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Video: DIO DISCIPLES Perform RAINBOW, DIO Classics At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' May 1 performance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) and is fully supported by Dio's widow/mana...

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CRAIG GOLDY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The Whole World Was Affected By That Man'

Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has paid tribute to his former bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),saying that "Ronnie changed the world because he created his own universe with his lyrics and the way he wrote." After joining DIO in...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer five years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is hosting a weekend of celebratory activities to ...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW To Release Vintage Concert Recordings From 1979

In an era teaming with bands led by virtuoso guitarists and fronted by a singer with killer pipes, RAINBOW stood head and shoulders above the crowd. Ritchie Blackmore's hugely influential guitar playing mixed baroque bombast with blues rock brilliance, and laid the perfect sonic foundation for the v...

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Video: KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS In Studio Recording New Song 'Can You Hear Me'

A one-minute clip of KORN singer Jonathan Davis in the studio laying down a new song called "Can You Hear Me", which he composed using the Zen Studio from Antelope Audio, can be seen below. Jonathan loves the sound of the mic preamps and the monitoring quality of the Zen and the fact he can ...

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SIXX: A.M. To Enter Studio Next Month

According to MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, his SIXX: A.M. band — which also features guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — will enter the studio in late June to begin work on its fourth album, tentatively due in 2016. SIXX: A.M.'s recently completed "Modern Vintage" tour included a limit...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says Similarity Between 'Sweet Child O' Mine' And Any Older Song Is 'Complete Happenstance'

Former GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan (bass) and Gilby Clarke (guitar) have both commented on speculation that GN'R might have taken inspiration from an Australian band while composing its biggest hit, "Sweet Child O' Mine". Australian blog MAX TV recently pointed out similarities between "Sweet...

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GIRLSCHOOL: Two Never-Before-Released Early 1980s Concert Recordings To Be Made Available

From the vault of one of the most respected and groundbreaking British hard rock outfits to emerge from the NWOBHM scene, the legendary GIRLSCHOOL, come two never-before-released concert recordings now ready to be shared with the world courtesy of Deadline Music. Both shows present powerhouse perfor...

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Video: JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Performs In San Jose

Fan-filmed video footage of RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, performing on May 9 at RockBar Theater in San Jose, California can be seen below. RED DRAGON CARTEL made its live debut with new singer Chas West (Jason Bonham, LYNCH MOB, 3 LEGGED...

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Video Recap Of Third Annual 'Metallica Day'

The third annual "Metallica Day" was held at AT&T Park in San Francisco on May 2 as part of the day's game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. As with the previous two editions of the event, drummer Lars Ulrich threw out the first pitch while James Hetfield an...

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GLENN HUGHES To Embark On European Solo Tour In September

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes will tour Europe in September and October. The set will showcase highlights from Glenn's colorful career: TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION and CALIFORNIA BREED, along with his own solo material. Says Hughes: "After being studio bound for the past...

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HENRY ROLLINS, SMASHING PUMPKINS' JAMES IHA Involved In AMAZON's Musical Comedy Pilot 'A History Of Radness'

Following the five Daytime Emmy Awards won for Amazon original series "Tumble Leaf", Amazon has announced it has greenlit four animated kids pilots and two live-action kids pilots, including "A History Of Radness", for its next kids pilot season debuting this summer on Amazon Instant Video. Customer...

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HOUSE OF LORDS: 'Go To Hell' Video Released

Frontiers Music Srl will release of HOUSE OF LORDS' tenth studio album, titled "Indestructible", on June 3 in Europe and June 7 in North America. The CD shows once again what HOUSE OF LORDS stands for: powerful and heavy songs, with major hooks and melodies and grandiose arrangements. The official v...

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Was GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Inspired By Early '80s Song From Australian Band?

Australian blog MAX TV has pointed out similarities between the GUNS N' ROSES classic song "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Unpublished Critics", a song by the Australian band AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. "Unpublished Critics", which was released in 1981 — six years before "Sweet Child O' Mine" — contains "the same...

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METALLICA To Perform At 2015 X GAMES In Austin

METALLICA will perform at the 2015 X Games, set to take place June 4-7 in Austin, Texas. The band's Super Stage headlining appearance is scheduled for June 6. Other artists who have signed on to play at the extreme sports showcase are Nicki Minaj, Talib Kweli, THE GLITCH MOB, Kid Ink, PENNYWISE, Del...