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Send Get-Well Card To RONNIE JAMES DIO

According to a posting on the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com, fans can send get-well cards to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) through the official fan club address here: Dio Fan Club 12400 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 624 Studio Ci...

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ORPHANED LAND: New Album Artwork Unveiled

Israel's progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND will release their highly anticipated fourth studio opus, "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR", in Europe on January 25, 2010 and in the U.S. on February 9 via Century Media Records. Mixed by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE, OPETH),who is also resp...

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ROB HALFORD: 'I Can't Wait For DIO To Get Well And Be Back Out There Singing His Heart Out'

Canadian syndicated radio show "Metal7080" (web site) conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford earlier today (Monday, November 30). During the 21-minute chat, Rob talked about the "Winter Songs" holiday album from HALFORD and his Metal God Apparel clothing line, among other topi...

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DIO's CRAIG GOLDY Discusses 'Destiny Bridge' Program; Video Available

DIO's Craig Goldy — who is currently touring with Welsh hard rock legends BUDGIE as a guest guitarist — was interviewed by The West Coast Music Shack when BUDGIE played Perth, Australia on November 11, 2009. Watch the chat below. Goldy has amassed "an incredible knowledge of the inner workings of th...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About HAIL!'s Visit To Lebanon On 'Maximum Threshold' Show

David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5, HAIL!) and J.C.B. of the Cleveland metal band DEMONS WITHIN were interviewed on this past Saturday's (November 28) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio...

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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer VINNY APPICE To Undergo Surgery Tomorrow

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) will undergo surgery on his right shoulder on Monday, November 30 for an injury sustained during the last HEAVEN & HELL tour. Commented Vinny: "You can't face the audience and hit drums directly behind you night after night at an extre...

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HYDROGYN: New CRAIG GOLDY Co-Penned Song Available For Free Download

"If These Walls Could Talk", a brand new song from Ashland, Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN, is available for free download at this location. The never-before-released cut was written in the summer of 2007 by HYDROGYN's Jeff Westlake (guitar) and Julie Westlake (vocals),along with Craig Goldy of DIO fame...

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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) 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've known Jens for years now; there has always been a friendship between EDGUY...

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TONY IOMMI, SATYRICON Frontman Send RONNIE JAMES DIO Wishes For Speedy Recovery

Ronnie James Dio's HEAVEN & HELL/BLACK SABBATH bandmate Tony Iommi and vocalist Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have both expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery to the legendary heavy metal singer who was diagnosed with stomach cancer earlier this week. Iomm...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Play 'Unplugged' Show In Akron

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will play a rare "unplugged" show on Friday, December 4 at the Tap House in Akron, Ohio. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/scorchersonwaterloo. Owens this past summer completed a sh...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Is 'Ready To Do What He Has To Do And Get Back On Stage'

Eddie Trunk, co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM, has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just hung up the phone with both Wendy Dio and Ronnie James Dio himself. "Obvious...

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HAIL!: Pro-Shot Footage From Lebanon Available

Professionally filmed video footage of the all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) and recently added sticksman Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS) — performin...

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ORPHANED LAND: First 'ORwarriOR' Trailer Posted Online

Israel's progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND will release their highly anticipated fourth studio opus, "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR", in Europe on January 25, 2010 and in the U.S. on February 9 via Century Media Records. Mixed by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE, OPETH),who is also resp...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at...

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MUSTAINE: 'The Music Industry As We Know It Will Probably Be Gone Within The Next Five Years'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Thank you so much for all of your terrific input, comments, requests, suggestions, and just plain out all-around support for Megadeth Radio. "We are making tremendous progress wi...