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TONY IOMMI Says Upcoming RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Concert Will Be A One-Off
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 8, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES Talks About Upcoming 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 7, 2010
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DORO PESCH, KAI HANSEN, DOOGIE WHITE, AXEL RUDI PELL To Perform At DIO Tribute Concert
Axel Rudi Pell (STEELER),Doro Pesch (WARLOCK),Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) and Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, HELLOWEEN) are among the musicians who will perform at a tribute/charity concert to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie James Dio and to raise funds for the "Stand...July 6, 2010
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JORN LANDE Says He's Not Cashing In On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Recent Passing
Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) spoke to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine about criticism that his Ronnie James Dio tribute album has only been released now to cash in on the legendary HEAVEN & HELL/BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW singer's recent death....July 6, 2010
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NIGHTWISH, AMORAL, TERÄSBETONI, MACHINE MEN Members Perform At 'Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala'
Finnish vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, NORTHERN KINGS, SAPATTIVUOSI),Ari Koivunen (solo, AMORAL),Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI, NORTHERN KINGS) and Antony Parviainen (MACHINE MEN) are among the musicians who performed last night (Friday, July 2) at the Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala at Tav...July 3, 2010
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AS I LAY DYING Bassist Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
Peter Bailey of the "Metalheadz" radio show conducted an interview with bassist Josh Gilbert of San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING at this year's Download festival, which was held June 11-13, 2010 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the chat below. AS I LAY DYING's latest album, "The Powerless...July 1, 2010
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THE ACACIA STRAIN Frontman Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT
On June 29, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with vocalist Vincent Bennett of Massachusetts metallers THE ACACIA STRAIN. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. THE ACACIA STRAIN has confirmed the appearance of three guest vocalists on its new album, "Wormw...July 1, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On 'American Carnage' Tour, Forthcoming Album
On June 29, Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: The "American Carnage" tour is just one month away. How have you been preparing for the tour, and will TE...June 30, 2010
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AMON AMARTH, STRATOVARIUS Members Added To DIO Tribute At SWEDEN ROCK CRUISE
Some of Sweden's finest heavy metal musicians will gather to pay tribute to Ronnie James Dio during this fall's edition of the Sweden Rock Cruise, set to sail on October 7, 2010 from Stockholm, Sweden for Åbo, Finland and return the following day. There will be a long tribute concert with a number o...June 30, 2010
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BILL AUCOIN On 'Lance Hefts Inspiration'; Video Available
A clip from last month's episode of the PBS show "Lance Hefts Inspiration" featuring legendary rock manager Bill Aucoin can be viewed below. Aucoin, who discovered KISS in 1973, died on Monday (June 28) of surgical complications from prostate cancer. Aucoin, who was a former TV cinematographer sheph...June 30, 2010
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PETER CRISS On BILL AUCOIN: He Was The Fifth Member Of KISS
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke to the Associated Press about the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin, who died Monday in Florida at the age of 66. "He was the fifth KISS," said Criss, who had Aucoin serve as the best man at his second wedding. "If it wasn't for Bill, there would be no ...June 29, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY On BILL AUCOIN: 'He Never Lost His Big Smile And Sense Of Humor'
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin: "Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'til...June 28, 2010
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KISS' STANLEY, SIMMONS On Passing Of BILL AUCOIN: 'We Have Lost A Part Of Us'
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have released the following statement: "Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without...June 28, 2010
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WATAIN Frontman Says RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Is In A Really Good Place Right Now'
Australia's The AU Review recently conducted an interview with Erik Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The AU Review: Being from Australia, we're quite isolated from the black metal scene. From what I see, bands from Norway and Sweden seem...June 28, 2010
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CANCER BATS Announces Canadian Tour
After spending the past month igniting stages across Europe with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and ATREYU, the CANCER BATS return home this summer to bring their mountainous grooves and explosive blend of punk and metal to venues across Canada. Since releasing their third studio album, "Bears, Mayors, Scr...June 28, 2010
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