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Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
The Music Legends web site has posted an "epitaph" written for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) by former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. The dedication originally appeared in the book "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir", which cam...February 16, 2011
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BRIAN ROBERTSON Remembers GARY MOORE
Ex-THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson took some time out to reflect and remember former bandmate and friend Gary Moore, who passed away earlier this week. Brian spoke about the recording process of the THIN LIZZY "Nightlife" album and his refusal to re-record Gary's solos: "When I first...February 11, 2011
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Remembers GARY MOORE
Days after the news came down that legendary guitarist Gary Moore died, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett called RollingStone.com from his home in Hawaii to talk about his guitar idol. An excerpt from his remembrance follows below. "Gary Moore is definitely in my list of top five guitar influences, right up...February 9, 2011
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Ex-THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist BRIAN ROBERTSON To Release 'Diamonds And Dirt' In March
It's not for the first time in the history of rock music that coincidence led to the discovery of hidden treasures: a carrier bag full of music tapes (note: tapes!) turned out to be the basis for "Diamonds And Dirt", the first solo release by Scottish guitarist/composer Brian Robertson, due to be re...February 1, 2011
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THIN LIZZY's 'Bad Reputation' Documentary Doubles BBC Audience Numbers
According to BroadcastNow.co.uk, the THIN LIZZY documentary, "Bad Reputation", which aired this past Friday, January on BBC4 in the U.K. at 21:00 GMT, drew 500,000 viewers — more than double the channel's usual audience at the time. Directed/produced by Linda Brusasco, the film's official descriptio...January 24, 2011
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THIN LIZZY: 'Bad Reputation' Documentary To Air Tonight On BBC
A THIN LIZZY documentary, "Bad Reputation", is set to air tonight at 21:00 GMT on BBC4 in the U.K. Directed/produced by Linda Brusasco, the film's official description reads as follows: Affectionate but honest portrait of THIN LIZZY, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting...January 21, 2011
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Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON To Perform Entire 'Lock Up The Wolves' Album In Norway
Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DC4, ex-DIO) will take part in a special Ronnie James Dio tribute concert with QUEENSTOWN on January 21 at Verdens Teateret in Sandefjord, Norway. He says, "This gives me the chance to play some of these great songs live and visit Norway before the new DC4 CD is released....January 9, 2011
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG To Record 'The Spellbound Sessions' EP
NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will enter the studio in January to record a special EP to celebrate 30 years since the release of their iconic album "Spellbound". Entitled "The Spellbound Sessions", the effort will include six songs from the original album re-rec...December 23, 2010
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LYNCH: My Problem With DON DOKKEN Has Always Been That He Was 'Not An Honest, Trustful Person'
Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What's the situation with [LYNCH MOB singer] Oni Logan now? I mean, he's been on and off from thi...December 2, 2010
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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN: Entire 'Bitten By The Beast' Album Available For Streaming
"Bitten By The Beast", the new solo album from David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on November 23 via ...November 22, 2010
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'Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987' Cracks U.S. Top 100
"Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987", the double-disc set which is the first official release from Niji Entertainment Group, the label formed by the late Ronnie James Dio and his wife/manager Wendy Dio, sold 5,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position N...November 17, 2010
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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Bitten By The Beast' Album Available
Audio samples of all nine tracks that appear on "Bitten By The Beast", the new solo album from David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — are available for streaming at this ...November 8, 2010
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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN Interviewed On 'Talking Metal' (Audio)
Episode 327 of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site) features an interview with David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS. The podcast can be streamed using the audio player below. ...November 7, 2010
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'Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir' To Include Dedications From Hard Rock Elite
Rufus Stone Limited Editions has set a November 30 release date for "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir". Ronnie James Dio was one of rock's most respected and talented frontmen, renowned for his instantly recognizable vocals, lyrics and stagecraft. On May 16, 2010, Ronnie succumbed to cancer...November 5, 2010
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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN Schedules New Jersey In-Store
David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — will take part in an autograph session on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey. THE RODS will also perform ....November 5, 2010
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