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STATETROOPER's NWOBHM Roots Run Deep

STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have drafted Tony O'Hora on bass guitar, a man better known for his roles as frontman for outfits such as thrashers ONSLAUGHT, NWOBHM veterans PRAYING MANTIS, '80s rockers HIGHWIRE,...

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IOMMI/HUGHES: 'DEP Sessions' Audio Samples Posted Online

Sanctuary Records has uploaded an e-card for the previously unreleased Tony Iommi collection of songs featuring ex-DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes. Entitled "The 1996 DEP Sessions", the CD's final version — due on September 28 — was previously said to be "quite markedly different" to t...

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GLENN HUGHES: Photos From 'Soul Mover' Video Shoot Posted Online

Photos from former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes' video shoot for the track "Soul Mover" have been posted online at GHPG.net. Appearing with Glenn in the video, which was filmed on Saturday (Sept. 18),are RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and ex-JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And TONY IOMMI Helping With Cancer Research

BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi took part in an all-star signing of an Epiphone Tony Iommi Signature G-400 electric guitar. All of the members of BLACK SABBATH signed the Epiphone guitar which was scheduled to be auctioned at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Golf Classic in Salt Lake...

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SLIPKNOT Frontman Rejects Internet Reports: 'I Am Not Dead'

Tim Higgins of Des Moines Register is reporting that SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has rejected Internet reports declaring his death. A prank — fueled by the Internet and radio — led many to believe that Taylor, who also fronts STONE SOUR, had died this week. "First it was an overdose, than a fatal...

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THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT: Complete 'Arena' EP Available For Free Download

THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT, the new band formed by ex-P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel, have made their debut EP, "Arena", available for free download exclusively at their web site. The free Internet version includes new art and two bonus tracks not found on the original release. "We decided that the bes...

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SLIPKNOT To Launch Two-Pronged Radio Campaign

SLIPKNOT have announced plans to follow up a Top 5 single, entitled "Duality", with their own brand of duality: a radio campaign that takes two versions, "Vermilion" and "Vermilion Pt. 2", to SLIPKNOT fans simultaneously. The two versions of "Vermilion" are songs that represent the expression of the...

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DOHENY: 'Drive Me' Video Posted Online

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have posted their "home movie" for the track "Drive Me" at this location. In other news, Morrison has posted the following message on the band's off...

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TONY IOMMI Hopes To Begin Work On New BLACK SABBATH Album Next Year

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has told GibsonCustom.com that the possibility of a new SABBATH album has not been ruled out. Asked point-blank if there will be a new CD of original material from the heavy metal pioneers, Iommi responded, "We would hope so. I'm hoping we will do another one. One...

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Former BLACK SABBATH, KROKUS Singers To Tour With WHOLE LOTTA METAL

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin, PHENOMENA frontman Matt Moreton and ex-KROKUS vocalist Carl Sentance will be touring with the U.K. rock show known as WHOLE LOTTA METAL beginning in early February 2005. The show, which toured early 2004 to "brilliant" reviews, reportedly features music from...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Some 'Chick' Named FRANCES Caused OZZFEST To End Early

Ozzy Osbourne has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the final Ozzfest 2004 show in West Palm Beach, FL due to Hurricane Frances hitting the area the same weekend. "Some crazy chick named Frances forced us to end Ozzfest a bit early" said Ozzy. "To the people of West Palm Beach and the...

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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Complete Recording History' Book Due Next Year

Rockdetector.com executive editor Garry Sharpe-Young has been working on a leviathan account of BLACK SABBATH's complete recording history, from the earliest demos through to the "Reunion" album and, possibly, beyond. Already having two highly praised SABBATH-related titles under his belt, "The Stor...

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THE CLAN DESTINED: Debut Demo Details Revealed

THE CLAN DESTINED, the new project featuring vocalist Martin Walkyier (ex-SKYCLAD, SABBAT) and bassist Iscariah (ex-IMMORTAL),are preparing to enter the studio to record their first official demo, entitled "In The Big Ending…". This very limited-edition release, which will be made available solely...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World

Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...

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DOHENY: Rescheduled Dates With ORGY Announced

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, will be supporting ORGY on a run of California dates outside of Los Angeles. The rescheduled dates are as follows: Oct. 15 - The Vault 350 - Long Be...