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HEAVEN AND HELL To Tour U.K. With LAMB OF GOD, ICED EARTH

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that 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) — will tour the U.K. in November 2007 with support from none other than LAMB OF GOD and ICED EAR...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says Singer AL ATKINS' Use Of PRIEST Name Is 'Verging On Ridiculous'

"The Classic Metal Show" recently spoke to legendary JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing about how ex-PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins allegedly continues to use the PRIEST name when promoting any musical project he is involved in despite the fact that he hasn't been in the band in 30 years. An excerpt fro...

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DIO Guitarist To Hold Clinic In Chicago

DIO guitarist Craig Goldy will hold a guitar clinic for ESP Guitars at 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 29 at the Sam Ash music store in Lombard, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. The address is: Sam Ash 1139 S. Main Street Lombard, IL (630) 424 1117 DIO's last release was the "Holy Diver Live" ...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Calgary Video Footage Available

A number of video clips of 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) — performing at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on March 14, 2007 have been posted online at...

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MISFITS Book Author Schedules Radio Appearance

Former PIGFACE/current THE UNDEAD drummer Joel Gausten, author of the book "Tales of Horror: The History of the Misfits & The Undead", will be the featured guest on the "Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine Show" on WFMU 91.1 FM on Thursday, March 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. The show will be dev...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Dio Years' Digital Distribution Details Revealed

Black-Sabbath.com has released the following information about the digital distribution and other related events in connection with the launch of the "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" collection: * March 26 - Premiere of "Ear in the Wall" [Link] Starting Monday, March 26, go to www.mp3.com to hear a pr...

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HEAVEN AND HELL To Support METALLICA In Vienna

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 BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will support METALLICA on July 5 at Rotundenplatz in Vienna, Austria. HEAVEN AND HELL's March 30 con...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Live In Sault St. Marie; Video Available

A short video clip of HEAVEN AND HELL's March 20 concert in Sault St. Marie (with no direct audio of the performance),Canada has been posted online at SooToday.com (Windows Media). HEAVEN AND HELL frontman Ronnie James Dio told a fan on March 15 that the band's March 30 concert at the Radio ...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'It Is Time To Unleash The F**king Wolves'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has issued the following update: "Hey, hey, hey, HEY, fuckers!!!! What the hell is crack-a-latin' my beer-breathed brethren? I myself am doing fan-fucking-tastic, driving to Canada right now after playing an absolutely RAGING show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tour is...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Photos From Winnipeg Concert Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of HEAVEN AND HELL performing Sunday night (March 18) at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada have been posted online at this location. As previously reported, HEAVEN AND HELL's May 15, 2007 concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut has offic...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Connecticut Date Sold Out

HEAVEN AND HELL's May 15, 2007 concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut has officially sold out. As previously reported, HEAVEN AND HELL frontman Ronnie James Dio told a fan on Thursday (March 15) that HEAVEN AND HELL's March 30 concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York Cit...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's RONNIE JAMES DIO, VINNY APPICE: Audio Interview Available

Vocalist Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice of BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL fame spoke to Rhino.com about the new "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" collection and the current HEAVEN AND HELL tour. To download the entire 30-minute RhinoCast, click here (MP3, 35 MB). (NOTE: The Dio/Appice interview begin...

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VINNY APPICE Talks About DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH, Drum Clinics

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Do you think the Dio era of BLACK SABBATH has been...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: New York City Show To Be Filmed/Recorded For Upcoming CD/DVD

Vocalist Ronnie James Dio told a fan on Thursday (March 15) that HEAVEN AND HELL's March 30 concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City will be filmed/recorded for the group's upcoming live CD/DVD, tentatively due this fall via Eagle Rock Entertainment. No opening acts are scheduled to app...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'Live At Hammersmith Odeon' Cover Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming "Black Sabbath: Live At Hammersmith Odeon" CD has been posted online at Black-Sabbath.com. Due on May 1 via Rhino Handmade, the collection features Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice getting hot one December night in London during SABBATH'...