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WENDY DIO To Appear 'Humanity Thru Music' Charity Concert

Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, will hit the green carpet in support of Humanity Thru Music on Saturday, November 6 in Hollywood, California. Dio joins other celebrity guests — actress/photographer Shari Belafonte, "Lost" producer Paul Dini, actor Tyler Mane...

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WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Schedules Greensboro Meet-And-Greet

WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),the new band featuring Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.),will take part in a meet-and-greet on Sunday, November 7 at the...

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'Dimebash 2010: First Video Footage Available

The first video footage from last night's (Friday, October 29) Dimebash 2010 event — which was held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below (more clips to be added)...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Schedules California Appearances

Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva will take part in a performance and clinic on November 21 at D.O.B. Sound Recording A& Rehearsals in Santa Fe Springs, California. The show is scheduled for 2 p.m. Admission is free. He will also perform on December 11 at T. Phillip's Alehouse And Grill in...

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'Dimebash 2010' Rehearsal Photos Available; Tentative Setlist Revealed

**UPDATE**: Despite rumors to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo will **NOT** be making an appearance at tonight's event. Although he was originally set to participate in the concert, Anselmo was apparently forced to pull out of the gig after gettin...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS To Be Interviewed For 'Metal Evolution: The Series'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HOLY RAGE frontman Al Atkins will be interviewed on November 8 by Banger Films for the forthcoming TV series "Metal Evolution: The Series". The series will air in the spring of 2011 in the U.S. on VH1 Classic and other networks in the world thereafter. "Metal Evolutio...

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OVER THE RAINBOW's JOE LYNN TURNER Dedicates Song To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's October 28, 2010 performance at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Tarot Woman 02. Kill The King 03. Can't Let You Go 04. All Night Long 05. Death Alley Driver 06. Eyes Of The World 07. Ariel 08. W...

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LION'S SHARE To Perform With VINNY APPICE At SCANDINAVIAN DRUM DAY

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE will perform two or three songs with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO),during his Scandinavian Drum Day appearance on October 30 in Stockholm, Sweden. LION'S SHARE was the main band that performed during the Ronnie Jame...

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PHILIP ANSELMO To Perform At Tomorrow's 'Dimebash 2010' Event?

Artisan News Service spoke with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last week about his appearance at Dimebash 2010 — in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — on October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Watch the chat belo...

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VINNY APPICE Schedules California Appearance For America's Baby Cancer Foundation

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) will appear at Toyota Drag Strip in Irwindale, California November 6 for America's Baby Cancer Foundation. For more information, go to this location. As previously reported, Appice will attend the Scandinavian Drum Day on October 30 in in...

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'Dimebash 2010' Event To Be Filmed For Future DVD Release

In the serving spirit of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Dimebash 2010 — taking place October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California — will be giving back to not only the rock community, but to the global fight against cancer, as all proceeds from...

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HEAVEN & HELL's VINNY APPICE Launches New Band

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) told "Metal Shop"'s Ralph Cartel in a brand new interview that he has launched a brand new project, tentatively dubbed KILL DEVIL HILL, which includes contributions from former PANTERA and current DOWN bassist Rex Brown. "I've been working...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Part Of T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION's 35th Annual Awards Gala

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research will celebrate its 35th annual awards gala on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Artists COLBIE CAILLAT, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, 3 DOORS DOWN, ERIN MCCARLEY and CHARLIE DANIELS will perform for the crowd of music...

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HOLY RAGE Guitarist Quits Due To 'Health Issues'

Due to "health issues," guitarist Chris Johnson has left HOLY RAGE, the U.K.-based band led by original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins. Commented the group: "Chris has appeared on three Al Atkins albums and has been friends with Al for many years. He also appears on all tracks on the new HOLY RAGE...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Official Statue Unveiling To Be Held This Saturday In Kavarna

The official unveiling of the monument dedicated to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna will take place on October 23 at 2 p.m. (GMT+2 - local time). Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and DIO drummer Simon Wright (who also previously pla...