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HEAVEN & HELL: Quality Brasilia Footage Posted Online

Quality footage of HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — performing the song "Heaven and Hell" on May 13, 2009 in Brasilia, Brazil can be viewed in two parts below (courtesy of "kik...

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BOB DAISLEY Tribute Album 'Blizzards From Oz' Now Available

Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based Ozzy Osbourne impersonator Joe Lalonde — who played with former ALICE COOPER guitarist Pete Friesen in BLACKNIGHT in the early '80s — recently spoke to Maple Ridge News about his involvement with "Blizzards From Oz", an international, all-star compilation tribute CD (f...

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On The Road With Former KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH

Michael Valentine, the bassist for former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's solo band, has uploaded several video clips (see below) containing behind-the-scenes footage from the group's first U.S. tour. Welch's backing band consists of the following musicians: Scott Von Heldt (guitar) Ralph Patlan...

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M.A.N To Enter Studio In September

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will tentatively enter the studio in September to begin recording its third album for an early 2010 release. The band says, "We have about 7-8 new songs ready, and some of the...

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TRANSPORT LEAGUE: Photos Of First Reunion Show Posted Online

Swedish heavy rock band TRANSPORT LEAGUE played its first reunion show this past Friday (May 15) on the Terass stage at Henriksberg in Gothenburg, Sweden. Check out photos from Loudfarmer.com. Bassist Ken Sandin was unable to participate in the reunion concert and was temporarily replaced by anothe...

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SONATA ARCTICA: Mixing To Begin In 'A Couple Of Weeks'

Keyboardist Henrik "Lance" Klingenberg of the Finnish melodic metal band SONATA ARCTICA has issued the following update: "Many... OK, let's not kid ourselves here, but at least some of you wonder how the [new SONATA ARCTICA] album is progressing. So far the drums, bass and rhythm guitars are done. S...

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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist: 'I Detest Digital Stuff To The Bone'

MetalReviews.com recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalReviews.com: What are your thoughts on digital-only releases? Do you see yourself going that way in the future or do prefer to have the actual hard c...

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SEVENTH VOID, RIOT Singer To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'

SEVENTH VOID, the band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly, and RIOT singer Tony Moore will guest on tonight's (Saturday, May 16) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to prese...

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HEAVEN & HELL: Footage From Brasilia Meet-And-Greet Posted Online

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums)— took part in a fan meet-and-greet/signing session on May 13, 2009 in Brasilia, Brazil. Watch fan-filmed video footage of the event below. HEAVEN...

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MASSACRE Working On EP Of Re-Recorded 'Classics'

Resurrected Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE are working on a new EP featuring reworked versions of four classic tunes, "re-recorded and brought up to date." According to vocalist Kam Lee, the EP will be released "totally for the honor of the old-school fans! No TRENDS here!!" The four classic...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Collaborates With Former FEMME FATALE, VIXEN Members; Audio Available

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has collaborated with ex-FEMME FATALE vocalist Lorraine Lewis and ex-VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci on "a little BAD COMPANY-esque/countryfied rocker" entitled "Desperate". The track is currently available for streaming at Jeff's MySpace page. Jeff Young wil release...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed In Denver; Video Available

Sonic Excess conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio on May 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Watch the 14-minute chat below. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was released on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features gue...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Support HEAVEN & HELL In Europe

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following European solo dates: Jun. 04 - Oslo, Norway, Spektrum (supporting HEAVEN & HELL) Jun. 06 - Sölvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 08 - Giess...

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WISDOM IN CHAINS Signs With I SCREAM RECORDS

I Scream Records has annonced the signing of WISDOM IN CHAINS. The band is scheduled to enter the studio this summer to record a new album for a fall release. Founded in early 2003 as a musical collaboration between musicians from both America and Europe, WISDOM IN CHAINS has left its mark on the Am...

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WHIPLASH Confirmed For Mexico's MEZCAL METAL FEST

Reunited New Jersey thrashers WHIPLASH have been confirmed for this year's Mezcal Metal Fest, set to take place September 13, 2009 at Vive Cuervo Salon in Mexico. The festival biling is shaping up as follows: TESTAMENT GRAVE DIGGER SACRED REICH WHIPLASH ALCATRAZZ THE AGONIST MISERY INDEX MALIGNO MOR...