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OZZY On New SABBATH Album: 'I Hope People Who Have Waited All These Years Aren't Disappointed'

Scott Kara of The New Zealand Herald recently conducted an interview with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On how BLACK SABBATH came to be such a respected band: Osbourne: "It's a really weird thing, because what we did, we just did. We did...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist Shows Off New Tattoo

FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) has posted a couple of photos of his new tattoo, which was done by tattoo artist Theo from the Greek metal band DESCENDING. Gus states, "[I] hadn't done a tattoo in five years [and] forgot how much it fucking hurts!" According...

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CRASHDÏET: New Album Details Revealed

Frontiers Records will release "The Savage Playground", the fourth album from Swedish rockers CRASHDÏET, on January 25 in Europe (excluding Scandinavia) and January 22 in North America. A leading force in the Swedish "sleaze rock" scene of the 2000s — a revival of the glam metal of the 1980s, but wi...

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HEADSPACE: New Video Interview Posted Online

Live Prog recently conducted an interview with the progressive rock outfit HEADSPACE. You can watch the chat below. HEADSPACE released its first full-length album, "I Am Anonymous", on May 22 in North America (one day earlier in Europe) via InsideOut Music. The artwork for the CD was created by Blac...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist Working On Solo Album

According to Rock Overdose, FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) has begun collecting ideas and recording demos for his first solo album, to be released sometime in 2013. The CD will feature instrumental tracks as well as songs with guest singers. On the FIREWIND...

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HOT TOPIC To Carry Exclusive Version Of IN THIS MOMENT's 'Blood'

Just in time for the holidays, metal fans can now pre-order an exclusive version of IN THIS MOMENT's fourth album, "Blood". The exclusive double disc set will only be available at Hot Topic and contains the full original "Blood" album on one disc, and a second disc that features a cover of the NINE...

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CRASHDÏET: New Album Title Revealed

Swedish glam rockers CRASHDÏET have set "The Savage Playground" as the title of their fourth album, to be released in January. The CD was recorded at Kingside Studios outside Stockholm with producer Otto Wellton. The first single from "The Savage Playground", "Cocaine Cowboys", will be available on...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist Discusses His Blackstar Series One Blackfire Signature Amp

FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) recently spoke with Rob Chapman about Gus' new Blackstar Series One Blackfire signature amplifier. You can now watch the chat below. Blackstar has been working closely with Gus to create the ultimate heavy metal amp. Based on...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album On Upcoming Tour

QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate will take his newly assembled version of the band on the road next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group's epic 1988 release, "Operation: Mindcrime". The tour — with dates slated to begin in April — will feature the arsenal of bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OS...

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TOOL, DEFTONES, SLASH, STONE SOUR Confirmed For OZZFEST JAPAN

Sharon Osbourne, in partnership with Japanese promoter Hayashi International Promotion (H.I.P.),recently confirmed the first-ever Ozzfest Japan. The two-day festival will debut Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Makuhari Messe Arena, just outside of Tokyo, and will feature headlining...

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GLEN DROVER Quits GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE

Former MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has left the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE before playing a single show with the band. He says in a statement: "I am really sorry to say that I have decided to bow out of Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE. I was very excited about doing this...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist Interviews And Jams With ZAKK WYLDE On Brazilian TV Show

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser interviewed Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) for the Brazilian TV program called "Altas Horas". The two also jammed on a cover version of JIMI HENDRIX's "Red House", with Zakk handling lead vocals and splitting guitar solos with Andreas. Kisser's int...

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WARRANT Drummer On The Mend Following Neck Surgery

WARRANT drummer Steven Sweet underwent neck surgery yesterday (Monday, November 19) and is "at home and on the mend," according to a posting on the band's Facebook page. "His wife will take great care of him as he heals," the message adds. WARRANT's new album, "Rockaholic", was released in North Ame...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Laying Down More Tracks For New Album

According to a post on BLACK SABBATH's official Facebook page, the band's guitarist, Tony Iommi, "is tracking more guitars on the new [SABBATH] album today." Iommi clarified the status of the band's new CD in an interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show". Although it has been reported th...

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ZAKK WYLDE Jams With SLASH In Buenos Aires; Video Available

Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) joined Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) on stage for a jam last night (Saturday, November 17) at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. After the concert,...