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Bassist RUDY SARZO: I Am Not Leaving DIO
Bassist Rudy Sarzo, who has played with such hard rock heavyweights as WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, has shot down rumors that he may be leaving DIO in order rejoin WHITESNAKE as the replacement for the recently departed Marco Mendoza. In a statement posted on DioMessag...April 12, 2005
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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS To Support DIO In Japan
Sweden's SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have been confirmed as the support band for DIO on their upcoming tour of Japan. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 27 - Zepp - Nagoya, JPN May 28 - Zepp - Osaka, JPN May 29 - Zepp - Tokyo, JPN Prior to the Japanese tour, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS will play a hometown ...April 11, 2005
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BOB DAISLEY Discusses RANDY RHOADS And Early Days With OZZY OSBOURNE
Cameron Edney from Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE). Several excerpts from the interview follow: Inside_Out666: I have heard that Ronnie James Dio is a very hard man to work with. Did you find t...April 9, 2005
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STONER KINGS' STARBUCK Is The 'Other' Professional Wrestler To Front Rock Band
FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho isn't the only professional wrestler to front a known rock band. For the few and far between, stemming back to Nasty Ronnie from NASTY SAVAGE in the late '80s (Ronnie worked as a wrestler/manager in the Florida area),add STONER KINGS vocalist Starbuck to that list. Star...April 7, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO, RUDY SARZO To Guest On TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's Solo Album
Legendary singer Ronnie James Dio and renowned bassist-for-hire Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) are among the confirmed guests on the upcoming solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda. Dio reportedly sings on one track, while Sarzo appears on two...April 6, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: 'Maelstrom' Track Listing Revealed
WORLD BELOW, the new band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have finalized the track listing for their sophomore album, "Maelstrom", due mid-April via Austria's Psychedoomelic Records...April 4, 2005
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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY To Sing On New MONTROSE Album
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has confirmed a MelodicRock.com report that he will be featured on the upcoming MONTROSE album as one of the guest lead vocalists. MONTROSE's current recording lineup include Ronnie Montrose on guitar, Ricky Philips on bass and Eric Singer on drums. Guest singers lined up...March 31, 2005
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Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA Discusses Working With SEBASTIAN BACH
Guitarist extraordinaire Ralph Santolla (SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH) recently spoke to FourteenG.net about his influences, his experiences in the music industry and the recent SEBASTIAN BACH European tour, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG.net: Like...March 31, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: 'Maelstrom' Cover Artwork Posted Online
WORLD BELOW, the new band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have posted the cover artwork for their sophomore album, entitled "Maelstrom", at this location (artwork created by Twiligh...March 25, 2005
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Completes Work On New Solo Album
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has completed work on his fifth solo album, entitled "Demon Deceiver". The CD, which features artwork by MAGNUM bassist Al Barrow (who also runs Generic Designs),was pieced together over the last ten months with the help of South African guitarist Mike de Jage...March 20, 2005
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CENTINEX: New Album 'Sounds Massive'
Sweden's CENTINEX have posted the following recording update on their official web site: "The drums for the album have been recorded. Ronnie [Bergerstål] did a great job and hammered down a total of ten tracks in just four days. Now we have started to record the four A-tuned guitars. Sounds massive....March 16, 2005
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Original MOLLY HATCHET Singer DANNY JOE BROWN Dead At 53
The southern rock family was dealt a huge blow on March 10 with the passing of original MOLLY HATCHET singer Danny Joe Brown. He had only just been released from hospital, after treatment for pneumonia and other ailments, but died upon his return home. He was 53 years old. Although earlier, establis...March 12, 2005
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Manager Blasts RAINBOW Reunion Rumors
A representative for Ritchie Blackmore's (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) management company has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a rumor that RAINBOW are in talks about reforming for a series of live shows. A report posted Wednesday (March 9) on The Dio Message Board indicated that Ronnie James Dio's wif...March 10, 2005
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RAINBOW To Reunite For Tour?
According to a posting on The Dio Message Board, RAINBOW may reform for a series of live shows after all. Word has it that Ronnie James Dio's wife Wendy's management company Niji Management may be looking at getting the members of the group back together for a number of live appearances. The lineup...March 9, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About New Live Album, HEAR 'N AID Project
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about DIO's new live CD, the companion to the "Evil Or Divine" DVD, and the band's upcoming touring plans, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: The live CD, the companion to the "Evil Or Divi...March 9, 2005
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