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Former ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS Died Of Heart Attack

The official Facebook page of André Matos, former lead singer of the Brazilian metal band ANGRA, has confirmed that the musician died of a heart attack on Saturday (June 8). Because André was "an extremely reserved person" who made it clear while he was alive that he did not want his family to have...

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Here Is Quality Video Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Performing In Asbury Park, New Jersey

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played on June 8 at Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The show was part of the month-long "Dio Returns" U.S. tour, which kicked off on May 31 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his...

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Former ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS Dead At 47

André Matos, former lead singer of the Brazilian metal bands ANGRA and VIPER, has died at the age of 47. His death was confirmed by ex-ANGRA drummer Ricardo Confessori, who also played with Matos in SHAMAN (a.k.a. SHAAMAN). Ricardo wrote on his Facebook page: "It is with deep pain in our hearts tha...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Glenside During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played on June 7 at Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The show was part of the month-long "Dio Returns" U.S. tour, which kicked off on May 31 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his ca...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: New Trailer For 'Dio Returns' Tour

A new trailer for the 2019 leg of the "Dio Returns" world tour can be seen below. The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off its month-long U.S. trek on May 31 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISC...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Confirms Drummer For New Album: 'This Guy's A Beast'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has confirmed that Charlie "The Engine" Engen is laying down the drum tracks for the band's eighth album, due later in the year. Engen made his live debut with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH during the band's fall 2018 tour with BREAKING BENJAMIN. He stepped in for FIVE FINGER DEAT...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Atlanta During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the third show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Monday, June 3) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consisting...

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ROY MAYORGA On Playing With HELLYEAH After VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'It's Bittersweet'

STONE SOUR and HELLYEAH drummer Roy Mayorga was recently interviewed by Meltdown of Detroit's 101 WRIF radio station. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follows. On how he landed the HELLYEAH gig: "Basically, [STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray] had a co...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Hits Orlando (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the second show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Saturday, June 1) at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consist...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's New Music Is 'Shifting Back' To 'Heavier Side,' Says ZOLTAN BATHORY

Last month, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH entered the studio to begin recording its eighth album, due later in the year. The new disc is once again being helmed by Kevin Churko, the Canadian record producer/engineer and songwriter who currently lives in Las Vegas, where he works out of his private studio,...

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LZZY HALE Is 'Excited' About HALESTORM's Upcoming 'Bucket List' Tour With ALICE COOPER

When HALESTORM hits the road with ALICE COOPER this summer, it will be a "bucket list" moment for the group's vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale. As Hale told Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio prior to the group's performance at the recent Sonic Temple Music + Art Festival in Columbus, Ohio (see full intervie...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Fort Myers (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off a month-long U.S. tour last night (Friday, May 31) at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, c...

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VINNY APPICE Says It Would Be 'Freaky' To Play With A Hologram Of RONNIE JAMES DIO

Veteran drummer Vinny Appice (LAST IN LINE, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) was recently interviewed by Jay Conroy of "Rock Hard With Jay Conroy". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing with John Lennon as a 16-year-old:...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says MITCH MALLOY Is A 'Better Fit' Than Former Singer TERRY ILOUS

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has confirmed to the "Music Mania" podcast that the band is working on new material with its latest addition, singer Mitch Malloy. "We've been writing songs," Mark said (hear audio below). "In fact, I actually sent [Mitch] some music, with just the music. I had a p...

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Death Becomes My Voice

You don't need to be of any particular political persuasion to have noticed that civilization, if we can still call it that, is going through something of a sticky patch at present. As a result, you might expect to be bombarded with incredibly angry records by young bands protesting the state of thi...