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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Official Statue Unveiling To Be Held This Saturday In Kavarna
The official unveiling of the monument dedicated to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna will take place on October 23 at 2 p.m. (GMT+2 - local time). Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and DIO drummer Simon Wright (who also previously pla...October 20, 2010
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MAIDEN, SABBATH, KISS, PURPLE Classics Receive Big-Band Treatement
Finnish heavy metal musician Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI, NORTHERN KINGS) has recorded a heavy-meets-jazz album with OULU ALL STAR BIG BAND, which organizes performances in cooperation with guest stars and conductors. Due on October 29, "Big Band Goes Heavy" contains "big-band" versions of classic son...October 19, 2010
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Former W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In W.A.S.; Audio Samples Available
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.) have joined forces in a brand new band called WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.). The group's debut album, "Purgatory", is s...October 16, 2010
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WENDY DIO, RUDY SARZO, VINNY APPICE To Guest On 'Rockline'
The double-disc set "Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987" — the first official release from Niji Entertainment Group, the label formed by the late Ronnie James Dio and his wife/manager Wendy Dio — will be featured on the Wednesday, November 3 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Ro...October 16, 2010
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DORO Confirmed For Next SWEDEN ROCK CRUISE
German metal queen Doro Pesch has been confirmed for the next Sweden Rock Cruise, set to sail from Stockholm to Turku, Finland and back on April 7-8, 2011. Five more acts will appear at the event. Ticket prices — including cabin accomodations — start at only 395 SEK (approximately 43 euros) per pers...October 15, 2010
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ARI KOIVUNEN Covers DIO, DEEP PURPLE For Charity (Video)
Finnish singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) took part in a charity concert called Millstones 2010 on October 13 in Helsinki. The event's goal was to raise awareness and funds for treatment for persons suffering from intoxicant addiction. Fan-filmed video footage of Ari performing cover versions of DIO's "D...October 15, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Wife/Manager Interviewed On 'The Zloz Hour' (Video)
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, was recently interviewed on "The Zloz Hour", the new video series hosted by legendary rock photographer Neil "Zloz" Zlozower. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. Future interview guests on "The Zloz Hour" include M...October 14, 2010
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TOM MORELLO, ROB HALFORD Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'That Metal Show'; Sneak Peek
A sneak peek at the the first episode of the sixth season of "That Metal Show" can be viewed below. "That Metal Show", the one and ONLY place on television to celebrate all things hard rock and heavy metal, is back and ready to rock out starting on Saturday, October 16 at 11 p.m. According ...October 14, 2010
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Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Webstore Launched
2010 will go down as the year that we lost one of hard rock/heavy metal's all-time great vocalists, Ronnie James Dio (after a valiant battle with cancer). Throughout a career that saw Ronnie pen or co-pen classics with such legendary acts as ELF, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, and with h...October 14, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Rock Iconz Statue Unveiled
KnuckleBonz has announced its production of the Ronnie James Dio Rock Iconz statue. This is a limited-edition statue, with only 3,000 created, making these highly collectible. Each figure in the edition is hand-painted, numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity. This is an officially licen...October 14, 2010
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PAUL GILBERT To Warm Up For European Tour With Show In Hollywood
Guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will play a warm-up show for his European tour on Monday, November 1 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Gilbert will debut a brand new set featuring material from his third instrumental album, "Fuzz Universe". Gilbert's "Fuzz...October 14, 2010
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EVILE: Video Of Guitarist's Charity Bungee Jump Available
Ol Drake, lead guitarist for British thrashers EVILE, recently bungee jumped next to London's Tower Bridge along with Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas, raising £2000 for charity. Ol Drake was dressed as a cowboy for the event, jumping in memory of late EVILE bassist Mike Alexander and in aid of t...October 13, 2010
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MINISTRY Mainman's BUCK SATAN Project To Feature SLAYER, CHEAP TRICK, Ex-STATIC-X Members
Backstage Auctions trusts the immense popularity of heavy metal music and memorabilia among fans and collectors around the world to successfully pull off a rare and historical hard rock and heavy metal auction. Headlining the auction is the personal collection of MINISTRY's frontman Al Jourgensen. "...October 13, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL: More 'Neon Nights' DVD, CD Details Revealed
On November 16, Eagle Rock will unveil HEAVEN & HELL "Neon Nights". This DVD and CD release captures the historic four-man army performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on July 30, 2009. [MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $13.98 for CD, Pre-book Order Date: October 22] On this hot summer night, vocalist Ro...October 13, 2010
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WHITE WIZZARD's Cover Of 'We Rock' Available For Free Download
WHITE WIZZARD's cover version of DIO's legendary anthem "We Rock" is available for free download at this location (free e-mail signup required). A new WHITE WIZZARD single featuring "Shooting Star" — which was written as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio — and "We Rock" will be released via iTunes on Oc...October 13, 2010
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