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'Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir' To Include Dedications From Hard Rock Elite

Rufus Stone Limited Editions has set a November 30 release date for "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir". Ronnie James Dio was one of rock's most respected and talented frontmen, renowned for his instantly recognizable vocals, lyrics and stagecraft. On May 16, 2010, Ronnie succumbed to cancer...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'Made Of Metal' Is 'Just A Good-Time Metal Album'

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST/HALFORD frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: How did [the new HALFORD album] "Made Of Metal" come together? Halford: "Made Of Metal" came together quite quickly...

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FIREWIND: 'Days Of Defiance' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Days Of Defiance", the new album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. — sold around 700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 53 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, w...

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ROB HALFORD: My Favorite BLACK SABBATH Album

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford recently told Steve Newton of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada's Straight web site that his favorite BLACK SABBATH album is the band's self-titled debut of 1970. "It took 24 hours to make," Halford said, "believe it or not, but the sound is absolutely mindblowing....

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IN THIS MOMENT Frontwoman Interviewed At 'Dimebash 2010' (Video)

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with IN THIS MOMENT frontwoman Maria Brink at this past Friday night's (October 29) Dimebash 2010 event, which was held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club...

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STRYPER Frontman: 'We'll Go To The Grave Making A Bold Stand For Christ'

"The Covering", the much-anticipated covers album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER, will be released in early 2011 via Big3 Records. "The Covering", produced by frontman Michael Sweet, will be unlike any previous STRYPER recording in that it's a collection of cover songs from bands that inspired...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, JEFF WATERS To Guest On MEMORAIN Album

MEMORAIN, the project led by Greek guitarist Ilias Papadakis, will release its fourth full-length effort, entitled "Evolution", in early 2011 via Pulverised Records. Guest musicians on the CD include Ralph Santolla (guitar; OBITUARY, DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH),Gene Hoglan (drums; DETHKLOK, FEAR FA...

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'Dimebash 2010: First Video Footage Available

The first video footage from last night's (Friday, October 29) Dimebash 2010 event — which was held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below (more clips to be added)...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)

DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with OZZY OSBOURNE and FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below.

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'Dimebash 2010' Rehearsal Photos Available; Tentative Setlist Revealed

**UPDATE**: Despite rumors to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo will **NOT** be making an appearance at tonight's event. Although he was originally set to participate in the concert, Anselmo was apparently forced to pull out of the gig after gettin...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS To Be Interviewed For 'Metal Evolution: The Series'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HOLY RAGE frontman Al Atkins will be interviewed on November 8 by Banger Films for the forthcoming TV series "Metal Evolution: The Series". The series will air in the spring of 2011 in the U.S. on VH1 Classic and other networks in the world thereafter. "Metal Evolutio...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, HOLY GRAIL's JAMES PAUL LUNA Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks'

Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and HOLY GRAIL's James Paul Luna were interviewed by host Victor M. Ruiz for the latest episode of the "Mars Attacks" podcast. You can now stream the podcast using the audio player below. Fan-filmed video footage of Owen...

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PHILIP ANSELMO To Perform At Tomorrow's 'Dimebash 2010' Event?

Artisan News Service spoke with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last week about his appearance at Dimebash 2010 — in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — on October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Watch the chat belo...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Schedules In-Store Appearances

OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. has scheduled the following in-store appearances: Nov. 06 - Sam Ash (48th Street) - New York, NY (2 p.m.) Nov. 08 - Guitar Plus - Montreal, QC, Canada (6 p.m.) A new FIREWIND track, "The Ark Of Lies", is available for free download after you tweet or Facebook...

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RAGE Guitarist To Guest On RALF SCHEEPERS' Solo Album

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski has finished laying down his parts for the forthcoming solo album from PRIMAL FEAR singer Ralf Scheepers. According to a posting on the PRIMAL FEAR web site, Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, AMON AMARTH, BRAINSTORM) has begun mixing the effort at his Indiscreet Audio Studios...