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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Public Memorial Service: First Photos, Video Footage
The first photos and fan-filmed video footage from Ronnie James Dio's public memorial service — which was held this afternoon (Sunday, May 30) at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, in Los Angeles — can be viewed below. More than 1,200 fans attended the event,...May 30, 2010
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GEEZER BUTLER On BLACK SABBATH's Early Days
On May 14, Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with legendary bassist Geezer Butler (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) about Eagle Rock Entertainment's "Black Sabbath: Classic Albums - Paranoid", a DVD highlighting the recording of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Paranoid" LP. A coup...May 30, 2010
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HATE Interviewed In Santa Ana
Sonic Excess conducted an interview with Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko (vocals, guitar) and Konrad "Destroyer" Ramotowski (guitar) of Polish extreme metallers HATE on May 16, 2010 in Santa Ana, California. Watch the chat in two parts below. HATE will enter Hertz Studio in Bialystok, Poland on June 5 to b...May 29, 2010
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DANZIG: New Song Available For Streaming
"On a Wicked Night", a brand new song from DANZIG, is available for streaming below. The track comes off the band's first new studio album in six years, "Deth Red Sabaoth", which is due on June 22 via evilive/The End Records. The CD is an 11-track collection penned by Danzig, and is laced with Glenn...May 29, 2010
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER Members Pay Tribute To DIO On 'The Tour Bus'
Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" recently hosted an hour-long special tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. The program featured music from Dio's career, clips from...May 28, 2010
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THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX Parts Ways With VIC RECORDS
THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX — the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström (vocals; VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),Lord K. Philipson (guitar; TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA) and Anders Bertilsson (guitar; COLDWORKER),has issued the following update: "Due to th...May 28, 2010
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KUFO's 'Metalopolis' Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Portland, Oregon's heavy metal radio show "Metalopolis", hosted by former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, paid tribute legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — this past Saturday, May 22. You can now listen to th...May 27, 2010
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Previously Unpublished Interview With PAUL GRAY Posted Online
U.K.'s Total Guitar has posted a previously unpublished interview with SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray who was found dead in an Iowa hotel room on Monday, May 24. An excerpt from the chat, which took place at the Download festival in June 2009, follows below. Total Guitar: How long have you been playing...May 27, 2010
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JON LORD Dedicates Song To RONNIE JAMES DIO During Norwegian Performance
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord performed at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord was joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role of Jes...May 27, 2010
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New DANZIG CD Available At Upcoming Concerts Before Release Date
As if nine special tour dates to usher in the release of "Deth Red Sabaoth" wasn't enough, the DANZIG June concerts trek just got even better. "Deth Red Sabaoth" will be released on June 22, but those fans who have a ticket to any of the East Coast dates scheduled prior to June 22 (see ...May 27, 2010
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LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE Talks About 'The John Bonham Story'
According to LedZeppelinNews.com, FOO FIGHTERS mainman/ex-NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl is presenting a radio special on his favorite drummer of all time, LED ZEPPELIN's John Bonham. Helping to promote it with an appearance on BBC 6 Music Tuesday morning (May 25) was none other than ZEPPELIN guitarist...May 26, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES: New Audio Interview With BUMBLEFOOT
The RockBandAide web site recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. You can now listen to the chat at this location. Thal released an acoustic EP titled "Barefoot" in December 2008. Bumblefoot's first collection of acoustic recordings, "Barefoot" sees the gu...May 25, 2010
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TESTAMENT, DISTURBED Singers Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'Creep Show'
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy, who toured with Ronnie James Dio and his band HEAVEN & HELL on the Metal Masters Tour in 2008 and DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman, whose singing and performance style were greatly influenced by Dio, were interviewed for a special episode of Noisecreep's "Creep Sh...May 25, 2010
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RICHIE KOTZEN Interviewed On 94 WYSP's 'Loud And Local'
Vocalist/guitarist Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the "Loud and Local" show on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania radio station 94 WYSP with host Spike. Richie's appearance on the program is now available for streaming in thr...May 25, 2010
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Frontman: We're Just As Dedicated As We Were When We First Started
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did the reunion tour function as a real catalyst for the new music? Weiland: I actually thought we...May 25, 2010
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