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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist Perform Acoustic Versions Of Rock Classics

Video footage of Finnish heavy metal singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, CAIN'S OFFERING, KOTIPELTO) and guitarist Jani Liimatainen (CAIN'S OFFERING, ex-SONATA ARCTICA) performing acoustic versions of several hard rock classics last night (Thursday, December 31, 2009) in Raahe, Finland can be viewe...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He's A Gentleman In The Classic Sense Of The Word'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was interviewed on this past Sunday's (December 27) edition of the "Long Live Rock" podcast (web site). He spoke about a wide range of topics, including Ronnie James Dio; the writing process in QUEENSRŸCHE; challenges of working in an album-length format in a digital...

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ASTRAL DOORS: New Song Available For Streaming

Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS will release their fifth album, "Requiem Of Time" in Europe on January 29 and in North America on February 16 through Metalville, the band and label pool launched by the Cologne, Germany-based company Flying Dolphin Entertainment Group UG. The track listing for the CD...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'I'd Like To Thank Everyone For The Most Wonderful Gift I Have Ever Received'

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who was recently diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I'd like to take the...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Interviewed By REALITY CHECK TV

Reality Check TV has posted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, shot earlier in the year at the infamous Hollywood nightspot Rainbow Bar & Grill (from the upcoming Reality Check TV episode #452). For more information on Reality Check TV, and to view full episodes, go to t...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: NYC Photos Posted Online

Photos of BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's October 29, 2009 performance at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in New York City can be found at RockStarPix.com. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert is available below. BLACKMORE'S NIGHT features in its ranks legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Aces First Chemo Treatment With Flying Colors

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: "Well, it ha...

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GIRLSCHOOL's KIM MCAULIFFE Interviewed On U.K.'s ROCK RADIO

Rock Radio conducted an interview with Kim McAuliffe, guitarist/vocalist from veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL, at this past weekend's Hard Rock Hell festival at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player belo...

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DIO Is 'Blown Away With All The Prayers Said And Offered And All The Good Wishes Sent His Way'

BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL bassist Geezer Butler has posted the following message on his official web site: "As a friend and colleague of legendary heavy metal singer] Ronnie James Dio [DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW], I just wanted to write a few sentences to express my admirat...

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JOE STUMP Performing 'Blackmore's Boogie' In Michigan; Video Available

High-quality video footage of guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) performing the song "Blackmore's Boogie" on October 9, 2009 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, Michigan can be viewed below. "Blackmore's Boogie" is featured on Stump's latest album "Virtuostic Vendetta", which was rele...

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ASTRAL DOORS: 'Requiem Of Time' Teaser Available

Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS will release their fifth album, "Requiem Of Time" in Europe on January 29 and in North America on February 16 through Metalville, the band and label pool launched by the Cologne, Germany-based company Flying Dolphin Entertainment Group UG. The track listing for the CD...

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Send Get-Well Card To RONNIE JAMES DIO

According to a posting on the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com, fans can send get-well cards to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) through the official fan club address here: Dio Fan Club 12400 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 624 Studio Ci...

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DAN SWANÖ Issues Update On Current Projects

Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) has issued the following update: So what have I been up to lately? Apart from mixing and mastering for my beloved clients, I have taken up songwriting again!! Most of the ideas are tagged for the upcoming NIGHT...

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ROB HALFORD: 'I Can't Wait For DIO To Get Well And Be Back Out There Singing His Heart Out'

Canadian syndicated radio show "Metal7080" (web site) conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford earlier today (Monday, November 30). During the 21-minute chat, Rob talked about the "Winter Songs" holiday album from HALFORD and his Metal God Apparel clothing line, among other topi...

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BOB DAISLEY To Take Part In Online Chat

Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP) will take part in a question-and-answer session via a live webcam chat on December 11, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. EST at the RandyRhoads.us web site. RandyRhoads.us, the only web site endorsed by the Randy Rhoads family, no lon...