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GEEZER BUTLER Says BLACK SABBATH Has Been Rehearsing With Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has released the following statement: "I feel sad to see the SABBATH reunion becoming a bit of a soap opera on the Internet. "It has been a very tough year for us as a band, having announced our reunion plans, only for Tony [Iommi, guitar] to be diagnosed with lym...

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BILL WARD Removed From Photos On BLACK SABBATH's Official Web Site

Drummer Bill Ward has been removed from all the photos on the homepage and gallery section of BLACK SABBATH's official web site after he announced that he was unable to to reach a contractual agreement with his bandmates about participating in their upcoming reunion shows. In response to the move, T...

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BLACK SABBATH Signs Deal With Merchandising Company BRAVADO

One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, BLACK SABBATH, has signed with the world's leading music merchandising company, Bravado, a division of Universal Music Group. The announcement was made today by Tom Bennett, CEO, Bravado. BLACK SABBATH, consisting of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist On Tomorrow's Hometown Gig: 'Rehearsals Are Finally Finished'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has issued the following statement in regards to the band's homecoming concert tomorrow night (Saturday, May 19) at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England: "Well, rehearsals are finally finished, and now for the nervous part, playing our hometown gig. Since it is a...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Stones Grow Her Name", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA, is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. Released in Europe on May 18 and due in North America on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was recorded in several studios all over Finland, mixed...

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SIX HOUR SUNDOWN Featuring LAUREN HARRIS: New Performance Footage Available

Video footage of SIX HOUR SUNDOWN, the U.K.-based rock band fronted by Lauren Harris — daughter of legendary IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — performing at a Staffordshire Adults Autistic Society charity concert on April 22 at The Green Star in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, U.K. can be seen below....

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BLACK SABBATH: 'We Have Engaged A Substitute Drummer For The Forthcoming Shows'

BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) have released the following statement: "We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist Joins PRONG On Stage In U.K.; Video Available

PRONG is currently in the middle of a short European tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its landmark "Beg To Differ" album. Decibel magazine has lauded that LP for "breaking sacred ground and directing where heavy music would inevitably head for the rest of the '90s." In addition, they are pla...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's First Meeting With RONNIE MONTROSE

Several months before his death, the late, great Ronnie Montrose contributed to hardcover coffee table photo book, "Eddie Van Halen", by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on the guitarist's story of meeting Eddie Van Halen. Montrose: "The first tour...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Two-Year Anniversary Of His Death

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer two years ago on Wednesday (May 16) at the age of 67. BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who is currently receiving treatment in England for the early st...

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It's Official: BILL WARD To Sit Out BLACK SABBATH's Upcoming Shows

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "Dear SABBATH fans and fellow musicians, "I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming SABBATH shows, a failure to agree has continued. At this time I have to inform you that I won't be...

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BRET MICHAELS Settles Lawsuit Over 2009 Tony Awards Mishap

Oraganizers of Tony Awards have settled a lawsuit filed by POISON singer Bret Michaels over a mishap that occurred during a production number featuring the "Rock Of Ages" cast, which resulted in a head injury for Michaels. The terms of the settlement will not be made public. "Mr. Michaels would like...

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THE OFFENDERS Guitarist Dies

Austin, texas-based guitarist Tony "Offender" Johnson — best known for his work with THE OFFENDERS — passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at the age of 54 after a 20-month struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by daughter Natalie Johnson and son Alex Johnson. THE OFFENDERS were an influent...

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ANSELMO: It Would Be Healthy For VINNIE PAUL To Talk To Someone Who Loves Him Like A Brother

Tony LaBrie of the Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5 Rocks recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo. You can now listen to the chat in two parts at this location. A couple of excerpts follow. On his relationship with other surviving member...

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INSIDIOUS DISEASE Working On New Material

MetalTitans.com recently conducted an interview with INSIDIOUS DISEASE members Marc Grewe (vocals; also of MORGOTH) and Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz; guitar; also of DIMMU BORGIR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalTitans.com: What brought both of you guys to form and creat...