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UNISONIC Featuring MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
The self-titled debut album from UNISONIC — the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM 69 and Swiss guitarist Mandy Meyer (who has previously played with ASIA, GOT...February 10, 2012
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FOZZY To Begin Recording New Album Next Week
FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, is working on material for the follow-up to 2010's "Chasing The Grail", tentatively due before the end of year via the group's new label, Century Media Records. In a brand new update on hi...February 9, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY On FLYING COLORS' Debut Album: 'The Diversity Element Is Pretty Crazy'
FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — will release its self-titled debut album via Music Theories Recordings in the U.K. on Monday, March 26, followed by a U.S. release on Tues...February 9, 2012
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MEGADETH: Michigan Acoustic-Performance Footage Available
MEGADETH played a six-song acoustic set for around 50 contest winners chosen by Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station. The performance took place earlier today (Thursday, February 9) at 3:00 p.m. EST at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan and was streamed online at WRIF.co...February 9, 2012
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VINNY APPICE: It Would Be 'Hard' To Turn Down Opportunity To Play With BLACK SABBATH Again
Former BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL and current KILL DEVIL HILL drummer Vinny Appice says that it would be hard to turn down the opportunity to play with BLACK SABBATH again if he was asked to replace original SABBATH drummer Bill Ward , who announced two weeks ago that he could not partici...February 9, 2012
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MEGADETH: Acoustic Set To Be Streamed Online
MEGADETH will play a short acoustic set for around 50 contest winners chosen by Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station. The performance will take place today (Thursday, February 9) at 3:00 p.m. EST at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan and it will be streamed online at WRI...February 9, 2012
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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...February 8, 2012
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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...February 8, 2012
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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...February 8, 2012
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DISTURBED Bassist Joins ADRENALINE MOB
ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP) — has announced the addition of DISTURBED bassist John Moyer to the group's ranks. Moyer will make his live debut with ADRENAL...February 8, 2012
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POISON Drummer Talks Upcoming DEF LEPPARD Tour In New Video Interview
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can n...February 8, 2012
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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...February 8, 2012
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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...February 7, 2012
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Singer KORY CLARKE Quits TROUBLE
After four years and a minimal amount of touring and no record deal or album release date in sight, singer Kory Clarke (of WARRIOR SOUL fame) has decided to leave Chicago doom metal legends TROUBLE to start a new project with guitarist Russ Strahan (PENTAGRAM, LAND OF DOOM) called THE BONES OF CHILD...February 7, 2012
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ELUVEITIE: 'Havoc' Video Released
"Havoc", the new video from Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Helvetios", which will be released on February 10 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at New Sound Studio in Pfäffikon, a municipality in the canton of Zurich in Switze...February 7, 2012
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