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Legendary Heavy Metal Vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO Dies

Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were abl...

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Ex-TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOE MARKOWSKI Dead At 57

According to Modern Drummer, drummer Joe Markowski (a.k.a. "Fast" Joey Brighton) died on April 14. He was 57 years old. Markowski was well known in the New York area as a drum teacher in the '70s, working out of VANILLA FUDGE drummer Carmine Appice's Oceanside drum studio. Top drummers — including B...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...

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HEAVEN & HELL's VINNY APPICE Interviewed On Rog's 'Talkin' DrumZ'

"The Rog" (a.k.a. Paul Rogne) of Metalkast's "Rog's Talkin' DrumZ" recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Vinny about his career; the surgery he underwent in November for a shoulder injury; the health and recovery of f...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'There Will Be Other Tours, More Music, More Life And Much More Magic'

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who was diagnosed with stomach cancer last November, has released the following statement: "I would like to voice my great disappointment on the cancellation of the HEAVEN & HELL summer tour. Wendy [R...

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HEAVEN & HELL: All Summer Shows Cancelled

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has announced the cancellation of all planned appearances this summer in Europe, including its headline set at Bloodstock's (U.K.) 10th anniver...

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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer Schedules California Clinic, Meet-And-Greet

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has scheduled the following appearances: May 21, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Drum Clinic Guitar Center 3428 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309-5146 May 22, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sabian meet-and-greet Bentley's Drum Shop 1503 East...

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ANTHRAX Drummer At Hollywood Drum Shop Meet-And-Greet; Video Available

Drummers Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),John Tempesta (THE CULT, ROB ZOMBIE, EXODUS, TESTAMENT) and Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) took part in a meet-and-greet/signing session at the Hollywood Drum Shop in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, April 11, presented by Sam Ash music...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Positive That There Is A Lot More Of Life Left To Live

Artisan News Service conducted an interview (see video below) with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last Thursday, April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. W...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Recalls The 'Heaven And Hell' Era

Julian Marszalek of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Spinner.com: How did you come to work with Ronnie James Dio? Iommi: I met him at a party at the Rainbow...

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TONY IOMMI To Be Interviewed On PLANET ROCK

Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) will be interviewed this Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. U.K. time on Planet Rock radio. Visit www.PlanetRock.com to tune in. Andy Coleman of Birmingham Post recently conducted an interview with Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from...

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HEAVEN & HELL To Play Three Italian Shows In July

According to the Italian concert promoter Live, HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will play three shows in Italy in early July: July 01 - Ippodromo Capannelle (Rock In Roma fest...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Recording Solo Album

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has revealed via Twitter that he is working on his first solo album at his home studio. No further details are currently available. Mick Mars' signature guitar sound has become a staple of American music and Mars has been deemed one of the world's greatest guitar play...

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ANTHRAX, THE CULT, HEAVEN & HELL Drummers To Take Part In Hollywood Meet-And-Greet

Drummers Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),John Tempesta (THE CULT, ROB ZOMBIE, EXODUS, TESTAMENT) and Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) will take part in a joint meet-and-greet/signing session at the Hollywood Drum Shop on Sunday, April 11, presented by Sam Ash music stores and Zoom. Ch...

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HEAVEN & HELL, SHINEDOWN Drummers To Be Interviewed On Shovio.com

Rock drummers Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO) and Barry Kerch (SHINEDOWN) will be interviewed by Hawaii veteran rock jock Dave Lawrence on Monday, March 22 at 10 p.m. EST (7 p.m. PST) on Shovio.com. Shovio.com is the first company to deliver live, interactive Internet video broa...