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Video: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs DIO, IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH Classics With DAMIEN
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DIO DISCIPLES) joined veteran Ohio metallers DAMIEN — who are celebrating their 30th anniversary — on stage on April 13 at Rocket Bar in Toledo to perform cover versions of the heavy metal classics "Holy Div...May 16, 2013
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ACCEPT Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO In New Audio Interview
Metal Shock Finland 's Blackdiamond recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked for his memories of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who died exactly three years...May 16, 2013
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Third Anniversary Of His Death
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer three years ago on Thursday (May 16) at the age of 67. His wife and manager, Wendy Dio, who still oversees all projects and releases related to the career...May 16, 2013
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'Why I Hate Frequency Unknown' Contestants React To GEOFF TATE's Video Response
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records launched a contest on April 26 for the best video rant on "how much you hate" "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The winner is being offered a free VIP trip to the June 29 show by Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE in Seattle along...May 15, 2013
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Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, QUEENSRŸCHE In New Audio Interview
Metal Shock Finland's Blackdiamond recently conducted an interview with Simon Wright, former drummer of AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, and current drummer for DIO DISCIPLES and the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. When asked b...May 15, 2013
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ROB HALFORD Discusses FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Collaboration, Upcoming JUDAS PRIEST Album
Singer Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST was interviewed on this past Friday's (May 10) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. A transcript of the chat follows below. Eddie Trunk: I saw you get up and do [JUDAS PRIEST's "Rapid Fire"] w...May 14, 2013
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Is 'Extremely Excited' To Hit The Road
Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed in April 2012 that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play "some gigs" that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. Dubbed LAST IN LINE,...May 13, 2013
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DOKKEN: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Henderson Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of DOKKEN's May 11 performance at Henderson Pavilion in Henderson, Nevada can be seen below. DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin was unable to perform with the band for the last several months while he was recovering from surgery on his neck and shoulder for thoracic outlet syndrome...May 13, 2013
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Backing Singer Says She Was 'Forced' By Management Of GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE To Quit Tour
Nina Noir (pictured below) was selected by Geoff Tate to take part in the 2013 QUEENSRŸCHE tour after making a guest appearance on the band's new album, "Frequency Unknown", says in an online posting that she was "forced" by QUEENSRŸCHE's management "into [the] decision" to discontinue her involveme...May 13, 2013
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SCORPION CHILD: Second Trailer For Debut Album
Austin, Texas-based classic rock sensation SCORPION CHILD will release their self-titled debut album on June 21 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new U.S. partnership between Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner Records A&R chief Monte Conner. Produced and arranged by Chri...May 13, 2013
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RUDY SARZO Spotlighted On 'American Latino' (Video)
Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT) was spotlighted on a recent episode of "American Latino". You can now watch the segment below. Asked about his current gig as the touring bassist for the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, Sarzo told Frankie DiVita, ra...May 13, 2013
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VINNY APPICE No Longer 'Disgusted' With DIO DISCIPLES
Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) will fill in for Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO) on the following DIO DISCIPLES shows in July: July 18 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ The Rockpile July 19 - London, Ontario, Canada @ The Eastside Bar & Grill July 20 - Silver Cre...May 11, 2013
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Video: GEOFF TATE 'Reacts' To QUEENSRŸCHE 'Frequency Unknown' Best-Video-Rant Contest
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records launched a contest on April 26 for the best video rant on "how much you hate" "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The winner is being offered a free VIP trip to the June 29 show by Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE in Seattle along...May 11, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Taps SASS JORDAN For 'Suite Sister Mary' Duet
Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and WHITESNAKE, will fill in for Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET) in the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE from June 2 to June 29. Sass Jordan (pic...May 10, 2013
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's DIO Tribute LAST IN LINE: First Tour Dates Announced
Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed in April 2012 that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play "some gigs" that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. Dubbed LAST IN LINE,...May 7, 2013
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