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UFO Keyboardist Comments On Return Of Drummer ANDY PARKER
UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm really delighted that [drummer] Andy Parker is coming back on board. I heard it through the grapevine that his personal circumstances had changed recently and, although he had previously been unable to take...November 1, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Talks About UFO, 'Heavy Hitters' Album
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: The Dio Message Board: In 1982 I heard that you were [being considered as a possible] replacement [for] Randy Rhoads in O...November 1, 2005
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DIO: Live Photos From Israel Posted Online
A bunch of high-quality photos of DIO performing in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, October 29 have been posted online at Core-Mag.com. The current DIO touring lineup includes guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE),who has been filling in for an injured Craig Goldy for the past four weeks. Craig was pre...October 31, 2005
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UNION: More European Tour Dates Announced
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be touring Europe with his band UNION in November/December. The band's lineup for the trek will consist of Kulick, John Corabi (guitar, vocals; MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT),Chuck Garric (bass; ALICE COOPER, DIO) and Fred Coury (drums; CINDERELLA). Confirmed dates so fa...October 30, 2005
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Former Members Of DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE To Take Part In ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP 2006
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson and GREAT WHITE guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie are among the musicians taking part in Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp 2006. During President's Day weekend (February 16-20, 2006),camp is held in Hollywood, California where the campers will be mentored and molded...October 29, 2005
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Guitar Shredder MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Covers METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE, AEROSMITH On New CD
Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DIO) and Doug Marks (man behind the Metal Method series of instructional videos for guitar) are among the guest musicians appearing on the new CD from world-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio...October 29, 2005
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ALTARIA Complete Work On New Album
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have finished mixing their third album, "The Fallen Empire" at the Black Lounge Studios in Sweden. Former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson makes a guest appearance on a track called "The Lion" and keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg (SONATA ARCTICA, SILENT VOICES) is featur...October 28, 2005
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TONY IOMMI Comments On Possible Collaboration With RONNIE JAMES DIO
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has issued the following statement regarding the reports that vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, ex-RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) will be collaborating with Iommi on two tracks for an upcoming project tentatively dubbed "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years": "We’d like to thank We...October 26, 2005
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RAINBOW: Classic 'Rockpalast' Performance To Be Released On DVD
The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy is reporting that the classic RAINBOW show from Munich, Germany, recorded on October 20, 1977 (as broadcast on the equally classic German TV show "Rockpalast"),will be released on DVD in Japan. The two-DVD set is scheduled for release on December 21. The first disc will c...October 25, 2005
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Management: Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Not Yet A Permanent Member Of DIO
Despite the fact that a message was posted on Ronnie James Dio's official web site yesterday announcing guitarist Doug Aldrich's return to DIO as a "permanent" addition to the band, a new message on the site indicates that "we jumped the gun a bit with the announcement of Doug Aldrich's rejoining DI...October 25, 2005
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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Officially Rejoins DIO
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE) has officially rejoined DIO as a "permanent" member after filling in for an injured Craig Goldy on the U.K. leg of the band's current European tour. Craig was previously said to have hurt his arm whil...October 24, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH: Tour Dates Announced
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be embarking on a solo tour in late November. Joining Lynch in his touring band will be vocalist Andrew Freeman, drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) and bassist Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD). The dates are as follows: Nov. 2...October 24, 2005
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DIO Management: 'RONNIE Is Not Rejoining BLACK SABBATH'
A representative at DIO's management company, Niji Management, Inc., has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the reports that Ronnie James Dio will be collaborating with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi on two tracks for an upcoming project tentatively dubbed "Black Sabbath:...October 24, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Collaborate With TONY IOMMI On New BLACK SABBATH Project
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio has revealed during an interview with BBC Radio 2's "Masters of Rock" program that he will once again be collaborating with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. "At this particular point — if all doesn't fall through, and I doubt that it will — Tony Iom...October 23, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE, DEE SNIDER, GLENN DANZIG, GENE SIMMONS To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
Alice Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" will be celebrating this year's Halloween by launching "6 Nights of Fright" radio beginning on Monday, October 24. Confirmed guests are as follows: Oct. 24: Edgar Winter Oct. 25: Horror master Wes Craven, Rob Zombie Oct. 26: "Ghostbusters" star Da...October 22, 2005
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