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HYDROGYN's Cover Of MSG's 'Assault Attack' Available For Streaming
Ashland, Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN have released "Phase 1", a best-of collection featuring live versions of their biggest hits, along with two never-before-released tracks. In addition to live versions from their albums "Bombshell", "Deadly Passions" and "Best Served With Volume", "Phase 1" includes...January 20, 2010
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HAIL! To Guest On 'Eddie Trunk Live'
The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — will guest on "Eddie Trunk Live" on Monday, Ja...January 20, 2010
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DC4's 'Candy Caine' Coming To 'Rock Band'
DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, will soon make an appearance on Rock Band. Thanks to the efforts of Hit Play Cr...January 19, 2010
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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...January 18, 2010
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JON OLIVA To Guest On AVANTASIA Album
Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Sammet: "Jon will appear on a theatrical song called 'Death Is Just A Feeling'. "We just...January 18, 2010
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ULI JON ROTH, DON DOKKEN, CARMINE APPICE, DOUG ALDRICH At 'NAMM Jam'; Video Available
Video footage of Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS),Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) and Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) jamming on Friday, January 15 at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California as part of the "NAMM Jam" can be...January 17, 2010
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WHITESNAKE's DOUG ALDRICH Unveils MARSHALL's JMD:1 Amp Series At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) performing at the Marshall booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show — which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California — can be viewed below. Aldrich helped Marshall Amplifi...January 16, 2010
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AVANTASIA: 'The Wicked Symphony', 'Angel Of Babylon' Cover Artwork Unveiled
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will celebrate its comeback this spring with a new epic masterpiece, to be released on April 3, 2010 as two separate albums and in a limited deluxe edition (in one box set) entitled "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon". The cover artwork for t...January 15, 2010
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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...January 13, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'Turn It Up' Radio Show; Audio Available
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was the featured guest on the latest edition of the "Turn It Up" radio show on WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. You can now stream the interview using the audio player below. "Turn...January 11, 2010
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VOODOO SIX: New Song Snippet Available
VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, has posted a snippet of a new song entitled "Live Again" at this location. VOODOO SIX has taken the rather unique approach of starting to leak out samples of its new album on the group's Facebook page ...January 11, 2010
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Female Singer Confirmed For AVANTASIA Project
Germany-based singer Cloudy Yang (pictured below) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I know people have speculated and thrown in a lot of names [about which female vocalist will a...January 10, 2010
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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G Interviewed On 'The Right To Rock' Podcast
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #93),featuring an interview with guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva (ex-DIO, WWIII). The 60-minute chat can be streamed using the audio player below. Tracy G's latest CD, "A Frosty G Christmas", was released late last year via his Spooky G label....January 5, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Play Another Free 'Unplugged' Show In Akron
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will play another free "unplugged" show on Saturday, January 9 at the Tap House in Akron, Ohio. For more information, go to this location. Owens last summer completed a short European tour as...January 4, 2010
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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...January 4, 2010
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