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SLAYER's KERRY KING: DIO Was 'One Of The Nicest Guys In The Business'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who listened to "Man on the Silver Mountain" by Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW as a teenager, told Billboard.com that being able to meet Ronnie James Dio was one of his treasured memories. "Few people have had the ability to carry a song like Dio, literally demanding your a...May 17, 2010
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OVER THE RAINBOW Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
OVER THE RAINBOW members Greg Smith (formerly of RAINBOW; 1994-1997),Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1984),and Bobby Rondinelli (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1983) have issued separate statements regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL...May 17, 2010
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'Rockline' To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
The July 7, 2010 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" will be a tribute to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — featuring clips of interviews with the singer that were originally broadcast b...May 17, 2010
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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'Our Hero Is Gone But His Voice And Music Will Live Forever'
Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT, ADAGIO, AT VANCE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first concert I ever went to was DEEP PURPLE, play...May 17, 2010
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EXODUS Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO's Impact On Me Won't Ever Be Forgotten
Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has posted the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "What more can be said about Ronnie that hasn't been said by so many others. He w...May 17, 2010
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Had A Unique And Wonderful Voice'
Ronnie James Dio's former RAINBOW bandmate, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has released the following statement regarding the passing of the legendary heavy metal singer: "Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world."May 16, 2010
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Learn To Play Guitar Like RITCHIE BLACKMORE
To celebrate the 65th birthday of the legendary DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Lick Library has chosen four DVDs from its vast library of titles, featuring Ritchie's style of playing. All of these DVDs are taught by former Joe Satriani pupil Danny Gill. (Joe Satriani, you will remember, fi...April 30, 2010
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Putting Finishing Touches On New CD
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT is in the "final mix stage" on its new CD for a late 2010 release. The band's guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore (ex-DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) writes on the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT web site, "Candice [Night; BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer and Ritchie's wife] and I and our minstrel band — are looking for...April 11, 2010
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RICHIE KOTZEN: New Tour Dates Announced
Richie Kotzen (ex-MR. BIG, POISON) has scheduled the following dates: Apr. 22 - Bolshoi Pub - Goiania, Brazil Apr. 23 - Blackmore Rock Bar - Sao Paulo, Brazil Apr. 24 - Blackmore Rock Bar - Sao Paulo. Brazil Apr. 25 - Teatro Odisseia - Rio De Janiero, Brazil Apr. 28 - Drakkar Music Hall - ...April 7, 2010
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JOHN CORABI Performs Acoustic Set In São Paulo; Video Footage, Photos Available
John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRUE, THE SCREAM, RATT, UNION, ESP),along with guitarist Chris Nolen, played an acoustic show on March 26, 2010 at Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil as part of a five-date South American tour. Video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Check out photos at this l...March 30, 2010
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TONY MARTIN's HEADLESS CROSS Will NOT Perform At U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin's HEADLESS CROSS, whose live set celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of the SABBATH album "Headless Cross", will NOT perform at this year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United...March 4, 2010
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Journalist: I Have Nothing But Admiration For The Way SHARON Has Dealt With OZZY
Lorne Jackson of the U.K.'s Sunday Mercury recently conducted an interview with veteran heavy metal journalist Mick Wall about Wall's new book, "Appetite For Destruction", which features recollections of his wild times with many famous rock names, including Ozzy Osbourne, Axl Rose from GUNS N' ROSES...February 22, 2010
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JOE LYNN TURNER Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was interviewed on yesterday's (Sunday, February 21) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The program is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Joe Lynn Turn...February 22, 2010
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Former RAINBOW Keyboardist Launches EBC RACING-TEAM
Mercedes-Benz enters the 2010 Formula One World Championship with a new team of its own. The real Silver Arrows, the famous Grand Prix racing cars of Mercedes-Benz, which appreared for the first time on track in 1934, are back. On top of that: Michael Schumacher, the seven-time world champion of For...February 22, 2010
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Guest On Today's 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during today's (Sunday, February 21) broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST. For information, go to this location....February 21, 2010
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