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Former DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Says Unfinished Demo Recordings May See Light Of Day

Former DIO drummer Simon Wright (pictured below) says that "three or four" unfinished demo recordings that were made prior to singer Ronnie James Dio's death could be completed for a future release. The last song to be fully realized with Ronnie, "Electra", was featured on the ultra-rare "Tournado"...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA's 'The Afterman: Ascension' Cracks U.S. Top 5

"The Afterman: Ascension", the new album from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, sold 49,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 5 on The Billboard 200 chart. "The Afterman" is being released in two separate full-length volumes. The first vo...

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ONI LOGAN: 'I Haven't Left LYNCH MOB'

Singer Oni Logan has shot down reports that he has left LYNCH MOB in order to focus on other projects, including his upcoming stint as one of the vocalists for DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal frontman Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) and is...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist: 'Blackoustic' Track-By-Track Breakdown

A track-by-track breakdown of "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),can be seen below. The CD will be released on October 19 via earMUSI...

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DIO DISCIPLES Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — was interviewed on last night's (Wednesday, October 10) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline". You can now listen to the chat at RocklineRadio.com....

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TANK: 'War Nation' Video Released

British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and former HELLOWEEN drummer Mark Cross — will release a new DVD, "War Machine Live", on November 12 in Europe...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist: 'Blackoustic' Audio Samples Available

earMUSIC has set an October 19 release date for "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). The duo has been working together and playing acou...

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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON To Perform With DIO DISCIPLES In Ventura

Former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson will join DIO DISCIPLES on stage for a couple of songs on Sunday, October 28 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, California. DIO DISCIPLES is the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards). The group, w...

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DIO DISCIPLES: First Official Photo Of New Lineup Released

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards)— will embark on a North American tour at the end of October. The group, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, H...

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GEOFF TATE On New Solo Album: I Wanted To Make A 'Solid Rock Record'

Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with Geoff Tate, the legendary QUEENSRŸCHE frontman and one of the most acclaimed vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: ["Kings & Thieves"] is your first solo...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"The Afterman: Ascension", the new album from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, can be streamed in its entirety at RollingStone.com. "The Afterman" will be released in two separate full-length volumes. The first volume, "The Afterman: Ascension", will be available on both physical and...

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PARADOX: 'Tales Of The Weird' Cover Artwork Unveiled

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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New NIGHTWISH Singer Checks In From Anaheim

Dutch singer Floor Jansen (REVAMP, ex-AFTER FOREVER) made her live debut as the frontwoman of NIGHTWISH on October 1 at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington. Jansen is handling lead-vocal duties on NIGHTWISH's current North American tour after the group parted ways with Anette Olzon at the end of Sep...

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Unauthorized YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN Biography Released In Sweden

On October 1, music journalist Anders Tengner's unauthorized biography of Swedish guitar ace Yngwie J. Malmsteen, "Såsom I Himmelen, Så Ock På Jorden" (English translation: "As Above, So Below") was released in Sweden via Bokfabriken. The 350-page book is based on more than 50 interviews with people...

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JOURNEY Guitarist Talks Solo Album In Video Interview

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon recently spoke to Fuse about his forthcoming solo album, "The Calling". You can now watch the chat below. "The Calling" will be released on October 23 via Frontiers Records. Produced by and featuring Schon on all guitars and bass, "The Calling" reunites Schon with former...