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VINNY APPICE Shares Video From Los Angeles Premiere Of 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die'

Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO) has uploaded video of the invitation-only premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, which was held Tuesday night (September 20) at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif...

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From DIO, COVERDALE To HUGHES, THE DEAD DAISIES' DOUG ALDRICH 'Has No Agenda' When Working With Legendary Vocalists

By David E. Gehlke The relaxed, easy-going disposition of Doug Aldrich over Zoom likely matches his approach while in the rehearsal room with the likes of Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale and now Glenn Hughes as part of THE DEAD DAISIES. (Aldrich joked that he's happy to be included in the Ritchie...

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VINNY APPICE, JOEY BELLADONNA And CRAIG GOLDY Attend Los Angeles Premiere Of 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die': Photos, Video

An invitation-only premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio was held Tuesday night (September 20) at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Among the musicians who attended the event were Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH,...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Defends His 'Well-Deserved' Opinion Of RAINBOW's Latest Lineup, Says Band's Legacy 'Deserved Much Better'

Former RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner has defended his recent comments about Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and perform the band's classic material with a new group of musicians, saying "the RAINBOW legacy deserved much better treatment and respect than it received." Blackmore stepped away f...

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Fires Back At JOE LYNN TURNER Over 'Cheap Imitation' Comments

Ronnie Romero has fired back at Joe Lynn Turner over the disparaging comments the former RAINBOW singer made about the most recent lineup of the band. Earlier this month, Turner slammed Ritchie Blackmore for the guitarist's decision to go out and perform classic DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW material with...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Rock Classics With Bulgarian Rock Band AXAT

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner joined the Bulgarian rock band AXAT on stage this past Wednesday (September 14) in Vratsa, Bulgaria to perform several classic songs. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier this month, Turner said that it has been "absolutely liberati...

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DEEP PURPLE Officially Welcomes Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE As Permanent Member

Following the news in July that guitarist Steve Morse will be stepping back from the legendary hard rock band DEEP PURPLE, after more than a quarter of a century, his former bandmates have announced that, after an abundant summer of touring, Simon McBride will join the band permanently. Collectively...

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WENDY DIO: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Always Overlooked During The Time That He Was Alive'

The first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio will be presented in more than 500 cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing and BMG for two days only on Wednesday, September 28 and Sunday, October 2. Executive-produced by Dio's widow and long...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Damaged' RAINBOW's Legacy With 'Trainwreck' Reunion

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has once again slammed Ritchie Blackmore for the guitarist's decision to go out and perform classic DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW material with a new group of musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Blackmore stepped away...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: Ditching The Wig Has Been 'Absolutely Liberating'

Joe Lynn Turner says that it has been "absolutely liberating" to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 last month, went public with his new look on August 25 in a ser...

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WENDY DIO Is 'Very Proud' Of Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die'

The first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio will be presented in more than 500 cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing and BMG for two days only on Wednesday, September 28 and Sunday, October 2. Executive-produced by Dio's widow and long...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases 'Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs' Digital Compilation

DEEP PURPLE has just released "Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs". This digital compilation is available on all streaming platforms as well as a specially priced digital download via earMUSIC. The idea of this compilation started after sharing previously released "rare tracks" on a priv...

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IAN GILLAN To Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics With PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Ian Gillan will embark on a Spanish tour in November. On the six-date trek, the 77-year-old DEEP PURPLE singer will be joined by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by German conductor Friedemann Riehle. Earlier today (Monday, September 5),Gillan issued the following statement via social...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Thanks Fans For Their Support After His Decision To Ditch His Wig: 'I Could Not Do This Without You'

Joe Lynn Turner has thanked fans for their support following his decision to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 last month, went public with his new look on August...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs DEEP PURPLE Classic With PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA In Vienna

Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner joined the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra on stage last night (Saturday, August 27) at the Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria. The "Rock The Opera" event brought two things together that you wouldn't normally find paired in a way like this — rock songs an...