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WENDY DIO Says HEAVEN & HELL Should Carry On Under Different Name

Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, has told VH1 Radio that she encourages the surviving members of HEAVEN & HELL — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice — to work together again under a different moniker. "I don't know what they're doing right now,...

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SPV Announces New A&R Partnership With DEREK OLIVER

SPV has announced that veteran A&R executive Derek Oliver will join forces with the label effective immediately. This alliance signifies yet another positive step forward for the company following a period of consolidation and restructuring that denotes a renewed commitment to expanding SPV's pr...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Interviewed In Berlin (Video)

More-Metal.com conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse on November 19, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. DEEP PURPLE released a live album last year called "Space Truckin' Round the World Live 68-76". The two-disc set features rare live recordings from...

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JOE LYNN TURNER To Perform With DEEP PURPLE Tribute Band PURPENDICULAR

Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will perform with PURPENDICULAR, the European DEEP PURPLE tribute band formed by vocalist Robby Thomas Walsh after his split with DEMON'S EYE (German DEEP PURPLE tribute),on December 17 at the Jagger Club in St. Pet...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: New Album Title Revealed

CHILDREN OF BODOM, the hard partying Finnish heavy metal band that features frontman and modern-day guitar hero Alexi Laiho, will release its new album, "Relentless Reckless Forever", on March 8, 2011 via Universal Music. Recorded in Finland's Petrax Studios with famed rock producer Matt Hyde (SLAYE...

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Original KISS Drummer Interviewed On 'The Real Radio Show' (Video)

Frankie Dee of "The Real Radio Show" recently conducted an interview with original KISS drummer Peter Criss. You can now watch the chat below. While some men feel embarrassed because of "this macho crap," Criss told CNN surviving breast cancer was actually a blessing. He was treated before the tumor...

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BEATALLICA: Tarzana Footage Available

Full Metal Rock has uploaded video footage of BEATALLICA — a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA — performing the song "Hero Of The Day Tripper" on November 12, 2010 at Paladino's in Tarzana, Califor...

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ALICE COOPER, PAUL STANLEY, GLENN HUGHES Featured On PUSHKING Album

Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver to the masses Russia's premiere rock band PUSHKING. Their CD, "The World As We Love It", will hit the shelves on February 1. [MSRP $13.98] This new album is a 19-track celebration, composed of re-recorded selections from PUSHKING's catalogue featuring some very...

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THE AGONIST: Worcester Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of THE AGONIST's November 20, 2010 performance at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts can be viewed below. In a recent press release, THE AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz stated about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2009's "Lullabies For A Dormant Mind", "We ar...

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JON LORD To Perform 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' In Germany

According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has confirmed three German concerts, billed as "An Evening With Jon Lord Featuring Concerto For Group And Orchestra." The dates are as follows: May 11 - Koblenz, Germany - Sporthalle Oberwerth May 13 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhundert...

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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER Carrying On Without Me Will 'Seriously Damage Our Relationship'

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy recently spoke to Classic Rock Prog magazine about his decision to quit the band he formed and led for 25 years. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Prog: Were you expecting the guys in the band to agree with you that DREAM THEATER ...

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JON LORD Made Honorary Fellow In Edinburgh

According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord was made Honorary Fellow of the Stevenson College in Edinburgh, Scotland on November 11 at the college’s 2010 graduation ceremony. Presented by Jim Ewing, Chairman of the board of management of Stevenson College Edinburgh, Jon Lord re...

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VINNY APPICE's Personal Playlist

Mog Music Network recently asked legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) to create a personally curated playlist for the site's curiosity-satisfying- and audio-streaming pleasure. His selections were as follows: 01. MOTÖRHEAD - "Orgasmatron" 02. YES - "Long Distance Ru...

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ADAM LAMBERT Performs JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPELIN Covers In Paris (Video)

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert performed back-to-back covers of JIMI HENDRIX's "Purple Haze" and LED ZEPPELIN's "Whole Lotta Love" during his November 18, 2010 concert in Paris, France. You can now watch fan-filmed video footage of Adam's renditions below. As previously reported, Lambert perf...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Returns To The Studio (Video)

Video footage of GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal back in the studio, laying down vocals to a new solo song called "Invisible" can be viewed below. Thal released an acoustic EP titled "Barefoot" in December 2008. Bumblefoot's first collection of acoustic recordings, "Barefoot" sees the...