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GRAHAM BONNET: JON LORD 'Changed The World Of Rock'

Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (pictured below; RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It is with great shock and deep sadness that I was informed of the loss of...

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TRACII GUNS: JON LORD Was 'A Real Legend And A Real Star'

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Wow, I can't believe Jon Lord passed away today. His style of playing the organ set the standard by which every rock band with organ liv...

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THIN LIZZY Guitarist: JON LORD's 'Mark In Contemporary Music Is Long And Permanent'

Guitarist Damon Johnson (pictured below; THIN LIZZY, ALICE COOPER, BROTHER CANE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Love and respect to the legendary Jon Lord. Condolences to his family. His mark in contemporary music is...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/HEADSPACE Keyboardist: JON LORD 'Was One Of My Biggest Influences And Idols'

Keyboardist Adam Wakeman (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, HEADSPACE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Very sad news about the great Jon Lord. [He was] one of my biggest influences and idols growing up. RIP." Jon Lord di...

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RUDY SARZO: JON LORD Was 'A Part Of The Soundtrack Of My Life'

Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "My condolences to Jon Lord's family, fans and friends on his passing. Jon, thank you for being...

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DAVID COVERDALE: 'It Was An Absolute Joy And Pleasure' To Know And Work With JON LORD

Former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It was an absolute joy and pleasure for me to know him and to work alongside him. He is missed alread...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist: Is Prejudice Against Metal Behind Lack Of Media Coverage Of BLYTHE Case?

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on his official web site: "It was at an elaborate breakfast buffet in an upscale Manila hotel — courtesy of a Filipino concert promoter — where I first had an in-depth conversation with Randy Blythe. Sure we'd run into each other bef...

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SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME Album To Receive North American Release Via NEUROT

Founding NEUROSIS guitarist/vocalist Scott Kelly is preparing to release his new solo album in North America via Neurot Records on August 14. The past two years have seen Scott Kelly touring across three continents, besides recording for and releasing a split seven-inch single with Wino and the most...

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TOMMY LEE Explains Facebook Rant

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken out about the Facebook rant he went on last week where he asked fans to stop requesting pictures every time he walks outside. Speaking to Fuse.TV, Lee revealed what tipped him over the edge. "My mother passed away recently," he said. "I was picking ...

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PARKWAY DRIVE Recording New Album

Australian metalcore band PARKWAY DRIVE is currently bunkered down in a Los Angeles studio hard at work on its fourth album. The recording is due to take seven weeks, which is the longest time the band has spent on any album. Production is being overseen by Matt Hyde, whose vast resume includes SLAY...

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ECLIPSE: 'Bleed & Scream' EPK Available

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Bleed & Scream", the fourth album from Swedish hard rockers ECLIPSE, can be seen below. The CD will be released on August 28 via Frontiers Records. "Bleed & Scream" comes four years after ECLIPSE's acclaimed album "Are You Ready To Rock", which gained the b...

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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Act I' Teaser Trailer Released

Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, has announced the release of the first-ever live solo album from Finnish singer Tarja Turunen. Entitled "Act I", the release will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-ray for...

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ANTHRAX Recording BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights' For DIO Tribute (Video)

Video footage of ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante laying down a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album can be seen below. The collection, which is being assembled by the singer's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Under Flaming Winter Skies' DVD Tops Finnish Chart

STRATOVARIUS's new DVD, "Under Flaming Winter Skies - Live In Tampere", has entered the Music DVD chart in Finland at position No. 1. The news of drummer Jörg Michael's departure from the Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS in September 2011 was a shock for all of the band's fans. To say goodbye...