide' wa...

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VINNY APPICE On Bands Doing Farewell Tours: 'Sometimes It's The Time To Give It Up And Actually Retire'

In a recent interview with WSOU, veteran rock drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) spoke about the spate of iconic rock and metal bands announcing farewell tours in recent years, including KISS and BLACK SABBATH. He said: "I've heard a lot of [farewell-tour announcements], and th...

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JAKE E. LEE Says He Won't Perform OZZY OSBOURNE Songs Anymore Unless It's With OZZY

Former OZZY OSBOURNE and current RED DRAGON CARTEL guitarist Jake E. Lee recently spoke with Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice. The full conversation can be heard below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On RED DRAGON CARTEL's new album, "Patina": Jake: "This one is, I think, a...

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VINNIE VINCENT: December Concert Dates Postponed To February

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent's previously announced shows in Memphis on December 7 and December 8 have been postponed until February 8 and February 9, 2019 in Nashville due to additional scheduling and logistical requirements by the promoter. Promoter Derek Christopher said: "Vinnie is read...

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KILL DEVIL HILL Guitarist MARK ZAVON Releases 'Message At The Tone' Song From Debut Solo Album

"Message At The Tone", a song from KILL DEVIL HILL guitarist Mark Zavon, can be streamed below. The track is taken from MarK's self-titled debut solo album, which will be released on November 23 via EMP Label Group, the label founded by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. Described in a press release a...

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LIVING COLOUR Frontman Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of His Debut Solo Album, 'Hymns'

LIVING COLOUR frontman Corey Glover will perform a series of exclusive shows November 2-4 to continue the celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut solo album, "Hymns". Describing the performances as an "intimate musical experience where fans can hear the songs from the first record as well a...

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Former LIFE OF AGONY Drummer Slams 'Piece Of S**t' MINA CAPUTO After Transgender Singer Apparently Accuses Him Of Being A Bigot

Former LIFE OF AGONY drummer Sal Abruscato has slammed the band's transgender lead singer, Mina Caputo, after she apparently accused him of being a "bigot" and "homophobe" who "hates his own pathetic life." Sal took to his personal Facebook page earlier today to post a screenshot of a purported Twit...

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WENDY DIO: By Passing When He Did, RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Went Out On A High Note'

Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, was interviewed on the October 21 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On kee...

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JEFF PILSON On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'There's Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Miss Him'

Jon Liebman of For Bass Players Only conducted an interview with current FOREIGNER and former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson prior to FOREIGNER's August 11 concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow below (transcribed by BLABBER...

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LAST IN LINE Completes Work On Second Album; First Single And Video Due Next Month

LAST IN LINE has completed work on its sophomore album for an early 2019 release via Frontiers Music Srl. According to guitarist Vivian Campbell, the disc's first single and video will be made available in November. "So watch out for that," Vivian said during the latest episode of his weekly radio s...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Went Out On A High Note,' Says WENDY DIO

Ronnie James Dio's widow Wendy Dio has told Fox News that the legendary heavy metal singer enjoyed the final years of his life as the frontman of HEAVEN & HELL in which he was reunited with his former BLACK SABBATH bandmates Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums). "He was...