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DIO DISCIPLES Bassist BJORN ENGLEN Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with Bjorn Englen (born Björn Erik Englén in Växjö, Sweden),the bass player for SOUL SIGN, DIO DISCIPLES and TONY MACALPINE, at this past Saturday's (December 1) Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auctions...

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WENDY DIO Wants KORN And AVENGED SEVENFOLD For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album

Wendy Dio, the widow and longtime manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),has revealed more information about the upcoming Dio tribute album, which is due next year. The collection, which will be released via Niji Entertainment Group...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Performs DIO Classic With STEEL PANTHER In London (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell performing the DIO classic "Rainbow In The Dark" with STEEL PANTHER at the final show of the Los Angeles glam metal jokesters' U.K. tour on November 15 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London can be seen below. Campbell reveale...

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Video: WENDY DIO Raises Money For Cancer Research With Help From METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, participated in the Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction this past Saturday, December 1 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. Nearl...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About His Inspirations, Successes, Challenges And Advice In Business

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) took part in an interview and live performance at the 2012 National Middle Market Summit on October 23-24 at Ohio State University. Presented by the National Center For The Middle Market, Ohio State Fisher College Of Business and GE Cap...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Official Audio Samples Of Entire 'Spellbound' Album Available

A four-minute YouTube clip containing audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "Spellbound", the new album from legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, can be found below. The CD will be released on December 5. "Spellbound" track listing: 01. Spellbound 02. High Compression Fi...

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RUDY SARZO Talks Gear, Working With RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

Guitar Gear Guy recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, ANIMETAL USA). You can now watch the chat using below. During a recent conversation with Ultimate Classic Rock, Sarzo revealed that he is no longer a touring member of BLUE...

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Video: DORO PESCH Performs RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Song In London

Fan-filmed video footage of German metal queen Doro Pesch performing her tribute song to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, "Hero", on November 20 at Relentless Garage in London, England can be seen below. "Hero" appears on Doro's new album, "Raise Your Fist", which sold 585 copies in th...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Has 'No Idea' If He Will Be Included In Possible PURPLE 'Rock Hall' Induction

Robert Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with legendary singer Joe Lynn Turner's (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Guitar International: What was it like to be in the RAINBOW legacy and perform the Ronnie James Dio songs?...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Spellbound' Album Available

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "Spellbound", the new album from legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, can be streamed at Amazon.com. The CD will be released on December 5. "Spellbound" track listing: 01. Spellbound 02. High Compression Figure 03. Let Sleeping Dog L...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's 'Personal VIP Package' To Include Never-Before-Heard CD From 1979

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a personal VIP package shortly. This package will include an unreleased and never-before-heard CD which features a recording Schenker made in 1979. Michael plays guitar and bass on all tracks, he even sings on some of the songs. This makes it a very...

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DIO: 'The Last In Line' 24 Karat Gold Compact Disc Available

Audiophile specialty record label Audio Fidelity has released a newly remastered edition of DIO's second studio album, "The Last In Line", as part of its 24 Karat Gold Compact Disc series. Following the well-deserved success of DIO's debut LP, "Holy Diver", Ronnie James Dio did not mess with that wi...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Buffet' Podcast (Audio)

The Scotland-based heavy metal podcast "Heavy Metal Buffet" recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. You can now listen to the chat in the SoundCloud player below. (Note: The Bello interview begins around the one-hour, 48-minute mark.) ANTHRAX recently spent time in the stud...

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CLIFF BURTON's Pre-METALLICA Band TRAUMA To Perform At His Birthday Celebration

A special event for the late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, a.k.a. The Major Rager On The Four-String Motherfucker, will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 — on what would have been Cliff's 51st birthday — at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco, California. For the first time in de...

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JAMES LOMENZO Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, 'The Amazing Race' In Video Interview

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with veteran hard rock bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DIO DISCIPLES, WHITE LION, HAIL!) at the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund's second awards gala, which was held on October 31 at the...