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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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DREAM EVIL Drummer Interviewed In Nottingham; Video Available
Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with drummer Patrik "Pat Power" Jerksten of Swedish melodic metallers DREAM EVIL after the band's May 4, 2010 performance in Nottingham, England with HAMMERFALL. You can now watch the chat below. DREAM EVIL recently shot two videos for songs off t...May 7, 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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DREAM EVIL Filming Two New Videos
Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL are currently busy shooting two video clips for songs off the band's latest album, "In The Night", with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus of the Revolver Film Company AB (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL). Ullaeus has worked with the band for all visual matters ever...April 29, 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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NAILBOMB's 'Point Blank' Is One Of 'Ten Greatest Covers In Roadrunner History'
Since 1910 musicians have associated visual arts with their sonic output in the form of the almighty album cover. And since 1987, Roadrunner Records has been a source of some visually stunning and visually disturbing images in the wide world of album art, nevertheless honoring the tradition. Whether...March 21, 2010
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DREAM EVIL To Support HAMMERFALL On U.K. Tour
Swedish heavy metallers DREAM EVIL will be the main support on HAMMERFALL's U.K. tour this May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 01 - Manchester, UK - Academy May 02 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse May 03 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation May 04 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms May 05 - Wolverhampton, UK ...March 19, 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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