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DISFEAR Bassist Dies
Longtime DISFEAR bassist Henrik Frykman passed away last week after a battle with cancer. The surviving members of the band — Björn Pettersson, Marcus Andersson, Ulf Cederlund and Tomas Lindberg — have released the the following statement regarding the matter: "It is with heavy hearts we inform you...March 30, 2011
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KING KOBRA Records RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Song
"Monsters And Heroes", a brand new song from the reunited KING KOBRA, is available for download at this location. Proceeds from the track will be donated to Ronnie James Dio's Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. "It's an awesome song," drummer Carmine Appice tells Classic Rock. "The song was originally...March 25, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE Did Not 'Collapse' In Russia, Says His Personal Assistant
Rikki Cameron, personal assistant to MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, has posted a message on the band's official web site denying reports that he collapsed in Russia and was rushed to the hospital, resulting in MEGADETH's abbreviated performance on March 16, 2011 in St. Petersburg during their "Europ...March 20, 2011
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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Named 'Metal Artist/Group Of The Year' At THE INDIES
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD were honored in the "Metal Artist/Group Of The Year" category at the 11th annual Canadian Independent Music Awards, known as The Indies. Presented in association with Astral Radio and XM Satellite Radio, the awards were handed out...March 14, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, SLAYER, STONE SOUR Among 'Metal Hammer Golden Gods' Nominees
IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, SLAYER, STONE SOUR, DOWN and DIMMU BORGIR are among the nominees at this year's edition of the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, set to take place on Monday, June 13 in London, England. The nominees for the 2011 Golden Gods are: Best International Band: * AVENGED SEVENFOLD * DI...March 11, 2011
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SAMMY HAGAR Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Claims He Cured Himself Of Cancer
According to The Pulse Of Radio, in Sammy Hagar's new memoir "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", which will be released on March 15, he talks frankly and candidly about his former partner, Eddie Van Halen. In the book, Hagar points out some of the more outlandish displays from Eddie in recent times,...March 10, 2011
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'Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund' Teams With Asian Elephant Art Project
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund has teamed with the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project (AEACP) to create one-of-a-kind guitars painted by the project's elephants in Thailand to raise money and awareness for both organizations. Wendy Dio, president and founder of Stand...March 8, 2011
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SIN CITY SINNERS Schedules Last-Minute Benefit Concert
On Friday, March 4, Las Vegas' favorite band SIN CITY SINNERS will host a last-minute benefit show to fight childhood cancer. The next day SINNERS manager Jason Green will shave his head in front of a live audience in solidarity with children who have cancer and typically lose their hair during trea...March 3, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Black Jumpsuit From BEST BUY Commercial Raises $2,500 For Charity
The futuristic-style black jumpsuits worn by Ozzy Osbourne and Justin Bieber in their recent commercial for home electronics chain Best Buy raised more than $8,000 for the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The space suits worn by the pair were put up for sale and w...March 3, 2011
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Greek Metal Musicians To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Special Concert
ROCK'N'ROLL CHILDREN — featuring Greek metal musicians Yiannis Papanikolaou (vocals; ex-INNERWISH, ex-BATTLEROAR),Yiannis Tsimas (bass; DEXTER WARD),George Georgiou (keyboards; INNERWISH, FORTRESS, UNDER SIEGE),Nikos Anastasiadis (drums; DREAM WEAVER),Manolis Tsigkos (guitar; INNERWISH) — will p...March 1, 2011
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DON DOKKEN: 'I Would Love To Do One Last CD With The Original Members'
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has issued the following update: "We're starting to write a new CD now [that] my voice problems have been hopefully fixed [after recently undergoing surgery]. "It's been very frustrating not to be able to sing a hundred percent. "For all of you that blasted me about smokin...February 26, 2011
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LEMMY, RUDY SARZO Join GIRLSCHOOL On 'Emergency Haiti 2010' Charity Single
MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT),veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL and 25 young musicians from Cornwall's live youth music project Livewire are featured on the "Emergency Haiti 2010" charity single put togeth...February 26, 2011
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ROB HALFORD, LEMMY, ALICE COOPER, DAVE GROHL To Appear On RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album
Ronnie James Dio's widow and manager Wendy has revealed to AOL's Noisecreep that Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA),Lemmy Kimister (MOTÖRHEAD),Alice Cooper, Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) and Chris Jericho (...February 25, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Black Jumpsuit From BEST BUY Commercial Being Auctioned For Charity
The futuristic-style black jumpsuits worn by Ozzy Osbourne and Justin Bieber in their recent commercial for home electronics chain Best Buy are being auctioned off on eBay, with the proceeds benefitting the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Best Buy is donating eac...February 23, 2011
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Schedules Swedish Workshops
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin will hold two workshops in Sweden this weekend: Friday, February 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Musikstationen Mölndalsvägen 95 Göteborg, Sweden Saturday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m. Musikskolan Fredriksbergsvägen 34 Falköping, Sweden Tony Martin announced in 200...February 23, 2011
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