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Early Press Photograph Of BLACK SABBATH Unveiled By Former Manager
According to BirminghamMail.net, an early press photograph of BLACK SABBATH has been unveiled as part of former SABBATH manager Jim Simpson's personal collection of negatives, many of which have been unseen for 40 years. The picture in question, which features the four members of SABBATH on a grass...August 3, 2011
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COLD Frontman: 'The Best Thing After All These Years Is To Be Able To Survive'
Amy Harris recently conducted an interview with COLD frontman Scooter Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Amy Harris: ["Superfiction"] is your first album in six years. Was it hard to go back and write and go back in the studio together? Scooter: No, it's pretty easy to write. I ....August 1, 2011
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SOULFLY's First Performance With New Bassist, Drummer; Video Available
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera's son Zyon sat behind the drum kit for the band's July 31 performance at the Lokerse festival in Lokeren, Belgium following the rumored recent departure of the group's longtime drummer, Joe Nunez. The concert also marked the debut appearance with SOULFLY of the band's ne...August 1, 2011
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BILL WARD Talks About Legendary BLACK SABBATH/LED ZEPPELIN Jam Session
Backpage Magazine recently spoke to BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward about the infamous "Black Zeppelin" jam session rumored to have happened between SABBATH and LED ZEPPELIN during the 1970s. "It only happened on one occasion that ZEPPELIN and SABBATH were in the studio at one time, and I think it w...July 31, 2011
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Talks Influences, Vocal Technique In New Video Interview
Marko Osterholz of Rockvoice HQ recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC vocalist Michael Kiske. You can now watch the chat below. In addition to Kiske, UNISONIC's current lineup includes Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN),Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (d...July 30, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Drum-Cam Footage Of MIKE PORTNOY From NYC Concert
Video footage of Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) talking about and putting to the test his Tama Silverstar kit at the first-ever concert by his new band ADRENALINE MOB on June 24 at the Hiro Ballroom in New York City can be seen below. In addition to Portnoy, ADRENALINE MOB features...July 28, 2011
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The Local Fuzz
You know those little pocket-sized toy guitars with buttons on them that unleash a Bill-and-Ted-worthy volley of riffing when pushed? Stick one of those in your back pocket and sit on it for forty minutes. If the nonstop riffalanche that ensues leaves you fatigued, bored, or pissed off, then your AT...July 28, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Two Headlining Club Shows Announced
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy, SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has scheduled the following headlining shows (with more to come):...July 27, 2011
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COLD's 'Superfiction' Cracks U.S. Top 40
"Superfiction", the fifth studio album from Jacksonville, Florida hard rockers COLD, sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 37 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was released on July 19 via Eleven Seven Music/SonicStar Records. "Superfict...July 27, 2011
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WEDNESDAY 13: 'Calling All Corpses' Artwork Unveiled
MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 will release his new solo album, "Calling All Corpses", on October 11. The artwork for the CD was created by D.A. Frizell, who has worked on SEVENDUST's "Cold Day Memory" as well as AVENGED SEVENFOLD's "Nightmare", "Book Of Nightmare" and "Diamonds In The Rough/ Liv...July 27, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Says Collaboration With JOHN SYKES Is A 'Real Band,' Not A Side Project
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has joined forces with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a brand new power trio. The project has demoed 12 songs so far at a Los Angeles studio, with Portnoy...July 26, 2011
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Unveils New Comic Book
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello is getting into the comic book business. The musician unveiled a new publication called "Orchid" at the 2011 Comic-Con International in San Diego over the weekend, announcing that the debut issue will come out on October 12 through Dark Horse Comics. Mo...July 26, 2011
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VENOMIN JAMES: WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Meet-And-Greet Announced
Cleveland doom rockers VENOMIN JAMES will take part in a meet-and-greet on August 6 at the sold-out Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. The signing session, sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink, will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the W:O:A Fanclub Stand on the festival grounds. The...July 26, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY, JOHN SYKES Join Forces In New Project
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has joined forces with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a brand new power trio. The project is currently recording material at a Los Angeles studio, with Po...July 25, 2011
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MAX CAVALERA's Son To Play With SOULFLY At Belgium's LOKERSE Festival
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera's son Zyon will sit behind the drum kit for the band's July 31 performance at the Lokerse festival in Lokeren, Belgium following the rumored recent departure of the group's longtime drummer, Joe Nunez. Zyon made many special appearances with Max's other band, CAVALERA CO...July 25, 2011
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