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MANDY LION Working On Full-Length DVD
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) is currently working on a full-length DVD containing videos, live footage, and interviews with all past and present musical partners, including the likes of George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Jimmy Bain (RAINBOW, DIO),Ja...March 4, 2008
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DOKKEN: 'Lightning Strikes Again' Limited Edition To Include Bonus Track
In addition to the regular European version of DOKKEN's new album, "Lightning Strikes Again", on April 11, Frontiers Records will release a special limited edition of the CD in a glossy slipcase. The limited-edition version will include an exclusive bonus track for Europe, entitled "Sunset Superstar...March 3, 2008
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'Millennium Tribute To Kiss' Due In April
On April 1, Versailles Records will return to stores with "Lick It Up: A Millennium Tribute to Kiss" is the first all-star KISS tribute of the millennium, and featuring current/former members of SKID ROW, DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER, WHITE LION, WARRANT, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, KEEL, BRITNY FOX, ZEBRA, RATT...March 3, 2008
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DC4 To Film New Video
DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, has announced a number of events that will keep them busy throughout March. O...March 3, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Confirmed For Hungary's SZIGET Festival
IRON MAIDEN, DIE ÄRZTE and R.E.M. are the first confirmed bands for this year's Sziget festival, set to take place August 12-18 in Budapest, Hungary. More confirmations will be announced soon. IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will air a MAIDEN "tour special" during the March 7 edition of his wee...March 2, 2008
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BIG NOIZE: More Dates Announced
BIG NOIZE — the new supergroup featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis (GUNS N' ROSES) — has scheduled...March 2, 2008
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METALLICA, SLAYER, HEAVEN AND HELL Interviewed For 'The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show'
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will air a MAIDEN "tour special" during the March 7 edition of his weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The show will feature interviews with Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN),Lars Ulrich (METALLICA),Ronnie James Dio and K...February 29, 2008
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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer DOOGIE WHITE Working On Solo Album
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/RAINBOW singer Doogie White has spent the last few months writing and recording his first solo album. Commented Doogie: "As Ronnie [James Dio] is off with Tony Iommi, touring and working on a new HEAVEN AND HELL album, I thought it was time to do some writing with my good fri...February 28, 2008
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KING DIAMOND: 'Give Me Your Soul' Video Available
Headbanger's Blog is hosting the video for KING DIAMOND's song "Give Me Your Soul". Watch the clip below. (Note: Video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) King Diamond has issued the following statement regarding the video's unavailability outside the U.S.: "Regarding the proble...February 28, 2008
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Reunited THE RODS To Play Exclusive Scandinavian Show At Norway's METAL ROCK FEST
THE RODS, the classic '80s metal band led by guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein (a cousin of Ronnie James Dio),will play its only Scandinavian show of 2008 at the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. Also newly confirmed for the event are E...February 28, 2008
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DIO/Ex-AC/DC Drummer To Play With UFO Tribute Band
DIO/ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright will perform with the UFO tribute band ROCK BOTTOM on Thursday, February 28 at Paladino's in Tarzana, California. According to Wright "they [ROCK BOTTOM] are a dedicated bunch of musicians intent on recreating the glory days of UFO — the 'Strangers in the Night' alb...February 27, 2008
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist Seeking 'Ultimate' Vocalist For New Project
Former MANOWAR and current DAVID SHANKLE GROUP guitarist David Shankle is looking for the "ultimate vocalist/frontman" for his new project. The following press release was issued in connection with the singer search: "This is for serious inquiries only!!! This is THE real deal!!! If you think you've...February 25, 2008
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RAINBOW, QUIET RIOT, BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Perform Classics; Video Available
Fan-fillmed video footage of a recent concert by BIG NOIZE — the new supergroup featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and Teddy "Zi...February 24, 2008
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BENEDICTUM Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARZ Festival
San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have been confirmed for this year's Rock Harz open-air festival, set to take place July 17-19, 2008 in Osterode/Förste, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALESTORM AMON AMARTH BELOVED ENEMY...February 24, 2008
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Begin Writing New Album In March
The official web site of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been updated with the following message: "If you've been wondering what Ronnie is up to, wonder, no longer: After taking some well-deserved time off after last year's monster HEAVEN...February 22, 2008
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