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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, Ex-DREAM THEATER Members Unite In METAL ALLEGIANCE
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, has signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Enterta...May 12, 2015
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Original RAINBOW Bassist CRAIG GRUBER Dies After Battle With Prostate Cancer
Bassist Craig Gruber died on Tuesday (May 5) at the age of 63 after a battle with prostate cancer. Albeit not a household name, Gruber is best known as the original bassist in RAINBOW, having played on the band's first album, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow". He was also a member of ELF alongside vocal...May 6, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH To Embark On Final Tour In 2016, Says OZZY OSBOURNE
Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that BLACK SABBATH will embark on one last tour in 2016 before calling it quits. "The plan is that next year [we'll do] the final BLACK SABBATH tour and then it's over," Ozzy said (see video below) during an April 24 press conference in in São Paulo, Brazil, where he perf...April 28, 2015
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BILL WARD To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Sorry, I Can't Love You Back, OZ'
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has hit back at the band's singer, Ozzy Osbourne, over comments Ozzy made earlier this week in which the vocalist accused Ward of not being physically capable of doing the album and a 16-month tour. On Thursday, April 16, Osbourne responded to an open letter...April 18, 2015
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BILL WARD: 'I'm Quite Capable Of Playing A Complete F**king BLACK SABBATH Set'
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward insists that he is "quite capable of playing a complete" show with the group, despite his bandmates' assertion to the contrary. Ward was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced in November 2011, but backed out soon after. He later claimed...April 17, 2015
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OZZY OSBOURNE Refuses To Apologize To BILL WARD: 'Physically, You Knew You Were F**ked'
BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne has responded to an "open letter" by the band's original drummer Bill Ward in which Ward said he would not consider rejoining the band unless Ozzy publicly apologized for what Ward perceived as a series of insults. In a statement posted on Facebook, Ozzy said: "I n...April 16, 2015
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TONY IOMMI: 'Once You've Had Something Like Lymphoma, The Fear That It Will Return Never Leaves'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has shot down rumors that his health is the reason for the cancelation of the band's appearance at this year's edition of Ozzfest Japan. It was announced yesterday that BLACK SABBATH will no longer be appearing at the Japanese festival, scheduled for November 21-22...April 9, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH Pulls Out Of OZZFEST JAPAN; OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform Solo Set
Despite last month's announcement to the contrary, BLACK SABBATH will not appear at this year's Ozzfest Japan, scheduled for November 21-22 at Makuhari Messe outside Tokyo. The show will instead feature a solo performance by BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, who will be accompanied by as-yet-undis...April 9, 2015
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Guitarist LLOYD GRANT: How I Ended Up Playing On Original Recording Of METALLICA's 'Hit The Lights'
Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, was interviewed on the February 27 edition of the "Rockzone Legends" show. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how he first got involved with METALLICA, Grant said: "There's...March 28, 2015
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SEVENDUST Completes Recording Tenth Studio Album
SEVENDUST has finished recording its tenth studio album for a tentative July release. The CD was once again recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey. In a recent interview with Loudwire, SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly stated about the band's new material: "It's funny, you come ou...March 27, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We Are Not A Christian Rock Band'
In a brand new interview with CrypticRock.com, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked what he thinks about the current Christian metal and rock scene "I do not really keep up with it," he replied. "I come from a different school of thought and I do not like all the labels. I do not ...March 25, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH's Appearance At OZZFEST JAPAN Will Be Band's 'Farewell,' Says SHARON OSBOURNE
BLACK SABBATH will play its "farewell" show during this year's Ozzfest Japan, which will take place November 21-22 at Makuhari Messe, outside Tokyo. Also scheduled to appear is KORN. In a videotaped message, Ozzfest organizer Sharon Osbourne said (see video below): "Ozzfest will be back in Japan on...March 22, 2015
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New TONY IOMMI Signature Guitar Coming From EPIPHONE This Summer
Epiphone has announced that Tony Iommi, the iconic lead guitarist for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends BLACK SABBATH, will make a special appearance to sign autographs during the Musikmesse trade show on Friday, April 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Epiphone booth at Hall 4.0 Booth J60. T...March 18, 2015
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SEVENDUST: Snippet Of New Song From Forthcoming Album
A short snippet of a new SEVENDUST song can be streamed in the Instagram video below. The track will appear on the band's new album, which is being recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey for a tentative July release. In a recent interview with Loudwire, SEVENDUST guitarist John Co...March 6, 2015
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Former MASSACRE Members Join Forces With Ex-SIX FEET UNDER Drummer In New Project
Bassist Terry Butler (OBITUARY, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE) and vocalist Ed Webb (ex-MASSACRE) are forging ahead with an as-yet-unnamed project which will feature Greg Gall (SIX FEET UNDER) behind the drum kit. Butler states: "It's in the infancy stage at this time, but will be up and running soon. I'm not...March 5, 2015
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