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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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JORN Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist

Guitarist Tore Moren and bassist Nic Angileri have left JORN, the band led by Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, AVANTASIA),in order to focus on their solo careers and other projects. Their replacements have not yet been announced. "Live And Let Fly", the new video from Lande, ca...

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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...

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ENSLAVED: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Unveiled

Norwegian progressive extreme metallers ENSLAVED have set "RIITIIR" as the title of their twelfth studio album, due in Europe on September 28 and in North America on October 2 via Nuclear Blast Records. From the woods in Sweden, ENSLAVED guitarist/songwriter/founding member Ivar Bjørnson shares the...

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ANTHRAX Recording BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights' For DIO Tribute (Video)

Video footage of ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante laying down a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album can be seen below. The collection, which is being assembled by the singer's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will...