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SLIPKNOT, TYPE O NEGATIVE 'In Memoriam' GRAMMY Snubs Explained
Even though Ronnie James Dio, SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray and TYPE O NEGATIVE's Peter Steele all died last year, only Dio made the list of faces and names showcased during Grammy Awards' "In Memoriam" segment (see video below) last Sunday (February 13). Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy...February 16, 2011
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Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
The Music Legends web site has posted an "epitaph" written for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) by former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. The dedication originally appeared in the book "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir", which cam...February 16, 2011
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ALICE COOPER, SEBASTIAN BACH, MICK MARS To Appear At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS Press Conference
Chris Jericho (FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling champion),Alice Cooper, Mick Mars of MÖTLEY CRÜE, Sebastian Bach, Wendy Dio (wife of Ronnie James Dio) and pro skateboarder Mike Vallely will be on hand at a press conference to announce the details of the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods award show on Thursda...February 16, 2011
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AVULSED To Re-Record Classic Songs For 20th-Anniversary Compilation
Veteran Spanish death metallers AVULSED will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year by re-recording 18 of the band's "best" songs for a CD entitled "Fleshcube". According to a press release, "Instead of just doing a compilation with the original recordings (that would be too easy and cheap),[AV...February 15, 2011
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 1981 'Too Fast For Love' Pro-Shot Tour Footage Surfaces
30-year-old footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE performing live at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California has surfaced to promote a series of hard rock/heavy metal-themed auctions from eBay seller EliteWorks. The MÖTLEY CRÜE segment, which also includes a brief interview with a 22-year-old Nikki Sixx, wa...February 14, 2011
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AMON AMARTH: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Slaves Of Fear", a brand new song from Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, is available for streaming at DecibelMagazine.com. It can also be heard using the audio player below. Commented AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson: "'Slaves Of Fear' is not the all-typical AMON AMARTH song. I...February 14, 2011
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DEATH ANGEL: Performance Footage Of 'Heaven And Hell' Cover From Toronto
Fan-filmed video footage of San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL performing a cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "Heaven And Hell" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio on February 6, 2011 at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be viewed below. DEATH ANGEL's latest album, "Relentless Re...February 13, 2011
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GEEZER BUTLER Says There Will 'Definitely' Be 'No Reunion' Of Original BLACK SABBATH
Legendary bassist Geezer Butler has released the following statement via his official web site: "I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumors, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of BLACK SABBATH, whether to record an album or to tour."...February 12, 2011
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PRIMAL FEAR Frontman Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)
On February 11, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with PRIMAL FEAR vocalist Ralf Scheepers. The chat can now be streamed using the audio player below. Frontiers Records ...February 11, 2011
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist On GARY MOORE: 'He Played With Unmatched Soul And Melody'
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, ex-DIO) has released the following statement to Classic Rock Revisited regarding the passing of former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock icon Gary Moore: "I spent today rediscovering some of the work he did. Nobody ever played with more emotion than...February 11, 2011
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HOLYHELL Taps Drummer JOHN MACALUSO For Upcoming Shows
Female-fronted metallers HOLYHELL have recruited drummer John Macaluso (JAMES LABRIE, FOOL'S GAME, ARK, TNT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) for all of their upcoming shows. Drummer Kenny Earl Edwards (a.k.a. Rhino; MANOWAR, HOLYHELL, ANGELS OF BABYLON) announced his departure from HOLYHELL last month. HOLYHELL's...February 9, 2011
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CRAIG GOLDY: WENDY DIO 'Is Trying To Keep RONNIE's Name, His Music And His Legend Alive'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Watching Ronnie backstage with the fans was amazing. He would take every picture and shake every hand. He was not force...February 9, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD To Make 'Major' Announcement Soon
According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, "the countdown is on for [the band] to make a MAJOR announcement to the world!" DEF LEPPARD is reportedly planning to embark on a two-month U.S. summer tour with KANSAS and HEART. The band is also putting together a live album culled from it...February 8, 2011
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HEAVEN & HELL's 'Live At Radio City Music Hall' Blu-Ray To Include 'Lots Of Bonus Features'
HEAVEN & HELL's "Live At Radio City Music Hall" 2007 concert DVD will be released on Blu-ray disc in May. The Blu-ray will contain lots of bonus features that were not on the original DVD. The "Live At Radio City Music Hall" DVD has sold 59,000 copies in the United States since its August 2007 ....February 8, 2011
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KREATOR, WOLF, 1349, NEMHAIN, SURVIVORS ZERO Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
KREATOR, WOLF, 1349, NEMHAIN, SURVIVORS ZERO and DEF-CON-ONE have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 12-14, 2011 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Ronnie James Dio Stage 1349...February 8, 2011
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