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'Home Of Metal' Exhibit Celebrating 40 Years Of Heavy Metal; Video Footage Available
I Am Birmingham has uploaded a nine-minute video report on "Home Of Metal - Celebrating Music From Birmingham And The Black Country", a one-of-a-kind exhibit celebrating 40 years of heavy metal and its unique birthplace. The exhibition runs until September 25 at the Birmingham Museum & Art Galle...July 2, 2011
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CHROME DIVISION: Video For JOHNNY CASH Cover 'Ghost Riders In The Sky' Released
"Ghost Riders In The Sky", the new video from CHROME DIVISION, the Norwegian five-piece featuring DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (a.k.a. Stian Thoresen) on guitar, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed with director Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SO...July 1, 2011
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Former STATIC-X Bassist Joins SOULFLY
SOULFLY has tapped metal veteran Tony Campos (STATIC-X, PRONG, ASESINO, MINISTRY, POSSESSED) as the group's new permanent bassist following the departure of Bobby Burns. Campos will make his live debut with SOULFLY on July 31 at the Lokerse festival in Lokeren, Belgium. In a November 18, 2010 interv...June 30, 2011
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Former IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH Members To Guest On WOLFPAKK Debut
A track from WOLFPAKK the new melodic metal project led by former CRYSTAL BALL vocalist Mark Sweeney and Michael Voss (MAD MAX, CASANOVA) will be premiered on "The Metal Madman Radio Show" on Wednesday, July 6 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. You can listen to the program via the Internet at www.them...June 30, 2011
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POSSESSED: Footage From France's HELLFEST Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of the reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED performing the song "Swing Of The Axe" on June 17, 2011 at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be seen below. POSSESSED 2011 is: * Jeff Becerra - Vocals * Emilio Marquez (SADISTIC INTENT) - Drums * Tony Campos (STATIC-...June 27, 2011
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TONY IOMMI: I Talk To OZZY OSBOURNE About Three Times A Week
During a short interview conducted this past Thursday (June 23) at the launch of a new art gallery and exhibition celebrating the history and continued importance of heavy metal in the Midlands region of England, Brad Sanders of The Quietus web site asked legendary guitarist Tony Iommi whether there...June 25, 2011
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ATOMKRAFT's Cover Version Of THIN LIZZY's 'Cold Sweat' To Be Made Available
A previously unreleased "metallized" cover version of the THIN LIZZY classic "Cold Sweat" from English metallers ATOMKRAFT, formed and led by vocalist/bassist Tony "Demolition" Dolan (VENOM),will be made available on a new limited-edition seven-inch single and mini-CD later this summer via W.A.R. P...June 23, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Is 'Proud' To Be Called 'Heavy Metal'
The West Midlands of England, which has been the global home to bands such as BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN and NAPALM DEATH, is celebrating its heavy rock heritage through a new project called "Home Of Metal". "Home Of Metal - Celebrating Music From Birmingham And The Black Country" is a one-of-a-kin...June 23, 2011
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New TURBONEGRO Lineup To Play First Show Next Month
Norwegian "Despots of Deathpunk" TURBONEGRO have called upon old friend, legendary Londoner and former DUKES OF NOTHING frontman Tony Sylvester to step in as their new vocalist. Sylvester, 38, cuts a formidable figure. A longtime stalwart of the British hardcore punk scene and music industry veteran...June 23, 2011
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WENDY DIO: RONNIE Was Fired From RAINBOW 'Because He Didn't Write More Commercial Songs'
Martin Popoff of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On Ronnie's writing style: Wendy: "Ronnie had a very different way of writing. He didn't want to write love...June 22, 2011
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IAN GILLAN Talks About WHOCARES Project In New Video Interview
Artisan News recently spoke to DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan about WHOCARES the renewed musical union between Gillan and legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). You can now watch the chat below. WHOCARES will release its debut CD single in North America on June...June 21, 2011
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Video Interview With ALICE COOPER Drummer GLEN SOBEL
Mapex drums recently conducted an interview with newly drafted ALICE COOPER band drummer Glen Sobel, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee during the recent "No More Mr. Nice Guy" world tour rehearsal. During the chat, which can be seen below, Sobel talks about his background and how he got started in drum...June 18, 2011
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'American Idol' Finalist JAMES DURBIN Performs With STEEL PANTHER In Hollywod (Video)
James Durbin the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California, who was eliminated from "American Idol" last month but who made a return appearance during the Season 10 finale of the Fox singing competition joined STEEL PANTHER on stage this past Monday night (June 13) at the House Of Blues in West...June 17, 2011
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Richmond, Virginia thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE have inked a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Commented MUNICIPAL WASTE frontman Tony Foresta: "It took a real long time to decide what we were going to do for our next record. We wanted to work with a label that were not only fans of the band a...June 16, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES: New Video Interview Posted Online
FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION). You can now watch the chat in six parts below. Glenn Hughes released his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Ro...June 15, 2011
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