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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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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...February 6, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB: Debut Album Samples Available
"Omertá", the full-length debut from ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP) — will be released in Europe on March 19 in Europe via Century Media Records. The CD will...February 6, 2012
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VOLBEAT Interviewed In Montreal (Video)
RadioRockCafe.com's Lulu and Ben conducted an interview with Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitars) and Jon Larsen (drums) of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT on February 3 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE) made his live debut with...February 5, 2012
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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...February 4, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH: 'We Have No Choice But To Continue Recording Without BILL WARD'
BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geeer Butler have vowed to continue recording their new album without Bill Ward after the drummer announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited band's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presente...February 3, 2012
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FATES WARNING Taps Drummer MIKE PORTNOY For Brazil Show
U.S. progressive metal icons FATES WARNING have tapped Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) to play drums for the band for their first-ever visit to South America as special guests for QUEENSRŸCHE in São Paulo, Brazil on April 14. Commented FATES WARNING: "W...February 3, 2012
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SUICIDE SILENCE Drummer Talks Bullying In Video Interview
Drummer Alex Lopez of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE taped a 10-minute public service announcement (PSA) for the Musicians Opposed To Bullying (M.O.B.) web site addressing the ever-growing problem of bullying, and especially cyber-bullying — the use of technology such as the Internet a...February 3, 2012
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BILL WARD Says He May Be Forced To Sit Out BLACK SABBATH Reunion
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has announced that he will not be able to partake in the recording sessions for the band's new album and subsequent touring activities unless he is presented with a "fair agreement." His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Dear SABBATH fans, fellow mus...February 2, 2012
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