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Black Sabbath, Bill Ward Photos: Band Removed Pictures of Drummer From Website At His Request

Kenneth Partridge — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:05 +0000

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On the main page of the official Black Sabbath website, fans will find links to news, multimedia and an online store, but for the time being, there's one thing they won't find: photos of Bill Ward. The drummer has been feuding for months with the pioneering British metal band, and he's evidently opted to take himself out of the picture -- literally.

"At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward's images from the main pages of the blacksabbath.com official website," the group -- singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler -- said in a statement yesterday (May 19). "In accordance with Bill Ward's attorney's request, we are doing so for the duration of the forthcoming shows."

Doro Pesch Reveals ‘Raise Your First’ Artwork And Details

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:04 +0000

he reigning Queen of Metal, Doro Pesch, has checked-in from the studio during the recording of her upcoming album 'Raise Your Fist' to issue the following update.

The Last Vegas Make ‘Bad Decisions’ On August 28th

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:03 +0000

The Last Vegas have signed to FrostByte Media to release their fourth full-length album 'Bad Decisions', which is set for a North American street date of August 28th.

Van Halen Is ‘Getting Along Famously’ Says David Lee Roth

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:03 +0000

When Van Halen postponed over 30 tour dates late last week speculation quickly arose that the Van Halen brothers and singer David Lee Roth were once again at each other's throats

CD Review: The Compulsions – Beat The Devil

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:04 +0000

Eclectic -- just let that sit there a minute... Because The Compulsions are not an easy band to pigeonhole.

CD Review: George Gakis – Too Much Ain’t Never Enough

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:03 +0000

I like George Gakis -- I like him because he's the passionate fan in all of us, one who has a great bluesy voice.

Spiders And Snakes To Reissue ‘London Daze’ Album

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:00:03 +0000

On June 19, Deadline Music will release the rare fifth studio album from Spiders And Snakes, the storied Sunset Blvd. band fronted by Lizzie Grey.

Black Sabbath Claim Bill Ward Requested To Be Removed From Photos, Band Play First Reunion Show

wookubus — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:44:07 +0000

Yesterday’s controversy of Bill Ward being missing in action on the images featured on the new Black Sabbath website has been given more context. A newly-issued statement from the Black Sabbath camp reveals Ward‘s omission was by his own request. The statement reads: “At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward‘s images from the … Continue reading →

On Level Release Debut Album ‘Just Passion And No Shame’

Sleaze Roxx Music News Headlines — Sat, 19 May 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Ukraine based rockers On Level have released their debut album 'Just Passion And No Shame', and are offering listeners a free preview

Ghostlimb To Release “Confluence” In July, Stream New Song “Margins”

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:07:44 +0000

Ghostlimb (Graf Orlock) have set a July 10th release date through Vitriol Records for their new album “Confluence“. The 12 track offering will include a bonus cover of Hot Water Music‘s “Southeast First“. A stream of the new song “Margins is currently available at Altpress.com.

New “Shockwave Festival” Trailer Available

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:02:19 +0000

A trailer has been released for this years Theprp.com-sponsored “Shockwave Festival“. The trailer, along with the lineup and dates for the festival, can be seen below: “Shockwave Festival artists: Fear Factory Voivod Cattle Decapitation Misery Index Revocation Havok (nightly rotating slot with Dirge Within) Dirge Within Last Chance To Reason Vildhjarta The Browning Forged In Flame “Shockwave Festival” dates: 07/06 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven 07/07 Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre 07/11 Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid Cabaret 07/12 St. Paul, … Continue reading →

Cyanide Crisis (The Destro, Within Chaos) Streaming “Choking On Razors”

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:57:15 +0000

Cyanide Crisis (The Destro, Within Chaos) have been in the studio working on a new EP for a fall release. You can check out a song from them by the name of “Choking On Razors” right now over at their Reverbnation.

