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JUDAS PRIEST Is 'Very Disappointed' By Cancelation Of South African Shows
JUDAS PRIEST has released a statement expressing its disappointment that the band's first-ever shows in South Africa have been canceled. The British metal legends were due to play the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Wednesday, March 20 and Johannesburg Ticketpro Dome on Friday, March 22. But late Tuesda...February 13, 2019
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Doing Good' And Is 'Breathing On His Own,' Says SHARON
Ozzy Osbourne is "doing good" and is "breathing on his own," more than a week after the BLACK SABBATH singer was hospitalized because of flu complications. On February 4, Ozzy was admitted to the Keck Hospital of University of Southern California amid fears he could develop pneumonia, which is pote...February 12, 2019
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GLENN HUGHES On Possibility Of New Solo Album: 'I Don't Think It's The Right Time Right Now'
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SABBATH) has told Guitar Interactive magazine that there are no plans for him to record a new solo album anytime soon. "I don't see it happening for a while, because I'm so busy touring," he said at last month's NAM...February 11, 2019
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MEGADETH's Next Album Is Shaping Up To Be 'Heavy As Hell'
Dave Mustaine says that MEGADETH's new album is shaping up to be "heavy as hell." The follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia", which is tentatively due later this year, will mark the band's first release with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (ex-SOILWORK),who joined MEGADETH three years ago. Speaking to Kerrang!, Mus...February 11, 2019
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says 'The Wings Of War' Has 'Old Is New Again' Vibe
Corey Gorechrist of the "Fantasm" podcast recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL about the band's forthcoming studio album, "The Wings Of War". You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by B...February 10, 2019
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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Blizzard Of Ozz' Certified Quintuple Platinum
Ozzy Osbourne's debut solo album, 1980's "Blizzard Of Ozz", has been certified quintuple platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) after accumulating five million certified units. The February 4 recognition comes more than two decades since the LP was certified qua...February 10, 2019
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SEBASTIAN BACH Wishes Happy Birthday To Former Bandmate RACHEL BOLAN: 'Life Is Only Getting Shorter'
Ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has wished a happy birthday to his former bandmate Rachel Bolan, who turned 53 on Saturday (February 9). Bach tweeted yesterday: "Weird wishing Happy Birthday to someone I haven't hung out with in 23 years. But I wish to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to @rbolanbass because......February 10, 2019
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TONY IOMMI Says Remixing 'Forbidden' Is 'Opportunity To Make It More What People Would Expect BLACK SABBATH To Sound Like'
Tony Iommi spoke to The Midland Rocks about the progress of the remixing sessions for BLACK SABBATH's 1995 album "Forbidden". The LP, which features singer Tony Martin, drummer Cozy Powell and bassist Neil Murray, is often regarded as the band's worst studio recording. "I've had the time, on and of...February 10, 2019
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BLACK SABBATH Bench Unveiled In Birmingham: Photos, Video
BLACK SABBATH was honored with a "heavy metal" bench earlier today (Saturday, February 9) in Birmingham, England. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi attended the commemorative event organized by Westside Business Improvement District. The handmade, stainless steel bench was forged in the city by Gateway...February 9, 2019
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Former KYUSS Vocalist JOHN GARCIA Says Band's Drug Use Has Been 'Blown Out Of Proportion'
Former KYUSS vocalist John Garcia recently spoke with Invade TV. The two-part conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KYUSS's legacy: John: "Any of the bands I'm about to mention, there's no comparison — KYUSS is not on the same level as LED ZEP...February 9, 2019
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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Teams Up With MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN In TRONOS
U.K.-based outfit TRONOS will release its debut album, "Celestial Mechanics", on April 12 via Century Media Records. TRONOS marks a true collision between two unstoppably creative heroes of the metal underground: Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH, BRUJERIA) and producer Russ Russell (AT THE GATES, DIMMU BO...February 8, 2019
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DOUG ALDRICH Says Working With RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Experience'
Guitarist Doug Aldrich, who was a member of DIO for a short period between 2002 and 2006, spoke to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" about his contributions to the band's "Killing The Dragon" album. "I only wrote two songs with [Ronnie James Dio] on that, 'cause he had already written [the res...February 7, 2019
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Doing Much Better,' Says Son JACK
Ozzy Osbourne is doing "much better," three days after the BLACK SABBATH singer was hospitalized because of flu complications. On Monday (February 4),Ozzy was admitted to the Keck Hospital of University of Southern California. His wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, said that doctors believe "this i...February 7, 2019
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TONY IOMMI Wishes OZZY OSBOURNE Speedy Recovery
Tony Iommi has wished Ozzy Osbourne a "speedy recovery" after the BLACK SABBATH singer was hospitalized because of flu complications. Earlier this week, Ozzy was admitted to the Keck Hospital of University of Southern California. His wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, said that doctors believe "this...February 7, 2019
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GUS G.: Short Documentary On Guitar Art Release
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, is gearing up to unveil a career first, a series of art pieces he has crafted from guitar performance. A new medium in art that utilizes time, space, l...February 7, 2019
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