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BLACK SABBATH Bassist: IOMMI Has Written Two New Songs Since Being Diagnosed With Cancer
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has issued an update on the recording sessions for original SABBATH lineup's first album together in 33 years. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, it was revealed earlier this month. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes...January 19, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH Still Intends To Perform At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
According to The Pulse Of Radio, organizers of England's Download festival are saying that BLACK SABBATH still intends to perform at the event, scheduled for June 8-10, despite guitarist Tony Iommi's cancer diagnosis. SABBATH was reportedly also slated to play at this April's Coachella festival in C...January 18, 2012
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SHARON And OZZY OSBOURNE Featured In 'CBS's Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes' Campaign
CBS and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are joining forces to increase awareness for colon cancer and promote early screening to help save lives by launching the second CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes. The 2012 CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes launched this past weekend during "60 Minutes" with a P...January 17, 2012
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PETER CRISS Talks Cancer And Possible Reunion With KISS (Video)
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss was inducted this past Saturday night (January 14) as part of the latest Drum Legend class during the grand finals of Guitar Center's annual Drum-Off at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. The Drum Legend induction honors icons in the drum world that have paved t...January 16, 2012
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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
I'm no clinical psychologist or even a substance abuse counselor, but I'm quite certain you've got some sort of problem if you get so intoxicated that the next day you can't remember attempting to strangle the life out of your wife. That's exactly what heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne tried to do to h...January 15, 2012
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METALLICA Frontman Celebrates Half Brother's 60th Birthday
According to Beautiful Brea Old And New, METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield came to Brea, California several weeks ago for his half brother David Hale's 60th birthday. They jammed METALLICA songs as well as music from the '60s for two hours at Virtuo Music Studio in Brea, where James spotte...January 14, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH's Cancer-Stricken Guitarist 'Can't Wait' To 'Get Going With The Treatment'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, it was revealed on Monday (January 9). Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system. According to a statement issued by his publicist, the 63-year-old metal legend...January 12, 2012
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Was BLACK SABBATH Confirmed For COACHELLA?
According to Billboard.com, the reunited original lineup of BLACK SABBATH was one of the planned headliners for this year's Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, but was forced to pull out just before yesterday's official lineup announcement due to guitarist Tony Iommi's recent lymphoma diagnosi...January 10, 2012
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TIGERTAILZ Parts Ways With Bassist SARAH FIREBRAND
Welsh shock rockers TIGERTAILZ have parted ways with bassist Sarah Firebrand. Commented the band: "It's with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that we've decided to part company with Sarah. "The last thing the band needed right now was another lineup change... But, unfortunately, as a band we...January 9, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST, DISTURBED, LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY Members Send Best Wishes To TONY IOMMI
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter to offer best wishes to legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who announced earlier today that he has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the ...January 9, 2012
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BRUTAL TRUTH: 'Lottery' Video Released
"Lottery", the new video from the seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH, can be seen below. The clip was directed by David Hall of Handshake Inc. Stated Hall of the creation of the video and working with BRUTAL TRUTH: "I think Kevin Sharp is a seriously underrated lyricist and therefor...January 9, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Diagnosed With Lymphoma
Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system. Iommi, 63, is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan and remains upbeat and determined...January 9, 2012
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HALFORD, LEMMY, ALICE COOPER, GLENN HUGHES Set For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album
JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan, Alice Cooper, Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Chris Jericho (FOZZY) and Dave Grohl (NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) are among the artists who have signed on to be part of the upcoming Ronn...January 9, 2012
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TESTAMENT's BILLY Is First Native American Entertainer To Be Displayed At Albuquerque Hard Rock
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT is the first Native American entertainer to be permanently displayed at the Hard Rock Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chuck will make an appearance at the location on January 14 at 5 p.m., with an autograph session sch...January 3, 2012
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CANCER BATS: New Song Premieres On U.K. Radio
"Old Blood", a brand new song from Canadian metallers CANCER BATS, was premiered on tonight's (Monday, January 2) edition of BBC Radio 1's "Rock Show With Daniel P Carter". You can now streamed the track in the YouTube clip below. "Old Blood" comes off CANCER BATS' fourth album, "Dead Set On Living"...January 2, 2012
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