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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS: First Promotional Photo Released

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...

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VINNY APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Like A Father Figure To Me'

Zach Shaw of Metal Insider 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. Metal Insider: You previously admitted that it would be "hard" to turn down the opportunity to pla...

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VINDICTIV Recording New Album

Swedish melodic/progressive metallers VINDICTIV, formed and led by guitar sensation Stefan Lindholm, are currently in the studio recording their third album, "Cage Of Infinity". Lindholm says: "We have some exciting guests on the new album. All we can say is that the new album is going to kick ass!"...

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'Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath' Due In June

Sanctuary has set a June 4 U.K. release date for "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath". "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath" is a 14-song collection of classic tracks from across BLACK SABBATH's first eight albums — including tracks from 1970's debut "Black Sabbath" and follow-up "Paranoid", 1971's...

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-16-: 'Her Little 'Accident'' Video Released

"Her Little 'Accident'", the new video from Los Angeles, California misanthropic sludge rockers -16-, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Tyson Montrucchio, who has previously worked with BRUTAL TRUTH and CATTLE DECAPITATION. "Her Little 'Accident'" comes off the band's new album, "Deep Cuts...

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VINNY APPICE On Playing DIO Songs With VIVIAN CAMPBELL Again: 'It Was Tight As F**k'

Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart 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. The Great Southern Brainfart: I want to talk about your playing on the KILL D...

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MPIRE OF EVIL Announces New Drummer

After completing a successful U.S. tour with new drummer Marc Jackson (who replaced Antony "Antton" Lant earlier this year),MPIRE OF EVIL (formerly PRIMEVIL) — the band formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals) — has announced...

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PRONG Mainman Talks Producers, Current Lineup And New Album 'Carved Into Stone'

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with PRONG vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On working with producer Steve Evetts: Tommy: "He was really proactive in all aspects of it, including helping a little bit with arrangements. W...

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TANK: New Song Available For Streaming

British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and drummer Steve Hopgood — will release their new album, "War Nation", on June 5 via MVD (one day earlier in E...

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DREAM THEATER Guitarist To Be Backed By MIKE MANGINI, DAVE LARUE On 'G3' Tour

DREAM THEATER's John Petrucci will be backed by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini and DIXIE DREGS bassist Dave LaRue on the upcoming South American edition of the G3 tour in October. Also scheduled to appear are Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT) and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). Confirmed dates so far are as...

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PRONG Mainman Interviewed On 'Saturday Night Scream' (Audio)

Guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor of PRONG was recently interviewed by Joe D, host of the metal show "Saturday Night Scream", which airs every Saturday night from 9:00 p.m. to midnight on WAQX (95X) in Syracuse, New York. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Interview...

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A Journey Through SOULFLY's Discography - Part 4 (Video)

The fourth and final video clip of a journey through SOULFLY's eight-album discography with the band's mainman, Max Cavalera, can be seen below. In the fourth clip, he tells stories from the making of 2010's "Omen" and 2012's "Enslaved". SOULFLY's eighth album, "Enslaved", sold 5,900 copies in the U...

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Tickets To BLACK SABBATH's Homecoming Concert Sell Out In Less Than 10 Minutes

One of BLACK SABBATH's biggest fans tells U.K.'s Sunday Mercury that online ticket scalpers have made it impossible for him to see his favorite band's reunion concert in their hometown. Tickets for the show, which will be at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on May 19, are going for £250 (approximately $...

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TURBONEGRO To Release 'Sexual Harassment' In June

Norwegian five-piece TURBONEGRO will release its ninth studio album, "Sexual Harassment", digitally on June 13 via Volcom Entertainment. Fine quality LPs and CDs of "Sexual Harassment" will be available in August. The first single from the album, "You Give Me Worms", recently premiered on Vice, and...

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CHROME DIVISION Parts Ways With Bassist, Guitarist; Replacements Announced

CHROME DIVISION, the Norwegian five-piece featuring DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (a.k.a. Stian Thoresen) on guitar, has parted ways with bassist Björn "Burn" Luna and guitarist Ricky Black. Luna, who was a member of CHROME DIVISION since its inception in 2004, "will work with us from behind the cu...