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"] and tour? Vinny ...
February 2007 - Blabbermouth Archive
FIREWIND: U.K. Dates With GRAND MAGUS Announced
Greek metallers FIREWIND have have announced four headlining shows in the U.K. in April. Support at the dates will come from Sweden's GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson. The details are as follows: Apr. 21 - Peterborough, UK @ The Park Apr. 22 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock ...
FREEDOM CALL To Support DRAGONFORCE In Germany
German melodic speed metallers FREEDOM CALL will support DRAGONFORCE on their German tour dates in April. The details are as follows: Apr. 17 - Batschkapp - Frankfurt, Germany Apr. 18 - Die Röhre - Stuttgart, Germany Apr. 19 - Zeche - Essen, Germany Apr. 20 - Kato Club - Berlin, Germany FREEDOM CALL recently completed ...
CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother: Only One Person Is Qualified To Speak On Family's Behalf
Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued the following statement: "I would like to address the concerned emails from fans and friends of Chuck about someone who is speaking out of turn, someone who obviously thinks he can speak with authority of matters that are none of his business at ...
CALIBAN: 'The Awakening' Track Listing Revealed
German metalcore masters CALIBAN have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Awakening", due in Germany on May 25 via Roadrunner Records (Abacus Recordings in the U.S.). The CD was produced by Benny Richter. Check out the cover artwork at this location. "The Awakening" track listing: 01. I Will Never Let ...
SATYRICON, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DAATH To Tour Together?
SATYRICON, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DAATH and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS are scheduled to perform at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 21. More dates are expected to be announced soon. SATYRICON is confirmed for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, set to take place April 27-28 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. SATYRICON's ...
KELLY OSBOURNE's Cousin Clears Up HIV Mystery
According to World Entertainment News Network, TV presenter and singer Kelly Osbourne's cousin Terry Longden is the mystery family member who is HIV-positive. The 43-year-old, who starred in British reality show "The Salon", was standing in the wings when Ozzy Osbourne's daughter went on stage at a charity benefit last week and told ...
SEVENDUST Drummer: 'I Had A Really, Really Rough Few Years'
Blind Joe of Northern Edge Magazine recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Northern Edge Magazine: So you got this new record label. It's your record label, 7Bros. Records. Can you tell us a little bit about what you guys are trying to do ...
LUPARA To Support EMPEROR In Chicago
LUPARA, the Illinois-based band featuring ex-BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, has been confirmed as direct support for Norwegian black metal pioneers EMPEROR at The Metro in Chicago, IL on May 30. This is one of only three highly anticipated EMPEROR shows on U.S .shores this spring. Commented Wagner: "I've shared the stage with with tons ...
NEW YORK DOLLS To Tour Australia, New Zealand In The Spring
NEW YORK DOLLS has lined up the following dates in Australia/New Zealand during March/April: Mar. 24 - Auckland, NZ @ St James Mar. 26 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Bar Mar. 28 - Sydney, AUS @ The Metro Mar. 29 - Brisbane, AUS @ Tivoli Mar. 31 - Sydney, AUS @ V Festival Apr. ...