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Original Black Sabbath Lineup To Reunite In 2012!

Filed Under: General News, Upcoming releases

Nov.11, 2011

With the tragic death of Ronnie James Dio putting an end to Heaven & Hell, I knew it was only a matter of time before we got something out of an Ozzy-fronted Black Sabbath. Turns out, it’s going to be happening next year! The band plans to record an album produced by Rick Rubin, headline Download 2012, and do a world tour. NEAT.

Truth be told, I always liked Ozzy-fronted Sabbath better than Dio-fronted Sabbath, but I know opinions on the subject are divided pretty clearly. At any rate, new Sabbath is A-OK in my book, so long as it doesn’t stray too far from their core sound. Sure, Ozzy’s recent solo material sucked, but I have hope for my favorite Sabbath lineup!

What do you folks think? Do you even care? Mouth off in the comments.

- JR

Tags: Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell, Ozzy, ozzy osbourne, Ronnie James Dio

New Heaven and Hell DVD Featuring Dio’s Last Filmed Performance Now Available

Filed Under: General News, Live, Video

Nov.17, 2010

Yesterday, the legendary Heaven and Hell released their Neon Nights: Live In Europe DVD. The convert was filmed last year, July 30th, in Germany in support of their album The Devil You Know. If you’re into classic metal this is a must have, as they not only played new material, they included Dio-era Sabbath hits like “Mob Rules” and “Heaven and Hell.” This is available right now, but we just might be giving away one free copy in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out!

The above video is a clip from the DVD featuring “Children of the Sea.” Dio still had it in the older age, unlike a certain other Sabbath singer who won’t be mentioned.

Give a look over the DVD’s setlist after the jump.

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Tags: Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell, Ronnie James Dio

Thrash and Burn Tour 2010: A Big Mess

Filed Under: Tours and Rumors of Tours

May.31, 2010

2010 hasn’t exactly been kind to us. It took away James “The Rev” Sullivan, Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio, and Paul Grey. Not only have the tragic passing of our heroes made this year one giant let down so far, some circles are calling 2010 “The Year The Festival Died,” and this year’s iteration of the Thrash And Burn Tour sort of provides evidence to the claim.

The lineup consists of headliners Asking Alexandria (wat?!) and Born of Osiris. Support comes in the way off Kittie, Stick To Your Guns, Impending Doom, Through The Eyes Of The Dead (for the first half of the tour), Evergreen Terrace (for the second half), Greeley Estates, Periphery, Motionless In White, and Chelsea Grin.

Fuck me sideways, that would be terrible. I’m not going to speak for the rest of the writers here, but I like Born of Osiris, and Periphery’s debut album is probably my favorite album of the year so far–but I’m not gonna drive for four hours to see Periphery play for fifteen minutes and sit through two or three hours of deathcore and bland metalcore to see them and BOO perform. If I already lived in a city the tour was coming to, I’d might consider going. But they aren’t.

Here are the tour dates:

Jul. 16 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners
Jul. 17 – Nashville, TN @ Rockettown
Jul. 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Jul. 19 – Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
Jul. 21 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Jul. 22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Jul. 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Rock The Block
Jul. 24 – San Diego, CA @ Soma
Jul. 25 – Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
Jul. 26 – Fresno, CA @ The Crest Theatre
Jul. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
Jul. 28 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theatre
Jul. 30 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
Jul. 31 – Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Event Center
Aug. 01 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Aug. 02 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
Aug. 03 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Aug. 05 – Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
Aug. 06 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Aug. 07 – Richmond, VA @ Hat Factory
Aug. 08 – Long Island, NY @ Crazy Donkey
Aug. 09 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
Aug. 10 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Aug. 11 – Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
Aug. 12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Ches Arena
Aug. 13 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
Aug. 14 – Detroit, MI @ Harpos
Aug. 15 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

If there’s a tour I have a chance at seeing, it’s probably The Cool Tour, which isn’t all that great to begin with, but what other options do I have?

- JR

Tags: Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Dio, Evergreen Terrace, Greeley Estates, Impending Doom, James "The Rev" Sullivan, James Sullivan, Kittie, Motionless In White, Paul Grey, Periphery, Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio, Stick To Your Guns, The Cool Tour, Thrash and Burn Tour, Through The Eyes Of The Dead

Fred Phelps Has A Tiny Penis

Filed Under: General News

May.22, 2010

As does his daughter Shirley, probably.

I’m sure the Westboro Baptist Church needs no introduction. A quick search will throw up far more of their disgusting behaviour than I could list right now, but one of their methods of hate is to picket stuff. Literally, everything. Retards; like that ever works.

Never has the word ‘derp’ been more fitting

This most recent story is rather pertinent, however, and I’m sure it will induce rage in many of you,

It was a sad week this week as we lost the great Ronnie James Dio. So how have these sick arsetards seen fit to mark his passing? That’s right, they are picketing his funeral. Cunts.

Fuck it; I bet they all have tiny wangs.

But in order to placate your fury, have a look at Uncyclopedia’s article on Mr. Phelps.

And lo, lols ensued.

But seriously big guy, if you’re up there; how ’bout some o’ that righteous smiting, yeah?

- CG

Tags: Fred Phelps, Ronnie James Dio, Westboro Baptist Church

RIP Ronnie James Dio (1942 – 2010)

Filed Under: General News

May.16, 2010

It’s been crazy all day with the rumors surrounding Ronnie James Dio, but sadly, it’s official this time: Legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio has passed away due to complications involving stomach cancer.

His wife and manager Wendy Dio gave the following statement via Blabbermouth.

“Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.

“Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.

“We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us.

“Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss.

“Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.”

Dio has been in the music business playing heavy metal from the beginning, fronting bands like Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell. He was also responsible for popularizing the “metal horns” gesture (as seen above.) Dio will be forever a heavy metal icon and will be missed.

Here’s some classic Dio, “Holy Diver.”