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OZZY OSBOURNE: I Have Never Ever Ever Been Able To Attach Myself To The Word 'Heavy Metal'

BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) and Geezer Butler (bass) recently spoke to CNN about "13", the first SABBATH record in 35 years to feature Ozzy, Geezer and guitarist Tony Iommi all playing together. You can watch the report below. On overcoming their initial apprehension about making a...

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REX BROWN On PANTERA: 'How We Kept Together That Long Is Another Amazing Tale'

BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current KILL DEVIL HILL bassist Rex Brown about his memoir, "Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story Of Pantera". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: While writing, did you find it difficult t...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wants BILL WARD Back For Next BLACK SABBATH Album

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BLACK SABBATH's new album, "13", is such a success for the reunited band that singer Ozzy Osbourne wants to make another one — and hopes that original drummer Bill Ward can join the group in the studio this time. When asked by NME about the chances of Ward returning,...

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Hello, from the top of Billboard! After months of speculation and drama, BLACK SABBATH's "13" is upon us. Happily, it's up to the moment as well as it's up to the pole position of the sales charts. Sure, it carries the dubious dishonor of arriving with only three-fourths of the original lineup follo...

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JAKE E. LEE'S RED DRAGON CARTEL Taps WARMACHINE's DARREN SMITH As Lead Singer

Drummer Darren Smith of Canadian metallers WARMACHINE has been named the lead vocalist for JAKE E. LEE'S RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee. JAKE E. LEE'S RED DRAGON CARTEL, which references the axeman's Japanese roots, also features Ronnie Ma...

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SONIC SYNDICATE: Video Update From The Studio

Swedish/British modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE recently commenced the songwriting process for the long-awaited follow-up to 2010's "We Rule The Night" for a tentative early 2014 release. A week ago, guitarist Robin Sjunnesson got back from Helsinki, Finland where he met up with singer Nathan James...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says BLACK SABBATH's Future 'Depends On' TONY IOMMI

Andrew Perry of The Telegraph recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass). A couple of excerpts from the Osbourne portion of the chat follow below. On the chart success of BLACK SABBATH's new album, "13": Ozzy: "I kn...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist's CYCLE OF PAIN Signs With SLIPTRICK RECORDS

New Jersey merauders CYCLE OF PAIN, who feature in their ranks BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio, have inked a deal with Sliptrick Records. The band is currently in studio working on its new EP, tentatively due this summer. According to a press release, the CD "will see CYCLE OF PAIN...

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FIREWIND: 'Head Up High' Performance From 'Apotheosis - Live 2012' Available For Streaming

Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., will celebrate their 10th anniversary by releasing a live album on June 24 via Century Media Records in Europe. Entitled "Apotheosis - Live 2012", the CD will contain 17 songs recorded at special ann...

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Video: PARADISE LOST Joined By GUS G. For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH Classic

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST celebrated their 25th anniversary with a very special show at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, which was held this past Monday night (June 17) at London's esteemed Indigo2 venue (headlined by the other British legends MOTÖRHEAD). PARADISE LOST invited...

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BLACK SABBATH's '13' Sells More Than 150K Copies In U.S., Tops BILLBOARD Chart

"13", the first BLACK SABBATH record in 35 years to feature singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler all playing together, sold 155,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 1 on The Billboard 200 chart. The record arrived in sto...

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CLASSIC ROCK, KERRANG! Editors Talk To British Media About BLACK SABBATH's U.K. Chart Success

Classic Rock editor-in-chief Scott Rowley was interviewed on ITN program "5 News" about BLACK SABBATH's return to the top of the U.K. charts with their long-awaited new album, "13". Check it out below. Also available is a separate video report from Sky News which includes a short interview with Kerr...

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Video: PARADISE LOST Joined By LACUNA COIL Singer For 'Say Just Words' Performance

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST celebrated their 25th anniversary with a very special show at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, which was held last night (Monday, June 17) at London's esteemed Indigo2 venue (headlined by the other British legends MOTÖRHEAD). PARADISE LOST invited thei...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: Cleveland Fan-Filmed Video Footage

Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and WHITESNAKE, is filling in for Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET) in the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE from June 2 to June 29. Fan-filmed vide...

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BLACK SABBATH's OSBOURNE Says Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Was 'Promised' To Play On '13' Album

BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne was asked by Billboard.com why the band's current touring drummer, Tommy Clufetos, did not record the drum tracks on their new album, "13", on which the drums were played by Brad Wilk of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Ozzy replied: "The way it was dealt with wasn't very...