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METALLICA Drummer: 'There Was No Musician Like JON LORD In The History Of Hard Rock'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Ever since my father took me to see them in 1973 in Copenhagen, at the impressionable age of 9, DEEP PURPLE has been the most constant, co...July 17, 2012
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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...July 10, 2012
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'Randy Rhoads' Book Finally Released
A new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", is available from Velocity Publishing Group. Before his tragic death at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads was on a fast track to being hailed by critics and public alike as the greatest rock guitar player of all time. Over...June 27, 2012
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE, CANDICE NIGHT Welcome Second Child
Former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW and current BLACKMORE'S NIGHT guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (a.k.a. Richard Hugh) and his wife, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night (a.k.a. Candice Lauren),welcomed their second child, Rory Dartanyan, on February 7. The couple have a two-...June 17, 2012
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BILLY CORGAN Blasts RADIOHEAD
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan has blasted RADIOHEAD in a new interview with NME, saying that the British band is part of a current cultural view of rock music that he can't stand. Corgan explained, "I can't think of any people outside of Weird Al Yankovic w...June 13, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE: 'California Jam' Book Announced
According to Darker Than Blue, a new documentary book, "Deep Purple At The California Jam", will be published in the fall via Rufus Stone Limited Editions. Collecting together hundreds of black-and-white and color images from a number of photographers who had all area access to DEEP PURPLE's 1974 co...May 26, 2012
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: Complete 'A Knight In York' Details Revealed
When BLACKMORE'S NIGHT rolled in to York, England, on September 30, 2011, the heat scorched the medieval streets and the sunlight bathed the old city walls. Inside the Grand Opera House, Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their band of minstrels were generating their own heat as they took their de...May 25, 2012
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TANK: 'War Nation' Audio Samples Available
British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and drummer Steve Hopgood — will release their new album, "War Nation", on June 5 via MVD (one day earlier in E...May 22, 2012
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's First Meeting With RONNIE MONTROSE
Several months before his death, the late, great Ronnie Montrose contributed to hardcover coffee table photo book, "Eddie Van Halen", by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on the guitarist's story of meeting Eddie Van Halen. Montrose: "The first tour...May 16, 2012
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Two-Year 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 two years ago on Wednesday (May 16) at the age of 67. BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, who is currently receiving treatment in England for the early st...May 16, 2012
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT To Release 'A Knight In York' DVD, Blu-Ray, CD
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, will release a live recording, "A Knight In York", on DVD, Blu-ray, CD and 3-LP set (limited edtion) in late June/early July. "A Knight In York" was filmed and recorded during BLACKMORE'S NI...May 14, 2012
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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Teaser Trailer Available
In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...May 10, 2012
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TANK: New Song Available For Streaming
British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and drummer Steve Hopgood — will release their new album, "War Nation", on June 5 via MVD (one day earlier in E...May 8, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE, SLASH Talk About Passing Of JIM MARSHALL (Video)
Artisan News spoke to Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) at the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards about the passing of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE. You can watch the report below. As previously reported, rock and roll's b...May 5, 2012
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Metal Superstars To Pay Tribute To JIM MARSHALL
Rock and roll's biggest stars are to join forces to celebrate the life and work of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE. Following the sad news of Jim's death earlier this month, the event, which was already planned to commemorate Marshall's 50th anniversary, will now be held in honour of the...April 26, 2012
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