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DREAM THEATER's Cover Of RAINBOW's 'Stargazer' Now Available Via iTunes

DREAM THEATER's version of RAINBOW's "Stargazer" is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM THEATER cover of "Stargazer" is now available at iTunes. The original can be found on RAINBOW's 197...

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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Turn The Tide' Video Released

"Turn The Tide", the new video from NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new studio album, "Sanctuary", which is scheduled for release in Europe on June 5 via Frontiers Records (July 14 in the U.S.). The CD was recorded i...

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ROYAL HUNT: Studio Diary Launched

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have launched a "studio diary" on their official web site, where fans can follow the entire recording process of the new album. The band is planning to post regular updates, photos, video clips as well as a "track-by-track" breakdown of the recording process for...

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TANK, PRAYING MANTIS To Team Up For U.K. Gig

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — will team up with legendary NWOBHM act...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: More U.S. Dates Announced

OVER THE RAINBOW has scheduled the following U.S. dates: July 03 - Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL July 04 - Downtown Street Festival - El Paso, TX July 06 - Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, NJ July 08 - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI (opening for BTO) July 10 - ...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Interviewed On Australia's 'The Racket'; Audio Available

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW) was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "The Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the chat in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of...

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GRAHAM BONNET Featured On 'Lyraka - Music From a Mermaid Empire'; Another Clip Available

Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) is featured on "Lyraka - Music From a Mermaid Empire", a highlights CD featuring songs from the "Lyraka" movie. According to the filmmakers, Bonnet is the voice of the musical narrator throughout the 3D animation movie (proj...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Guitarist To Perform Acoustically On Finnish TV

STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and new guitarist Matias Kupiainen will perform acoustically tonight (Sunday, May 3) on the "Musiikki-TV" show on Finland's TV2 channel at 22.35 Finnish time. Kotipelto played a short set for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on April 20 at a presidential dinner he...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO On Some Of His Favorite Rock/Metal Songs Of All Time

Rhapsody Blog recently got the chance to sit down with the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO),who put together a playlist of some of his favorite songs. Among Dio's choices were the following: SOUNDGARDEN, "Spoonman" "I think Chris Corne...

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HEAVEN & HELL: Professional Photos Of Van Nuys 'Dress Rehearsal' Posted Online

Professional photographs of HEAVEN & HELL's final "dress rehearsal" for the band's upcoming South American tour, which was held yesterday (Sunday, April 26) at a "secret" location in Van Nuys, California, can be found on the Black-Sabbath.com web site (courtesy of Gene Kirkland). Also available...

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HEAVEN & HELL's 'Dress Rehearsal' In Van Nuys: Report, Photos Available

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — played a final "dress rehearsal" for its upcoming South American tour earlier today (Sunday, April 26) at a "secret" location in Van Nuys, Cali...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Is The Last Man Standing

Libby Molyneaux of LA Weekly recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. An excerpt from the article follows below. Lemmy has stuck to his calling of inflicting musical and other mayhem since he discovered rock & roll as a lad in North Wales. At age 9, Ian Fraser Kilm...

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TAZ TAYLOR BAND To Open For ULI JON ROTH In Santa Ana

TAZ TAYLOR BAND will play its first show with new singer Keith Slack on June 18 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. Headlining the gig will be one of the worlds premiere guitarists, Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS). TAZ TAYLOR BAND released its new album, "Straight Up", on March 27 via Escape...

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COVERED CALL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish melodic hard rock band COVERED CALL — which features established members of the Swedish music scene, including founding member/drummer Ronny Svanströmer and Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS, THERION) — has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesb...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer Performs For Russian President

Singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, KOTIPELTO, CAIN'S OFFERING) played a short set for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday, April 20 at a presidential dinner held by Finnish President Tarja Halonen in honor of Medvedev's visit to Finland. Timo was accompanied during the performance by Matia...