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DORO PESCH Says Her New Album Is '80 Percent' Complete
During a recent interview with Metal Kaoz, German metal queen Doro Pesch was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for her next studio album. "I think we have completed 80 percent of the new record and there are some great songs coming up," she replied. "Actually, one so...November 10, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Says AXL ROSE Is 'The Last Of The Great Frontmen'
Music Radar recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Music Radar: So, Zakk, how did the [Christmas] EP come about? Zakk: Basically, I was asked by the folks at iTunes to do something, and I said, "Absolutely. I love Christmas, and I love Chris...November 10, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
Hot on the heels of his "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" tour, notorious shock rocker Alice Cooper has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. Unless you've had your head buried in the...November 9, 2011
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OPETH: New Interview With FREDRIK KESSON
Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik kesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: You played in a bunch of metal bands before joining OPETH: ARCH ENEMY, TALISMAN, SOUTHPAW, K...November 5, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Hosts First Awards Gala At Playboy Mansion In Los Angeles
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted its first Awards Gala on Tuesday evening (November 1) at the famed Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and education. Founded in memory of Ronnie James Dio, the world-renowned voice...November 3, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Widow To Re-Release Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID
On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California to participate in the making of a record called "Stars" as a part of a very special fundraising project spearheaded by Ronnie James Dio known as HEAR 'N AID. The "Stars" singl...November 1, 2011
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DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, C.O.C., ANAAL NATHRAKH Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and ANAAL NATHRAKH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Ronnie James Dio...October 31, 2011
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IOMMI Says Original BLACK SABBATH Members Haven't Been In Same Room In 'A Long Time'
Greg Prato of RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RollingStone.com: I remember reading earlier this year that the original BLACK SABBATH lineup was reuniting for a new album and tour. Wha...October 24, 2011
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SOULS ON 11 Featuring JEFF YOUNG: Concert DVD Due Next Month
SOULS ON 11 the project featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young and 24-year-old Swedish singer Guernica Mancini had its October 21 performance at Genghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Music Room filmed for DVD release. According to Young, the disc will be made available on November 11. Joining...October 23, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)
DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio...October 20, 2011
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ELF's 'And Before Elf There Were Elves': 30-Second Commercial Posted Online
Over the years, legendary singer Ronnie James Dio fronted some of the most popular/enduring hard rock/heavy metal bands of all time, including RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL, and DIO. But before all of these bands, there was ELF. Described as a "rock/honky tonk/blues band," ELF's forthcomi...October 19, 2011
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LION'S SHARE Continuing Work On New Material
Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have issued the following update: "The songwriting for the seventh LION'S SHARE album is going great. So far we have music and vocal melodies written for six new songs that we are really excited about." LION'S SHARE's critically acclaimed "Dark Hours" album...October 17, 2011
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TONY IOMMI On Working With OZZY OSBOURNE Again: 'You Never Know What's Around The Corner'
Metro.co.uk recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metro.co.uk: Did you learn anything about yourself from writing the book ["Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath"]? Iommi: I shock...October 17, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES: Springfield Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' September 24, 2011 concert at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES is the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" O...October 16, 2011
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MASSACRE: European Touring Lineup Confirmed
Terry Butler (DEATH, MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER, DENIAL FIEND, OBITUARY) and Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo (MANTAS, DEATH, MASSACRE, M INC.) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of MASSACRE's classic "From Beyond" album by embarking on a European tour in January/February 2012. Dubbed "Army Of Darkness"...October 15, 2011
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