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Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Officially Quits RIOT

After a number of years and several album recordings with the band, vocalist Mike DiMeo has officially quit RIOT to devote himself full-time to THE LIZARDS (featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT/BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW fame). Mike commented, "I have done more with THE LIZARDS in the p...

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ANTHRAX: Las Vegas, Los Angeles Shows Announced

ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Dan Spitz (guitar),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) will perform two U.S. club shows in late May, immediately following the group's headlining tour of Australia. ANTHRAX's current itinerary is now shapi...

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IAN GILLAN Celebrating 40 Years In Rock: The DVD

Ian Gillan and the producer of the upcoming DVD celebrating Gillan's 40 years in the rock world, Craig Hooper, have posted a letter on Ian's official web site about the upcoming DVD. An excerpt from Craig's portion of the letter follows: "This film takes a look at Gillan's life of forty years of har...

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ANTHRAX Singer To Guest On 'Metal Reigns' Internet Radio Show

ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna will be featured on this week's "Metal Reigns" radio show, which broadcasts Mondays on Megarock Radio at 7:00 p.m. EST. After splitting up 13 years ago, ANTHRAX's classic lineup of Charlie Benante, Joey Belladonna, Frankie Bello, Scott Ian and Danny Spitz will tour t...

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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS

Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...

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ANTHRAX Bassist: 'Nobody Is Building Houses On Back Of Reunion Tour'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to Australia's Pyromusic.net about the group's upcoming "reunion" tour, which is scheduled to hit Australia in May. After a 13-year break, ANTHRAX's "classic" lineup of Bello, Charlie Benante (drums),Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar) and Danny Spitz (gui...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman's Radio Show Now Available Online

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's "Dee Snider Radio" show, which airs weeknights between 7:00 p.m. and midnight EST on WMMR in Philadelphia, is now available for listening live via the Internet at this location. In other news, the Discovery Channel TV show "Party Planner", featuring footage from...

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ANTHRAX Drummer: Reunion Shows Will Be 'Very Exciting'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Jonathon Moran of Australia's The Daily Telegraph this week about the group's upcoming "reunion" tour, which is scheduled to hit Australia in May. After a 13-year break, ANTHRAX's "classic" lineup of Benante, Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frankie Bello (bass),Sc...

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DEEP PURPLE Prepare To Release Expanded Version Of 'Burn'

Launch Radio Networks reports: One of the most significant albums in DEEP PURPLE's catalog will be treated to an expanded reissue on May 3. "Burn", first released in 1974, was the British hard rock group's first album with its Mach III lineup, which featured singer David Coverdale and bassist Glenn...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks GRAMMYS, Nazis And EVANESCENCE

Mike Ross of the Edmonton Sun recently conducted a brief question-and-answer session with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Q: Did you ever think you'd be doing this for 30 years? Lemmy: No. Q: It must give you pause? Lemmy: I don't think, "Wow...

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DEEP PURPLE Split With EMI RECORDS

According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE have formally announced that they have left EMI Records, with whom they released "Abandon", "Live At Olympia" and "Bananas", and will make an announcement about their new label deal very shortly. Apart from back catalogue, this marks the end of EMI's current...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist On 'Classic' Lineup Reunion: 'We're Doing This Just To Have A Little Fun'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to 411Mania.com about the reunion of the band's classic pre-1993 lineup and the group's plans for the future. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: 411Mania.com: Tell us how the reunion of the classic lineup came about. Was this something that the...

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Photos From TWISTED SISTER Frontman's 50th Birthday Party Posted Online

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's official web site has been updated with photos from Dee's 50th birthday party, which was held at the Castle on Sands Point Preserve on Long Island. The party, which was filmed for an upcoming Discovery Channel TV show, "Party Planner", was attended by Dee's TWIST...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer Putting Finishing Touches On Anniversary CD

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has finished recording several songs for his new album, "Gillan's Inn", which will document and celebrate his 40 years in the rock world. Tracks completed thus far include "Hang Me Out To Dry", "Sugar Plum", "Day Late And A Dollar Short", "Unchain Your Brain", "Speed...

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ANTHRAX, NIGHTWISH, SHADOWS FALL, TRIVIUM Confirmed For U.K.'s GOLDEN GODS

ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Dan Spitz (guitar),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) will be headlining the third annual Metal Hammer awards — The Golden Gods. Joining ANTHRAX at the London Astoria on Monday, June 13 will be Finnish me...