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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About Recent Songwriting Session With TONY IOMMI
David Felix of Rock Eyez recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: You've recently returned from England where you were writing with Tony Iommi [BLACK SABBATH]. There are a...May 22, 2006
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Astralism
This one is for those who yearn for the unashamed brightness and spunk of '80s-influenced power metal, as well as classic metal icons like RAINBOW, DIO, and DEEP PURPLE. On the Swedish band's third release, "Astralism", the approach is much the same as the previous releases: Patrik Johansson's spot-...May 22, 2006
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RANDY COVEN To Perform With TEDDY And BOBBY RONDINELLI
Bassist Randy Coven (ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will be playing at Grizzly's in Bayshore, New York on Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 p.m. Performing with Coven will be Teddy Rondinelli (guitar/vocals; VANILLA FUDGE) and Bobby Rondinelli (drums; BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). Coven recently teamed...May 18, 2006
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FAIR WARNING To Release New Album In August
Frontiers Records has announced the details of the European release of FAIR WARNING's reunion album, which has a working title of "Brother's Keeper". The band, which currently consists of singer Tommy Heart, guitarist Helge Engelke, bassist Ule W. Ritgen and CC Behrens on drums, started working on t...May 17, 2006
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LAMB OF GOD Members To Sign Copies Of 'Metal: A Headbanger's Journey' DVD
Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen, the directors behind the critically acclaimed "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" documentary that focuses on the history of heavy metal music, will be joined by Chris Adler and Mark Morton of the band LAMB OF GOD to sign copies of the "Headbanger's Journey" DVD at F.Y.E in N...May 17, 2006
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RAINBOW: 'Live In Munich' To Receive CD Release In June
RAINBOW's "Live In Munich" double-CD is scheduled for release on June 13 in Europe and the U.S. (Eagle Records) and June 21 in Japan. The concert footage, which was released in DVD format in December in Japan, was recorded/filmed in Munich, Germany on October 20, 1977 with the following line-up: Rit...May 14, 2006
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SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY Mainman SLATER, Ex-Singer AXEN Trade Barbs Over Reasons For Split
Former SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY singer Martina Axen (ex-DRAIN STH, SUPERFIX) and SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY mainman Jason Slater and have sent separate statements to BLABBERMOUTH.NET in an ongoing war of words over the reasons for Martina's departure from the group. In a previous posting on SNAKE RIVER CO...May 11, 2006
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ZEBRA's FELIX HANNEMAN Joins THE SLASHTONES
Harry Slash, Extreme Championship Wrestling's theme music producer and performer, has announce the addition of ZEBRA's Felix Hanneman on keyboards to THE SLASHTONES. Over the years the band has included members of THE CULT, RAGING SLAB, THE B-52S, RAINBOW, CRO-MAGS, WARRIOR SOUL, THE CYCLE SLUTS FRO...May 9, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER With NEW JAPAN PHILHARMONIC: Partial Setlist Revealed
More information has been revealed regarding legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner's (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) upcoming appearance with the New Japan Philharmonic for a concert dubbed "Tribute to Rainbow: Over the Rainbow. The show will take place on August 4 at Tokyo-Geijyutsu-Gekijyo (Tokyo...May 8, 2006
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TAZ TAYLOR BAND Seek New Drummer
The San-Diego based TAZ TAYLOR BAND, whose album "Welcome to America" features the legendary Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) on vocals, are currently auditioning for a new drummer. THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND are looking for someone with a proven track record of expe...May 5, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Perform With NEW JAPAN PHILHARMONIC
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will be joining the New Japan Philharmonic on August 4 for a concert dubbed "Tribute to Rainbow: Over the Rainbow. The show will take place at Tokyo-Geijyutsu-Gekijyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space) in Tokyo, Japan. Doors will ope...May 3, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Film 'Eleanor Rigby' Video Tomorrow
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will be filming a video for his cover of the BEATLES classic "Eleanor Rigby" on Thursday, May 4. TWISTED frontman Dee Snider will appear in the video as well, since he was responsible for laying down the lead vocal tracks for the song on Ojeda's recently released...May 3, 2006
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SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, L.A. GUNS Attend 'Metal: A Headbanger's Journey' Screening In L.A.
Some of heavy metal's finest were on hand last month (April 13) to help celebrate the "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" AFI screening at the Arclight Theatre in Los Angeles. Directed by anthropologist Sam Dunn, the documentary explores the world of heavy metal with the help of the artists that helped...May 2, 2006
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DIO: More Tour Dates Announced
DIO have lined up the following tour dates during the coming months: May 27 - Roeselare, BEL @ Schwung Festival May 28 - Saarbrucken, GER @ The Garage May 30 - Munich, GER @ Elserhalle Jun. 01 - Stuttgart, GER @ Longhorn Jun. 02 - Ulm, GER @ Tent Festival Jun. 03 - Frankfurt, GER ...May 1, 2006
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Eric the Red
To paraphrase the great Doug Stanhope, being the biggest band on the Faroe Islands is kinda like being the prettiest waitress at a Denny's diner. With a population of less than 50,000 and an area about the size of a large city, this group of tiny isles in the Norwegian Sea is home to numerous ...May 1, 2006
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