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Video: SAMMY HAGAR Rehearsing Acoustic Version Of 'Halfway To Memphis'

A video clip of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) and Vic Johnson (longtime guitarist of WABORITAS, Hagar's backup band) rehearsing an acoustic version of the song "Halfway To Memphis", originally off SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS' 2006 album "Livin' It Up!", can be seen b...

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BLACK SABBATH: Video Footage Of Abu Dhabi Press Conference

Gulf News TV has uploaded video footage of BLACK SABBATH's May 28 press conference at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ahead of the band's concert Thursday night at du Arena, Yas Island. Check it out below. As previously reported, BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist...

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OZZY OSBOURNE On BLACK SABBATH: 'If We Have Another Album In Us, I Would Do It'

BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates' The National about the band's current tour in support of SABBATH's comeback album, "13", which came out last June. Asked what being on the road has been like this time around, Ozzy replied: "Absolutely mind-blowing...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks To Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM (Audio)

Earlier this month, Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Hagar will release "Light Roast", a collection of acoustic version...

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ROB ZOMBIE: Limited-Edition Photography Book 'The Zombie Horror Picture Show' Now Available

Rob Zombie has released limited-edition photography book documenting his multiple 2013 headlining tours. The book, which was shot by Zombie's personal rock photographer, Rob Fenn, gives fans an all-access pass to "The Zombie Horror Picture Show". Join Zombie, his band, his family and some famous fri...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Release 'Light Roast' Acoustic Collection Of His Best-Known Songs

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) will release "Light Roast", a collection of acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs, later in the year via his web site. In a video greeting to his fans, dubbed "Redheads", Hagar says that he will not embark on an acoustic tou...

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VIXEN Singer JANET GARDNER's Illness Forces Postponement Of Toronto Shows

VIXEN lead singer Janet Gardner is suffering the effects of a severe allergic reaction to a medication mimicking that of food allergy. Sadly, this is forcing the postponement of VIXEN's two shows this weekend (May 23-24) at the Rockpile West and Rockpile East in Toronto, Canada. The members of VIXEN...

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Public Memorial Service For RONNIE JAMES DIO To Be Held On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death

A "most beautiful memorial service" for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was held on the fourth anniversary of his death — Friday, May 16 — at his gravesite at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills cemetery in Los Angeles. According to his wife a...

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MEGADETH Cancels Tour Plans Following Death Of DAVID ELLEFSON's Brother

MEGADETH has canceled immediate tour plans as bassist David Ellefson and his family mourn the loss of his brother, who passed away on May 19 in Minneapolis, Minnesota after battling cancer. A private family funeral service will be held. Says MEGADETH in a statement: "The band sends their deepest con...

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OZZY OSBOURNE On BLACK SABBATH's Future: 'If It's Goodbye, We're Ending It On A High Note'

BLACK SABBATH is scheduled to end the touring cycle for "13" with a massive July 4 gig at London's Hyde Park, and according to guitarist Tony Iommi, it could be the last time SABBATH ever plays live. Iommi told Metal Hammer, "It could be the last ever SABBATH show. I don't want it to be, ...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER On BILL WARD's Absence From '13' Sessions: 'He Just Couldn't Do It Anymore'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Time Out Dubai about the possibility of the band releasing another studio album to follow last year's reunion CD, "13". "We've still got four tracks left over from ['13'], so maybe we'll fill in the other four or five tracks and put out another a...

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PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH Talks To GoetiaMedia.com About VALLENFYRE (Audio)

Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia.com recently conducted an interview with Gregor Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST, VALLENFYRE). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. VALLENFYRE's second full-length album, "Splinters", was released on May 12 in Europe and on May 13 in North America vi...

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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's 51-Year-Old Brother Loses Battle With Cancer

Eliot Gordon Ellefson, the 51-year-old brother of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, died earlier today after a two-year battle with cancer. In his memoir, "My Life With Deth", David Ellefson wrote about his early family life, "I loved the farm [where I was raised, about six miles north of Jackson, Mi...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'This Is Your Life' To Be Released On Colored Vinyl

"This Is Your Life", the official tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, will be released as a special-edition double red-color vinyl LP on July 8 via Rhino Records. July 8 is just two days before Ronnie's birthday, making this release even more special to fans and collectors alike. "This Is Your Lif...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says 'Medical Issues' Are Forcing Him To Miss Second DEF LEPPARD Songwriting Session

On April 22, Tyson of the 98.7 The Gater radio station in West Palm Beach, Florida conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the recording sessions for th...