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DANZIG: 'I Wanted To Do A '70s-Type Of Record With A Very Contemporary Kind Of Feel'
Rafi of VampireFreaks.com recently conducted an interview with Glenn Danzig. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. VampireFreaks.com: New [DANZIG"Deth Red Sabaoth"] is about to launch in June. How are you feeling about the final product? Danzig: I like it. (Laughs) I am very proud of this recor...May 30, 2010
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SILENT RAGE Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Los Angeles hard rockers SILENT RAGE paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio by performing a cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "Heaven And Hell" at the conclusion of their May 28, 2010 concert at the Brixton in Redondo Beach, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. SILEN...May 30, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's been a while now and I still cannot deal with the fact that...May 30, 2010
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GEEZER BUTLER On BLACK SABBATH's Early Days
On May 14, Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with legendary bassist Geezer Butler (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) about Eagle Rock Entertainment's "Black Sabbath: Classic Albums - Paranoid", a DVD highlighting the recording of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Paranoid" LP. A coup...May 30, 2010
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ROB ROCK To Perform At RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Concert In Florida
The official web site of the Florida-based heavy metal vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, M.A.R.S., DRIVER) has been updated with the following message: "Rob will participate in the Ronnie James Dio tribute concert in Orlando/Winter Park, Florida and will perform several songs July 17th at the Haven....May 29, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL Roadies Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO
HEAVEN & HELL drum and bass technicians Andre Bargmann and Terry Welte toured the world for several years with the famous metal band fronted by the late Ronnie James Dio and also featured fellow BLACK SABBATH legends Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums). KPLR-TV, ch...May 29, 2010
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DORO PESCH Discusses RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing In New Audio Interview
German metal queen Doro Pesch discussed the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during a 29-minute interview with David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com which can be streamed using the audio player below. Doro Pesch recently released...May 28, 2010
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Ex-RAINBOW Singer DOOGIE WHITE Sings DIO-Era Classics With RATA BLANCA; Video Available
Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) performed several Ronnie James Dio-era RAINBOW classics — "Catch The Rainbow", "Kill The King" and "Man On The Silver Mountain" — with the Argentinean rock band RATA BLANCA during a three-show run at La Trastienda in...May 28, 2010
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NIGHTWISH, TAROT, AMORAL Members To Take Part In 'Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala'
Finnish vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, NORTHERN KINGS, SAPATTIVUOSI),Tuple Salmela (TAROT),Ari Koivunen (solo, AMORAL) and Patrik Eriksson will perform at the Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala on July 2, 2010 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland as part of the thirteenth annual Tuska festival...May 28, 2010
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER Members Pay Tribute To DIO On 'The Tour Bus'
Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" recently hosted an hour-long special tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. The program featured music from Dio's career, clips from...May 28, 2010
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Swedish RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Event Planned For This Sunday
On Sunday, May 30, fans of Ronnie James Dio will come together at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden for "RJD RIP - In Memory Of Dio", a two-hour celebration of the legendary heavy metal singer's life. Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE will perform their "To The Last In Line" Dio tribute song, and there...May 28, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Concerts To Be Staged In London and L.A.?
According to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, two major concerts are being planned to celebrate the life of the late Ronnie James Dio. The gigs — dubbed Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Memorial Concerts — will take place in London and Los Angeles in the fall. Although no official details have yet...May 28, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist: DIO 'Was A Leader And A Wonderful, Wonderful Human Being'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following statement from ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've never met a person in this profession who has inspired me more than Ronnie James...May 28, 2010
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KUFO's 'Metalopolis' Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Portland, Oregon's heavy metal radio show "Metalopolis", hosted by former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, paid tribute legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — this past Saturday, May 22. You can now listen to th...May 27, 2010
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On South American Tour
Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing a cover version of the DIO classic "Holy Diver" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio during Soto's recent South American tour with Eric Martin (MR. BIG) can be viewed below. Frontiers Records rel...May 27, 2010
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