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ZAKK WYLDE Defends His Comments About RONNIE JAMES DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman and former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde has clarified his recent comments regarding the Ronnie James Dio-era BLACK SABBATH in which he stated that the Dio-fronted version of the band sounded too different from the group's previous output to be rightfully called BLAC...January 18, 2014
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER To Launch Signature LAKLAND Bass, EMG Pickup
Legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler will launch his signature Lakland basses and EMG pickups at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, set to take place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Lakland basses will be located at booth #5496, w...January 16, 2014
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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Complete Studio Albums 1970-1978' Now Available On iTunes
When Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Geezer" Butler and Bill Ward formed BLACK SABBATH in 1969, they created a signature sound that set the blueprint for heavy music and influenced generations of disciples for years to come. For the first time, the full catalog from the original BLACK SABBATH line...January 14, 2014
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BLACK SABBATH Opens New Star Dressing Rooms At NIA In Birmingham
According to the Birmingham Mail, heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH opened the new five-star dressing rooms at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England prior to their appearance at the venue at the end of December. The dressing-room completion is a key milestone in the £26 million redevelopm...January 13, 2014
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MASSACRE: 'Back From Beyond' Album Track Listing Revealed
Resurrected 1990s Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE will release their long-awaited comeback album, "Back From Beyond", in March via Century Media Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. As We Wait To Die 02. Ascension Of The Deceased 03. Hunter's Blood 04. Darkness Fell 05. Fa...January 8, 2014
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DAVID ELLEFSON, ZAKK WYLDE, JASON NEWSTED, REX BROWN Interviewed At 2013 'Bass Player LIVE' Event (Audio)
13-year-old radio host Miles "The Shoe" Schuman travelled to Los Angeles in November to conduct interviews on the red carpet at the 2013 Bass Player LIVE! event. In the episode below, you will hear Miles chat with some of the greatest rock musicians around, including: * Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOG...January 7, 2014
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Gives Positive Update On Cancer Treatment
According to The Pulse Of Radio, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has posted a message to fans at his official web site, hinting that his next round of treatments for cancer might be his last for a while. Iommi has had to go back to England every six weeks for treatment ever since being diagnosed...January 3, 2014
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VINNY APPICE On BLACK SABBATH, LAST IN LINE And Playing With Brother CARMINE
The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (KILL DEVIL HILL, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: What was it like working with your brother [Carmine Appice] on "Drum Wars"? Vinny: Well, we started...December 27, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH Returns To Birmingham For Two Sold-Out Shows; BBC Report Available (Video)
Original members of Birmingham, England's heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH returned to the city for two sell-out concerts. With the exception of one "intimate" homecoming show the band played at Birmingham Academy on May 19, 2012, the dates at Birmingham's LG Arena (December 20) and National Indoo...December 24, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH: Video Footage Of Birmingham Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of BLACK SABBATH's December 22 concert at National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. War Pigs 02. Into The Void 03. Under The Sun / Every Day Comes And Goes 04. Snowblind 05. Age Of Reason 06. Black Sabbath 07. Behi...December 23, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH: Belfast Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of BLACK SABBATH's December 12 concert at Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland can be seen below (courtesy of Rock Radio NI). The band's setlist was as follows: 01. War Pigs 02. Into The Void 03. Under The Sun / Every Day Comes And Goes 04. Snowblind 05. Age Of ...December 21, 2013
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OZZY OSBOURNE Thought He Would Lose His Family During Drug Relapse
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Ozzy Osbourne has opened up in a new interview with the U.K.'s NME about his relapse into drug and alcohol abuse last year as well as his temporary separation from wife and manager Sharon Osbourne. Ozzy revealed last April that he had been abusing drugs and alcohol ....December 19, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER: 'If We Did Another Album, It Just Wouldn't Have The Same Vibe'
Ozzy Osbourne's BLACK SABBATH bandmates have revealed to Classic Rock magazine that they had no idea the singer had relapsed back into the addictions that have haunted him throughout his career. "You know what?! I couldn't believe it," BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi told the magazine. "He was wo...December 15, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Helsinki Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of BLACK SABBATH's November 20 concert in Helsinki, Finland can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. War Pigs 02. Into The Void 03. Under The Sun / Every Day Comes And Goes 04. Snowblind 05. Age Of Reason 06. Black Sabbath 07. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 08. .....December 11, 2013
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Video: DAVID ELLEFSON Interviews BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
In early November, David Ellefson (MEGADETH) conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY members Zakk Wylde and John "J.D. DeServio at the 2013 Bass Player Live! award show and concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. You can now watch the chat below. Hartke, one of the leading bas...December 11, 2013
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