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BENEDICTUM Completes Work On New Album

San Diego/Phoenix-based metallers BENEDICTUM have finished recording their third album with producer Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, LITA FORD, NOFX) at his Area 52 studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CD will feature guest appearances by Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE...

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EUROPE Confirmed For iTunes Festival

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have been confirmed to play at this year's iTunes Festival at the London Roundhouse on July 25, along with FOREIGNER. The band will perform music from its current critically acclaimed album "Last Look At Eden", plus all its classics, including the timeless anthem "The Fin...

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BRIAN TICHY Is Excited And Honored To Be Playing Drums For WHITESNAKE

Brian Tichy, who has previously played with FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER and LYNCH MOB, was officially announced this past week as WHITESNAKE's new drummer, replacing Chris Frazier, who was in the group for three years. Commented Tichy: "[WHITESNAKE frontman] David Coverdale...

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WHITESNAKE Parts Ways With DUFFY, FRAZIER; New Drummer Announced

Legendary rock band WHITESNAKE has parted ways with bassist Uriah Duffy and drummer Chris Frazier. According to a press release, "WHITESNAKE wish Uriah and Chris every success in pursuing their individual musical careers and express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both...

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Previously Unreleased SOUNDGARDEN Song To Appear On 'Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock'

A previously unreleased SOUNDGARDEN song, "Black Rain", will debut exclusively on Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock. This fall, living room legends and their friends will join together and embark on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Roc...

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LYNCH MOB Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks'

The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with LYNCH MOB frontman Oni Logan. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Drummer Brian Tichy (FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER) and bassist Michael "Denim" Devin (KENNY WAYNE...

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METALLICA, SABBATH, KISS, MEGADETH, OZZY Featured In 'Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock'

This fall, living room legends and their friends will join together and embark on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock. The latest installment in the world's most popular music game series, Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock, will once...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: New Interview Footage Posted Online

New video interview footage featuring BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the new supergroup featuring former DEEP PURPLE bassist/singer Glenn Hughes alongside LED ZEPPELIN reunion drummer Jason Bonham, DREAM THEATER's former keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guitarist Joe Bonamassa — along with the project's p...

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HUGHES, BONHAM, BONAMASSA, SHERINIAN Supergroup Names Itself BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION

The new supergroup featuring former DEEP PURPLE bassist/singer Glenn Hughes alongside LED ZEPPELIN reunion drummer Jason Bonham, DREAM THEATER's former keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has settled on a new name: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION. * Official Web Site * Twitter BLACK COUN...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER Members Pay Tribute To DIO On 'The Tour Bus'

Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" recently hosted an hour-long special tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. The program featured music from Dio's career, clips from...

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JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during yesterday's (Monday, May 17) special edition of "Ed...

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Ex-DIO Bassist JEFF PILSON: I'm Gonna Miss RONNIE In Ways I've Never Missed Anyone Else

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, LYNCH/PILSON, WAR AND PEACE, STEEL DRAGON, FOREIGNER),who recorded and toured three studio albums with DIO — "Strange Highways" in 1993, "Angry Machines" in 1996, and most recently, "Master Of The Moon" in 2004, has issued the following statement regarding the passing o...

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BRIAN TICHY: DIO's 'Amazing Talent, Charisma And Power Combined Were Nothing Short Of Magic!'

Acclaimed rock drummer Brian Tichy (PRIDE AND GLORY, OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is a sad day... "R.I.P Ronnie James Dio!! "I had...

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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, TRIUMPH, ANVIL Members To Attend 'Rock Of Ages' Opening In Toronto

According to the Toronto Star, TWISTED SISTER guitarist J.J. French, Jim Peterik of SURVIVOR and POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will attend tonight's (Tuesday, May 11) red-carpet opening of the hit musical "Rock of Ages" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also expected at the Royal Alexandra Theatre are mem...

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SAXON, CATHEDRAL, HAMMERFALL Confirmed For U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival

SAXON, CATHEDRAL and HAMMERFALL have been confirmed for High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London, U.K. The festival billing is shaping up as follows : Saturday, July 24: Main Stage: ZZ TOP HEAVEN & HELL FOREIGNER GAR...