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ULI JON ROTH Guests On IAN GILLAN's Anniversary CD

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be featured as a guest performer on DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn". The album celebrates Ian's 40 years in the world of rock, and Ian invited a dazzling number of friends and fellow musicians to contribute performa...

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THE VASELINE RATS To Embark On Tour Of U.K., Europe

U.K. band THE VASELINE RATS will be touring England over the summer and Europe in the fall. The trek will be one of their first in the U.K. after THE VASELINE RATS made their debut mid-2004 with a tour of the U.S. as part of a celebration of 20 years of New Wave Of British ...

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Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says He Is 'Lucky' To Be In The SCORPIONS

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORIONS/ex-KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing drums in Ronnie James Dio's band for the few shows that you did with him on his "Angry Machines" t...

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CARMINE APPICE Says OZZY OSBOURNE Was The Weakest Link In His Own Band

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing with OZZY OSBOURNE and what did you think Of Jake E. Lee's playing?...

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Former RAMONES Drummer Performs With LISA MARIE PRESLEY

Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone performed with Lisa Marie Presley in the park at the City Hall in New York City last Thursday (May 19) in front of 4,000 people. Commented Ramone: "[Lisa's] the real Ramona, down to earth, cool and has her own style. It was a pleasure doing the song with her — ...

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Wolf's Return

Draped in doom and powered by classic heavy metal, Stockholm's GRAND MAGUS continue the quality streak with "Wolf's Return", the band's third release. A majestic and soulful album, yet heavy metal in the truest sense of the term. I can always tell when an album has had a big impact on me, as I'll be...

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TONY MARTIN Says There Is 'No Fuckin' Chance' He Would Sing For BLACK SABBATH Again

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: With Glenn Hughes doing work on Tony Iommi's next solo project, I was wondering if there'd be any chance of you working with Iommi agai...

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WOLF: 'Evil Star' Released On Vinyl

Immortal Vinyl Records has released the third full-length album from Sweden's WOLF, "Evil Star", as a three-sided double LP with a gatefold cover and white/black marbled vinyl. The LP, which includes the bonus track "Déjà Vu", is limited to 500 copies and is available for price 14 euros plus shippin...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Says He Was Going To Record Jazz Album

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his new solo album, "Ohmwork", "The Osbournes" and the numerous lineup changes in SABBATH over the years, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Rumor had it that your...

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Drummer MARKY RAMONE: Better Late Than Never

Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has issued the following update on his current and upcoming activities: "Last week playing with my band, doin' the RAMONES stuff, was so much fun for me and the fans. I should have done this four years ago! But better late than never. Will see everyone at New Jers...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Make 'A Few Amendments' On New Solo CD

Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins will shortly return to the recording studio to "make a few amendments" on his fifth solo album, "Demon Deceiver", because "he wasn't 100 percent happy with it," according to a posting on the singer's web site. With regards to a label deal, the posting adds, "...

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CLAWFINGER Replace SPIRITUAL BEGGARS At Sweden's 2000 DECIBEL Festival

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the sixth edition of the 2000 Decibel festival, set to take place on May 21 at Valhall in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 kilometres north of Gothenburg). According to the event organizers, "ARCH ENEMY, Michael Amott's [SPIRITUAL BEGG...

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Will There Ever Be A New BLACK SABBATH Album?

Launch Radio Networks reports: Will there ever be a new BLACK SABBATH studio album? The question is asked frequently, especially when the legendary quartet regroups to play live, as it will on this summer's Ozzfest. Frontman Ozzy Osbourne told Launch he'd like to do another album with SABBATH, but t...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Appear In TENACIOUS D's 'In the Pick Of Destiny' Movie?

According to Ain't It Cool News, heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has signed on to appear in the upcoming TENACIOUS D movie, "Tenacious D: In the Pick of Destiny". The film will be directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribute" and the clips shown...

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THE GATHERING Frontwoman Auctioning Guitars

THE GATHERING frontwoman Anneke van Giersbergen is currently selling three guitars via eBay. One of the guitars — a Gibson Epiphone Chet Atkins classic electric acoustic — was used on the "How to Measure a Planet?" recording and subsequent tour, while another, a Gibson Epiphone EO-2EB electric acous...