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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Lost' 1986 Interview Posted Online
The heavy-metal world has lost one of its greats. Ronnie James Dio — who, in 1979, replaced Ozzy Osbourne as BLACK SABBATH's frontman — passed away Sunday at age 67 after a battle with stomach cancer. Twenty-four years earlier, the hard-rocking singer chatted with host Bob "Mr. Media" Andelman, then...May 21, 2010
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 'Nightmare' No. 1 Most Added Track At Active Rock Radio
"Nightmare", the new single from Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD, is the No. 1 most added track at Active Rock radio in the United States this week. It is also the No. 1 rock song on iTunes in the United States, selling over 23,666 units in its first day. Additionally, across the pond in the...May 20, 2010
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Nearly Split Up After Drummer's Death
In an interview for this week's Kerrang! magazine, the surviving members of Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD speak openly and frankly about the death of their drummer and "brother," Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. "We were all ready to quit for the first week after [The Rev's death]," reveals guita...May 19, 2010
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ISIS Calling It Quits
ISIS, the innovative Los Angeles-by-way-of-Boston-based band, has released the following statement: "ISIS has reached an end. It's hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. "This end isn't something that occurred overnight and it hasn't been brought ab...May 18, 2010
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Frontman Discusses New Single
The Pulse of Radio reports: AVENGED SEVENFOLD releases the first single and title track from its upcoming album, "Nightmare", to radio stations on Monday (May 17). Singer M. Shadows told The Pulse of Radio that the album started out as a concept record, but that idea was dropped after the death of t...May 17, 2010
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FIREBALL MINISTRY's REV. JAMES A. ROTA II Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Rev. James A. Rota II of Los Angeles' FIREBALL MINISTRY has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "FIREBALL MINISTRY had the privilege to tour with DIO in 2004. The third night in, Ronni...May 17, 2010
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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE To Launch This Fall; Details Revealed
JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will celebrate the life and music of his father — the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham — in true epic fashion with a limited engagement of 30 concert dates in North America this fall. "This is a personal trip through my life with the music of LED ZEPP...May 17, 2010
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DANKO JONES: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Greatest Rock Singer Of All Time'
DANKO JONES frontman and namesake has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I just heard that Ronnie James Dio died today. This news is very sad. He was the greatest rock singer of all...May 16, 2010
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DANKO JONES Frontman Interviewed In Montreal
MusikUniverse.net recently conducted an interview with DANKO JONES frontman and namesake in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the chat below. DANKO JONES's new album, "Below The Belt", will be released in the U.S. on June 8. Produced by DANKO JONES' old friend and longtime collaborator Matt DeMatteo,...May 15, 2010
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Late AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer 'Appears' On Band's New Album
Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD recorded its new album, titled "Nightmare", with drummer Mike Portnoy of DREAM THEATER recording the drum tracks after the death last December of the band's drummer and main songwriter, James "The Rev" Sullivan. But singer M. Shadows told The Pulse of Radio th...May 14, 2010
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: New Album Title Revealed
According to HardDrive Radio, Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD has set "Nightmare" as the title of its fifth album, due this summer on Warner Bros. Records. The CD was produced by Mike Elizondo (DR. DRE, EMINEM) and is currently being mixed in New York City by noted engineer Andy Wallace (SLA...May 14, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Recording Akron Performance For Future Release
D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene reports that powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will record a live set on Saturday, May 15 at Akron, Ohio's Tap House (491 E. Waterloo Rd., Firestone Park, 44319) for future release, either as a CD or...May 13, 2010
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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY Discusses His Return To Band
Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Live-Metal.net: Going back, do you have any regrets about leaving the band or how you left? Clint Lowery: Yeah. I was in a bad place at the time. I feel...May 12, 2010
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DANKO JONES: 'Full Of Regret' Video Released
"Full Of Regret", the new video from the Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES, can be viewed below. (Note: Video stream may not be available in some non-U.S. territories.) The clip was directed by the Diamond Brothers and features guest appearances by Elijah Wood, Selma Blair, Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD)...May 12, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...May 11, 2010
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