Search results for 'ronnie atkins'
News
'God Hates OZZY OSBOURNE'
Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church has announced plans to picket Ozzy Osbourne's January 22 concert at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. What will presumably one of WBC's standard "peaceful sidewalk demonstrations" is meant to inform you that "God hates Ozzy Osbourne." In fact, WBC claim...January 21, 2011
News
POWER QUEST: U.K. Tour, Festival Appearances Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will return to Prestatyn, North Wales on Saturday, March 19 as part of Hammerfest III. In addition, the band has announced a headlining U.K. dates tour in May promoting its eagerly anticipated new album, "Blood Alliance". The group will showcase a handful of new track...January 21, 2011
News
STIGMA: 'The Undertaker' Video Released
"The Undertaker", the new video from Italy's horror-metal merchants STIGMA, can be viewed belowThe clip was filmed by Salvatore Perrone (SUICIDE SILENCE, DEVILDRIVER, EVERGREEN TERRACE). The song comes off the band's "The Undertaker" EP, which features three blistering new songs and the fan-favorite...January 17, 2011
News
RONNIE JAMES DIO's Father Dies At 92
Pat Padavona, the father of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2010 at Cortland Care Center in Cortland, New York. Pat, 92, was laid to rest on January 11 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cortland. He served his country during World War II. He enjoyed work...January 13, 2011
News
Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Interviewed By 'Good Time Metal Oldies' (Video)
On December 3, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. You can now watch the chat below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on CIFA 104.1 FM in Nova Scotia and Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m....January 12, 2011
News
Former CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO With 'Egypt' Cover
Former CHASTAIN frontwoman Leather Leone recorded a cover version of the DIO classic "Egypt (The Chains Are On)" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio in October 2010 at the Freedom Studio in Los Angeles, California. This demo recording, which can be heard in the YouTube clip below, features the followin...January 12, 2011
News
CAMPBELL Calls DEF LEPPARD Job 'Not Terribly Challenging', Claims He Was 'Numb' To DIO's Death
Rush On Rock recently conducted an interview with guitarist Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE, DIO, THIN LIZZY). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rush On Rock: What was the first thought that went through your head when you were approached to join THIN LIZZY? Vivian: I remembe...January 11, 2011
News
GEORGE LYNCH, GILBY CLARKE, RONNIE MONTROSE, TRACII GUNS to Perform At 'Guitar Player's Ball 7'
George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN, SOULS OF WE),Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES),Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE),Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS),VAINS OF JENNA and SUNSET STRIPPED (featuring Steven Sweet and Erik Turner of WARRANT) are among the confirmed acts for Guitar Player's Ball 7, set to take place this Fri...January 11, 2011
News
POWER QUEST: 'Blood Alliance' Release Dates Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will release their new album, "Blood Alliance", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Japan, Southeast Asia: January 26 (through Marquee/Avalon) Spain, Finland, Sweden: March 23 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: March 25 Rest of Europe: March 28 USA,...January 11, 2011
News
Ex-RAINBOW Singer DOOGIE WHITE Performs 'The Temple Of The King' With DEMON'S EYE (Video)
Video footage of Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) performing a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "The Temple Of The King" with the DEEP PURPLE tribute band DEMON'S EYE on November 27, 2010 at the Blues Garage in Isernhagen, Germany can be viewed b...January 11, 2011
News
EDEN'S CURSE Covers DIO, DOKKEN Classics; Audio Samples Available
Multinational melodic metal band EDEN'S CURSE has paid tribute to the memory of vocal legend Ronnie James Dio by recording a rendition of the DIO classic "Rock 'N' Roll Children", which is set to be included on all territorial releases of the band's third studio album, "Trinity", due out in mid-Marc...January 11, 2011
News
ACCEPT's 'Blood' Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll
ACCEPT's "Blood Of The Nations" took the No. 1 spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" Top 25 year-end album countdown show, which aired live on January 7. OVERKILL's "Ironbound" finished second. "It was a two-album battle right from the start," says "Metal On Metal" host Bill Peters. "The drop-off in votes...January 10, 2011
News
Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON To Perform Entire 'Lock Up The Wolves' Album In Norway
Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DC4, ex-DIO) will take part in a special Ronnie James Dio tribute concert with QUEENSTOWN on January 21 at Verdens Teateret in Sandefjord, Norway. He says, "This gives me the chance to play some of these great songs live and visit Norway before the new DC4 CD is released....January 9, 2011
News
DIO: 'We Rock' Live Album To Receive Japanese Release In February
According to CDJapan.co.jp, a live DIO album entitled "We Rock" will be released in Japan on February 23 via Victor Entertainment. It will feature the band's performances at Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California in October 1983 and at Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 1984. No furt...January 8, 2011
News
VINNY APPICE Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames' (Video)
Denise Ames recently conducted an interview with drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) for "Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames" TV show. Vinny answered viewer questions about Ronnie James Dio and shared personal stories about the late singer. Check out the chat below. Recent gu...January 7, 2011
Prev 