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PRETTY MAIDS Hard At Work On New Album
Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively titled "Pandemonium", for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers Records. The first in a series of video clips featuring footage from the recording studio can be viewed below. PRE...February 16, 2010
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TONY IOMMI: I'd Like To Remember 'Black Sabbath' As A Groundbreaking Album
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: How did BLACK SABBATH come to meet Jim Simpson, its first manager? Iommi: We played at a club in Bir...February 14, 2010
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LEVIATHAN: Pro-Shot Footage From Reunion Concert Posted Online
After a break of eleven years, the original lineup of the Colorado-based progressive metal band LEVIATHAN reunited for a special concert on January 9, 2010 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado. The show was filmed and recorded for a double CD/DVD digipack, to be released later in the year. The se...February 12, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: 'This Is Quite A Historic Year'
Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has posted the following message on his official web site: "This is quite a historic year. Saturday [February 13] marks the 40th anniversary of 'Black Sabbath' the album and this summer HEAVEN & HELL [the Ronnie James...February 12, 2010
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HATE AMMO: Two New Demo Tracks Posted Online
HATE AMMO — the Umeå, Sweden-based band featuring members of NAGLFAR, ASSAILANT, LIVE ELEPHANT, THOSE WHO BRING THE TORTURE and BONE GNAWER — has posted demo versions of two new songs, "A Solution" (working title) and "Just War", on the group's MySpace page. The band states, "We want you to get a hi...February 11, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Is Itching To Get Back On Tour'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "Since my la...February 10, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: 'It's Really Tough To Actually Make A Living In This Business'
Jarrod Dicker of Stay Thirsty recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Stay Thirsty: What are you currently involved in musically? Does the Bill Ward band still participate in the modern music scene? Bill Ward: O...February 8, 2010
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SAMMY HAGAR: Red Rocker Les Paul Guitar Unveiled
Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the availability of the much anticipated Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Les Paul. Through a career that spans stints with Ronnie Montrose, VAN HALEN, and his own prominent solo work, Sammy Hagar...February 8, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available
Ozzy Osbourne was interviewedon this past Friday's (February 5) edition of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (which actually aired the morning of Saturday, February 6). Watch a couple of clips from his appearance below. Osbourne doesn't think he's likely to play with BLACK SABBATH again since he and wif...February 7, 2010
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L.A. GUNS: 'Shrinking Violet' To Be Reissued With Previously Unreleased Live Tracks
The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with the Steve Vai-owned label Favored Nations/Jibboom, which is Favored Nations Entertainment's rock/metal division. This division stands separate from Favored Nations Entertainment and will be the label's home for all things hard rock and m...February 5, 2010
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ANTERIOR Announces New Drummer
Welsh metallers ANTERIOR have announced the addition of drummer James Cook to the group's ranks. Commented the band, "If any of you saw us play in December, the fine gentlemen behind the kit will now be joining the band full-time. "We would like to welcome James Cook into the band and are very excit...February 4, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Announces Lineup Changes
HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has announced the addition of guitarist Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) and bassist/vocalist Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Chris Johnson: "At the begining of the year,...February 4, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's Classic DIO-Era Albums To Be Reissued In 'Deluxe Expanded' Editions
Universal Music has set an April 5 release date for the deluxe expanded editions of BLACK SABBATH's classic albums "Heaven And Hell" (1980),"Mob Rules" (1981) and "Live Evil" (1982). The details are as follows: "Heaven And Hell" (1980): Disc One: 01. Neon Knights 02. Children Of The Sea 03. Lady Ev...February 4, 2010
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ROB HALFORD, PAUL DI'ANNO To Present At POLLSTAR CONCERT INDUSTRY AWARDS
Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Paul Di'Anno (ex-IRON MAIDEN) and FREE REIGN are among the scheduled presenters at the 21st Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, which will be held on February 17, 2010 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. This year's show is hosted by Kathleen Madigan...February 3, 2010
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STIGMA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Italy's STIGMA has set "Concerto for the Undead" as the title for its follow-up to 2008's "When Midnight Strikes!", due on April 30 in Europe (except in the U.K., where it will arrive on May 3) and May 4 in North America via Pivotal Rockordings. "Concerto for the Undead" features lyrics centered on...February 1, 2010
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