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Report: Reunited Original Lineup Of BLACK SABBATH Working On New Album
**UPDATE**: Tony Iommi's official statement regarding this report which he called "absolute nonsense" can be found at this location. *** BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed to Birmingham Mail that the band's original lineup has reunited and is rehearsing for a tour and new studio album....August 16, 2011
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DEFTONES Guitarist's SOL INVICTO Project Releases 'Initium' EP
SOL INVICTO, the side project of DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter and Richie Londres from the C.L.P. (CULTURA LONDRES PROYECTO) on production/guitar, has made its debut EP, "Initium", available for free download at this location. The project is described in a press release as "twisted cinematic...August 15, 2011
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GWAR Announces 'Return Of The World Maggot' Fall Tour
After successfully decimating Europe this summer with multiple festival appearances and headlining shows, your lords and masters the almighty GWAR have awoken from their arctic slumber to once again create utter devastation in North America this fall. The tour kicks off October 18 at in Charlotte, N...August 8, 2011
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New SOUNDGARDEN Album Due In Early 2012
Guitarist Kim Thayil of reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN spoke to Hannah Levin of SeattleWeekly.com about the progress of the band's new CD, its first since 1996's "Down On The Upside" and since reuniting last year. When asked what the timeline on the new record is, Thayil replied, "There's no ti...July 30, 2011
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The Forbidden Gates Beyond
BLACK SEPTEMBER's "The Forbidden Gates Beyond" is a USBM album that you need to hear; that is, if you like your black metal brawny, hooky, and death injected. You can call it blackened death metal, deathly black metal, or black/death metal, all that matters is that the collision happened and out cam...July 27, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman's 'Injuries' Force WACKEN OPEN AIR Cancelation
Due to injuries sustained by vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH at the Lz'Arts Scniques festival in Slestat, France, the group has been forced to cancel its appearance at this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in Wacken,...July 22, 2011
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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS To Enter Studio In September
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS is putting the finishing touches on the material for its next album, tentatively due in early 2012. Feverishly working since its return from its most recent European tour, the band is looking forward to testing out some of the new songs later next month when it returns to Stateside...July 21, 2011
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ANTHRAX Bassist On New Album: 'I Haven't Been This Stoked In A While!'
Niclas Mller-Hansen of Sweden's Metal Shrine blog recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shrine: I'm just wondering, since I've read a bit about the new album ["Worship Music"], how much of it was all new stuff that yo...July 15, 2011
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AGENT STEEL Vocalist JOHN CYRIIS' S.E.T.I. Confirmed For HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival
S.E.T.I., a band fronted by original AGENT STEEL vocalist John Cyriis, has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 28-30, 2011 in Brande-Hrnerkirchen, Germany. "We've been trying hard in the past and finally got it," says festival co-organi...July 14, 2011
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ANNIHILATOR In Quebec City: Video Interview, Performance Footage Available
Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR performed at the 2011 edition of the Festival d't de Qubec (Quebec City International Summer Festival) on July 10 at the Imperial Theater. This marked the band's exclusive Canadian appearance this summer, a first for Quebec City and the first show in 18 yea...July 13, 2011
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Singer WARREL DANE Calls NEVERMORE 'The Greatest Band That Alcohol Ever Ruined'
Vocalist Warrel Dane of NEVERMORE and the reunited SANCTUARY was interviewed by Greg Hasbrouck for the ProgPower USA XII program that will be distributed to all fans at the festival. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: The obvious first question, is NEVERMORE done? Warrel: No. Q: Definitel...July 9, 2011
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BONDED BY BLOOD Seeks New Bassist, Lead Guitarist
Pomona, California thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD are holding auditions for a new bass player and lead guitarist. BONDED BY BLOOD released its second album, "Exiled To Earth", last summer and has toured with such acts as EXODUS, MALEVOLENT CREATION, OVERKILL, EARLY MAN, EVILE, DEATH ANGEL, SEPULTURA, BEL...July 8, 2011
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MTLEY CRE Guitarist On Band's Longevity: 'We Are All Too Stupid To Do Anything Else'
Brent Thompson of Birmingham Weekly recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE guitarist Mick Mars. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the fact that MTLEY CRE's music is now reaching a new generation of fans: "It's a cool thing for me. People are there holding up their kids. ...July 8, 2011
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'Some Songs Are Obscure For A Reason'
Tim Buckland of the New Hampshire Union Leader recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On KISS being primarily known for its legendary stage show: "We built our reputation as a live animal. The beast is prowling and...July 7, 2011
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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: Why I Didn't Take Part In Latest 'Big Four' Jam
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo has revealed that his didn't take part in the "Big Four" jam on Sunday, July 3 at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden because he was busy getting a new tattoo (see photo below). The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played th...July 5, 2011
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