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WENDY DIO: 'I Cried' When I Found Out About TONY IOMMI's Cancer Diagnosis

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with Wendy Dio, the widow of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),at the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund's second awards gala, which was held on Oct...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Explains His Involvement With 'Who Are You' Tribute

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K. Downing is among the musicians who appear on "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who", which was released on October 2 via Cleopatra Records. As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from p...

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DOOGIE WHITE Sets Record Straight Regarding His Departure From RAINBOW

Renowned Scottish singer Doogie White (pictured below),who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "In the 16 years or so since I left RAINBOW, I have never spoken publicl...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe' CD, DVD, Blu-Ray Due In December

Inakustik has set a December 3 release date for Michael Schenker's "Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe" that will be made available on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and as a limited deluxe edition containing all three formats. This essential live rock'n'roll release includes songs performed live in Tilburg, The Neth...

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DIO DISCIPLES: Seattle Concert Footage Available

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — kicked off its North American tour on October 20 at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the third show of the tour, which took place o...

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DIO DISCIPLES: New Video Interview With ONI LOGAN, BJORN ENGLEN

Shockwave Magazine recently conducted an interview with DIO DISCIPLES' newest members, vocalist Oni Logan (also of LYNCH MOB) and bassist Bjorn Englen (formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). You can now watch the chat below. DIO DISCIPLES is the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Cra...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist: 'Blackoustic' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Blackoustic", the first-ever acoustic album by Finnish heavy metal singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, CAIN'S OFFERING, KOTIPELTO) and guitarist Jani Liimatainen (CAIN'S OFFERING, ex-SONATA ARCTICA),has entered the official chart in their home country at position No. 13. The CD will be released o...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Talks BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, RONNIE JAMES DIO In New Audio Interview

Earlier today (Saturday, October 27),former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, Candice Night, spoke to 103.9 WRCN-FM, Long Island's classic rock radio station, about Ritchie's distinguished career and their medieval/renaissance group, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT. You can now listen...

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SIMON WRIGHT Talks DIO DISCIPLES In New Interview

Patrick Prince of Powerline conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: You stated in an interview recently that the DIO DISCIPLES solidified when musicians involved in Ronnie James Dio's...

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PARADOX: 'Tales Of The Weird' Audio Samples Available

German metallers PARADOX will release their new album, "Tales Of The Weird", on December 14 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by PARADOX mainman Charly Steinhauer and was mixed and mastered by Victor Bullok (a.k.a. V. Santura; TRIPTYKON, DARK FORTRESS) at Woodshed Studio in Landshut, Germany. The...

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BUCKCHERRY, RATT, ANTHRAX Members To Perform At Second 'Dio Stand Up' Cancer Fund Awards Gala

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will host its second awards gala on Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31 at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood, California. Awards will be presented to sev...

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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS: '50 Shades Of Evil' Video Released

"50 Shades Of Evil", the new video from Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based female-fronted metallers KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, can be seen below. The track is the second single from the band's current self-titled album, released in August via Spinefarm Records. Directed by Lisa Mann, whose previous credits in...

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New DIO DISCIPLES Lineup: More Video Footage Of North American Tour Kick-Off Available

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — kicked off its North American tour this past Saturday night (October 20) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. More fan-filmed video footage of the concert can b...

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New DIO DISCIPLES Lineup Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — kicked off its North American tour last night (Saturday, October 20) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen be...

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SIMON WRIGHT Talks 'The Very Beast Of Dio', DIO DISCIPLES And AC/DC (Audio)

On September 26, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. The second volume of DIO's best tracks, "The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2", sold 2,300 copies in the U...