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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Always Thought VAN HALEN Were A Lot More Interesting Than DIO'
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: DEF LEPPARD is a great live band. However, you don’t show off much in this band. Your playing is very straightforward and Phil Collen...August 28, 2005
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CRYSTAL EYES Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Daniel Heiman will not be singing with CRYSTAL EYES in the future. Daniel's full attention has now for some time been on his own band HEED, and writing and recording their debut album. Of course we hoped to make mor...August 23, 2005
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ERIC SINGER: No One Cops ACE FREHLEY Solos Like TOMMY THAYER Does
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, recently spoke with KISS drummer Eric Singer to get some of the fans' "Ask KISS" questions answered. The Q&A session follows: Question #1 - From John Montury, Shaker Heights, Ohio: I grew up in the Cleveland area myself. Who was the ONE drummer that influ...August 20, 2005
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DIO: 'Holy Diver' To Be Re-Issued In September
According to MelodicRock.com, DIO's 1983 landmark album "Holy Diver" will be re-released in upgraded form on September 30, 2005. A joint project between Universal Music and Rock Candy Records, this new version of a recognized rock classic has been comprehensively remastered for maximum impact, and w...August 18, 2005
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DEVIANT Release Full-Length Debut
Young Swedish death metallers DEVIANT's full-length debut, "Larvaeon", was released on August 9 via The Spew Records. "Larvaeon" is said to feature "a wonderful mix of aesthatic riffs and full force grinding brutality in 10 amazing tracks" and "incredibly skilled musicianship destined to stab you se...August 14, 2005
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TESLA, Ex-MEGADETH Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),Troy Luccketta (TESLA),David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),Jeff Keith (TESLA) and Frank Hannon (TESLA) are among the musicians that will lend their time and talent at a benefit concert on September 10 for Lissa...August 14, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: More Tour Dates Announced
WORLD BELOW, the Swedish band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: w/ CENTINEX: Sep. 30 - Turku, FIN - Klubi Oct. 01 - Helsinki...August 10, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Ready To Give His Fans A 'Lifestyle' Show
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is ready to launch his brief "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour on Saturday (August 6),which will be the prototype for the kind of shows he hopes to put on in the future. Besides performances by Hagar, his WABORITAS, and MONTROSE, the concerts will include b...August 6, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Looking Forward To Playing With MONTROSE Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is excited about launching his brief "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour this weekend, and just as excited about playing with his first band, MONTROSE. The group, which initially reunited in 2003, will play three shows with Hagar this month. The Red Rocker tol...August 5, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Hopes To Make Concerts Free In The Future
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar hopes that in the near future he won't have to charge for a concert ticket again. Hagar told Launch that his other ventures, like Cabo Wabo tequila and his Cabo Wabo Cantina clubs, are making enough money to subsidize his live dates. He plans to pass that b...August 1, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Films Cameo In TENACIOUS D Movie
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, Ronnie recently filmed a cameo in the forthcoming movie "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", which is tentatively scheduled for a June 6, 2006 release date. The film is being directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribu...July 27, 2005
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AMARAN Part Ways With Singer
Vocalist Johanna De Pierre has officially left Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN. Her official statement reads as follows: "Unfortunately, I have some bad news for you. I have decided to leave the band. The reason for this is that I have lost the commitment and ambition that it takes to drive a b...July 24, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Singing BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' In 1972: Audio Available
A live recording of Ronnie James Dio's pre-RAINBOW band ELF performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" in 1972 has been unearthed and posted online at Jeremy Whitted's "Dio : The Early Years" web site. Download the MP3 file at this location. More background information about the recording in q...July 22, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Says VAN HALEN Could Have Finished A New Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN recorded three new songs for last year's greatest hits collection, "The Best of Both Worlds", but frontman Sammy Hagar says the group could have finished a whole album. Hagar told Launch that the hang-up was guitarist Edward Van Halen, who simply took too lon...July 22, 2005
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