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DIO: 'The Singles Collection' Box Set Due Next Month
According to CDJapan.co.jp, Universal Music has set an August 31 European and September 3 Japanese release date for "The Singles Collection", a box set containing 48 songs from 14 of DIO's classic singles in replicas of the original release and a DVD featuring 12 music videos,. It comes with a repri...July 30, 2012
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DIO: 'The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2' Coming Soon
A new DIO compilation album, "The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2", will be released later in the year. The 17-song set will include three bonus tracks, two of which are new and have never been made available on a full DIO CD before. The cover artwork for the set was created by Marc Sasso, ...July 26, 2012
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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Vocalist JOE LYNN TURNER Comments On Passing Of LARRY HOPPEN
Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band ORLEANS, passed away on July 24. Born on Long Island, New York, Hoppen was 61 years old. Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (pictured below; DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),who worked with Hoppen often since 1999, said, "Larry Ho...July 25, 2012
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BIG NOIZE Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH: More KAVARNA ROCK Footage Available
BIG NOIZE, the band featuring Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) on drums, Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) on bass and Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT, RATT) on guitar, was joined by singer Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) for their July 14 performance at the Kavarna Rock f...July 24, 2012
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JAMES DURBIN Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)
Video footage of "American Idol" finalist James Durbin and his solo band performing the DIO anthem "Rainbow In The Dark" on July 18 at Shooters Sports Bar in Texarkana, Arkansas can be seen below. During a February 2012 interview with Revolver magazine, Durbin spoke about his love for heavy metal an...July 23, 2012
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: How Artists Can 'Reclaim' Record Industry
Metal As Fuck recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. When asked about the current state of the record industry, Martin said, "Everything needs to change, absolutely everything. I've studied this in the past few years with lawyers and union people. I'm not a big...July 21, 2012
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JON LORD Remembered By RITCHIE BLACKMORE, RICK WAKEMAN On BBC Radio's 'Last Word'
The latest edition of "Last Word", BBC Radio 4's weekly obituary program, telling the life stories of those who have died recently, focuses on former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. The show, which features contributions from Ritchie Blackmore (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW),Rick Wakema...July 20, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH Sings BLACK SABBATH, DIO, QUIET RIOT With BIG NOIZE (Video)
BIG NOIZE, the band featuring Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) on drums, Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) on bass and Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT, RATT) on guitar, was joined by singer Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) for their July 14 performance at the Kavarna Rock f...July 18, 2012
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BOB DAISLEY Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "[Monday was] a sad day. Jon Lord has 'left the building.' "Jon put the 'deep' into PUR...July 18, 2012
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DOOGIE WHITE Remembers JON LORD
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 regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Dear Jon, thank you. Thank...July 17, 2012
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Interviewed On Germany's TV ROXX (Video)
TV Roxx conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker on April 29, 2012 at Spectrum in Augsburg, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Michael Schenker May 13 concert at O13 in Tilburg, Holland was reportedly filmed for DVD release. Schenker's "Temple Of Rock" European tour m...July 17, 2012
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Without JON LORD There Would Be No DEEP PURPLE'
Former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon was not only a great musician, he was my favorite dinner companion. "We are all deeply saddened. We knew he was sick but...July 17, 2012
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DIO DISCIPLES: Video Footage Of Istanbul Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' July 7 performance at Tuborg Goldfest in Parkorman, Istanbul, Turkey can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES is the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripp...July 16, 2012
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JOE LYNN TURNER: JON LORD 'Was A True And Gifted Original, A Gentleman Of The Industry'
Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (pictured below; DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I am deeply saddened about the passing of Jon Lord. I am proud and humbled to have kn...July 16, 2012
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GRAHAM BONNET: JON LORD 'Changed The World Of Rock'
Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (pictured below; RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It is with great shock and deep sadness that I was informed of the loss of...July 16, 2012
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