Unearth Roll Out Schedule For Summer European/UK Tour

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:53:57 +0000

The schedule for Unearth‘s European/UK festival and club touring this summer continues to evolve. Here’s how it currently looks: 06/15 Montabaur, GER – Mair1 06/16 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest 06/17 Sulingen, GER – Reload Festival 06/18 Southampton, UK – Joiners 06/19 Nottingham, UK – Resuce Rooms 06/20 London, UK – Underworld 06/21 Margate, UK – Westcoast Bar 06/22 Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting 06/23 Basel, SWI – Earthshakerdays @ St. Jakobshalle 06/24 Osnabrück, GER – Bastard Club 06/25 Utrecht, … Continue reading →

Limp Bizkit Detail Summer European Touring Plans

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:45:11 +0000

Limp Bizkit‘s summer European touring plans have been released by band frontman Fred Durst. Here’s where the band will be playing overseas: 05/25 Madrid, SPA – Getafe Sonisphere 05/26 Lisbon, POR – Rock In Rio Lisbon 05/29 London, UK – O2 Brixton Academy 06/01 Warsaw, POL – Ursynalia Festival 06/04 Moscow, RUS – Stadium Live Arena 06/05 Moscow, RUS – Stadium Live Arena 06/09 Nickelsdorf, AUT – Nova Rock Festival 06/11 Samara, RUS – Rock On The Volga 06/15 Interlaken, … Continue reading →

Whitechapel’s Phil Bozeman On Skrillex: “I Don’t Get It.”

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:37:47 +0000

Whitechapel frontman Phil Bozeman apparently had his first experience with dubstep wunderkind Skrillex. Both Skrillex and Whitechapel performed separate sets at this years “Bamboozle Festival” yesterday, May 18th, in Asbury Park, NJ. A quick note from Bozeman on his Twitter reads: “I heard Skrillex for the first time tonight. Good for him for getting big on what he does, but I don’t get it.” His bandmate Alex Wade was a bit more impressed however, offering: “Ok. Skrillex live is unbelievable. … Continue reading →

Stone Sour Working On Double Album, Concept Outlined

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:23 +0000

According to the latest issue (May-June 2012) of “Revolver” magazine, Stone Sour‘s forthcoming new release will be a double album. Frontman Corey Taylor described the effort to the publication, offering: “Picture [Pink Floyd's] The Wall crossed with Alice In Chains‘ Dirt with some good heavy blasts in there. The heaviest song is a total ass-kicker that sounds as if Slayer and Anthrax had a baby. Then, there’s a darker bluesy dirge that has the vibe of Led Zeppelin‘s ‘In My Time … Continue reading →

Nonpoint Post Brief Glimpse Of New Album Vocal Tracking Sessions

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:12:15 +0000

Nonpoint have posted a brief glimpse from the vocal tracking sessions for their new song “I Said It” below. The track will appear on the bands upcoming album which they plan to release through Razor & Tie in the coming months.

For Today Guitarist Mike Reynolds Raps For Victoriouz Project

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:08:40 +0000

For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds has apparently contributed some guest rapping to his friends Victoriouz hip hop project. You can find that here. For Today‘s new album “Immortal” will close out the month, landing in stores on May 29th through Razor & Tie.

New Rob Zombie Directed AMDRO Commercial Surfaces Online

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:01:58 +0000

Rob Zombie‘s latest commercial for AMDRO has surfaced online below. Zombie directed the ad, which features actor Daniel Roebuck.

More Guest Appearances Announced For 2012 “Summer Slaughter Tour”

wookubus — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:56:40 +0000

Further guest routing has been announced for this years “Summer Slaughter Tour“. The updated schedule, which finds stints from Within The Ruins, The Contortionist, Conducting From The Grave, Rings Of Saturn and Fallujah, now shapes up as follows: 07/20 Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues (feat. Conducting From The Grave, Fallujah) 07/21 San Diego, CA – SOMA 07/22 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues (feat. Rings Of Saturn) 07/23 Scottsdale, AZ – Venue of Scottsdale 07/25 Dallas, TX – … Continue reading →