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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: 'It's Amazing This Music Has Lasted This Long'
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: How did you become involved in the HEAVEN AND HELL album ["Black Sabbath: The Dio Years...February 28, 2007
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RÖCKWORKZ Rock Collective To Perform In London This Weekend
RÖCKWORKZ, a new collective of the cream of the London rock world — featuring MEN & GODS singer Marc Eden, whom Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) reportedly called "one of the greatest rock 'n' roll singers I have ever heard"; and Henry Rundell from VOODOO SIX, who's been described as "the best voice to...February 27, 2007
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An Oral History of DECIBEL Magazine
RockCritics.com has published "An Oral History of Decibel Magazine," penned by Steven Ward. An excerpt from the article follows: "In my humble opinion, Decibel is the best American music magazine published today. It just so happens that Decibel covers the world of extreme metal, carrying features an...February 27, 2007
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LUDICHRIST, SCATTERBRAIN: Reunion Photos Posted Online
'80s hardcore metal act LUDICHRIST and the band formed out of its remains, SCATTERBRAIN, reunited for a one-off performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City this past Friday (February 23). Joining them on the bill were NORMAN BATES AND THE SHOWERHEADS, NO REDEEMING SOCIAL VALUE a...February 26, 2007
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CELLADOR Guitarist Comments On ALL THAT REMAINS Tour
Guitarist Bill Hudson of the Nebraska-based extreme power metallers CELLADOR has issued the following update: "All right, we're finally back home after an awesome tour with ALL THAT REMAINS, MISERY SIGNALS and THE HUMAN ABSTRACT. I believe we all did a great job and gathered new fans in every single...February 26, 2007
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DROWNING POOL Confirms New Album Title
DROWNING POOL has set "Full Circle" as the title of its new album, due in the second half of 2007 through the group's new record label, Eleven Seven Music (BUCKCHERRY). The band was reportedly looking at offers from Sanctuary and Century Media, but turned both down in favor of Eleven Seven Music. DR...February 26, 2007
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INTO ETERNITY Shoots New Video, Prepares For The METAL FOR THE MASSES Tour
INTO ETERNITY are currently gearing up for the inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The month-long trek kicks off on March 19 and marks the group’s second U.S. run with n...February 24, 2007
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Online Petition Launched To Remove Indian 'Nu-Metal' Band From IRON MAIDEN Concert
An online petition has been launched to get the Delhi, India-based metal band FTN (F*** THE NAME) removed from the bill of the upcoming IRON MAIDEN concert (flyer) in Bangalore, India on March 17. According to the petition, "the organizers of the IRON MAIDEN gig in India, DNA Networks, conducted a ....February 24, 2007
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ABSCESS: 'Horrorhammer' Artwork, Release Date Revealed
ABSCESS, the California-based band consisting of Chris Reifert (drums/vocals; ex-DEATH/AUTOPSY),Clint Bower (guitar/vocals; ex-HEXX),Danny Coralles (guitar; ex-AUTOPSY),and Joe Allen (bass; ex-VON),will release its long-awaited seventh full-length album, "Horrorhammer", in March via Tyrant Syndi...February 24, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE Talks About New SABBATH Songs, Upcoming Tour
Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How did the idea of HEAVEN AND HELL come about? Did you get a phone call from Ronnie [James Dio]? Appice: I got...February 23, 2007
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Previews This Weekend's 'Rock 50' Radio Show
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following update on this weekend's (February 24) edition of his "Rock 50" radio show, which airs between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. PST on WPMD, a college radio station at Cerritos College in California: "For those of you who listen to our radio shows, he...February 23, 2007
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DEVILDRIVER To Perform At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
According to DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara, the band will perform at this year's Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. Also scheduled to appear are SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, WOLFMOTHER and BRING ME THE HORIZON. Headlining the ev...February 23, 2007
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Israel's BETZEFER To Support SEPULTURA On European Tour
Israeli metallers BETZEFER have been confirmed as main support on SEPULTURA's upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off early March. Also appearing on the bill is South Africa's FOREVER WILL BURN. A list of confirmed dates can be found at this location. Commented BETZEFER: "It's been a...February 23, 2007
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THE HAUNTED Checks In From Finland
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have issued the following update: "Thank you! These shows [in Finland] have been fucking amazing. It's been colder than anyone not from the north could imagine, but still all you people showed up packing the venues! "[Support act] BURST have been fucking crushing and we...February 22, 2007
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Idiots' For 'Twisting The Truth'
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has slammed the BLABBERMOUTH.NET "idiots" who have accused the band of being forced into swapping its headlining slot at Italy's Gods of Metal festival with HEAVEN AND HELL rather than doing so voluntarily. DREAM THEATER issued a statement earlier today claiming th...February 22, 2007
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