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ROB ROCK's Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO: Video Available
Powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, M.A.R.S., DRIVER) was among the musicians who took part in a tribute concert to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on Saturday, July 17 at The Haven in Winter Park, Florida. Video footage of R...July 22, 2010
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Makes Surprise Appearance At Long Island RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate made a surprise guest appearance at this past Sunday's (July 18) "A Long Island Farewell to Ronnie James Dio" concert at Mulcahy's in Centereach, New York. Tate sang a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" as a tribute to legendary heavy metal sing...July 22, 2010
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LOUDNESS: Interview, Performance Footage From Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
Japanese heavy metal veterans LOUDNESS were interviewed by the Dutch broadcasting organization VPRO when they performed at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival on July 18, 2010 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. The seven-minute report, which includes professionally filmed performance footage fro...July 22, 2010
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CANCER BATS Frontman Talks Musical Influences
Chris Miles of UnderTheStage.net conducted an interview with Liam Cormier, lead singer of the Canadian punk/metal/hardcore band CANCER BATS, on July 16, 2010 prior to the group's performance at the Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland. Watch the chat below. Since releasing its third studio album, "Bears, Ma...July 22, 2010
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DIO's 'Holy Diver' To Be Reissued On Red Vinyl
Back On Black — the company which specializes in vinyl reissues of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide — will release the classic debut album from DIO, "Holy Diver", on 180-gram limited-edition gatefold red vinyl on J...July 16, 2010
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TIGERTAILZ Parts Ways With Drummer
Long-running U.K. glam rockers TIGERTAILZ have parted ways with drummer Matt Blakout. The group says in a statement, "The rest of the band wish Matt all the best in whatever he decides to do next. TIGERTAILZ are also very pleased to announce the re-instatement of former original drummer Ace Finchum...July 16, 2010
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FOZZY: U.K., Ireland Tour Dates Announced
FOZZY — the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward — has scheduled the following dates in the U.K. and Ireland: Oct. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Millennium Hall Oct. 11 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation Oct. 13 - Edinburgh, UK - Studio 24 Oct. 14 - ...July 14, 2010
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Long Island To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO With Huge Benefit Show
This Sunday, July 18 will mark over two months since the passing of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio. In an effort to keep his legacy alive and to raise money for cancer research, numerous Long Island bands will be coming to together for this one-time memorial event. The concert "A Lo...July 14, 2010
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THE ACACIA STRAIN: 'Wormwood Unsolved Mysteries' Part 4
Massachusetts metallers THE ACACIA STRAIN have launched the fourth video documenting the strange happenings which occurred after the recording of their new album, "Wormwood", which is due out July 20 on Prosthetic Records. This time around, it's announced guitarist Daniel "D.L." Laskiewicz is missin...July 14, 2010
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE And EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Announce Los Angeles Benefit Gig
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and EAGLES OF DEATH METAL have confirmed a benefit appearance in Los Angeles, California for Thursday, August 12. The show, to be held at Club Nokia, is being held to raise funds for EAGLES OF DEATH METAL bassist Brian O'Connor who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is cu...July 14, 2010
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GEEZER BUTLER On RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Concert
Surviving HEAVEN & HELL members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice will play a very special tribute to their fallen bandmate, Ronnie James Dio, at this year's High Voltage festival on July 24 at Victoria Park in London, England. The musicians will be joined by legendary former DEEP PURPL...July 12, 2010
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BLAZE BAYLEY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At U.K.'s SOS Festival
Former IRON MAIDEN and current WOLFSBANE vocalist Blaze Bayley teamed up with members of 4BITTEN, FURY UK and BABYLON FIRE on Saturday, July 10 at the SOS festival in Radcliffe, England to perform a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Heaven And Hell" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio. Fan-fi...July 12, 2010
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TONY IOMMI On The Future Of HEAVEN & HELL And BLACK SABBATH
Paul Cole of the Sunday Mercury recently conducted an interview with the legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On late HEAVEN & HELL/BLACK SABBATH singer Ronnie James Dio: "I first met Ronnie at a party in Los Angeles, and we g...July 11, 2010
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OPERATIKA Recording Cover Of DIO's 'We Rock'
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are currently in the studio recording a cover of the DIO classic "We Rock". According to the band, "The cover was originally planned as a bonus track for our upcoming album, but due to the untimely passing of the great Ronnie James Dio, the cover...July 9, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Rockline' Tribute Available Online
The July 7, 2010 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" was a tribute to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — featuring clips of interviews with the singer that were originally broadcast betwe...July 8, 2010
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