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Metallica's ALL WITHIN MY HANDS FOUNDATION is granting $100,000 to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela through longtime partner Direct Relief. On June 24, Venezuela was hit by back-to-back, devastating earthquakes, registering at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, less than a minute apart. More than 600 aftershocks have continued to strike, hindering already dire rescue operations and increasing fear within the displaced community. Up to 6.8 million Venezuelans may be affected which includes being displaced or losing access to electricity and water. Early satellite analysis by NASA suggests nearly 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed. The Venezuelan Red Cross said it expected to address the needs of at least 300,000 people for the next two years.
Black Sabbath and RufusPublications.com announce the publication of the first ever Official Black Sabbath book. Documenting the band's extensive history from the late 1960s to the final show, Back to the Beginning in July 2025. THE MASTERS OF REALITY - WHY BLACK SABBATH MATTER has been created by photographer Ross Halfin, working directly with the band. Tracing their development from the late 1960s with a huge wealth of rare photographs and memorabilia, many published for the first time and curated for this huge, 500 page volume. The book covers the classic lineup of Sabbath featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward and features essays from writers Geoff Barton and Dave Ling who interviewed all four band members, especially for the book. The book will be available in three editions.
Originally released in 2006, Kiss Of Death from very longtime HardRadio friends MOTORHEAD reflected the band's uncompromising, no-frills spirit. Marking its 20th anniversary, this new edition sees the album newly half-speed mastered from the original tapes. It also includes an exclusive bonus live LP, capturing the band's 2007 performance at Lowlands Festival in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, available on vinyl for the first time. The CD edition features three additional bonus tracks.
