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GEEZER BUTLER: 'I Was Really Glad That Me And RONNIE JAMES DIO Had Made Up And All The Past Was In The Past'

Damian Muziani of BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has shared a four-minute report on the world premiere of "Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon Ronnie James Dio, which took place this past Thursday (March 17) at this yea...

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DAVE GROHL's New DREAM WIDOW Metal Album Gets Release Date

According to Variety, Dave Grohl's metal album that he recorded as the fictional band DREAM WIDOW in the FOO FIGHTERS' horror-comedy film "Studio 666" will be made available digitally next Friday, March 25, with a physical release to follow later this year. The LP's first single, "March Of The Insan...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Records Cover Of ELVIS PRESLEY's 'Heartbreak Hotel'

It was back in 1974 when AC/DC, then fronted by Dave Evans, performed its own interpretation of "Heartbreak Hotel", a classic hit song by Elvis Presley, which got a special mention in the newspaper review of AC/DC's performance at the Sydney Opera House and became such a success at every concert. An...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO Says METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' Still Has 'One Of The Heaviest Riffs Of All Time'

In a recent interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", BEARTOOTH singer Caleb Shomo was asked to name the first METALLICA song he learned to play on guitar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Probably 'Enter Sandman'. I'm just gue...

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Photos: Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die' Receives World Premiere At This Year's SXSW Film Festival

"Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon Ronnie James Dio, received its world premiere this past Thursday (March 17) at this year's SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. On Friday, several music personalities who were involved in the...

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Culture Of Violence

These are heady days for thrash metal, not least because we seem to be entering a new Cold War. EXTINCTION A.D. released an absolute face-ripper of an EP last year, and since global events have taken yet another turn for the worse, a full-length from these militant destroyers would seem to be exact...

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GLENN TIPTON: Next JUDAS PRIEST Album 'Will Be What Every Fan Will Want'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "The epidemic really halted the writing process. But the band was kicking ideas around before that. I...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Making 'Diamond Star Halos' Album Remotely Was 'Constantly Exciting'

DEF LEPPARD will release its new album, "Diamond Star Halos", on May 27 via UMe. The 15-song follow-up to 2015's self-titled LP was produced by the band and longtime engineer Ronan McHugh. Over the past two years, DEF LEPPARD recorded "Diamond Star Halos" simultaneously in three different countries...

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Hear APOCALYPTICA's New Single 'I'll Get Through It' Feat. BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER

Finnish cello rock quartet APOCALYPTICA has once again partnered up with some of the biggest names in rock music to deliver their new single "I'll Get Through It". The song, written for the band by American award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, features Franky Perez — guest vocalist in APOCALYPTICA...

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RUSH Releases 'Limelight (Live In YYZ 1981)' From 'Moving Pictures - 40th Anniversary'

RUSH has just released the official audio for "Limelight (Live In YYZ 1981)" from the upcoming "Moving Pictures - 40th Anniversary" set. Check it out below. On April 15, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with new, expanded editions...

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Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Is 'About Perseverance, Dreams And The Power To Believe In Yourself'

"Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon Ronnie James Dio, will receive its world premiere this week at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. "Dio: Dreamers Never Die" is the first documentary about Dio to be fully authorized by t...

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TRAVIS BARKER On KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN's CANNIBAL CORPSE Shirt Controversy: 'That's The Lamest S**t Ever'

BLINK-182 drummer Travis Barker says it was "the lamest shit ever" for former CANNIBAL CORPSE singer Chris Barnes and others to criticize Kourtney Kardashian after the reality TV personality and social media star was photographed wearing one of CANNIBAL CORPSE's t-shirts. In the widely circulated ph...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Plays Carriage Driver Named TOM SAWYER In 'Murdoch Mysteries'

After years of fan requests, Canadian rock legend Geddy Lee — Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and frontman of the iconic rock group RUSH — is expanding his resume with another foray into acting with a guest star appearance on acclaimed long-running CBC period drama "Murdoch Mysteries". Geddy is...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Release 'Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites From The Red Rocker' Book

Sammy Hagar will release a new book, "Sammy's Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites From The Red Rocker", on March 29 via Skyhorse Publishing. Hagar may be best known as the former frontman of the iconic band VAN HALEN. His fans know him as the Red Rocker and as the songwriter behind hits like "I Can...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 'Diamond Star Halos' Album; 'Kick' Single Now Available

DEF LEPPARD will release its new album, "Diamond Star Halos", on May 27 via UMe. The follow-up to 2015's self-titled LP is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including a deluxe edition, 2-LP vinyl, digital formats and more. Exclusive bundles including newly designed album merch...