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Ronnie James Dio unreleased Black Sabbath demo “Slapback” surfaces

A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio/Black Sabbath song from 1979 called “Slapback” has been shared online by the estate of late Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls. “Slapback” is the second track that Nicholls’ step-son Gary Rees has shared from a rehearsal recording that was made during the pre-production for the “Heaven and Hell” album.

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Entombed frontman LG Petrov dies at age 49

Entombed A.D. have announced that frontman Lars-Göran Petrov has passed away at age 49. LG was diagnosed with ‘incurable’ bile duct cancer last year, stating that it “can’t be removed” but that doctors were “trying to control it with chemotherapy.”

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Wolfgang Van Halen Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart with Debut Single “Distance”

Wolfgang Van Halen’s debut single “Distance” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Released under Wolfgang’s Mammoth WVH, the single is a tribute to his late father Eddie Van Halen. The video for the song featured home movies of Eddie and Wolfgang, and since its release it has earned over 4 million views on YouTube.  In addition to topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, “Distance” also hit No. 1 on the MediaBase and BDS Active Rock Radio charts.