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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
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Legendary IRON BUTTERFLY/CAPTAIN BEYOND Member LARRY 'RHINO' REINHARDT Releases New CD
When you speak of real classic rock legends, Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, founder of legendary '70s rock group CAPTAIN BEYOND and former member of heavy metal prototypes IRON BUTTERFLY, is a firmly established constituent of this elite group. Guitarist, songwriter and producer Reinhardt started in the G...January 21, 2011
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GLYDER To Reform With New Lineup
Guitarist Bat Kinane of Irish rockers GLYDER — who announced they last October that they were disbanding after six years together — has revealed plans to reform the band with a brand new lineup. He says, "The [new] singer is great and we are in the process of replacing the vocals on some of the ...January 19, 2011
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More Video Footage From 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same' Available
More video footage from the "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!" event on Wednesday, January 12 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California and on Thursday, January 13 at the Galaxy Theater in Anaheim, California can be viewed below. Due to the overwhelming success and positive f...January 16, 2011
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI At Last Night's 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same' (Video)
Video footage of QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali performing a drum solo at last night's (Wednesday, January 12) "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!" event at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below. Due to the overwhelming success and positive feedback from the a...January 13, 2011
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FIREWIND Drummer Launches LOVE.MIGHT.KILL
LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, the new band led by drummer Michael Ehré (FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM),has completed work on its debut album, "Brace For Impact". The CD, which was produced by Ehré and mixed by Markus Teske (SAGA, VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD),features 13 "stunning melodic metal tracks in the...January 13, 2011
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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
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Official TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Wristband Available
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) is selling the official "Ripper Wristband." It can be purchased for $20 at this location. Owens joined forces with restaurateur Randy Arehart to re-launch the Tap House on Waterloo Road in Akron...January 12, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Announces 'Screaming Through The East' Tour Dates
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following "Screaming Through The East" tour dates: Feb. 11 - Uzgorod Hall - Uzgorod, Ukraine Feb. 12 - Lvov Hall - Lvov, Ukraine Feb. 13 - Vinica Hall - Vinica, Ukraine Feb. 14...January 11, 2011
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DAVE LOMBARDO, SAMANTHA MALONEY Added To 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!
Canadian blues rock singing sensation Sass Jordan, SLAYER's Dave Lombardo, former HOLE/MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Samantha Maloney and world-renowned drummer Jojo Mayer have been added to the lineup of musicians taking part in "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!", which will take place on...January 11, 2011
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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
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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
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