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OZZY OSBOURNE's Absence From "God Bless' Premiere Fuels Rumors Of BLACK SABBATH Reunion
Ozzy Osbourne wasn't in Hollywood last night (Monday, August 22) for the premiere and special MusiCares screening of his movie, "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne", which was filmed and produced by his son Jack. His absence was conspicuous and lends credence to the rumors that Ozzy is in England working on ma...August 23, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Says THE ROLLING STONES Inspired New Single
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Alice Cooper says that "I'll Bite Your Face Off", the first single from his upcoming "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" album, was inspired by THE ROLLING STONES. Speaking with NME, Cooper explained that the song "is my tip-of-the-hat to early ROLLING STONES," adding, "This so...August 23, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's 'Born Again' Deluxe Edition To Be Released On Vinyl
According to a posting on the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, a special edition of BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album will be made available shortly on double vinyl LP. The release will be cut on 180-gram special vinyl and will be culled from the recent remastering sessions for...August 22, 2011
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INFERNAL MAJESTY Joined By CANNIBAL CORPSE Frontman For 'None Shall Defy' Performance
Veteran Canadian metallers INFERNAL MAJESTY performed their classic 1987 album "None Shall Defy" in its entirety with special guest vocalist George "Corpsegrider" Fisher from CANNIBAL CORPSE on August 20 at Rickhaw Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Also appearing on the bill were TYRAN...August 22, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: New Video Interview, Performance Footage Available
ADRENALINE MOB members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Mike Orlando (guitarist) were interviewed by Musician Photo Journal before the band's August 18, 2011 headlining appearance at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is fan-filmed video footage of th...August 21, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: New Video Interview, Concert Footage Available
ADRENALINE MOB members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Russell Allen (vocals) were interviewed on Albany, New York's Q103 radio station before the band's August 18, 2011 headlining appearance at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is fan-filmed video...August 20, 2011
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TONY IOMMI On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Sneak Peek
VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" is back in Los Angeles and ready to shake things up for lucky season eight on Saturday, August 20 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Members of some of the biggest metal acts, including METALLICA and SLIPKNOT, grace the "That Metal Show" stage to give viewers a true power hour that al...August 18, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY On ADRENALINE MOB: It Doesn't Have Much In Common With The Term 'Progressive'
Angela Villand of Hard-Rock-Reviews.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, his new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman R...August 18, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Discusses Band's Songwriting Approach
JukeboxMetal.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On FOZZY fans who are also wrestling fans: Jericho: "There's always people who come to see the show who are wrestling fans or Chris Jericho fans...August 18, 2011
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JANI LANE's Collaboration With LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Delayed Following Accusations Of Exploitation
Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have postponed the release of their collaboration with Jani Lane after they were accused of exploiting the late WARRANT singer's death. Lane, 47, was found dead in a California hotel room last week after a long battle with alcoholism. One of his final recordings...August 18, 2011
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Drummer SIMON WRIGHT On AC/DC, RONNIE JAMES DIO And DIO DISCIPLES
BlastzoneOnline.tk recently conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BlastzoneOnline.tk: Why did you leave AC/DC? Simon Wright: Well, I had been in the band for about eight years and I began to g...August 17, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Debut EP First-Week Sales Revealed
The self-titled debut EP from ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward sold 1,800 copies in its first week of...August 17, 2011
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VAN HALEN To Tour Australia Early Next Year?
According to Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, there are rumblings of a VAN HALEN headlining tour of Australia taking place early next year. Triple M music reporter Nui Te Koha told the Hot Breakfast two promoters have gone in and spoken to VAN HALEN management following last week's ca...August 16, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Says There Has Been No Official Confirmation Of Reunion
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the reports of a reunion of the band's original lineup: "I'm saddened that a Birmingham journalist whom I trusted has chosen this point in time to take a conversation we had back in June and make it sound like we spoke...August 16, 2011
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SCOOTER WARD: 'Once A COLD Fan Gets Hooked On One Song, It Stays With Them For A Long Time'
Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio recently conducted an interview with COLD frontman Scooter Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Audio Ink: Why do you think it is COLD has succeeded over the years, while other bands of the '90s alternative metal explosion have fallen away? Ward: I...August 16, 2011
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