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DOKKEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Lightning Strikes Again' Album Available

Rhino Records will release the new DOKKEN studio album, "Lightning Strikes Again", in the U.S. on May 13. Audio samples of all 12 tracks that appear on the CD are available at this location. In addition to the regular European version of "Lightning Strikes Again", Frontiers Records released a specia...

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MANDY LION Says WWIII Reunion With VINNY APPICE, JIMMY BAIN Is 'An Absolute Possibility'

The original WWIII lineup, including vocalist Mandy Lion (WICKED ALLIANCE),drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, ex-BLACK SABBATH) and bassist Jimmy Bain (ex-DIO, RAINBOW),reunited last night (Saturday, April 19) for a special jam at Harper's Bar and Grill in Northridge, California. Commented Lio...

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GOAD-ED: 'Watch The Empire Fall' Video Posted Online

"Watch the Empire Fall", the new video from GOAD-ED the band featuring ex-DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's recently released album, "To Die Is Gain", which features Ray Luzier (ARMY OF ANYONE, KORN) on drums and Larry Bones on bass. The CD was mixed by...

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DOKKEN To Perform On 'Rockline'

DOKKEN will perform live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with DOKKEN by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to

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WWIII Reunion Jam To Take Place This Weekend

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has issued the following update: "If you are in the area this Saturday, April 19th, then maybe you could stop by and listen to a little jam session at Harper's Bar and Grill (1933 Business Center) in Northridge, California. Members of WARRANT, BLACK SABBA...

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Seasons of Tragedy

San Diego's BENEDICTUM is one of several quality U.S. bands waving the flag of heavy metal with pride. They've wowed European audiences, including teaming up with DORO on the road, a handful of appearances have left audiences thoroughly impressed with the likes of lordly front woman Veronica Freeman...

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RUDY SARZO To Keep Touring With BLUE YSTER CULT Until DIO Hits The Road

Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) will continue to play for BLUE YSTER CULT until May, at which point he will leave to join DIO for a number of European shows. Danny Miranda will return to BLUE YSTER CULT for a while until QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS go on the road....

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JOE LYNN TURNER On BIG NOIZE: 'I Like To Think Of It As The Originals Doing The Originals'

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about BIG NOIZE Joe's new "supergroup" collaboration with drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),bassist Phil So...

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TIGERTAILZ Confirmed For Spain's KOBETASONIK FESTIVAL

UK glam rockers TIGERTAILZ have been confirmed for the Kobetasonik Festival, set to take place June 20-21 in Bilbao, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 20: JUDAS PRIEST SLAYER HELLOWEEN MINISTRY GAMMA RAY APOCALYPTICA SONATA ARCTICA CAVALERA CONSPIRACY GOTTHARD AIRBOU...

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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G Interviewed: Audio Available

TheRighttoRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #51),featuring guitarist Tracy G (ex-DIO, WWIII) and vocalist Jason Witte from GOAD-ED. The interview lasts approximately 60 minutes and can be heard at this location. GOAD-ED recently posted more audio samples from its newly released CD, "T...

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DIO: European Support Acts Announced

DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has scheduled the following dates: May 27 - Academy Birmingham, UK (w/ GIRLSCHOOL) May 28 - Astoria London, UK (w/ GIRLSCHOOL) May 30 - Sentrum Scene Oslo, NOR May 31 - Kopervik Fe...

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BENEDICTUM Frontwoman To Guest On Tonight's 'Black Night Meditations'

Vocalist Veronica Freeman of the San Diego-based metal band BENEDICTUM will be interviewed live tonight (Tuesday, April 1) on the "Black Night Meditations" radio show on WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. "Black Night Meditations" is a four-hour metal radio show that focuses on black, death...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available

Bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) was interviewed by The Bearman and Keith of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, Pennsylvania about BIG NOIZE Phil's new "supergroup" collaboration with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drumme...

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DOKKEN: Signed Poster Available With 'Lightning Strikes Again' Pre-Orders

Rhino Records will release the new DOKKEN studio album, "Lightning Strikes Again", in the U.S. on May 13. Anyone who pre-orders the CD from Rhino will receive a free poster signed by Don Dokken. In addition to the regular European version of "Lightning Strikes Again", Frontiers Records will release...

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VINNY APPICE Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) was interviewed by The Bearman and Keith of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, Pennsylvania about BIG NOIZE Vinny's new "supergroup" collaboration with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo...