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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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GOTTHARD's 'Need To Believe' Certified Platinum In Switzerland
"Need To Believe", the latest album from Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD, has been certified platinum in the band's home country for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The group was presented with the platinum-award plaques (see photo below) this past Saturday (January 9) at the "Swiss Awards 2009"...January 13, 2010
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AIRBOURNE: New Song Available For Streaming
"No Way But The Hard Way", the new single from Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's sophomore album, "No Guts. No Glory.", which is scheduled for release on March 8 via Roadrunner Records. AIRBOURNE recently filmed a...January 12, 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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BON SCOTT's Life Celebrated On Fremantle 'Highway To Hell Tour'
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Geoff Morgan conducts Highway to Hell tours around Fremantle, Australia every Sunday, visiting sites in the area that were pivotal in the life of rock'n'roll legend Bon Scott, lead singer of AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. Highway to Hell tour depart...January 11, 2010
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JERSEY DOGS: Live EP Due In February
JERSEY DOGS, the late '80s band formed by the ex-ATTACKER members Lou Ciarlo and Mike Sabatini, will release a digital EP, "Live @ Streets", on February 16. The EP was recorded at Streets in New Rochelle, New York on Febuary 3, 1990 during the group's "Hope We Go On Tour Tour 89/90" as the support ....January 10, 2010
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AM CONSPIRACY: The Story Behind The Album Cover
Stephen Jensen, the art director, photographer, and graphic designer and founder of F3 Studios in Crystal Lake, Illinois, created the cover artwork for the self-titled debut album from AM CONSPIRACY, the band fronted by former DROWNING POOL vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones. Regarding how the design for t...January 8, 2010
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AC/DC: Bern Concert Sells Out Within Minutes
World Radio Switzerland reports that all 45,000 tickets for the much-anticipated concert by veteran rockers AC/DC in Bern, Switzerland this summer were snapped up in just 12 minutes. The concert will take place in the Stade de Suisse on June 8. Last time the group performed in Switzerland was at Zur...January 8, 2010
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RHINO BUCKET Kicks Off European Tour
RHINO BUCKET — the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./ EMI back in '90 and '92 and a couple of independent albums with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright — kicks off a European tour tonight (Thursday, January 7) in Verviers, Belgium. The 43-date trek is sch...January 7, 2010
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DAVE MUSTAINE Interviews DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist For 'Megadeth Radio'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Back here at Vic's [Garage; MEGADETH's brand new, self-built studio in San Marcos, California] we started back up on Megadeth Radio [Mustaine's 24-hour Internet radio channel] and I was finally able to conduct my first interview with t...January 7, 2010
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'Full Metal Jackie Certified' Book Author Interviewed On 'Mark And Brian Show'
Jackie Kajzer (a.k.a. "Full Metal Jackie"),the author of the recently released book "Full Metal Jackie Certified: The 50 Most Influential Heavy Metal Songs Of The '80s And The True Stories Behind Their Lyrics", was interviewed this morning on the Los Angeles-based "Mark And Brian Show". The chat is...January 6, 2010
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BROKEN TEETH: Hometown Performance Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of BROKEN TEETH's January 4, 2010 performance at Red Eyed Fly in Austin, Texas can be viewed below (courtesy of "JohnEbrownTX"). BROKEN TEETH is the Austin-based hard rock quintet featuring DANGEROUS TOYS/WATCHTOWER vocalist Jason McMaster. The band will release its new albu...January 6, 2010
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AIRBOURNE Films 'No Way But The Hard Way' Video
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE recently filmed a video for the song "No Way But The Hard Way" with director (and SUM 41 drummer) Stephen Martin "Steve" Jocz (BOWLING FOR SOUP). The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "No Guts. No Glory.", which is scheduled for release on March 8 via Road...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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