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TONY IOMMI Looks Back On BLACK SABBATH As Band's 'Heavy Metal' Bench Is Reinstalled In Birmingham: 'I Wouldn't Change Anything'
A new video containing an interview with BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi has been made to commemorate the reinstallation of the band's "heavy metal" bench on Broad Street in Birmingham, England. The mini documentary is presented by Christian Martin, the former Argentinian rugby player who is...January 14, 2021
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Songs Of Flesh And Decay
It's January, so that must mean at least one new album from Rogga Johansson. And here it is, the long-awaited follow-up to STASS's 2017 debut "The Darkside". Unlike most of the Swedish workhorse's higher-profile projects, STASS are a bona fide band, and while "Songs Of Flesh And Decay" was almost ce...January 13, 2021
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BLACK SABBATH: 'Heaven And Hell' And 'Mob Rules' Deluxe Editions To Include Previously Unreleased Recordings
Singer Ronnie James Dio joined BLACK SABBATH in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: "Heaven And Hell" and "Mob Rules". On those memorable albums, Dio's soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band's bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense groove...January 13, 2021
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Were The First Metal Band In Germany'
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about where his band fits in within heavy metal's various subgenres. He said (hear audio below): "I don't really ever know what to do with all these labels, to be honest. I don't even know we would be. I think, at this p...January 13, 2021
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JEFF PILSON Responds To DON DOKKEN's Criticism Of 'Heavy Hitters' Album
Jeff Pilson has responded to Don Dokken's recent criticism of "Heavy Hitters", the bassist's recently released collaboration with George Lynch on a collection of studio recordings that turn pop music classics into metal anthems. Issued on December 18, the LP includes cover versions of such tracks as...January 12, 2021
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Songs Of Unspeakable Terror
North Carolina's BLOODY HAMMERS have spent most of the last decade as one of rock music's most underappreciated acts. The husband-and-wife duo of Anders Manga (vocals/bass/guitars) and Devallia (organ/piano/keyboards) have reliably become jacks-of-all-trades throughout their existence, mastering eve...January 12, 2021
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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE: Why 2021 Is Right Time For Me To Release My Debut Solo Album
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre spoke to Mike Brunn about his upcoming debut solo album, "Rejoice In The Suffering", which will be released on February 5 via Rat Pak Records. "It's been a long time coming; I've talked about doing a solo record for a very long time," Todd said (hear audio below)....January 12, 2021
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Listen To New SIRENIA Single 'We Come To Ruins'
SIRENIA will release its tenth studio album, "Riddles, Ruins & Revelations", on February 12 via Napalm Records. On this magical output, the French-Norwegian quartet combines a heavy symphonic sound with modern influences, The follow-up to 2018's "Arcane Astral Aeons" sees SIRENIA offering an exc...January 12, 2021
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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Crystal Planet' Comic Book Series
Incendium and Heavy Metal magazine have announced the launch of "Crystal Planet", created by Joe Satriani and Ned Evett, under all-new music-focused Opus imprint. A vivid space odyssey where Satchel Walker, a man out of time, finds himself caught between desperate factions as they battle for resourc...January 11, 2021
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Pays Tribute To MARSHA ZAZULA: 'She Was Our Mother When I Had None'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has paid tribute to Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died on Sunday (January 10) at the age of 68. Hetfield said in a statement (as provided by Q Prime/Adrenaline PR): "Marsha Z is the Metal Matriarch of the East Coast. She was our mother when I had n...January 11, 2021
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To MARSHA ZAZULA: 'Thank You For Making It Happen'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died on Sunday (January 10) at the age of 68. Lars took to his Instagram to write: "Thank you Marsha for making it happen... For supporting us, for encouraging us, for advising us, for sheltering us, fo...January 11, 2021
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KING DIAMOND Shares Rare Photo With Four-Year-Old Son
King Diamond has posted a rare photo of him with his young son. Earlier today, the legendary Danish heavy metal vocalist — who fronts both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE — took to his Twitter to share a picture of him walking with four-year-old Byron. King captioned the photo: "A nice stroll with th...January 10, 2021
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Looks Back On 'Eat The Heat' Album: 'It Was A Dark Time In Our History'
In a new interview with Hardrock Haven, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann reflected on the band's ill-fated late 1980s period when they were fronted by American singer David Reece. Reece was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989 following the departure of Udo Dirkschneider. Reece's higher-pi...January 10, 2021
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MEGAFORCE RECORDS Co-Founder MARSHA ZAZULA Dies At 68
Marsha Zazula, who co-founded Megaforce Records in 1983 with her husband Jon (a.k.a. Jonny Z),died earlier today (January 10) at the age of 68. Marsha and Jonny's daughter Rikki Zazula confirmed her mother's passing, writing in a Facebook post: "RIP Mom April 21, 1952 -January 10, 2021 Your love, Y...January 10, 2021
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Watch NICK MENZA Play MEGADETH's 'Holy Wars... The Punishment Due' Two Years Before His Death
Previously unreleased drum-cam footage of late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza playing along to the band's classic song "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" can be seen below. The HD video, shot in a two-camera-angle mix, was filmed in March 2014 at Uberbeatz Studios in Seattle, Washington and is believed...January 9, 2021
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