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ANTHRAX Bassist On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was interviewed on the latest episode of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch a clip of his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER, Lita Ford, Ace...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Artwork, Details Revealed

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...

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DIO's 'The Very Beast Of Dio' Certified Gold

DIO's "The Very Beast of Dio" was officially certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 11, 2009 for shipments in the United States in excess of 500,000 copies. Issued in October 2000, "The Very Beast of Dio" is the second greatest-hits collection CD — and the fi...

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NIGHTWISH's HIETALA Talks About Singing BLACK SABBATH Covers In Finnish

Marco Hietala, the bass player and vocalist of the Finnish symphonic power metal band NIGHTWISH, recently spoke to Finland's Musiikki TV about his new gig as the singer of SAPATTIVUOSI, a band that performs BLACK SABBATH covers in Finnish. The 11-minute Finnish-language segment, which includes SAPAT...

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DC4 Live In Hollywood; Video Available

Video footage of DC4 performing the song "Candy Caine" on February 28, 2009 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below. DC4 is the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar...

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Former DIO Guitarist Shredding The Axe For 'Dirty Step Upstage' Film; Video Available

Former DIO and current DC4 axeman Rowan Robertson returned to his native England last year to lend his talents to the soundtrack and music video for an upcoming independent motion picture titled "Dirty Step Upstage". Slated for a 2009 release, the film was directed by Amber Moelter. Footage of Rowan...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'The Devil You Know': Final Artwork, First Single Revealed

After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HELL last summer, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice were tighter than ever before, both musically and personally. Agreeing that it would be a shame to stop making music together at tour's end, the quartet began...

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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was interviewed on the first episode of the second season of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured spe...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Guest Schedule Revealed

VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show" is back and badder than ever as it returns to discuss and debate all the fist-pumping, headbanging, hard rock and metal acts of the past 40 years. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTE...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE Schedules El Cajon Signing Session

Legendary heavy rock drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) will take part in an in-store signing session at Guitar & Bass Land/Skin City Drums in El Cajon, California on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/guitarandbassland. "The Devil...

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SISTER SIN To Record New Song

Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN has issued the following update: "We're hitting the studio next week to record a brand new track called 'Beat 'Em Down' sort of a tribute to the late great Gothenburg boxing champ Ingemar 'Ingo' Johansson, who passed away in January. Watch out for th...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Tour Mexico In May

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will tour Mexico in May. He will be joined by friends John Comprix of BEYOND FEAR/RINGWORM and MANDARINA and COHETICA. The dates are as follows (venue details to be confirmed): MA...

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BIG NOIZE: Spanish Tour Dates Announced

BIG NOIZE, the band featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) and drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC),will embark on a tour of Spain in May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 21 - Madrid, S...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Artwork Revealed?

A photo of what appears to be the final artwork for "The Devil You Know", the forthcoming debut album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has popped up online and can be viewed...

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RHINO BUCKET's 'The Hardest Town' Due In May

MVD Visual and Acetate Records will release RHINO BUCKET's new album, "The Hardest Town", on May 5. The CD was produced by Stefan Sigerson, who previously worked with RHINO BUCKET on its last album, "And Then It Got Ugly", in 2006. RHINO BUCKET's current recording lineup: Georg Dolivo - lead vocals/...