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IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI: Debut WHOCARES Album Details Revealed

DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single, "Out Of My Mind", renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record an album in 1984, "Born Again", under the BLACK SABBATH moniker. For the occasion, the two rock legends c...

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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS: Mannheim Show Canceled Over 'Vocal Concerns'

According to TMZ.com, tonight's (Wednesday, June 20) OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS concert at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany was canceled at the last minute over "vocal concerns." After support band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY finished its set, an Ozzy representative came on and announced that Osbourne wo...

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TONY HARNELL Discusses TNT's 30th-Anniversary Concert

Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former TNT singer Tony Harnell. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: Okay let's start from this current thing which is [that you took part in] the 30th-anniversary show of TNT [on June 2] in Trondheim [Norwa...

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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS: Footage Of HELLFEST Performance Available

Video footage of OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS — featuring BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler and legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash — performing on June 17 at the Hellfest festival in Clisson, France can be seen below. The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year...

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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman: 'We're Living On A Planet Full Of Wonders'

Noizz Eater magazine recently conducted an interview with singer Tony Kakko of Finnish metallers SONATA ARCTICA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the musical direction change: Tony Kakko: "Musical growth never ends, I suppose. This time I really wanted to make the things little bi...

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VINNY APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'Like No Other Person You Met'

Michele Derrough of GlideMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GlideMagazine.com: What would you say was the greatest thing you learned from Ronnie Ja...

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LOU REED Performs 'Lulu' Song 'Mistress Dread' In Copenhagen (Video)

Video footage of Lou Reed performing the song "Mistress Dread" from his collaborative album with METALLICA, "Lulu", on June 18 at Falconer Salen in Copenhagen, Denmark can be seen below. Reed's backing band for the concert consisted of Tony "Thunder" Smith (drums),Rob Wasserman (bass),Aram Bajakia...

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THE TREATMENT: 'Nothing To Lose' Video Released

"Nothing To Lose", the new video from U.K. rockers THE TREATMENT, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's debut album, "This Might Hurt", which was made available in Europe last year by Spinefarm Records. A U.S. release will follow on July 17. THE TREATMENT will support KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜ...

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PRIMAL FEAR Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Swedish heavy metal guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Magnus Karlsson has inked a solo deal with Frontiers Records. Magnus' first critically acclaimed musical project was with the band LAST TRIBE, which has released three full-length albums. In 2004, Magnus started to work as a session m...

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DREAM THEATER: Tour Kick-Off Video Posted Online

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER — James LaBrie (vocals),John Myung (bass),John Petrucci (guitar and vocals),Jordan Rudess (keyboards and continuum) and Mike Mangini (drums) — will launch a major North American headlining summer tour tonight (Friday, June 15) in Rochester, New York. The tou...

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BLACK SABBATH: Audio Of Entire DOWNLOAD Festival Performance Available

Legendary British heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH closed this year's edition of the Download festival on Sunday, June 10 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Black Sabbath 02. The Wizard 03. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 04. N.I.B. 05. Into The Void...

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PAPA ROACH Announces New Album During Chat With Fans

During a live chat with fans today, rockers PAPA ROACH officially announced they will release their sixth full-length studio album on October 2. The chat was hosted on the band's web site and saw frontman Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Tobin Esperance and drummer Tony Palermo intera...

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MINISTRY: 'Ghouldiggers' Video Released

"Ghouldiggers", the new video from MINISTRY, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Relapse", which sold 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 193 on The Billboard 200 chart. Issued on March 26, the CD was recorded last fall at...

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VITAL REMAINS: Quality Footage Of Entire Sacramento Concert

Rock Hard Live has uploaded quality video footage of VITAL REMAINS's entire May 25 performance at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California as the support act for DESTRUCTION. Check it out below. VITAL REMAINS guitarist Tony Lazaro recently told Metal Hangar 18 about the progress of the songwriting se...

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PAPA ROACH To Make 'Major Announcement' During Live Chat With Fans

Rock berserkers and multi hit-makers PAPA ROACH have announced a special live chat with fans for a "major announcement" this Thursday, June 14 at 3 p.m. PST. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Tobin Esperance and drummer Tony Palermo will make the special announcement as well a...