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DEMONICAL: New Record Deal, Vocalist Announced

DEMONICAL, the new Swedish death metal band featuring three former members of CENTINEX, has inked a multi-album deal with Germany's Cyclone Empire Records. The group's first album will be recorded in January/February 2007 for an April release. Release dates/details for other territories have yet to...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'The Dio Years' Release Will Be A Single-Disc Collection

HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus new addition Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — was interviewed earlier in the week in England by VH1 Clas...

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Exclusive: HEAVEN AND HELL Recruits VINNY APPICE For Upcoming Tour, SABBATH Collection

BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal that drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) is currently in the U.K laying down drums on the two new tracks that will be included on BLACK SABBATH's forthcoming collection, "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years". In addition, Appice will be manning the drums on the...

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TWISTED SISTER's OJEDA, SNIDER Cover THE BEATLES: Video Available

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda's video for his cover of the BEATLES classic "Eleanor Rigby" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip, which was shot on May 4, 2006, also features an appearance by TWISTED frontman Dee Snider, since he was responsible for laying down the lead vocal tracks...

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GEOFF TATE, JACK FROST: Audio Interviews, Concert Photos Posted Online

TakingMetal.com has posted episode 110 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This special episode reports on QUEENSRŸCHE's VH1 Save The Music benefit concert at the New York City Hard Rock Café this September. Features include an interview with guitarist Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, THE BRONX CASKET COMPA...

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WHITESNAKE's New Live Album To Be Made Available In U.S. Via iTunes

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has commented on last week's Classic Rock Roll of Honour event, which took place on November 6 in London. WHITESNAKE was honored with the "Band of the Year" and "Best DVD" awards at the show, which was organized by Classic Rock magazine. Commented WHITESNAKE front...

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WRATH To Enter Studio This Winter

Chicago metal act WRATH has lined up the following dates: Nov. 11 - Stumble Inn - Rochelle, IL Nov. 18 - 4-Stools Tavern - Wisconsin Rapids, WI These will be WRATH's last shows for 2006, as the band will be working on new material. The current lineup of John Duffy (vocals),Gary Modica (bass),Scott...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says HEAVEN AND HELL Will Do 'A Year Of Touring'

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has revealed to Classic Rock magazine that HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring Dio alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — will likely headline next year's Monsters of Rock fes...

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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains Why He's Not Happy With DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' Release

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Isn't it true that David [Coverdale] had plans to bring John Sykes back in the band before you came in picture? Doug: I think he was ta...

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COOPER, DICKINSON, DIO At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: Photos Available

Alice Cooper, Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Brian May (QUEEN) and members of IRON MAIDEN and SAXON were among the attendees at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London Monday night (Nov. 6). Check out photos from Wire Image (Press Room, Inside Arrivals),Film Magic (Press .....

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Attends London Premiere Of 'The Pick Of Destiny': Photos Available

The following update has been posted on singer Ronnie James Dio's (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) official web site: "Ronnie has been hard at work with [BLACK SABBATH guitarist] Tony Iommi creating new tracks for the forthcoming box set ['Black Sabbath: The Dio Years'] due tentatively in February 2007...

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METALLICA, TESTAMENT, Y&T Axemen Are Among Top 25 Guitarists From Bay Area

METALLICA's Kirk Hammett, TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick, Y&T's Dave Meniketti and PRIMUS' Larry LaLonde (ex-POSSESSED) are among the musicians who made East Bay newspaper Contra Costa Times' list of top 25 guitarists from the San Francisco Bay Area. The entire list is as follows: 01. Carlos Santana...

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HEAVEN AND HELL To Headline U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival?

According to a posting on Spain's MariskalRock.com web site, Ronnie James Dio revealed during an appearance at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London Monday night (Nov. 6) that HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring Dio alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler an...

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ALICE COOPER, IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD Among Winners At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR Awards

BBC News reports that Alice Cooper scooped the Living Legend award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London. QUEEN guitarist Brian May presented the 58-year-old with the gong. A painting of the rocker, valued at £50,000, was also given to him. QUEEN won two awards — Best Reissue for their...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Attends 'Guitar Hero II' Launch In London

According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, Tony was at the Gibson Guitar Studios in London Wednesday night (Nov. 1) for the launch of the new Sony Playstation 2 game "Guitar Hero II". The game features the BLACK SABBATH track "War Pigs" and two fearless members...