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Keyboardist DON AIREY Recalls His First Session With BLACK SABBATH: 'They Had A Terrible Reputation'

During an appearance on the Music Buzzz podcast, keyboardist Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, was asked how he goes about going into a session with a band that is "established and known". He said (as transcr...

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MANDY LION Returns With New LION & MAN Single 'Red Rain'

LION & MAN, the collaboration between vocalist Mandy Lion (WORLD WAR III, WICKED ALLIANCE) and producer/guitarist Ron Mancuso (BEGGARS & THIEVES, RED DRAGON CARTEL),has released a new single, "Red Rain". "Red Rain" is inspired by Lion's soon-to-be-released autobiographical book and graphic...

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Ex-RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Never Wanted To Copy RONNIE JAMES DIO: I Tried 'Putting My Own Stamp' On The Songs

In a new interview with author/journalist Joel Gausten, former RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero was asked about the challenges of putting his own stamp on performing material that was originally sung by legendary singers Ronnie James Dio, Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonnet, Ian Gillan and David Coverdale wh...

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WENDY DIO: 'I Saw LEMMY Two Hours Before He Died'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rocktails With Ahmet Zappa podcast, Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, reflected on the friendship between the iconic heavy metal singer and a couple of other rock legends. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ronn...

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Watch: Ex-ANTHRAX Singers JOHN BUSH And NEIL TURBIN Team Up For Cover Of RAINBOW's 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'

Former ANTHRAX singers John Bush and Neil Turbin teamed up to perform a cover of RAINBOW's "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" at this year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund on Sunday afternoon, May 18, on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autr...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE And CANDICE NIGHT Inducted Into 'Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame'

The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF),in coordination with earMUSIC, recently hosted a night celebrating Candice Night and the release of her new album, "Sea Glass". This celebration featured a live solo performance by Candice, performing three songs — including "Unsung Her...

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Watch: OPETH, RAINBOW, KING DIAMOND Members And Others Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Memorial Concert

Jørn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW),Doogie White (RAINBOW),Fredrik Åkesson (OPETH),Pontus Egberg (KING DIAMOND),Guernica Mancini (THE GEMS, THUNDERMOTHER),Per Wiberg (OPETH) and Mia Karlsson (CRUCIFIED BARBARA) are among the more than 20 musicians who took part in the 2025 edition...

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RONNIE ROMERO On Upcoming Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album: 'It's Gonna Sound Like An Evolution Of The Band'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I joined the band, the...

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RAINBOW Legend JOE LYNN TURNER Joins Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND For Cover Of BLUES IMAGE Classic

Joe Lynn Turner needs no introduction. Long before he launched his solo career in 1985, his years fronting Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW ("Difficult To Cure", "Straight Between The Eyes", "Bent Out Of Shape") established him among the most dynamic vocalists on the metal scene, an accolade that was onl...

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CANDLEMASS Shares Music Video For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'

To celebrate 40 years of doom metal mastery and the release of their brand new four-track EP "Black Star", Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled a cover of BLACK SABBATH's legendary hymn "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath". The title track of the classic 1973 SABBATH album was reworked by C...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE And CANDICE NIGHT To Be Inducted Into 'Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame'

The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF),in coordination with earMUSIC, will host a night celebrating Candice Night and the release of her new album, "Sea Glass". This celebration will feature a live solo performance of Candice Night, performing three songs from her new album...

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A-Z, Which Features FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And MARK ZONDER, Shares New Single 'I Am Numb'

Hard rock band A-Z will release its sophomore album, "A2Z²", on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and along with former FATES WARNING bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, "A2Z²" builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titl...

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Watch: ROBERTO DIMITRI LIAPAKIS Steps In For ERIK GRÖNWALL At MICHAEL SCHENKER's Madrid Concert

Fan-filmed video of Michael Schenker's May 4 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain can be seen below. The legendary German guitarist — accompanied by ex-SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall on vocals, Bodo Schopf on drums, Barend Courbois on bass and Steve Mann on keyboards/guitar — kicked off his...

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ERIK GRÖNWALL Leaves MICHAEL SCHENKER's European Tour To Be With His Ailing Father

Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has left Michael Schenker's European tour in order to return home to Sweden and be with his ailing father. Earlier today (Sunday, May 4),Erik posted the following message on his social media: "Sometimes life draws a hard line between stage and home. Twenty min...

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JOEY TEMPEST: EUROPE's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Special'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, EUROPE singer Joey Tempest was asked about the fact that it's been eight years since he and his bandmates released their last studio album, 2017's "Walk The Earth". Joey responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Honestly, we've never had this l...