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JANE'S ADDICTION: Multi-Camera Footage Of 'Cinco De Mayo' Concert Posted Online

Multi-camera video footage of JANE'S ADDICTION performing the song "Ain't No Right" during an intimate one-off Cinco de Mayo concert on May 5, 2010 at Bardot, Hollywood in Hollywood, California can be viewed below. The band debuted a brand new song, "Soulmate", at the Corzo-sponsored event, which ma...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Glens Falls Concert

ALICE IN CHAINS paid tribute to legendary singer Ronnie James Dio at its concert in Glens Falls, New York Wednesday night (May 19). Bassist Mike Inez wore a vintage t-shirt from DIO's 1985 "Sacred Heart" tour (see photo below) and guitarist Jerry Cantrell dedicated the song "Nutshell" to both Dio an...

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ANTHRAX Drummer: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was True Metal'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first time I heard Ronnie James Dio, I thought he was a large person, The voice was so huge. It was RAINB...

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Former VAN HALEN Bassist: DIO Was 'Definitely A Driving Force In Hard Rock Music'

Ex-VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony spoke to The Pulse of Radio and Billboard.com about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away this past Sunday, May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. [Courtesy of The Pulse of...

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Ex-RAINBOW Frontman DOOGIE WHITE: DIO Was One Of The Greatest Singers I Ever Heard

Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "A very great man lost his life [on Sunday]. "Ronnie James...

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VAN HALEN Covering RAINBOW Classic In 1976; Previously Unheard Recording Released

The Van Halen News Desk web site has been updated with following message: "As a tribute to the late, great, Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF),the Van Halen News Desk has dusted off an old recording from our archives. It's VAN HALEN covering the early RAINBOW cla...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: DIO Was 'One Of The Nicest Guys In The Business'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who listened to "Man on the Silver Mountain" by Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW as a teenager, told Billboard.com that being able to meet Ronnie James Dio was one of his treasured memories. "Few people have had the ability to carry a song like Dio, literally demanding your a...

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LIZZY BORDEN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was A Master Of His Trade, A True Original'

LIZZY BORDEN frontman and namesake has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "So sorry to hear about Ronnie James Dio… "We played some festivals with Dio over the years and at everyone m...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Undoubtedly One Of Heavy Metal's Greatest Performers'

Seattle progressive hard rockers QUEENSRŸCHE have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio was undoubtedly one of heavy metal's greatest performers and will continue to...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: DIO 'Was One Of The Kindest Souls I Have Ever Met'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us....

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LIZZY BORDEN Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast

The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with LIZZY BORDEN frontman and namesake. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Over the past two years, the LIZZY BORDEN "Appointment With Death" show produced spectacular performances in 11 coun...

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LIVING LOUD To Finish Writing Material For Long-Awaited Second Album

LIVING LOUD , which features legendary bassist Bob Daisley — of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame — alongside Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes, the DEEP PURPLE duo of guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Airey plus URIAH HEEP drummer Lee Kerslake, is pla...

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STRYPER To Release 'The Covering' In The Fall

Christian hard rockers STRYPER have set "The Covering" as the title of their new album of covers, to be released in the fall. The CD will feature the band's original lineup of Michael Sweet on vocals, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on guitar and Timothy Gaines on bass. "The Covering" will include STR...

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DEATH: Never-Before-Seen Performance Video From 'Symbolic' Lineup Posted Online

Former DEATH/MONSTROSITY bassist Kelly Conlon has announced the launch of his new web site, Kelly Conlon's Riff-Xchange, at www.kellyconlon.net. Commented Kelly: "This site is for anyone to join and everyone can participate. This Riff Xchange is for musicians to collaborate with each other, whether...

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DEATH Reissues, Final CONTROL DENIED Recording To See Light Of Day Via RELAPSE

Relapse Records has announced a partnership with Perseverance Holdings Ltd. and the Schuldiner family to reissue the legendary catalog of heavy metal luminary Chuck Schuldiner and his bands DEATH, CONTROL DENIED and MANTAS. Chuck Schuldiner's DEATH, one of the most important and influential metal ba...