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TESTAMENT: Feeling The Fire
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson and new drummer Nick Barker (ex-DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) are currently in Northern California locked down in the studio beginning to lay the foundation for the group's new album. Peterson states, "It's feeling pretty good so far... Nick's playing has sparked s...January 25, 2007
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METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Tops List Of Most Influential Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time
METALLICA's classic 1986 album "Master of Puppets" has been selected by Spence D. and Ed Thompson of IGN Music as the "most influential" heavy metal album of all time. In the accompanying blurb explaining their choice, Spence writes, "Heavy metal fans no doubt have argued till blue in the balls abou...January 25, 2007
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QUIET RIOT Frontman On Ex-Bassist RUDY SARZO: 'The Less Said About Him The Better'
QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin Dubrow has revealed that bad interpersonal relationships were largely to blame for the breakup of the band's classic lineup. In an interview with "The Classic Metal Show" (which can be heard at this location),DuBrow lashes out at QUIET RIOT's former bassist Rudy Sarzo (als...January 23, 2007
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DC4 Featuring ARMORED SAINT, Ex-DIO Members: New Music Posted Online
Los Angeles-based hard rock band DC4, featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN, BIRD OF PREY) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, have uploaded two finished tracks to their MySpace page. The songs...January 22, 2007
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It's Official: MEGADETH, DOWN To Support HEAVEN AND HELL On Entire Canadian Tour
According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, MEGADETH and DOWN have been officially confirmed as the support acts on HEAVEN AND HELL's previously announced Canadian tour. The trek will feature 11 Canadian shows, along with an exciting one-night-only performance a...January 22, 2007
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DIO On HEAVEN AND HELL: People Deserve To Hear Those Songs Performed Again
On Wednesday, January 17, Artisan News conducted a short interview with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio about HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring Dio alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH). On the name HEAVE...January 21, 2007
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DIO, SLASH, TERRY BOZZIO: Video Footage From HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK Induction Available
Artisan News has posted video clips of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and new KORN drummer Terry Bozzio speaking at the Hollywood's RockWalk induction, which took place Wednesday night (January 17) in Los Angeles. The ceremony was held in front of the Guit...January 21, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL: More Tour Details Revealed
HEAVEN AND HELL members Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) and Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) were interviewed by radio personality/VH1 Classic VJ Eddie Trunk on his "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (Friday, January 19). According to Joe Siegler of the BL...January 20, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Play New York City's Radio City Music Hall In March
According to a posting on the web site of New York City's Radio City Music Hall, HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLAC...January 19, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL: Official Tour Announcement Coming Next Week
BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The wait is very nearly over! The final pieces of the jigsaw are being put in place ahead of an official [HEAVEN AND HELL] tour announcement early next week with full details of all c...January 19, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL: Polish Dates Announced
According to the web site of the Polish concert promoter Metal Mind Productions, HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO,...January 19, 2007
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Bassist RUDY SARZO Remembers RANDY RHOADS
Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What are your thoughts on HEAVEN AND HELL? Sarzo: I am a huge fan of that version of SABBATH....January 19, 2007
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GEEZER BUTLER Confirms (Sort Of) That HEAVEN AND HELL Will Perform Only DIO-Era Material
Former BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has responded to a report that HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH...January 18, 2007
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IRON MAIDEN Spanish Inquisition
Living metal legends they may be, but from playing their new album in its entirety on tour to insisting they aren't metal, their legacy is hardly set in stone. Metal Hammer magazine's (web site) Geoff Barton rakes them over the coals. Read on: Q: Do you believe your fans want to hear the ...January 18, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Play Only DIO-Era BLACK SABBATH Songs On Tour
HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — has confirmed to TotalRock that it will only be playing songs f...January 18, 2007
