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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...

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BLACK SABBATH's BUTLER: 'I Don't Think We've Got That Many Years Left To Do An OZZY Album'

All four members of HEAVEN AND HELL (Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice) recently spoke to Goldmine contributor Bryan Reesman (web site) for an extensive, 5,000-word cover story about their entire history, including touring, their various reunions, and recording a new albu...

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TRITON ENIGMA: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

Open Grave Records has made the debut album from Sweden-based band TRITON ENIGMA, entitled "Black Lies", available for streaming in its entirety at this location. "Black Lies" was released this past Tuesday via Open Grave. TRITON ENIGMA was formed in 2005 as a side project for Ronnie Bergersthl (WOR...

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CINDERS FALL Signs With ANTICULTURE RECORDS

UK metalcore behemoths CINDERS FALL have inked a deal with Anticulture Records. The group's full-length debut is being recorded by STAMPIN' GROUND's "musical genius" Scott Atkins and is tentatively scheduled for release in October. CINDERS FALL last year released an EP called "The Bridge Between" on...

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GAMA BOMB: New Music Posted Online

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have unleashed four brand new songs "Zombie Blood Nightmare", "Hammer Slammer", "Evil Voices" and "Final Fight" on their MySpace paget. The tracks come off the band's Earache Records full-length debut, "Citizen Brain", which is scheduled for release on May 19. Recorded at G...

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GUS OF SWEDEN: First Video Posted Online

"Our Wheels are in Rotation", the first video from GUS OF SWEDEN the Swedish project featuring former/current members of DEFLESHED, MISERY LOVES CO. and F.K.. can be viewed below. The clip was "shot and cut" by Simon Wettervik and Dennis Ohlsson. GUS OF SWEDEN will make its live debut on April 5 at...