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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Atlanta During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the third show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Monday, June 3) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consisting...June 4, 2019
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SONS OF APOLLO To Release 'Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony' In August
SONS OF APOLLO — the progressive metal supergroup featuring former DREAM THEATER bandmates Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, as well as guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (W.E.T., TALISMAN) — will release...June 3, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Hits Orlando (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the second show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Saturday, June 1) at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consist...June 2, 2019
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says He Was Told He Was Too Short To Audition For KISS
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently spoke with Sam Ash Music. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he practices: Marty: "I've never considered anything that I've done practicing. I was never one of those woo...June 1, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Fort Myers (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off a month-long U.S. tour last night (Friday, May 31) at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, c...June 1, 2019
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SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'Why Rap Is The Number One Music Form In America'
Thrash metal legend Gary Holt of SLAYER and EXODUS returned to Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan on May 18. The capacity crowd was entertained as Gary told stories from his incredible career, performed some of his most classic riffs and shredded everyone from Kanye West to Kylie Jenner....May 31, 2019
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DOKKEN's MICK BROWN Is 'Retired Temporarily' From Playing Drums
DOKKEN's longtime member "Wild" Mick Brown is "retired temporarily" from playing drums, according to George Lynch. Brown did not perform with his bandmates at some of their recent gigs, including the May 5 concert at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland. He was replaced by BJ Zampa (HOUSE OF L...May 30, 2019
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How CARMINE APPICE Influenced JOHN BONHAM, IAN PAICE, ROGER TAYLOR And NEIL PEART
In a recent interview with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Carmine Appice was asked how it feels to know that John Bonham was among the drummers who have considered him an influence. He responded: "There were drummers like John Bonham, Ian Paice from DEEP PURPLE, Roger Taylor [QUEEN], Neil Peart [RUSH]...May 30, 2019
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Claims That His First Album 'Saved' Electric Guitar Maker FENDER
Yngwie Malmsteen claims that his debut album played a significant role in keeping Fender afloat when the company went through a challenging period in the mid-1980s. One of Fender's first signature artists, Yngwie spoke about his association with the legendary musical instrument manufacturer during a...May 30, 2019
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Announces European Book-Signing Tour
RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee will sign copies of "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass" on a European tour in June. Event tickets are available now for the U.K., Netherlands and Germany at Rush.com. Dates: June 08 - London, UK - Waterstones Piccadilly (signing, 4 p.m.) June 10 - Manchester, UK...May 29, 2019
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Watch SLAYER Perform In Camden, New Jersey
Fan-filmed video footage of SLAYER's May 24 concert at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Steve Easton"). On May 2, SLAYER kicked off Leg Five: North America of its final world tour to say goodbye and thank the fans for more than three decades of great t...May 25, 2019
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VINCE NEIL Joins SAMMY HAGAR For Cover Of MONTROSE's 'Rock Candy' (Video)
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil joined SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE on stage on May 19 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri to perform the MONTROSE classic "Rock Candy". Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "thome2000"). In h...May 23, 2019
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POSSESSED: 'Graven' Music Video Released
"Graven", the new video from Californian death metal pioneers POSSESSED, can be seen below. Directed by Scott Hansen (WILLIE NELSON, A DAY TO REMEMBER, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, DEICIDE, PRONG),the clip features actor and friend of the band, Peter Stormare ("Fargo", "Constantine", "The Brothers Grimm")....May 23, 2019
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BRIAN WHEAT On New TESLA Album 'Shock': 'Some People Hate It, Some People Love It'
TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has weighed in on the reception to the band's latest studio album, "Shock", which has divided fans due to its lighter, pop-like sound, with some blaming its direction on producer and DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, who co-wrote many of its tracks. The disc was recorded p...May 23, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram 'Looks And Feels Real'
Jeff Pezzuti, CEO of hologram production company Eyellusion, which created the Ronnie James Dio hologram, has told News-Press that a digital version of Dio is the next best thing for fans who have never seen Ronnie live. "It's a real metal show," Pezzuti said. "Ronnie looks real. … And it feels real...May 21, 2019
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