A performance clip of the song "Children Of The Grave", taken from BLACK SABBATH's "The End" concert film, can be seen below. Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were ...
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Lemme drop a quick story for yinz. In 2010, I had the wildest, most outrageous interview in my career with the late Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus of GWAR. It was the Sounds of the Underground Tour, and I hopped onto GWAR's steel wheels. Tossing a quick howdy to Beefcake the Mighty, who was entertaining ...
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DAY OF ERRORS, the three-piece band led by original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, has canceled its previously announced West Coast tour which was scheduled to take place in early December. Ward said in a statement: "I wound up in hospital this past weekend with heart problems. I am okay and in good recovery at ...
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LINKIN PARK was honored with the "Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock" award at the 2017 American Music Awards, which was held Sunday night (November 19) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. They beat out other nominees in the category IMAGINE DRAGONS and TWENTY ONE PILOTS. LINKIN PARK members Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda and Brad ...
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On January 12, Metal Blade Records will reissue two of FATES WARNING's fan-favorite albums, "Perfect Symmetry" (1989) and "Parallels" (1991), as part of the label's "Originals Series". Featuring new vinyl mastering by Patrick W. Engel, both "Perfect Symmetry" and "Parallels" will be released on vinyl with 400g heavy cardboard spine sleeves (inside-out print), 60x60cm two-sided ...
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Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were forged. The band embarked on what vocalist Ozzy Osbourne describes as the most incredible adventure you could think of, a journey that ...
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The official lyric video for the song "Color Blind" from Ronnie Montrose can be seen below. The track, which features Sammy Hagar and Steve Lukather, is taken from the late guitar legend's final album, "10x10", available now on Rhino Records. When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was in the midst of ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS mainman Dave Grohl and "Landmarks Live In Concert" host — and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer — Chad Smith discuss the music their families listened to when they were growing up and how it impacted them in a video preview of this Friday's (November 10) broadcast of ...
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Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were forged. The band embarked on what vocalist Ozzy Osbourne describes as the most incredible adventure you could think of, a journey that ...
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Tune in Friday, November 3 to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special "Prophets Of Rage" on AT&T Audience Network via DirecTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and on-demand through DirecTV Now. Airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT the one-hour event titled "Prophets Of Rage" features a full, live concert shot on location at ...
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PROPHETS OF RAGE guitarist Tom Morello was interviewed on the October 29 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On combining music and activism: Tom: "My twin passions were always shredding ...
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Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward spoke about the upcoming tour from his new band DAY OF ERRORS during this weekend's edition of his radio show "Rock 50". The group, which was formed by Ward "in the desire to have my drumming spirit continue to live," also features Joe Amodea on guitar/vocals and KILL DEVIL ...
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DAY OF ERRORS, the three-piece band led by original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, will embark on a short West Coast tour in early December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 07 - Wow Hall - Eugene, OR Dec. 08 - High Dive - Seattle, WA Dec. 09 - Dante's - Portland, OR Dec. 12 ...
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Chris Cornell's AUDIOSLAVE bandmate Tom Morello has dismissed conspiracy theories that have surfaced since the singer committed suicide in May following a SOUNDGARDEN show in Detroit. Speaking with Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at the October 6 "Bowl For Ronnie" event in Studio City, California, the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ...
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FOO FIGHTERS and "Landmarks Live In Concert" are giving fans a sneak preview of their highly anticipated television event, "Foo Fighters - Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special". Watch the clip below to experience a thrilling performance from the multi-Grammy-winning FOO FIGHTERS as they tear through their classic hit "The Pretender" live from ...
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The official lyric video for the song "Prevail" from Canadian hard rockers KOBRA AND THE LOTUS can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Prevail I", which was released on May 12 via Napalm Records. The disc was produced by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, EPICA) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning ...
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Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were forged. The band embarked on what vocalist Ozzy Osbourne describes as the most incredible adventure you could think of, a journey that ...
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Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, BLACK SABBATH and the sound of heavy metal were forged. The band embarked on what vocalist Ozzy Osbourne describes as the most incredible adventure you could think of, a journey that ...
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When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was in the midst of working on an album that would have thrilled fans of his original MONTROSE (1973-1974) and GAMMA (1979-1983) periods. The artistically restless Montrose followed his muse without question, but, in 2003, he called in bassist Ricky Phillips (STYX, BAD ENGLISH) and ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, PROPHETS OF RAGE guitarist Tom Morello revealed in an interview with Music Feeds that he and late singer Chris Cornell — with whom Morello recorded and toured in AUDIOSLAVE — had discussed an innovative way to stage a reunion of the latter band before Cornell died ...
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and PROPHETS OF RAGE guitarist Tom Morello is featured in the second episode of MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's new original video series, "My Favorite Riff With Nikki Sixx". Known for blending genres and manipulating the guitar into producing sounds never before heard in rock, Tom breaks down how he developed ...
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When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was in the midst of working on an album that would have thrilled fans of his original MONTROSE (1973-1974) and GAMMA (1979-1983) periods. The artistically restless Montrose followed his muse without question, but, in 2003, he called in bassist Ricky Phillips (STYX, BAD ENGLISH) and ...
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Wymer Publishing has set a November 30 release date for "Aerosmith In Full Flight", a pictorial document as seen through the lens of British photographer Tony Mottram. Tony photographed the band over many years for various magazines. As was often the case, only one photo ever got published. In the fast-moving world of weekly magazines, ...
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BLACK SABBATH finished "The End" tour on February 4 in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England, closing out the quartet's groundbreaking 49-year career with an emotional 15-song set at the city's 16,000-seat Genting Arena. Six months on, guitarist Tony Iommi has reflected on the final trek, which was captured for new documentary, "Black Sabbath: The ...
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BLACK SABBATH brought its farewell tour to an end in February in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England, but like many acts who've said goodbye, it's never really the end — as guitarist Tony Iommi explained to Express.co.uk in a new interview. Tony said: "Who knows? We might at some point do one-off ...
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MetalTalk recently spoke to BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi about "The End Of The End", a upcoming documentary movie of the band's last-ever concert, and "The Ten Year War" limited-edition vinyl box set. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he felt going into SABBATH's final show this past February, Iommi ...
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"Disgrace Yourself", a brand new song from Australia's thrash/grind maestros KING PARROT, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's third studio album, "Ugly Produce", which will be released on September 22 via Agonia Records in Europe, Housecore Records in North America and Rocket/EVP in Australia. This latest installment from KING PARROT ...
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BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has collaborated with Dunlop to create the Geezer Butler Cry Baby Bass Wah pedal. The Geezer Butler Cry Baby Bass Wah is designed to complement Geezer's iconic sound — big and heavy with a punchy midrange. Dunlop took the aggressive Cry Baby 95Q Wah and modified its sweep so that, ...
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Brad Whitford has revealed to Billboard Argentina that AEROSMITH recently entered a London, England studio to lay down the first new material since 2012's "Music From Another Dimension!" album. "We actually did some recording while we were touring Europe, and we started recording a new song," the guitarist said. Whitford added that the ...
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Snakefarm Records has announced the signing of TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN to a worldwide deal. Housed within the global infrastructure of Spinefarm Records (a UMG label), the Snakefarm brand will provide a supportive home for international artists, both established and new, from the increasingly buoyant roots rock world — music based on authenticity and ...
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