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DIO, NIKKI SIXX, GLENN TIPTON, DORO PESCH Featured In 'Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries' Book

Celebrating almost a decade of rock writing, author Neil Daniels has compiled a selection of interviews with some of the world's most famous rock and heavy metal artists. Amongst the thirty-plus interviews included in "Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries - Interviews With Rock Stars: Volume I" are Ronnie Jame...

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BRUCE KULICK Interviewed On 'Long Live Rock'

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was the featured guest on this past Sunday's (January 17) edition of the "Long Live Rock" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo al...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Undergoes Third Chemo Treatment

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "After a few...

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RAVEN Signs U.S. Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records for the U.S. release of its new album, "Walk Through Fire". The CD, which came out in Japan in March 2009 via King Records, was recorded at the Assembly Line Studios with engineer/mixer Kevin 131 (PROJECT: FA...

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BRUCE KULICK: 'BK3' Release Party To Be Held At 'Kiss Coffeehouse'

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", at the Kiss Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, February 6. The festivities are set to begin at 2:00 p.m. and everyone is invited to join in...

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Former VICIOUS RUMORS Singer RONNIE STIXX Announces New BLOOD REDSKIES Lineup

Former VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx has announced the new lineup of his Texas-based melodic metal band BLOOD REDSKIES. Stixx says, "After a few months of looking and speaking to great musicians, I finally feel I have found and put together the right group of guys with the same of style and i...

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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer 'Feeling Stronger Each Day' Following Shoulder Surgery

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) underwent surgery on his right shoulder on November 30, 2009 for an injury sustained during the last HEAVEN & HELL tour. Commented Vinny: "I would like to thank all the fans, friends, family for the kind wishes for my shoulder surgery...

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BRUCE KULICK Discusses New Solo Album; Audio Available

BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. The chat can now be streamed in four parts below. Bruce Kulick's new solo album, "BK3", will be released in Europe on January 29 via Frontiers Records. The CD will be made ava...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He's A Gentleman In The Classic Sense Of The Word'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was interviewed on this past Sunday's (December 27) edition of the "Long Live Rock" podcast (web site). He spoke about a wide range of topics, including Ronnie James Dio; the writing process in QUEENSRŸCHE; challenges of working in an album-length format in a digital...

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HEAVEN & HELL Confirmed For U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has been confirmed for High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London...

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RAVEN: 'Walk Through Fire' To Receive European Release In March

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN will release its new album, "Walk Through Fire", in Europe on March 29, 2010 through SPV/Steamhammer. The CD, which came out in Japan in March 2009 via King Records, was recorded at the Assembly Line Studios with engineer/mixer Kevin 131 (PROJECT: FA...

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VICIOUS RUMORS, GOD FORBID Members Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO

VICIOUS RUMORS axeman Geoff Thorpe and Doc Coyle of GOD FORBID were interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio. You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. Metal Rules! Radio (formerly Metal Rules! Magazine) is a weekly metal show with new shows every Sunday. It focu...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'I'd Like To Thank Everyone For The Most Wonderful Gift I Have Ever Received'

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who was recently diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I'd like to take the...

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HEAVEN & HELL Confirmed For Spanish SONISPHERE

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has been confirmed for the Spanish edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place on Saturday, July 10 in Barcelona. HEAVEN & HELL's...

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WRATH Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Chicago metal act WRATH has issued the following update: "After 20-plus years of kicking ass on the stage and studio with us, our friend and colleague Mr. Dave Sollman has announced his departure from the band. Dave joined the band shortly before the 'Nothing To Fear' tour in 1988, when he was thrus...