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TONY IOMMI Continuing To Write New Material

BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi recently revealed to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine that he has begun work on new material with the hopes of launching the "next phase" of his career alongside longtime SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL bandmate/bassist Geezer Butler. Iommi has since is...

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Former DEATH/MONSTROSITY Bassist KELLY CONLON Joins WYNTERBORNE

Bassist Kelly Conlon (DEATH, MONSTROSITY, VITAL REMAINS, FIRES OF BABYLON, INFINITY MINUS ONE) has joined the Arizona-based metal band WYNTERBORNE. WYNTERBORNE describes its sound as follows: "Combining elements of heavy rhythms, melodic riffs and layered vocals is what this band is all about. Wheth...

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WENDY DIO Says HEAVEN & HELL Should Carry On Under Different Name

Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, has told VH1 Radio that she encourages the surviving members of HEAVEN & HELL — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice — to work together again under a different moniker. "I don't know what they're doing right now,...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'Neon Nights' DVD Lands On 'Top Music Videos' Chart

HEAVEN & HELL's "Neon Nights" DVD — which captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009 — sold 2,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 6 on the Top Music Videos chart. The CD version of "Neon ...

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VINNY APPICE, RUDY SARZO, CARLOS CAVAZO, MARK SLAUGHTER To Peform At 'Jailhouse Rock' Benefit

On Sunday, December 5, Nashville's 12th & Porter is hosting a "holiday benefit" to raise funds for the Williamson County Literacy Council's efforts to raise awareness and funds for its GED and education programs. These "benefit" programs are offered to prison inmates and provide an educational r...

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QUEENSRŸCHE, DOKKEN, RATT, HEAVEN & HELL Members To Perform At PHIL KENNEMORE Benefit

Veteran California rockers Y&T will hold a special New Year's Eve benefit concert for the band's original bassist Phil Kennemore who was recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The event will be held on December 31 at the Avalon in Santa, Clara, California. Doors are at 8 p.m. and tickets are...

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VINNY APPICE's Personal Playlist

Mog Music Network recently asked legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) to create a personally curated playlist for the site's curiosity-satisfying- and audio-streaming pleasure. His selections were as follows: 01. MOTÖRHEAD - "Orgasmatron" 02. YES - "Long Distance Ru...

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HEAVEN & HELL: Full 'Children Of The Sea' Performance From 'Neon Nights' DVD Available

On November 16, Eagle Rock will unveil HEAVEN & HELL "Neon Nights". This DVD and CD release captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009. Check out an e-card for the effort at this location. HEAVEN & HELL's full-song performance of the BLACK...

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SIN CITY SINNERS Announces Benefit Concert

On Saturday, November 27, Las Vegas' favorite band SIN CITY SINNERS — which features Todd Kerns (SLASH, AGE OF ELECTRIC),Brent Muscat (FASTER PUSSYCAT),Rob Cournoyer (RAGING SLAB) and Michael Ellis — will kick off an open-ended weekly run at Chrome (inside Santa Fe Station) in Las Vegas. The first...

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VINNY APPICE Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, HEAVEN & HELL's 'Neon Nights' DVD

Scott Smith of the Times Record Online recently conducted an interview with with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how he declided an offer to be in Ozzy Osbourne's first solo band, only to join an Ozzy-less BL...

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VINNY APPICE Performs With LION'S SHARE At 'Scandinavian Drum Day'; Soundcheck Footage

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE performed four BLACK SABBATH and DIO classics — "Mob Rules", "Heaven And Hell", "Stand Up And Shout" and "We Rock" — with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO),during his Scandinavian Drum Day appearance on October 30 in St...

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Former W.A.S.P. Bassist To Join WHERE ANGELS SUFFER On Stage In Pennsylvania

Former W.A.S.P. and current KING KOBRA bassist Johnny Rod will reportedly perform a couple of songs with WHERE ANGELS SUFFER on November 13 at Grim's Roadhouse in Imperial, Pennsylvania. Rod was interviewed on "Metal Shop 101" by Donnie Lawless and Doc Rock this past Sunday, and it was suggested to...

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WENDY DIO Says Pro-Shot Footage Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Memorial Service Has Gone Missing

The double-disc set "Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987" — the first official release from Niji Entertainment Group, the label formed by the late Ronnie James Dio and his wife/manager Wendy Dio — was the focus of this past Wednesday's (November 3) edition of the nationally syndicated radio sh...

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HEAVEN & HELL: 'Neon Nights' DVD/CD E-Card Available

On November 16, Eagle Rock will unveil HEAVEN & HELL "Neon Nights". This DVD and CD release captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009. [MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $13.98 for CD, Pre-book Order Date: October 22] Check out an e-card for the effort at...

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LION'S SHARE To Perform With VINNY APPICE At SCANDINAVIAN DRUM DAY

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE will perform two or three songs with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO),during his Scandinavian Drum Day appearance on October 30 in Stockholm, Sweden. LION'S SHARE was the main band that performed during the Ronnie Jame...