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Today, the 13th of January 2013, rock legends BLACK SABBATH have announced the title of their new album, 13, which will be released this June (exact date TBA). The original BLACK SABBATH–OZZY OSBOURNE (vocals), TONY IOMMI (guitar) and GEEZER BUTLER (bass)–have recorded the album primarily in Los Angeles and were joined at the sessions by drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine). Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), the album will be released on Vertigo (worldwide) and Vertigo/Republic in the U.S. 13 marks the Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ return to Vertigo, the band’s original label; it’s the group’s first studio album together since 1978’s Never Say Die! They have sold over 70 million albums together. Continue reading “BLACK SABBATH: New Album Details Revealed”

Schecter Guitar Research, in conjunction with Monster Energy, Jagermeister and Stone Brewing Co.,  is proud to announce the lineup for this year’s installment of the highly anticipated big show bash that takes place during the winter NAMM Conference on Saturday, January 26th at The Grove of Anaheim (doors open at 7pm).  So, abandon you’re current schedule of beer, partycasino.com, and most likely a football game or two. The event, with all beverages donated by Monster Energy, Jagermeister and Stone Brewing Co., – benefitting the non-profit animal rescue charity, Take Me Home – is notably revered year after year by fans, musicians and industry types alike. The 2013 edition will be an evening of ear-shattering metal featuring Bay Area thrash titans Exodus, NYC’s proto-groove legends Prong, ex – Nevermore guitar wizard Jeff Loomis and former Megadeth guitar virtuoso, Chris Poland, who will be performing with his band Ohm. Continue reading “EXODUS, PRONG, JEFF LOOMIS & CHRIS POLAND To Perform At Schecter Guitars 2013 NAMM Party”

Anthrax have revealed some of the tracks included in their upcoming covers EP, titled ‘Anthems’. It will be released on March 18th 2013. This partial track listing is as below. More details coming soon. Continue reading “ANTHRAX Announce Release Date & Partial Track Listing For ‘Anthems’ Covers EP”

‘Heavy Mental’ band Workshop based in India featuring members of Demonic Resurrection and Skyharbor have released a guitar play through video for the title track of their upcoming album ‘Made Love To The Dragon’. The video showcases the playing of Demonstealer (Demonic Resurrection) and Devesh Dayal (Skyharbor). Demonstealer also recently signed up to endorse Laney Amps and D’Addario strings. Continue reading “WORKSHOP Releases Guitar Play-Through Video Of New Track”

U.D.O., the self titled band featuring Accept’s former frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will launch a short North American tour in April. Confirmed dates are as follows:  Continue reading “UDO Announces North American Tour”

Indian thrash metal giants Sceptre have announced the release of their 2nd full-length album and released a video revealing the band’s new logo. The album comes after a considerable gap of 5 years since the release of their debut record in 2008 ‘Now Or Never’. Continue reading “Indian Thrash Metal Band SCEPTRE Announce Sophomore Album; Reveal New Logo”