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DIO DISCIPLES Perform RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO Classics In Denver (Video)

Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' August 18 performance at Herman's Hideaway in Denver, Colorado. Check it out below. DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy, has already written several songs for its upcomi...

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CRAIG GOLDY Once Again Defends RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'Money Is Not The Main Purpose'

Craig Goldy says that he understands why some people have such a hard time embracing the Ronnie James Dio hologram. Goldy joined DIO during the "Sacred Heart" tour in 1986 after original guitarist Vivian Campbell was fired from the band following a contentious business disagreement with the singer a...

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NORDIC UNION Feat. PRETTY MAIDS Vocalist, ECLIPSE Guitarist: 'Second Coming' Album Details Revealed

The Danish/Swedish group NORDIC UNION — which features PRETTY MAIDS vocalist Ronnie Atkins and guitarist/songwriter/producer Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE, W.E.T., AMMUNITION) — will release its sophomore album, "Second Coming", via Frontiers Music Srl on November 9. The partnership between the two Scand...

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JAMES KOTTAK Admits He Is A Recovering Alcoholic, Says Upcoming KINGDOM COME Tour Will Be 'A Party'

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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Ex-DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Once Again Denounces RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'It Isn't About RONNIE Anymore'

Former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell has once again denounced the Ronnie James Dio hologram, saying that it "it isn't about" the singer anymore. The legendary heavy metal frontman died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made it...

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KIX Frontman Says Original Bassist DONNIE PURNELL Is 'Missed As A Friend,' But Not As A Bandmate

During a recent appearance on the "Cobras & Fire" podcast, KIX frontman Steve Whiteman was asked why founding member, songwriter and bassist Donnie Purnell hasn't been involved with the band since it first reunited about a decade and a half ago. "Donnie is a very bitter person," Steve explained. "An...

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NASHVILLE PUSSY: 'One Bad Mother' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "One Bad Mother", a new song from NASHVILLE PUSSY, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Pleased To Eat You", which will be released on September 7 via earMUSIC. Lemmy personally blessed NASHVILLE PUSSY calling them "America's last great...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Doesn't Have 'Many Happy Memories' From Making Of DIO's 'Sacred Heart' Album

Vivian Campbell says that he doesn't have "many happy memories" from the making of DIO's third album, saying that the record marked "the beginning of the end for the original DIO band." Campbell, bassist Jimmy Bain, drummer Vinny Appice and singer Ronnie James Dio worked together on the first three...

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DREAM CHILD Feat. Former DIO, AC/DC, QUIET RIOT Members: 'Weird World' Song

"Weird World", a new song from DREAM CHILD, the band featuring former members of DIO, AC/DC and QUIET RIOT, can be seen below. The song is taken from DREAM CHILD's debut album, "Until Death Do We Meet Again", which will be released on September 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. DREAM CHILD is: * Craig Gol...

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Fourth Annual 'Bowl For Ronnie' To Be Held In October

The fourth annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, will take place on Thursday, October 25 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. The event will be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is hea...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says Upcoming THE CIRCLE Album Is 'About The World Monetary System'

Sammy Hagar spoke to The Mercury News about the upcoming first album of all-original material from THE CIRCLE, his critically acclaimed supergroup also featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson. "I don't have a name for it," he said. "Right now, I am calling it 'Hey Hey Hey', because I...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Would Be 'Pissed' About His Hologram, Says DOUG ALDRICH

Former DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich says that Ronnie James Dio would be "pissed" about the fact that a holographic version of the legendary heavy metal singer is being prepped for a world tour. The former vocalist in BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW, who died in 2010 at the age of 67, is now the subject of a...

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DORO PESCH: 'In This Time And Age, It's So Important To Give Out Positive Energy'

German metal queen Doro Pesch says her forthcoming "Forever Warriors, Forever United" double album is dedicated to the memory of late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. Pesch and Kilmister teamed up several times over the years for duets, including "Love Me Forever" and "Alone Again". Pesch also we...

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RALF SCHEEPERS Says There's A 'Big Advantage' To Having Five Songwriters In PRIMAL FEAR

"The Rock Writer's Ramble" podcast recently conducted an interview with vocalist Ralf Scheepers of German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR about the band's forthcoming "Apocalypse" studio album. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBER...

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SAMMY HAGAR Offers First Taste Of Upcoming THE CIRCLE Album

Sammy Hagar has uploaded a short clip of him listening to a song from the upcoming first album of all-original material from THE CIRCLE, his critically acclaimed supergroup also featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, The former VAN HALEN frontman used used the hashtag "#lastsongonr...