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SAMMY HAGAR Looking Forward To Playing With MONTROSE Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is excited about launching his brief "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour this weekend, and just as excited about playing with his first band, MONTROSE. The group, which initially reunited in 2003, will play three shows with Hagar this month. The Red Rocker tol...August 5, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Hopes To Make Concerts Free In The Future
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar hopes that in the near future he won't have to charge for a concert ticket again. Hagar told Launch that his other ventures, like Cabo Wabo tequila and his Cabo Wabo Cantina clubs, are making enough money to subsidize his live dates. He plans to pass that b...August 1, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Films Cameo In TENACIOUS D Movie
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, Ronnie recently filmed a cameo in the forthcoming movie "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", which is tentatively scheduled for a June 6, 2006 release date. The film is being directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribu...July 27, 2005
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AMARAN Part Ways With Singer
Vocalist Johanna De Pierre has officially left Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN. Her official statement reads as follows: "Unfortunately, I have some bad news for you. I have decided to leave the band. The reason for this is that I have lost the commitment and ambition that it takes to drive a b...July 24, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Singing BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' In 1972: Audio Available
A live recording of Ronnie James Dio's pre-RAINBOW band ELF performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" in 1972 has been unearthed and posted online at Jeremy Whitted's "Dio : The Early Years" web site. Download the MP3 file at this location. More background information about the recording in q...July 22, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Says VAN HALEN Could Have Finished A New Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN recorded three new songs for last year's greatest hits collection, "The Best of Both Worlds", but frontman Sammy Hagar says the group could have finished a whole album. Hagar told Launch that the hang-up was guitarist Edward Van Halen, who simply took too lon...July 22, 2005
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Talks About Playing With HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH And TESTAMENT
Jukebo.cx recently conducted an interview with guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Jukebox: The first time I heard the debut HALFORD record, "Resurrection", it stunned me. To me, that record was a defining moment in metal...July 22, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist EDDIE OJEDA: More Details About Upcoming Solo CD Revealed
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello, I know it's been a while since I've updated this, but things have been crazy and taking much longer than I anticipated. "I am very happy to announce that I have signed with Black Lotus Records. I...July 20, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Says EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Used To Be A Great Guy'
Launch Radio Networks reports: After spending most of 2004 back with VAN HALEN, Sammy Hagar says he's in no hurry to do it again. The group did tour North America and record three new songs for a greatest hits album, but Hagar told Launch that what he once called a "continuation" has reached its con...July 20, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has inked a solo deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Ojeda's solo debut, "Axes to Axes", will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal musicians as Ronnie James Dio (DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Joe Lynn...July 18, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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DIO Makes Motion Picture Debut In New JACK BLACK Movie
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke with "The Hairball John Radio Show" about his major motion picture debut in the upcoming Jack Black movie. "I am doing a movie that Jack Black is doing," Dio said. "Jack, of course, was in one of our videos, our last video that was called 'Push'. Jack and Kyle Gass .....July 13, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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DIO To Film 'Holy Diver' Live DVD In Russia
Just over 22 years after the album was released, DIO will play their classic debut, "Holy Diver", in its entirety on their U.K. tour in October. This is the first time that they will ever have attempted to play the whole record live. "It wasn't my idea, but suggested by someone else," Ronnie James D...July 9, 2005
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