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STEVE VAI: DIO 'Was A Shining Light Of Rock/Metal Authenticity'

Guitarist Steve Vai has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dio was a shining light of rock/metal authenticity. He was a completely dedicated artist with massive talent. It's likely t...

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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...

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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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IRON MAIDEN On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The World Has Lost An Irreplaceable Talent'

British heavy metal veterans IRON MAIDEN have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is with huge sadness we hear that Ronnie has lost his battle against stomach cancer, and our hea...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: DIO 'Was One Of The Kindest Souls I Have Ever Met'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us....

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BRIAN TICHY: DIO's 'Amazing Talent, Charisma And Power Combined Were Nothing Short Of Magic!'

Acclaimed rock drummer Brian Tichy (PRIDE AND GLORY, OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is a sad day... "R.I.P Ronnie James Dio!! "I had...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: DIO Was 'One Of The Best Rock Singers There Will Ever Be'

SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. I only got to meet him once and I can honestly say he was the nicest person I hav...

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RUSH Interviewed On CNN; Video Available

CNN's Andrea Mineo conducted an interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of the legendary Canadian rock trio RUSH about "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage", the long-awaited documentary produced by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Banger Films Inc.. Watch the segment below. "Ru...

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JOHN 5: New Audio Interview Available

On Thursday, May 13, Shawn of Rockstar Radio (Hamilton, Montana's KBAZ-FM) conducted an interview with ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "The Art Of Malice", the new solo album from John 5, is available for streaming in its entir...

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RUSH: 'Beyond The Lighted Stage' European Screenings Announced

"Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage", the long-awaited RUSH documentary produced by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Banger Films Inc., will be screened in Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands and U.K. on Monday, June 7. For a list of cinemas that will be showing the film, go t...

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CROCELL: New Song Posted Online

CROCELL, winner of the "Metal Talent" category at Danish Metal Awards 2008, is putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to the band's debut album, "The God We Drowned". A rough-mix version of one new song, "I Know The Taste Of Your Tears", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page....

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CRIMSON GLORY Announces New Lead Vocalist

Florida-based metallers CRIMSON GLORY have announced Todd La Torre as their new lead vocalist and frontman to lead them into the next era. The decision was made official on April 29, 2010. Commented lead guitarist Jon Drenning: "We (the band) all sat down and discussed the idea, and all agreed that...

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NIKKI SIXX Goes Deeper With COURTNEY LOVE

HOLE frontwoman Courtney Love was interviewed on a recent edition of "Sixx Sense", the new national radio program hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. You can now listen to the 39-minute chat below. Last month, Courtney Love lashed back at SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan on Twitter, one...

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Unauthorized JAMES HETFIELD Biography: Book Extract Available

An extract from "James Hetfield: The Wolf At Metallica's Door", the recently published unauthorized biography of METALLICA's iconic frontman, can be found at TheQuietus.com. Penned by Scottish author and journalist Mark Eglinton, the book features interviews with key figures from Hetfield's past, te...

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JETBOY Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

California glam-rock veterans JETBOY were interviewed on this past Sunday's (May 9) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. Twenty years after the release of the highly acclaimed "Damnednation", JETBOY...