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VREID Check In From ENSLAVED European Tour
VREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass),Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar),are in the middle of a European tour as the support act for ENSLAVED. The following tour report was posted on the group's official web site: "After a horrible start with the ulti...March 4, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Helsinki Show Confirmed
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 12,000-capacity Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on Tuesday, July 5. Tickets go on sale March 7 and are priced at 51 and 56 euros. The group's European itinerary...March 1, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Rising Force' Named 'Top Shred Album Of All Time'
Guitar One magazine has published a list of the "Top 10 Shred Albums of All Time" in its February 2005 issue. According to the magazine's editors, "arpeggio for arpeggio, these 10 albums strike the finest balance between tasteful melody (ahem) and 'no way did he just play that!'" Guitar One's "Top 1...February 25, 2005
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T. REX 'Boogies' Again On DVD, CD
According to Billboard.com, T. REX's Ringo Starr-directed 1972 film, "Born To Boogie", will make its DVD debut in May via Sanctuary. Not only will it be issued as a double-disc set loaded with previously unseen extras, but a double CD will also be released, with audio recently remastered by T. REX's...February 24, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: ADAM WAKEMAN To Return On Keyboards For 2005 Tour
Webmaster Joe Siegler of the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black Sabbath Online has posted the following message at his web site: "Overnight I got an email from Adam Wakeman who handled keyboard duties (what that they were) on the Ozzfest 2004 gigs. Adam told me that he will be handling keyboards again for...February 23, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Confirmed For Greece's ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have been confimed for Greece's Rockwave Festival, set to take place June 25 at Terra Vibe in Athens. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are VELVET REVOLVER, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WASTEFALL. A po...February 23, 2005
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RESISTANCE Sign With LION MUSIC
Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE have inked an exclusive deal with Finland's Lion Music (SUN CAGED, CHRIS POLAND, TONY MACALPINE). RESISTANCE, whose sound is being described as "early Bay Area thrash mixed with a Euro power metal vibe," have independently released their first album, "Li...February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Play Bulgaria In June
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the fourth edition of the Bulgarian "Arena Music" festival, set to take place on June 23 in Sofia. The group's European itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 09 –...February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Second Norwegian Concert Announced
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 13,000-capacity Koengen in Bergen, Norway on Saturday, July 9. As previously reported, SABBATH will also perform at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum arena in Oslo on...February 22, 2005
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TONY IOMMI Talks About His Influences in GUITAR ONE Magazine
In the March 2005 issue of Guitar One magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi talks about the music that influenced him in their "Under The Influence" column. Here is a selection of his quotes: Artist: HANK MARVIN & THE SHADOWS: Tony Iommi: "The vibe and sound of the instrumental stuff real...February 21, 2005
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SLASH: Photographs Of Guitar Hero Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has released new photographs of the finished sculpture that details the likeness of guitar legend Slash along with his Gibson Les Paul. The sculpture is a hand-painted and hand-numbered collectible in the Guitar Hero series created by KnuckleBonz, Inc. The Slash figure is a very li...February 21, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES: New Solo Album Is My Most Focused Recording
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH vocalist Glenn Hughes. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about your forthcoming solo album, "Soul Mover"? Glenn Hughes: "...It's coming out on Sanctuary Records... ...I...February 20, 2005
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SKYCLAD Announce European Tour Dates
British folk metal act SKYCLAD have lined up the following dates to celebrate the band's 15th anniversary: Mar. 26 - Reichenbach, GER @ Die Halle Mar. 27 - Prague, CZR @ Rock Café Mar. 28 - Hamburg, GER @ Logo Mar. 29 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack Apr. 01 - Annaberg-Buchholz, GER @ Alte Brauerei ...February 20, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Oslo, Stockholm Concerts Sell Out In Less Than An Hour
BLACK SABBATH's headlining concert in Oslo, Norway reportedly sold out in less than an hour after tickets went on sale Saturday morning (Feb. 19). SABBATH's original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — are scheduled to play at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum on Thursda...February 19, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: More European Dates Confirmed
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed three headlining shows in Germany in June. The group's European itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 09 – Dortmund, GER @ Westfalenhalle 1 Jun. 11 - Derbyshire, UK @ Donington Park (...February 19, 2005
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