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TESLA Drummer TROY LUCCKETTA To Take Time Off From Touring; Temporary Replacement Announced

TESLA drummer Troy Luccketta has announced that he will "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He will be temporarily replaced at the band's upcoming gigs by Steve Brown, the younger brother of former DOKKEN drummer Mick Brown. Luccketta shared the news of his absence i...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Always Thought' He Would Beat Stomach Cancer, Says WENDY DIO

Ronnie James Dio's former wife and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke to V13 about the final months of the legendary singer's life. Ronnie died of stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, in May 2010. The disease often does not cause symptoms until its later stages. Usually, by the time stomach can...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA: Touring With IRON MAIDEN Was 'Amazing'

In a brand new interview with Talk Radio Europe's Giles Brown, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about what it was like to tour the world with legendary heavy metal acts like DIO, OZZY OSBOURNE and IRON MAIDEN. "[Ronnie James Dio is] from a town] an hour and a half from me here in Ithaca [upstate...

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Watch WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH Perform In Austin

Fan-filmed video footage of MAMMOTH WVH's September 2 concert at Emo's in Austin, Texas can be viewed below. Last week, MAMMOTH WVH announced a handful of new headlining shows for October. Support on the dates will come from the all-female rock outfit PLUSH. During its current U.S. tour, which kicke...

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WENDY DIO On Why She Pulled The Plug On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'I Decided I Want Real RONNIE'

Ronnie James Dio's former wife and longtime manager Wendy Dio says that she decided to pull the plug on the hologram of the legendary metal singer because she "wanted to see real Ronnie." Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. The singer's hologram was created by a company called Eye...

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MAMMOTH WVH Announces More Fall 2021 U.S. Headlining Shows

MAMMOTH WVH has announced a handful of new headlining shows for October. Support on the dates will come from the all-female rock outfit PLUSH. The details are as follows: Oct. 12 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go * Oct. 15 - Wichita, KS - The Cotillion Oct. 16 - Lincoln, NY - Bourbon Theatre Oct...

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WENDY DIO Explains Decision To Put RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram On Hold

Ronnie James Dio's former wife and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke to Brazil's Kazagastão about a possible return of the hologram of the legendary metal singer. "[The hologram] was well received sometimes, sometimes not; it all depends on the people," she said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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THE ROLLING STONES Share Video Tribute To Drummer CHARLIE WATTS

THE ROLLING STONES have paid tribute to Charlie Watts with a two-minute video featuring various photos and footage of their late drummer over the years. The clip, which was uploaded to the band's social media accounts on Friday, is set to the 1974 track "If You Can't Rock Me" and concludes with a ph...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Shares Her Rock And Roll Collection, Including Laminate Signed By RONNIE JAMES DIO

In the latest episode of AXS TV's "Rock & Tell", HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale shares her rock and roll collection and the stories behind them. Among the items Lzzy discusses are a laminate signed by Ronnie James Dio when HALESTORM opened for HEAVEN & HELL in 2009, and the Grammy Award HALE...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For New Single 'Cold Blue Steel'

Veteran Northern California rockers TESLA have released the official music video for their brand new single, "Cold Blue Steel". The clip was directed by Brandon Gullion and produced by TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon. In a recent interview with Rob Rush Radio, Hannon described the track, which he co-wr...

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THE ROLLING STONES To Go Ahead With U.S. Tour After CHARLIE WATTS's Death

THE ROLLING STONES will go ahead with their previously announced U.S. tour next month despite the recent passing of drummer Charlie Watts. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will resume the "No Filter" trek in St. Louis on September 26. A source told The Sun: "The band wants to make the sho...

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KK'S PRIEST Releases Music Video For 'Raise Your Fists'

KK'S PRIEST, the new band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),along with guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),will release its debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner", on Octob...

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KISS Drummer PETER CRISS On CHARLIE WATTS's Death: 'It Is A Great Loss In Musical History'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has taken to social media on Tuesday to honor THE ROLLING STONES' Charlie Watts, who died earlier today at the age of 80. Criss wrote: "As a musician it was always a comfort to know the greatest band in the world was still around. "It is devastating to hear of Charl...

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BLACK SABBATH Members Pay Tribute To THE ROLLING STONES' CHARLIE WATTS

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have taken to social media on Tuesday to honor THE ROLLING STONES' Charlie Watts, who died earlier today at the age of 80. Iommi wrote: "So sorry to hear the very sad news of Charlie Watts passing. He was such a nice guy and a major influence i...

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Rockers React To CHARLIE WATTS's Death

Paul Stanley (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION) and Rob Zombie are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of THE ROLLING STONES drummer Charlie Watts. Watts's death was confirmed by his publicist B...