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MEGADETH Mainman Says ANTHRAX Will Be Joining 'American Carnage' Tour
During an interview MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine gave (see video below) to Boštjan Tušek of the 24ur.com web site prior to the band's June 29, 2010 performance in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the guitarist/vocalist revealed that ANTHRAX will be taking part in some of the upcoming "American Carnage" tour d...July 6, 2010
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ANTHRAX: Footage From Greece's SONISPHERE Posted Online
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has uploaded video footage of the band's concert at the Greek edition of the Sonisphere festival, which was held on June 24, 2010 at Terra Vibe Park in Athens. The nine-minute clip, which includes a performance of the ANTHRAX song "Indians" and a version of the BLACK SABB...July 6, 2010
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'Whole Lotta Love' Cover Artwork Unveiled
SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art of its upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Inspired by the art of 19th century painter William Rimmer, the cover is based on Rimmer's most famous work, "Evening (The Fall of Day)". In place of the winged ma...July 6, 2010
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DORO PESCH, KAI HANSEN, DOOGIE WHITE, AXEL RUDI PELL To Perform At DIO Tribute Concert
Axel Rudi Pell (STEELER),Doro Pesch (WARLOCK),Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) and Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, HELLOWEEN) are among the musicians who will perform at a tribute/charity concert to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie James Dio and to raise funds for the "Stand...July 6, 2010
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JORN LANDE Says He's Not Cashing In On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Recent Passing
Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) spoke to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine about criticism that his Ronnie James Dio tribute album has only been released now to cash in on the legendary HEAVEN & HELL/BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW singer's recent death....July 6, 2010
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SLASH Interviewed By Italy's ROCKOL
Italy's Rockol recently conducted an interview with legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Slash received the "Hard Rock Ambassador of Rock" award at this past Friday night's (July 2) annual O2 Silver Clef Awards which took place at...July 5, 2010
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NIGHTWISH, AMORAL, TERÄSBETONI, MACHINE MEN Members Perform At 'Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala'
Finnish vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, NORTHERN KINGS, SAPATTIVUOSI),Ari Koivunen (solo, AMORAL),Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI, NORTHERN KINGS) and Antony Parviainen (MACHINE MEN) are among the musicians who performed last night (Friday, July 2) at the Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala at Tav...July 3, 2010
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NIGHTMARE Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At France's F**KING ROCK'N'ROLL FEST
Fan-filmed video footage of French power metallers NIGHTMARE performing a cover version of the DIO classic "Holy Diver" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio at the Fucking Rock'n'Roll Fest on July 2, 2010 at La Maroquinerie in Paris, France can be viewed below. "Insurrection", the seventh album from NIG...July 3, 2010
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SLASH Interviewed On Belfast's U105 Radio Station
Maurice Jay of Belfast, Northern Ireland's U105 radio station conducted an interview with Slash prior to the legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist's June 30, 2010 performance in Belfast. Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Slash received the "Hard Rock Ambassador of Rock" aw...July 3, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO In Brasilia (Video)
Video footage of powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) performing the BLACK SABBATH classic "Children Of The Sea" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on June 19, 2010 at Marreco's Fest in Bras...July 3, 2010
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PAUL GILBERT To Release New Instrumental Album
Guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will release his third instrumental album, "Fuzz Universe", on August 3 via Shrapnel Records. "Being a fan of pop music and rock bands, I am a reluctant convert into the art of instrumental rock music," explains Gilbert. "But after touring wit...July 2, 2010
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SLASH Named 'Hard Rock Ambassador Of Rock' At O2 SILVER CLEF AWARDS
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) will receive the "Hard Rock Ambassador of Rock" award at tonight's (Friday, July 2) annual O2 Silver Clef Awards which is set to rock the Hilton on Park Lane in London, England. Slash will be presented the award by friend and fellow rocker R...July 2, 2010
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BILL WARD: I'd Love To Do Another Album And Tour With BLACK SABBATH
Scott Smith of The Times Record recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. According to Ward, he has virtually no memory of making his only Ronnie James Dio-era SABBATH record, "Heaven and Hell". "Yeah, 1980 was a rough period for me, but not because of Ronnie, God bless h...July 2, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On 'American Carnage' Tour, Forthcoming Album
On June 29, Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: The "American Carnage" tour is just one month away. How have you been preparing for the tour, and will TE...June 30, 2010
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Former QUIET RIOT Members Reunite for 'Whole Lotta Love' Tribute
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi have been added to the list of guest musicians who will be featured on the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Each lends his talent to a unique interpretation of the title track, originally recorded...June 30, 2010
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