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INVERLOCH: 'Dusk...Subside' Mini-LP Preview Available

A three-minute preview of "Dusk...Subside", the forthcoming debut mini-LP from Melbourne, Australia's doom dwellers INVERLOCH, is available in the YouTube clip below. The CD will be released on April 10 via Relapse Records. Featuring one half of the legendary diSEMBOWELMENT, INVERLOCH (Matthew Skara...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'I Am Not In Any Position To Hire Or Fire Anyone In BLACK SABBATH'

Sharon Osbourne, the wife/manager of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, has shot down Internet rumors that she has effectively "fired" founding SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, who announced last week that he could not participate in the band's recording sessions or tour plans due to his unhappiness with...

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MPIRE OF EVIL: New Song Available For Streaming

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) — will release its full-length debut, "Hell To The Holy", on March 26 via Scarlet Records. The CD boasts 10 brand-new tracks displaying the b...

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MAGNUM Recording New Album

Hugely influential British melodic hard rock group MAGNUM has issued the following update: "This week we are back at M2 studios [in the West Midlands] and all set to record the new album due out later this year. We do have a title and will let you know what it is very soon. We have ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE On TONY IOMMI's Cancer Battle: I Told Him If He Dies, I'm Gonna Kill Him

BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne has commented on last month's announcement that his SABBATH bandmate, guitarist Tony Iommi, was diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system. According to a statement issue...

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BILL WARD's Son: 'What A Way To F**k Up Such A Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy'

Aron, the son of original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, has posted the following message on Facebook regarding his father's recent announcement that he could not participate in the group's reunion due to his unhappiness with the contract he was offered: "The press is spinning this shitstorm to re...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Discuss TONY IOMMI's Lymphoma Diagnosis On SiriusXM's 'Ozzy's Boneyard'

SiriusXM Radio announced today that Ozzy's Boneyard, the new classic hard rock and metal music channel, will launch with a full slate of content featuring Ozzy Osbourne, his family members, bandmates and other musicians on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Hard rock and heavy metal legend Ozzy...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Replacement Rumor Leads To Online Backlash

According to The Pulse Of Radio, a source has told MetalTalk.net that the three remaining original members of BLACK SABBATH have recruited Tommy Clufetos, who plays drums in singer Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, to sit behind the SABBATH kit for the foreseeable future. The source added that manager Shar...

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'Black Sabbath Day' Given Backing By Birmingham Culture Chief

According to the Birminham Mail, Birmingham, England's culture chief has thrown his support behind a suggested "Black Sabbath Day" in the city to celebrate the heavy metal legends' contribution to music. Council cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture Martin Mullaney has backed a series of rec...

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DERIDE Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

DERIDE, the Norwegian band featuring Kjetil Greve (AUDREY HORNE) on drums and Ole Walaunet (GRIMFIST) on guitar, has inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band's new album, "The Void", will be released on April 27. DERIDE has been lurking around for well over a decade by now, having made its first...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He 'Was Expecting To Be Publicly Flogged' By Jazz Community

Dave Reffett of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: Who were your musical heroes growing up, and what has it been like to meet and/or play with several of them? Al...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: 'Music Is A Worthless Art These Days'

Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HeavyMetal.About.com: If we put you in charge of the music industry, what changes would you make to improve it? Tony: Are you serious? You...

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BLACK ROSE Preparing Two New Releases

Veteran NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band BLACK ROSE is kicking off 2012 with a some festival dates and two new album releases. The group will open this year's Hammerfest "Hammer Of Thor" on the VIP night, Thursday, March 15 at Pontins Holiday Park in Prestatyn. They will also play at th...

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BILL WARD Is 'Moved And Overwhelmed' By Messages Of Support From BLACK SABBATH Fans

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has thanked the band's fans for their support after he announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable...

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-16-: 'Deep Cuts From Dark Clouds' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Los Angeles, California misanthropic sludge rockers -16- have revealed the cover art and track listing for new album, "Deep Cuts From Dark Clouds". The artwork, created by Orion Landau (RED FANG, RWAKE),can be seen below. The CD was recorded with the band’s friend and longtime engineer Jeff Forrest...