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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks HEAVEN AND HELL

Launch Radio Networks reports: Ozzy Osbourne has nothing but good wishes for HEAVEN AND HELL, the BLACK SABBATH offshoot featuring founding members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, along with the man who replaced Osbourne in SABBATH, Ronnie James Dio. Ozzy, who's toured in recent years with the origina...

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ARMY OF ANYONE Drummer To Play On GOADED Album

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has issued the following update: "I've written many songs for the GOADED project; so far there's seven with vocals with six more in the works... I'm very happy with Jason's [Witte] vocals and vibe... Ray Luzier [ex-DAVID LEE ROTH] will be doing the drum tracks whil...

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Drummer STET HOWLAND Says 'There Is No Profit-Sharing' In W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com recently conducted an interview with former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland. A few excerpts follow: WASParmy.com: How different is it being with TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY as opposed to W.A.S.P.? Stet: Well, a big part of me not staying with W.A.S.P. was my desire to have my ow...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD: San Diego, L.A. Photos, Review Available

A number of photos and a review of the HEAVEN AND HELL / MEGADETH / MACHINE HEAD concert that took place on April 26, 2007 at the Coors Amphitheater in San Diego, California have been posted online at OnTrackMagazine.com. Lots more pictures from the San Diego show and the April 25, 2007 concert ...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'Live At Hammersmith Odeon' CD Sold Out On Day Of Release

Rhino Records has confirmed that the limited-edition "Black Sabbath: Live At Hammersmith Odeon" CD has completely sold out on the day of release. In the nine years of Rhino Handmade (Rhino sub-label),this is the quickest a title has ever sold out. Released on May 1, the collection features Ronnie J...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'd Like To Do A Really Good BLACK SABBATH Album'

Ozzy Osbourne has told MTV.com that he be playing several songs from "Black Rain" at Ozzfest this summer but will of course dip into the archives to play some of his older solo material, as well as some BLACK SABBATH classics. But he can't take credit for this summer's gratis tickets. "I'm the ...

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'Israel Unleashed': The Best Rock And Metal From The Holy Land

The Jewish Music Group (JMG) is planning to release the very best unsigned rock and metal bands from Israel this summer on one compilation CD called "Israel Unleashed: The Best Rock And Metal From The Holy Land". This project is being produced by JMG's Dean Schachtel, a long-time rock and heavy meta...

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It's Official: HEAVEN AND HELL 'Live From Radio City Music Hall' DVD/CD Due In August

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's web site, Rhino has officially set August 28 as the release date for the HEAVEN AND HELL "Live from Radio City Music Hall" DVD and two-CD set. As the title implies, both the DVD and CD packages will include HEAVEN AND HELL's (the band featuring BLACK SABB...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM, KOTIPELTO Members To Guest On Finnish 'Idols' Winner's Debut CD

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has announced the lineup of his band. Joining the vocalist will be the following musicians; Erkka Korhonen (RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT CODE) - Guitar Vili Ollila (TUNNELVISION, RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD: Phoenix Concert Photos Available

Spanish website www.rafabasa.com has posted several photos and a review (in Spanish) of the HEAVEN AND HELL, MEGADETH and MACHINE HEAD concert in Phoenix on April 22. Check it out at this location. Four video clips of HEAVEN AND HELL taken at the Phoenix concert can be found at YouTube. According .....

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KROKUS Frontman Talks About His RAINBOW Audition

Sweden's Metalshrine webzine recently conducted an interview with KROKUS frontman Marc Storace. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Do you miss those days, when you toured in the '80s and sold millions of records? Storace: No, I don't miss it, but I'm happy I went through it. The...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: 'Live From Radio City Music Hall' DVD/CD To Arrive In August?

According to the flyer that came with the BLACK SABBATH "Live At Hammersmith Odeon" limited-edition CD which is currently being shipped via Rhino Handmade (the official release date is May 1),Rhino has set an August 28 release date for the HEAVEN AND HELL "Live from Radio City Music Hall" DVD and t...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, MEGADETH Perform In Los Angeles; Photos Available

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) — and MEGADETH performed at the the Los Angeles Forum Wednesday night (April 25). According to Dio manager Wendy Dio, the soundboa...

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DIO/Ex-AC/DC Drummer SIMON WRIGHT: New Video Interview Available

DIO/ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright has issued the following update: "Since I have been back from the UFO tour [filling in for an injured Andy Parker] I have been working my butt off. It's not all parties and shows, management makes me work too. Of course my favorite part is seeing all the really cool...

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UFO Drummer To Return For June/July Shows

UFO drummer Andy Parker, who broke his ankle in February, has posted the following message on his web site: "I thought that it's about time that I let you know what's going on with me, as I haven't sent an update since my accident. "First off I would like to thank all of you who ...