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HEAVEN & HELL: Highlights From RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Concert To Air On U.K.'s SKY ARTS

On August 28 at 9:00 p.m. local time, U.K. cable satellite channel Sky Arts will broadcast presumably professionally filmed highlights from the High Voltage festival at Victoria Park in London, England, including the July 24, 2010 performance by surviving HEAVEN & HELL members Tony Iommi, Geezer...

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WHITESNAKE Announces New Bassist

Legendary rock band WHITESNAKE has announced the addition of bassist Michael Devin (pictured below) to the group's ranks. Devin, 35, most recently played in LYNCH MOB alongside new WHITESNAKE drummer Brian Tichy (FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER). Commented Michael: "It's an hon...

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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: 2010 Nominees Announced

AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, KISS and SLASH are among the nominees at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The ceremony — held by Classic Rock magazine and hosted by legendary rocker Alice Cooper — will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at London, England's Roundhouse venue. Commented Cla...

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Y&T Frontman Interviewed On Allentown's 95.1 WZZO (Video)

Tori Thomas of the 95.1 WZZO radio station in Allentown, Pennsylvania conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti of California rockers Y&T on Thursday, August 5 at The Sterling Hotel in Allentown. Video footage of the chat can be viewed below (captured by Lisa Koza Productions...

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Y&T Bassist Diagnosed With Cancer

Bassist Phil Kennemeore of California rock veterans Y&T has released the following statement: "To all of my dear friends and fans around the world and on the [official Y&T] forum, up to now you haven't heard much information (other than about my extreme back pain) because there really hasn't...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: If My Career Ended Tomorrow, I'd Be Like, 'I Did Some Good S**t'

Keith N. Dusenberry of Metromix Denver recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metromix Denver: It's somewhat unusual how much you dislike recording. Kerry: Yeah, I'd rather tour. It's weird, because in the beginning, I'd rat...

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JIMI HENDRIX Legacy: AES NY Section To Host ELECTRIC LADY 40th-Anniversary Salute

Jimi Hendrix celebrated the opening of his Electric Lady Recording Studios at 52 West 8th Street in New York City's Greenwich Village on August 26, 1970. On September 18 that year, the iconic 27-year-old guitarist passed away. In addition to his lasting musical legacy, Hendrix left a studio which co...

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AC/DC To Release New Live Album

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson revealed during an appearance this past Thursday (July 29) on "The Chris Evans Breakfast Show" on U.K.'s BBC Radio 2 that the band will "probably bring a live album out" at some point in the not-too-distant future. (Hear audio excerpt from the interview below.) You can n...

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Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Joins LYNCH MOB

James Lomenzo (pictured below; MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) has joined the touring lineup of LYNCH MOB for the remainder of the band's summer tour. LYNCH MOB's current lineup is rounded out by George Lynch (guitar),Oni Logan (vocals) and Brian Tichy (drums; FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE, V...

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Y&T Bassist Forced To Leave Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

Bassist Phil Kennemore of California rockers Y&T has been forced to leave the band's current U.S. tour in order to receive treatment for an injured back. His temporary replacement is Brad Lang (pictured below),who previously played with Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER, DIO) in WAR & PEACE. A...

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AC/DC Frontman To Guest On BBC RADIO 2's 'The Chris Evans Breakfast Show'

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will be interviewed on "The Chris Evans Breakfast Show" on U.K.'s BBC Radio 2 tomorrow (Thursday, July 29) at 8:30 a.m. local time. For more information, go to this location. On July 25, 1980, AC/DC released "Back In Black" in the U.S., followed by the album's U.K. relea...

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LYNCH MOB Singer Thanks 'El Paso' Audience While Performing In Dallas; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of LYNCH MOB performing the song "Wicked Sensation" on July 23, 2010 at Trees in Dallas, Texas can be viewed below. At the end of the clip (around 5:35 mark),LYNCH MOB singer Oni Logan can be heard thanking the crowd in "El Paso" where the band was supposed to play on ...

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AC/DC Celebrating 30th Anniversary Of 'Back In Black'

On July 25, 1980, AC/DC released "Back In Black" in the U.S., followed by the album's U.K. release on July 31. It was the band's first album without lead singer Bon Scott, who had died a few months earlier after passing out and choking on his own vomit following a long night of drinking. The ...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Performs With 'Rock Of Ages' Cast On 'America's Got Talent'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined the cast of the Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages" last night (Wednesday, July 14) at the quarterfinals of "America's Got Talent" to perform the TWISTED SISTER classic "I Wanna Rock". Watch video footage of the performance below. The "Rock Of Ages" cast is led...

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BENEDICTUM Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of U.S. metallers BENEDICTUM for the release of a brand new studio album in early 2011. The band is currently recording the effort with with producer Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, LITA FORD, NOFX) at his Area 52 studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CD will feature...