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JOHN BUSH Says 'Timing Is Right' For ANTHRAX's Reunion With JOEY BELLADONNA

By Ryan Ogle On Sunday, May 16, BLABBERMOUTH.NET conducted an interview with current ARMORED SAINT and former ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush. During the chat, Bush spoke about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, John's perspective on ANTHRAX's recent reunion with Joey Belladonn...

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SAXON Frontman: DIO's 'Voice Was Always Powerful And Soaring'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today I heard my friend Ronnie Dio has lost his battle. "It is a great loss to us all. "I first met Ronnie in the...

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RUDY SARZO On DIO's Passing: 'I'm Saddened Beyond Words'

Bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm saddened beyond words. I will miss the sound of your...

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RUSH: 'Beyond The Lighted Stage' DVD, Blu-Ray Bonus Disc Details Revealed

Universal Music Group, in association with Banger Films, has announced the feature length DVD and Blu-ray release of the critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage" on June 29 in North America and July 5 in the U.K. The film made its world premiere in April at th...

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SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Revolution, Baby' Video Released

"Revolution, Baby", the new video from Swedish/British modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE, can be viewed below. The song comes off SONIC SYNDICATE's new album, "We Rule The Night", which will be released in Europe on August 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Bohus Sound studios in Ku...

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OBITUARY Guitarist: There's Not A Person In Metal Today That Doesn't Owe Something To DIO

Guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "There's not a person in metal today that doesn't owe something to Ronnie Jame...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Always Had A Kind Word And A Smile'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio. Horns at half mast. Such a huge loss... "So many memories of Ronnie. Toured together...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Featured On FUSE ON DEMAND

Fuse On Demand recently conducted an interview with the four members of ALICE IN CHAINS. The full interview is available all May long only on Fuse on Demand. Watch a clip of the episode below. This fall, ALICE IN CHAINS will be joined by special guests DEFTONES and MASTODON on BlackDiamondSkye, a mo...

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HYPOCRISY: New Audio Interview With PETER TÄGTGREN Posted Online

On May 13, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Peter Tägtgren of Swedish death metallers HYPOCRISY when the band played the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. You can now listen to the chat below. As previously reported, the May 24 conc...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks About Making Of 'British Steel'; Video Available

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed by Clear Channel in connection with the release of the deluxe 30th anniversary edition of the band's breakthrough 1980 album, "British Steel", on Tuesday (May 11). A clip from the chat can be viewed below. More of the footage is available at this loc...

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THE CULT Frontman: 'We Need Real Artists With Real Vision'

Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Herald Sun: What had to be right for this CULT reunion? Astbury: Intention. What is the intention of us working together? What is the purpose of going on a stag...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Interviewed On 'Creep Show'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed for this week's episode of Noisecreep's "Creep Show". The Metal God revealed little-known facts about the creation of PRIEST's classic "British Steel" album and talked about its new 30th-anniversary CD and DVD package, which features the original alb...

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SHOOTING HEMLOCK Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS

SHOOTING HEMLOCK has inked a deal with Dark Star Records. The band's full-length debut, "Big Green Monster", is now available at hundreds of online digital retailers, including iTunes. SHOOTING HEMLOCK was the brainchild of manager Brad Keene who had worked with guitar player Joe Stump (Boston, Mass...

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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, TRIUMPH, ANVIL Members To Attend 'Rock Of Ages' Opening In Toronto

According to the Toronto Star, TWISTED SISTER guitarist J.J. French, Jim Peterik of SURVIVOR and POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will attend tonight's (Tuesday, May 11) red-carpet opening of the hit musical "Rock of Ages" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also expected at the Royal Alexandra Theatre are mem...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...