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TONY IOMMI On HEAVEN AND HELL, Internet And TOM JONES

Sam Ash Music recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Sam Ash Music: What's your writing process like? Does it differ depending on your collaborators? Iommi: Yeah, I generally come up...

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DIO: Lahti Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),performing RAINBOW classics "Temple of the King" and "Kill the King" on June 7, 2008 at the Water & Rock Festival in Lahti, Finland can be viewed be...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Teams Up With PAID INC. For VIP Ticketing And Fan Experience Packages

HEAVEN AND HELL, the Ronnie James Dio-fronted 1980s lineup of BLACK SABBATH, have contracted with Paid Inc.'s (www.Paid.com) celebrity services business to manage VIP ticketing and fan experience packages, unveil a new web site and online presence, handle fan club relations and manage online merchan...

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DIO: Footage From Last Night's Concert In London Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of DIO's May 28, 2008 concert at the Astoria in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "jimitenderstix"). DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),kicked off its short European tour Tues...

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DIO Kicks Off European Tour: Setlist Revealed; Photos Available

DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),kicked off its short European tour last night (Tuesday, May 27) at the Academy in Birmingham, England. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Holy Diver 02. Killing the Dragon 03....

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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Rules Of Hell' Box Set Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "The Rules Of Hell", a box set featuring all three of BLACK SABBATH's Dio-era studio releases ("Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer") and its double live collection ("Live Evil") each recently remastered for the first time can be viewed at Black-Sabbath.com. Heavy metal...

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SOULDRAINER: New 'Garage Demo' Song Posted Online

stersund, Sweden-based death metallers SOULDRAINER have posted a new song called "Fed By Fire" on their MySpace page. Commented the band: "Our garage demo recording really turned out well. We recorded everything live at our rehearsal space and the result was really kicking large butts! Ronnie Bjrnst...

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VH1 CLASSIC Celebrates Metal With A Memorial Day Weekend Marathon

This Memorial Day weekend VH1 Classic documents more than 30 years of one of music's most passionate genres with "Metal Weekend". Beginning on Friday, May 23 the network "for classic music lovers" sets the stage for a heavy metal marathon including some of the most memorable concerts, chilling docum...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: New Studio Album Due In Early 2009

Heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH were reborn in 1980 when founding members Tony Iommi and Terry "Geezer" Butler added vocalist Ronnie James Dio to the lineup. The band's short but memorable time together added an unforgettable chapter in SABBATH's storied history. Rhino relives the demonic fury co...

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BREEDAPART Announces New Guitarist

Brutal U.K. thrashers BREEDAPART have announced the addition of a new guitarist, presently known only as Tony, to the group's ranks. According to the band, Tony is "a fuckin' beast of a player and can easily keep up with our drinking habits (which is EXTREMELY hard to find)." Tony will make his live...

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BLOOD CORPS Signs With DARK HARVEST RECORDS

Virginia's newest "pure metal" band BLOOD CORPS has inked a deal with Dark Harvest Records. The group's new EP is scheduled for release later in the year. BLOOD CORPS is: Vocals - Nina Osegueda Drums - Eric "Fester" Gardner Bass - Paul "Skittles" Atkins Lead/Rhythm Guitars - Brandon Mackert Keyboard...

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DEAD HEAD: 'Kill Division' Reissue To Include Bonus Live Material

"Kill Division", the 1999 classic album from Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD, will be reissued by Displeased Records later in the year. The new version of the CD will feature bonus live material. DEAD HEAD is preparing to enter the studio to record a new full-length CD, tentatively titled "Depression Tank...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: New Tour Dates Announced

Long-running California metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have scheduled the following dates: June 05 - Banana Joe's - Modesto, CA June 06 - [to be announced] - OR June 07 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR (w/ GARDEN OF EDEN) June 27 - Rock Island - San Antonio, TX (w/ PHANTOM-X) June 28 - [to be announced]...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist: 'You Won't Be Able To Survive If You Are Just Going For The Quick Dollar'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: You have been with a lot of different bands. How do you write in the style of Whitesnake? Doug: This is similar to where I s...

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VICIOUS RUMORS, PHANTOM-X To Team Up For Tour

Long-running California metallers VICIOUS RUMORS and Texas metal act PHANTOM-X will team up for a tour of the U.S., Europe, and Brazil. Exact cities and dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Capital Chaos last month posted video footage of VICIOUS RUMORS performing the first show wi...