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NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA Joins BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band

Marco Hietala, the bass player and vocalist of the Finnish symphonic power metal band NIGHTWISH, is the new singer of SAPATTIVUOSI, a band that performs BLACK SABBATH covers in Finnish. SAPATTIVUOSI will release its third album, "Ihmisen Merkki" (translated: Sign of Man) on April 1. The new CD pays...

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LILLIAN AXE Schedules First European Show Since 2004

New Orleans-based rockers LILLIAN AXE will play their first European show since 2004 on November 21, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, United Kingdom. According to the band, more dates will be announced soon "as we will are looking into playing the U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Norway." On February...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Track Listing Unveiled

According to Black-Sabbath.com, the track listing 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) — will be as follows: 01. Atom & E...

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ERIC SINGER PROJECT: Verviers Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ESP (ERIC SINGER PROJECT) — the band featuring Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD),Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT) and Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO) — performing on February 16, 2009 at Route 66 in Verviers, Belgium can be viewed...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Remembers Late SAVATAGE Guitarist

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has posted the following message on his web site: "My friend Clay Marshall from Prosthetic Records contacted me a few months back to add my thoughts on a special feature story he was writing on one of my all-time favorite guitarists, Criss Oliva...

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HEAVEN AND HELL To Guest On 'Rockline'

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will premier its debut album, "The Devil You Know", on the April 29 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Cobu...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Interviewed By ERIC BLAIR; Video Available

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) in November 2008. The chat can be viewed in four parts below. HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members To...

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GIRLSCHOOL To Support MOTÖRHEAD On U.K. Tour

Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL will support MOTÖRHEAD on a U.K. tour in November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 11 - Plymouth, UK - Pavilion Nov. 12 - Bristol, UK - Colsten Hall Nov. 13 - Newport, UK - Centre Nov. 15 - Swindon, UK - Oasis Nov. 16 - Nottingham, UK ...

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ERIC SINGER Says Recording Sessions For New KISS Album Have Not Yet Begun

KISS drummer Eric Singer was interviewed by Belgian TV channel ACTV on February 16, 2009 prior to ESP's (ERIC SINGER PROJECT) concert at Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium. Watch the two-minute chat below. ESP is the band featuring Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD),Eric Singer, John Corabi (M...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Release Solo Debut In May

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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CINDERELLA Guitarist To Perform With SIN CITY SINNERS

CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar will perform with SIN CITY SINNERS tonight (Saturday, February 14) at Ovation inside Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, Nevada. As with all SINNERS shows, there is no cover. The band will play two sets — featuring several CINDERELLA favorites — starting at 11:00 p.m. SI...

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Ex-DIO, ARMORED SAINT Guitarists Shred It Up At NAMM; Video Available

Video footage of DC4 guitarists Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) and Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) shredding it up at the Krank booth during this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show on January 17, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed be...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Metal Classics In Brazil; Video Available

Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was the special guest at the 14th-anniversary celebration of the Manifesto Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on December 20, 2008. Fan-filmed video footage of Owens' performance at the event — which includ...

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FALLOUT MOON Schedules Finnish Dates

FALLOUT MOON, the new band led by former ALTARIA mastermind Marko Pukkila, has scheduled the following dates: May 27 - Kuopio, Henrys Pub May 28 - Tampere, Music Bar Sputnik May 29 - Seinäjoki, [to be announced] May 30 - Pietarsaari, Music Club Jeppis FALLOUT MOON will enter the studio this summer t...

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THE RODS Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST

The original lineup of THE RODS, the classic '80s metal band led by Ronnie James Dio's cousin, guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, has been confirmed for this year's South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place May 22-24, 2009 in downtown San Antonio, Texas at Hemisfair Park. The festival billing is shapi...