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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Is Itching To Get Back On Tour'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "Since my la...February 10, 2010
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DANTESCO's Cover Of CANDLEMASS' 'Darkness In Paradise' Posted Online
Puerto Rico's epic doom metallers DANTESCO have posted their cover version of the CANDLEMASS classic "Darkness In Paradise" on their MySpace page. The track will appear on the band's new covers CD, "The Ten Commandments Of Metal", which will be released later in the year via Cruz Del Sur Music. The...February 9, 2010
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BOBBY RONDINELLI's Ripping Drum Solo At NAMM
The AskOurMusicians.com team stopped by the Ludwig booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California and caught Bobby Rondinelli (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) rippin' a drum solo with the help of the Ludwig team. Watch the footage below. Bob...February 8, 2010
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MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, AIRBOURNE Confirmed For NORWAY ROCK Festival
MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, AIRBOURNE and IMMORTAL are among the confirmed bands for this year's Norway Rock festival, set to take place July 7-11, 2010 in Kvinesdal, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: TWISTED SISTER MEGADETH IMMORTAL QUEENSRŸCHE BLACK LABEL SOCIETY AIRBOURNE...February 6, 2010
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DREAM EVIL: 'In The Night' Lands On Swedish Chart
"In The Night", the new album from Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 53. The CD sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. It landed at position No. 83 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) char...February 5, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Announces Lineup Changes
HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has announced the addition of guitarist Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) and bassist/vocalist Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Chris Johnson: "At the begining of the year,...February 4, 2010
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STATIC-X Bassist Joins ATTIKA
Bassist Tony Campos (STATIC-X, ASESINO, MINISTRY) has joined ATTIKA, the Los Angeles-based band which describes its musical style as "extreme rock/metal." The group is currently working on its debut album for a 2010 release. According to a press release, "ATTIKA is a very aggressive rock band with g...February 2, 2010
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HOLY RAGE: Debut Album Due In April
HOLY RAGE, the band led by original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has finished recording six tracks for its as-yet-untitled debut album, which is now tentatively due in April. As previously reported, HOLY RAGE is putting together a video for the song "A Void to Avoid", featuring a special guest a...January 25, 2010
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DREAM EVIL: Another New Song Available For Streaming
A new DREAM EVIL song entitled "Immortal" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the Swedish metallers' new studio album, entitled "In The Night", which is being released via Century Media Records on the following dates: Sweden: January 20 Germany, Austria, Switze...January 25, 2010
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In the Night
In that place where power metal, traditional metal, and even melodic hard rock overlap (spare me the surgical classification),bands like FIREWIND, EDGUY, and DREAM EVIL all share an affinity for conventional song structuring, big ass riffs, and even bigger, fist-pumping choruses that glom on to the...January 23, 2010
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JOE LYNN TURNER Interviewed On 'Decades Of Distortion'
Classic Rock Revisited editor Jeb Wright recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) for the "Decades Of Distortion" show on the Arkansas City, Kansas radio station KACY 102.5 FM. The chat is now available for streaming i...January 20, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Undergoes Third Chemo Treatment
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "After a few...January 13, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Singer To Perform DEEP PURPLE, WHITESNAKE Covers This Weekend
RHAPSODY OF FIRE singer Fabio Lione's side project PURPLESNAKE, a DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE tribute band, will be joined on stage by Italian rocker Pino Scotto (FIRE TRAILS, VANADIUM) and by guitar hero Andrea Braido (VASCO ROSSI, TWIN DRAGONS, FRANK GAMBALE) on January 8 at Teatro Govi in Genova B...January 7, 2010
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DREAM EVIL: New Song Available For Streaming
Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL will release their new studio album, entitled "In The Night", via Century Media Records on the following dates: Sweden: January 20 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy: January 22 North America, Spain: January 26 Finland, Hungary: January 27 U.K.: February 1 Benelux, Fra...January 6, 2010
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SLAYER Drummer Jamming At Rainbow Bar & Grill Tonight
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo and his former PHILM/KKLEQ MUZZIL bandmate, guitarist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE, LOOK PAST THE STARS),are set jam tonight (Tuesday, January 5) at the famous Rainbow Bar & Grill in Hollywood, California during the Tuesday night Blues Jam in the upstairs room. Sev...January 5, 2010
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