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DRIVER Completes Work On 'Countdown'
Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...March 11, 2012
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JAMES DURBIN, ORIANTHI Perform DIO's 'Rainbow In The Dark' At Benefit Concert (Video)
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin and recording artist Orianthi (ALICE COOPER) played a special concert on March 2 at Center Staging in Burbank, California to benefit the Rock School Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit group that funds music lessons and provides instruments for kids 7-17 who...March 11, 2012
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RONNIE MONTROSE Tribute On 'In The Studio' (Audio)
North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" pays tribute to the '70s hard rock innovator Ronnie Montrose, who passed away this past weekend at age 64. In a special "In The Studio" medium rare online program, MONTROSE lead singer Sammy H...March 9, 2012
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New Video Footage Of RONNIE JAMES DIO Statue In Kavarna
The official unveiling of the monument dedicated to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna took place on October 23, 2010. Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and DIO drummer Simon Wright (who also previously played with AC/DC) attended the e...March 8, 2012
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LITA FORD: 'RONNIE MONTROSE Changed The Face Of Rock Forever'
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose: "The day I got the call to jam with Ronnie Montrose for NAMM 2011 [show in Anaheim, California] was a day a dream of mine came true. "I had loved MONTROSE a...March 6, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR Remembers RONNIE MONTROSE
Sammy Hagar spoke to RollingStone.com about his former MONTROSE bandmate Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3 at age 64, seemingly due to complications from prostate cancer. In 1973 Ronnie Montrose formed MONTROSE featuring Hagar on lead vocals and recorded two hard rock staples — 1973's "...March 6, 2012
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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE
Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...March 6, 2012
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Serpent's Kiss
The "name" guy in the ATKINS / MAY PROJECT is Al Atkins, former (as in four decades ago ) JUDAS PRIEST front man and writer of, among other songs, all-time classic "Victim of Changes", which is still enough of a pedigree to get the attention of many metal folks. The association with the Birmingham M...March 4, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'It's A Shame To Lose RONNIE MONTROSE'
Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT singer Sammy Hagar has commented on the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA),who died yesterday (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Said Hagar in a statement posted on his offici...March 4, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH In 'Adults Only' Web Series: Premiere Scheduled For Wednesday
"Adults Only", the web series that features former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach as an adult video store clerk named Shifty, is set to premiere Wednesday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. People can watch via YouTube, and can learn more about the series and Sebastian's involvement at this location. "Adults Onl...March 4, 2012
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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing
Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....March 4, 2012
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Former SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Mohsen Fayyazi of Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with British guitarist Graham Oliver (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, SAXON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shock Finland: You're one of those musicians who has had an important role in the NWOBHM movement. How do yo...March 4, 2012
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Legendary Rock Guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE Dead At 64
Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died earlier today (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose's 64t...March 3, 2012
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DORO To Release New Studio Album In October
German metal queen Doro Pesch is putting the finishing touches on her new studio album for an October release through her new record label, Nuclear Blast Records. An EP will precede the full-length CD in May/June. She says, "[This] past weekend, I flew over to the U.S. to work on the last couple of...March 1, 2012
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RONNIE JAMES DIO, RANDY RHOADS, LAYNE STALEY Among Musicians Whose Deaths Were Most Untimely
While the pop music world is still reeling from the loss of Whitney Houston, Ranker.com has released a list of artists who have been deemed "gone too soon" by Ranker.com's users. These artists are ranked not only by how great their music was at the time of their death, but what their future ...February 28, 2012
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