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Black Sabbath Continuing New Album and Tour Plans Without Drummer Bill Ward

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:37:07 +0000

We reported yesterday (Feb. 2) that original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward posted a statement threatening to withdraw from the band’s reunion plans due to a what he deemed a series of “unsignable” contracts. Now, the rest of the band has announced that they will proceed with their reunion plans with or without Ward in the lineup.

Slayer Axeman Kerry King on Upcoming Album and Guitarist Jeff Hanneman's Health

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:12:49 +0000

Slayer guitarist Kerry King has revealed detailed plans for the band’s upcoming album. In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, King stated that Slayer’s next full-length will be finished and possibly released as early as this summer. In the February 2012 edition of Metal Hammer magazine, King discussed the progress of the as-yet-untitled album and [...]

Five Finger Death Punch and Soulfly Join Forces For Spring Tour Run

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:56:30 +0000

Five Finger Death Punch and Soulfly are reportedly gearing up for a spring tour run throughout the U.S. and Canada. Although no official word from Five Finger Death Punch just yet, Soulfly posted the dates on their website, listing Five Finger Death Punch as part of the tour. The dates kick off in mid-March and [...]

Big Four Plan More U.S. Shows

Mardi Gras — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:37:48 +0000

What are the chances of the Big Four coming to the soutwest? They might be pretty good! Although last weekend’s Big Four show in Indio, California, marked the first time the metal legends played together on U.S. soil, it doesn’t look like it will be the only time. Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich said the bands, [...]

Lady Gaga An Iron Maiden Roadie?

Mardi Gras — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:48:04 +0000

Lady Gaga has been working as an unofficial roadie for Iron Maiden. The pop sensation has been helping with chores, including…. ….ironing clothes and serving drinks. A source told the U.K.’s Daily Mirror: “It’s a side to Gaga we’ve never seen. She is a massive Iron Maiden fan and was willing to be at [...]

Kerrang! For Ozzy!

Mardi Gras — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:17:32 +0000

June 9, in London, The 62 year old Ozzy will accept his award! Only the 2nd man to receive the honor celebrating 30 years of Kerrang! Magazine He said: “It’s an incredible honour to be the second recipient of Kerrang’s legend award. I’m looking forward to you going crazy at the 30th Anniversary on 21 [...]

Where Have All The Good Concerts Gone???

Mardi Gras — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:00:35 +0000

Ya know…it’s been a while since great concerts have come to town! I think the last one was in September for the KLAQ BBQ….that was 2 months ago!!! Why do you think no one has come through El Paso?? Is it the holidays…our location…not enough money we’re offering?!?!?! Who would YOU like to see rollin’ through the [...]