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STIGMA Recording New Digital-Only EP

Fresh from touring Northern Europe with TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED, Italian horror-inspired extreme metal act STIGMA has entered the studio to record a yet-to-be-titled digital-only EP, set for December release via Pivotal Rockordings. Recording is being overseen by engineer Simone Mularoni while mixing...

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WENDY DIO To Appear 'Humanity Thru Music' Charity Concert

Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, will hit the green carpet in support of Humanity Thru Music on Saturday, November 6 in Hollywood, California. Dio joins other celebrity guests — actress/photographer Shari Belafonte, "Lost" producer Paul Dini, actor Tyler Mane...

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WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Schedules Greensboro Meet-And-Greet

WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),the new band featuring Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.),will take part in a meet-and-greet on Sunday, November 7 at the...

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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN Interviewed On 'Creep Show' Video Podcast

David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — recently sat down for an interview with the "Creep Show" podcast from AOL's Noisecreep. You can now watch the chat below. Feinstein is readying...

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'Dimebash 2010: First Video Footage Available

The first video footage from last night's (Friday, October 29) Dimebash 2010 event — which was held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below (more clips to be added)...

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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN Talks About RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — recently spoke to the Artisan News Service (see video below) about what turned out to be one of the last-ever recorded vocals by Ronnie James D...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Schedules California Appearances

Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva will take part in a performance and clinic on November 21 at D.O.B. Sound Recording A& Rehearsals in Santa Fe Springs, California. The show is scheduled for 2 p.m. Admission is free. He will also perform on December 11 at T. Phillip's Alehouse And Grill in...

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'Dimebash 2010' Rehearsal Photos Available; Tentative Setlist Revealed

**UPDATE**: Despite rumors to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo will **NOT** be making an appearance at tonight's event. Although he was originally set to participate in the concert, Anselmo was apparently forced to pull out of the gig after gettin...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS To Be Interviewed For 'Metal Evolution: The Series'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HOLY RAGE frontman Al Atkins will be interviewed on November 8 by Banger Films for the forthcoming TV series "Metal Evolution: The Series". The series will air in the spring of 2011 in the U.S. on VH1 Classic and other networks in the world thereafter. "Metal Evolutio...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, HOLY GRAIL's JAMES PAUL LUNA Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks'

Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and HOLY GRAIL's James Paul Luna were interviewed by host Victor M. Ruiz for the latest episode of the "Mars Attacks" podcast. You can now stream the podcast using the audio player below. Fan-filmed video footage of Owen...

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OVER THE RAINBOW's JOE LYNN TURNER Dedicates Song To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's October 28, 2010 performance at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Tarot Woman 02. Kill The King 03. Can't Let You Go 04. All Night Long 05. Death Alley Driver 06. Eyes Of The World 07. Ariel 08. W...

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LION'S SHARE To Perform With VINNY APPICE At SCANDINAVIAN DRUM DAY

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE will perform two or three songs with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO),during his Scandinavian Drum Day appearance on October 30 in Stockholm, Sweden. LION'S SHARE was the main band that performed during the Ronnie Jame...

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WENDY DIO Donates $100,000 For Stomach Cancer Research Program In Her Late Husband's Name

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research celebrated its 35th annual awards gala on Wednesday, October 27 at the New York Marriott Marquis and raised a total of $1.45 million. Artists Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, 3 DOORS DOWN, Erin McCarley, Kenny Loggins and Charlie Da...

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PHILIP ANSELMO To Perform At Tomorrow's 'Dimebash 2010' Event?

Artisan News Service spoke with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last week about his appearance at Dimebash 2010 — in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — on October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Watch the chat belo...

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VINNY APPICE Schedules California Appearance For America's Baby Cancer Foundation

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) will appear at Toyota Drag Strip in Irwindale, California November 6 for America's Baby Cancer Foundation. For more information, go to this location. As previously reported, Appice will attend the Scandinavian Drum Day on October 30 in in...