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Rumor: HEAVEN AND HELL And JUDAS PRIEST To Join Forces For Summer Tour
HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) — and JUDAS PRIEST are rumored to joining forces for a summer tour. It should be noted, however, that this information has not yet...January 17, 2008
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TAZ TAYLOR BAND Featuring GRAHAM BONNET: European Tour Dates Announced
The TAZ TAYLOR BAND, featuring legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI),will undertake a European tour in March and April 2008. The trek will kick off March 5 at the The Robin in Bilston, England. After that, several countries are on the sc...January 14, 2008
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DEAD HEAD Signs With DISPLEASED RECORDS
Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have inked a deal with Displeased Records. The band's new full-length CD, tentatively titled "Depression Tank", is due in the summer. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Firegate", "Less Than Zero", "Murder" and "Pesticide" (a 1989 demo track rerecorded). DEAD HE...January 14, 2008
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Begin Writing In April
Artisan News Service has posted a short video interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) in which he confirms that the songwriting sessions for the new album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring Appice alongside vocalist Ronnie James Dio, bas...January 13, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Split With ICED EARTH
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens gave a rambling interview to Eddie Trunk on last night's (Friday, January 11) edition of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York City's Q104.3 FM in which he discussed his split with ICED EARTH and his future plans. A few excerpts from the chat f...January 12, 2008
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Ex-BRAND NEW SIN Singer: 'All Things Come To An End At Some Point'
Lead singer Joe Altier has spoken to Mark Bialczak of the Syracuse Post Standard about his decision to leave of the Syracuse hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN. "All things come to an end at some point," Altier said. "I guess the best thing is to not get into the politics of the ...January 11, 2008
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GAMA BOMB Ready To Record 'Citizen Brain'
Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB are preparing to enter the studio to record their debut full-length, "Citizen Brain", with producer Scott Atkins. The band recently made performed to a packed house at the Earache Christmas party in London on December 12, airing new material from the forthcoming record. Com...January 11, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'New BEYOND FEAR Songs Are Really Sounding Great'
Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, ex-ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST) has issued the following update: "Things are good on this end. The new BEYOND FEAR songs are really sounding great. I really can't wait to get in the studio! Also, I have a really cool project that I will be working on real soon,...January 8, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearance
According to SteveMorse.com, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will appear at this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Morse will take part in a signing session at the Engl booth...January 8, 2008
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HYDROGYN To Enter Studio This Week
West Virginia's hard rock band HYDROGYN has issued the following update: "The band is getting ready to enter the studio Tuesday, January 8th to start recording the new CD scheduled for a May release. The band had a great 2007 and is looking forward to an even bigger and better 2008. "We also want to...January 5, 2008
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DORO PESCH: GENE SIMMONS 'Was One Of The Best Producers I've Ever Had In My Life'
Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with German metal singer Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You toured in the U.S. last summer — how long had it been before that since you played in the States? Doro: The first time touring...January 4, 2008
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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You
Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...January 4, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says He Will Tour U.S. East Coast With SAXON
HOLY RAGE/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has issued the following update: "We [the members of HOLY RAGE] have all been busy towards the end of 2007 in one way or another. "Wwe had a great gig a few weeks ago playing alongside SKID ROW to a capacity crowd at our favourite haunt JB's nightclub [in ....December 26, 2007
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BOLTDOWN Signs With DARK BALANCE RECORDS
UK death/trash act BOLTDOWN has inked a deal with Holland's Dark Balance Records. The group's first CD, "Omnicide", is scheduled for release on March 3, 2008. Mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins (STAMPIN' GROUND guitarist, who previously produced releases from BLINDSIGHT and ROMEO MUST DIE, among oth...December 25, 2007
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JUDAS PRIEST Book Author: 'I'd Still Love To Write ROB HALFORD's Autobiography'
Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with Neil Daniels, the UK-based author of the unauthorized JUDAS PRIEST biography "Defenders of the Faith: The True Story of Judas Priest". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: First of all, introduce yourself! Where are you fro...December 20, 2007
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