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KAMELOT Bassist To Sit Out ROCK AM RING, ROCK IM PARK Festival Appearances
Due to "previously scheduled commitments," bassist Sean Tibbetts will be unable to join American/Norwegian metallers KAMELOT for their upcoming appearances at this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, set to take place June 4-6, 2010 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respec...May 23, 2010
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message onhis official blog: "This past weekend, we lost Ronnie James Dio, not only one of the best singers in hard rock and heavy metal, but someone who was polite, well spoken and gentlemanly, something of an anomaly in a genre where 'bad-...May 22, 2010
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VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces In CARNIVAL OF DOGS
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has joined forces with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBORNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) and vocalist Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY, CAMP FREDDY) in a brand new "ultimate all-star party band" called CA...May 22, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Album Features Track Inspired By LATIMER Mercy Killing
Sandra McCulloch of the Canwest News Service reports that Ozzy Osbourne's new album, "Scream", features a track inspired by Saskatchewan farmer Robert Latimer, convicted of second-degree murder in the 1993 death of his disabled daughter. The 10th track on "Scream", due out June 22, is "Latimer's Mer...May 22, 2010
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DANKO JONES Interviewed By EXPLOREMUSIC EXTRA
ExploreMusic Extra recently conducted an interview with DANKO JONES frontman and namesake. Watch the chat below. DANKO JONES's new album, "Below The Belt", will be released in the U.S. on June 8. Produced by DANKO JONES' old friend and longtime collaborator Matt DeMatteo, who previously helmed "We S...May 22, 2010
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SHARON OSBOURNE Explains Difficulty In Booking OZZFEST
Sharon Osbourne was the surprise guest at Ozzy Osbourne's elaborately staged news conference on Wednesday afternoon (May 19) at Casa Loma's Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to promote his new album, "Scream". When asked about the billing of this year's edition of Ozzy's travelling festival, Oz...May 21, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Interviewed By 'The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods'
"The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods" conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday, May 19 prior to the elaborately staged news conference at Casa Loma's Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to promote Ozzy's new album, "Scream". Watch a part of the interview below. More of the c...May 21, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Lost' 1986 Interview Posted Online
The heavy-metal world has lost one of its greats. Ronnie James Dio — who, in 1979, replaced Ozzy Osbourne as BLACK SABBATH's frontman — passed away Sunday at age 67 after a battle with stomach cancer. Twenty-four years earlier, the hard-rocking singer chatted with host Bob "Mr. Media" Andelman, then...May 21, 2010
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WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH To Picket RONNIE JAMES DIO's Public Memorial Service?
According to the official web site of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) — an independent Baptist church and hate group known for its hatred of homosexuals and its protest activities (which include picketing funerals) — WBC is planning on picketing Ronnie James Dio's public memorial service on Sunday...May 20, 2010
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CARMINE APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Best Heavy Metal Singer To Ever Live'
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) has released the following statement regarding the passing of Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've known Ronnie since his days with RAINBOW. He was the best heavy metal...May 20, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: More Toronto Press Conference Footage Available
The Canadian media was invited to Toronto, Ontario's Casa Loma yesterday (Wednesday, May 19) for a brief, three-song preview of Ozzy Osbourne's new album, "Scream", album and a question-and-answer session with Ozzy and his wife/manager, Sharon. Video footage of the interview that took place during...May 20, 2010
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SKELETONWITCH Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show
Guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hendrick of Ohio's SKELETONWITCH were interviewed on this past weekend's (May 14-16) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program an...May 20, 2010
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OZZY And SHARON Talk 'Scream', Upcoming 30th-Anniversary Reissues At Toronto Press Conference
Sharon Osbourne was the surprise guest at Ozzy Osbourne's elaborately staged news conference on Wednesday afternoon (May 19) at Casa Loma's Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to promote his new album, "Scream". Video highlights from the press conference can be viewed in two parts below (courtesy...May 20, 2010
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN: DIO 'Was To Heavy Metal What ELVIS Was To Rock 'N' Roll'
Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "As a teenager, I got to witness the BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT concert li...May 20, 2010
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OZZY Says He 'Sent Encouragement' To DIO After RONNIE Was Diagnosed With Cancer
Ozzy Osbourne told QMI Agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Wednesday before an afternoon news conference to promote his new solo album, "Scream", that Ronnie James Dio's ultimately fatal battle with stomach cancer hit close to home. "As soon as I heard I heard he had been diagnosed with cancer, I...May 19, 2010
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