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ROB HALFORD Tears Up While Recalling Conversation With Dying JUDAS PRIEST Fan (Video)
During the latest episode of VH1 Classic's "Rock Icons", an original documentary series profiling the most legendary artists in the history of rock music, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford got very emotional while recalling speaking to a "huge PRIEST fan" who was dying of cancer. He said: "You'll hear...March 6, 2015
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TRACII GUNS, RUDY SARZO, KEITH ST. JOHN Join Forces In GUNZO
Guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) has joined forces with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) in a new band called GUNZO. The new group's lineup is completed by singer Keith St. John (X-DRIVE, BURNING RAIN, MONTROSE, QUIET RIOT) and drummer Shane Fitzgibbon. GUNZO mad...March 6, 2015
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GIRLSCHOOL Putting Finishing Touches On 'Guilty As Sin' Album, Preparing For U.S. Tour
Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL are putting the finishing touches on their thirteenth album, "Guilty As Sin", at the Ecology Room in the U.K. with producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY, GARY MOORE). The CD will be released this summer via UDR Music. Tsangarides previous...March 4, 2015
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NIGHTRAGE: New Song 'Desperate Vows' Available For Streaming
Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE will release their sixth studio album, "The Puritan", on April 24 via Despotz Records. "The Puritan" — described in a press release as "an uncompromising, eerie, dramatic and melodic death metal journey in its purest essence" — welcomes new NIGHTRAGE v...March 3, 2015
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: Don't Blame TENACIOUS D For Winning 'Metal' GRAMMY
TENACIOUS D was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, which was held on February 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TENACIOUS D was nominated for its cover version of the DIO classic "The Last In L...February 27, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'If I Look Back, I See My Life In Three Stages'
In 1972, guitarist Michael Schenker launched a stellar career with his performance on the SCORPIONS' debut album, "Lonesome Crow". Together with his brother Rudolf, Schenker helped propel the Germans' rise to fame on two successful follow-ups, "Fly To The Rainbow" (1974) and "Lovedrive" (1979). Sche...February 24, 2015
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Ex-DIO, QUIET RIOT, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Members Join Forces In ENDANGERED SPECIES
ENDANGERED SPECIES, the new band featuring ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy, former QUIET RIOT frontman Mark Huff, guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP),drummer Chris Moore and bassist Dario Seixas (FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE),has a couple of Californi...February 20, 2015
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WENDY DIO, TENACIOUS D Comment On GRAMMY 'Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance' Win
TENACIOUS D was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, which was held on Sunday, February 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TENACIOUS D was nominated for its cover version of the DIO classic "The L...February 11, 2015
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TENACIOUS D Wins 'Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance' GRAMMY Award
TENACIOUS D was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 8) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TENACIOUS D was nominated for its cover version of the DIO cl...February 8, 2015
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: I Wouldn't Be Doing LAST IN LINE If RONNIE JAMES DIO Was Still Alive
During a a brand new interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about the status of his other band, LAST IN LINE, which he launched in 2012 with fellow former DIO members Vinny Appice (drums),Jimmy Ba...February 2, 2015
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VINNY APPICE On LAST IN LINE: 'It's The Best Band I've Ever Been In'
Totally Driven Radio recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about his involvement with LAST IN LINE, the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell along...February 2, 2015
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NIGHTRAGE To Release 'The Puritan' Album In April
Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE will release their sixth studio album, "The Puritan", on April 24 via Despotz Records. The music video for the CD's first single, "Kiss Of A Sycophant", can be seen below. Says NIGHTRAGE guitarist and founding member Marios Iliopoulos: "'Kiss Of A Syco...January 30, 2015
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PHILIP ANSELMO To Be Honored With 'Musical Artist Of The Year' Award
According to Nola.com, former PANTERA and current DOWN singer Philip Anselmo will be honored with the Musical Artist Of The Year award at the 2015 President's Arts Awards. This year's President's Arts Awards will be hosted at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center in historic Downtown Covington, Loui...January 24, 2015
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JAKE E. LEE's Back Injury Forces Postponement Of RED DRAGON CARTEL Shows
RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has been forced to postpone its previously announced shows from January 23 to January 26 due to a back injury suffered by Jake. Says the group in a statement: "Jake and the band wanted to play very much and ....January 22, 2015
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Celebrate The Life And Music Of RONNIE JAMES DIO: Series Of Fifth-Anniversary Memorial Activities Planned
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the voice of RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO, is planning a weekend of activities in Los Angeles to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the singer's untimely death from gastric cancer on May 16, 2010. The weekend will include...January 21, 2015
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