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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Rules Of Hell' First-Week Sales Revealed
BLACK SABBATH's "The Rules Of Hell" box set has sold around 2,650 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "The Rules Of Hell" is a box set featuring all three of BLACK SABBATH's Dio-era studio releases ("Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer")...July 30, 2008
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DEAD HEAD: In Mixing Mode
Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD recently entered the studio to begin recording a new full-length CD, tentatively titled "Depression Tank". Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Firegate", "Less Than Zero", "Murder" and "Pesticide" (a 1989 demo track re-recorded). Commented the band: "Reco...July 29, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL To Release 30th-Anniversary Album In October
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL will release its 30th-anniversary album in October via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will reportedly feature a plethora of special guests, including Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO),Lemmy and Phil Campbell f...July 29, 2008
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Citizen Brain
The new/old school thrash resurgence continues to pick up steam. We've seen established bands finally get their due, new bands sprouting up left and right, and metal labels scrambling so sign nearly any act with an affinity for EXODUS or KREATOR riffs. Brings back memories for those who came of age...July 29, 2008
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Take Part In Live Listener Call-In Show On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL members Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) will join Buzzsaw host Keith Roth on Sirius Satellite Radio for an hour-long live listener call-in show/question-and-answer session on Friday, August 1 from 1:00 p.m. E...July 28, 2008
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TONY IOMMI Says HEAVEN AND HELL Has Written 'About Six Or Seven New Songs'
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that HEAVEN AND HELL — featuring Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has started work on a new album, the group's first since "Dehumanizer" in 1992. In the wake of a new box set of BLACK SABBATH's Dio yea...July 25, 2008
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JAM PAIN SOCIETY's 'Black Light Messiah' To Receive U.S. Release
Locomotive Records will unleash JAM PAIN SOCIETY's "Black Light Messiah" in the U.S. on August 12. This North Carolina band, known for its theatrical stage presentation, counterpoints aggression and melody with soulful vocals. Self-produced by guitarist/composer Chris Hill (who cites KISS, LED ZEPPE...July 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...July 23, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: Digital Versions Of 'The Rules Of Hell' To Include Three Bonus Tracks
According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, the digital versions of the BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold via iTunes and Amazon MP3 (among other digital music providers) will include three more tracks than the conventional physical copy. Thes...July 19, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Rules Of Hell' Animated Trailer Available
A one-minute animated trailer for the forthcoming BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set can be viewed below. According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, there is a version of BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold at Best Buy which is an exclu...July 16, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Footage From Sarnia's ROGERS BAYFEST Available
A 10-minute video clip featuring footage from MÖTLEY CRÜE's July 10, 2008 headlining concert at Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's annual Rogers Bayfest in front of an estimated audience of 17,000 can be viewed below. According to The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia Police arrested nine male adults Rogers Bayfest, a...July 14, 2008
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer GÖRAN EDMAN Featured On SIGNUM REGIS Debut
SIGNUM REGIS is the metal band founded by Ronnie König (also mainman of Slovak heavy metal band VINDEX) and featuring legendary vocalist Göran Edman (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, GLORY). According to a press release, the group's music sounds like "a unique mixture of classical metal acts like HE...July 11, 2008
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Nine Arrests At MÖTLEY CRÜE's Sarnia Concert
According to The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia and Point Edward police were busy last night (Thursday, July 10) because of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's annual Rogers Bayfest where MÖTLEY CRÜE played to a crowd estimated at 20,000. Sarnia Police arrested nine male adults, all charged with public intoxication...July 11, 2008
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SYLOSIS: New Album Track Listing, Concept Revealed
UK-based modern thrash hopefuls SYLOSIS recently completed the work on their new album, "Conclusion Of An Age", for an October 24 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins, who is being described by the band as "one of the best producers...July 9, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: Best Buy Version Of 'Rules Of Hell' Box To Feature Bonus Live CD
According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, there is a version of the forthcoming BLACK SABBATH "The Rules Of Hell" box set being sold at Best Buy which is an exclusive. The majority of the box will be exactly the same as you can get everywhere else. There ...July 8, 2008
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