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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI On Dealing With Haters: 'If They Don't Like Me, That's Their Problem'

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali says that he doesn't pay attention to critics who insist he never should have resurrected the band following the passing of original lead singer Kevin DuBrow. Speaking to Rock History Music, Banali said (hear audio below): "To give you an idea how many assholes ther...

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QUIET RIOT To Release 'Hollywood Cowboys' Album In November

Veteran rockers QUIET RIOT will release their new studio album, "Hollywood Cowboys", on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track listing for the follow-up to 2017's "Road Rage" is as follows: 01. Don't Call It Love 02. In The Blood 03. Heartbreak City 04. The Devil That You Know 05. Change Or D...

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MARDUK Guitarist: 'I Will Never Let Anybody Tell Me What To Do'

Jerry of Rauta conducted an interview with guitarist Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson of Swedish black metal veterans MARDUK after the band's May 18 performance at this year's Steelfest in Hyvinkää, Finland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'It Might Be Better To Watch A Hologram Of KISS Right Now Than Watch The Actual Band'

Tim "Ripper" Owens says that the recently completed North American leg of the "Dio Returns" tour changed a lot of people's opinions about the Ronnie James Dio hologram. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyellusion — with Ronnie's wido...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN To Release 'Contractual Obligation' Collection Of Performances

Vocalist Ian Gillan, together with Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne and a few others, is considered one of the legendary voices that shaped hard rock. Despite his commitment to DEEP PURPLE, the singer has built an impressive solo career. "Contractual Obligation" is a collection of performances during a r...

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'A Lot Of Hours' Went Into Creation Of RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram

Jeff Pezzuti, CEO of hologram production company Eyellusion, which created the Ronnie James Dio hologram, has told LA Weekly that a digital version of Dio is the next best thing for fans who have never seen Ronnie live. "I love to get people's impressions of what they think they're gonna see and wha...

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DISTURBED Frontman Is Happy To See Political Winds Shifting In Favor Of Marijuana Legalization

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman says that he is glad to see more and more U.S. states moving toward state-legalized recreational or medical marijuana. "A lot of the stigmas are being dispelled," he said during an appearance on an episode of "Dudes Talking S#*t In A Truck" with SiriusXM DJ Jose Mang...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Show Is 'A Memorial Service In The Form Of A Rock Concert,' Says CRAIG GOLDY

Craig Goldy says that every show on the "Dio Returns" tour is "a memorial service in the form of a rock concert." Goldy joined DIO during the "Sacred Heart" tour in 1986 after original guitarist Vivian Campbell was fired from the band following a contentious business disagreement with the singer and...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Looks Back On Split With DIO: 'Money Changes People'

Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Metal Rules: There's been a lot of badmouthing and press between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES members during the past few years. Was all...

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DISTURBED Releases 'No More' Video, Announces 'Live From Alexandra Palace, London' EP

DISTURBED has released an electrifying video for new single "No More", directed by Matt Mahurin (U2, METALLICA). Mahurin also directed the video for DISTURBED's Grammy-nominated rendition of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence", a clip that has amassed over 535 million YouTube views to date. H...

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FRANKIE BANALI Doesn't Worry About People Who Criticize Current Version Of QUIET RIOT

Frankie Banali has defended himself against criticism over the current version of QUIET RIOT, saying that "there are very few bands that are fortunate enough to have the so-called original lineup" still intact. Asked by Rock History Music what his response is when people say that his band is no long...

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

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played on June 21 at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. 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 career, w...

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ABBATH Lyricist Says IMMORTAL Is Now 'Just A Cover Band'

In a recent interview with France's Loud TV, ABBATH frontman and namesake Abbath (real name: Olve Eikemo) and lyricist Simon Dancaster discussed the creative process behind the band's upcoming second studio album, "Outstrider". "It's like taking a safari to the dark side of hell and back again," sa...

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WENDY DIO On Hologram Tours: 'I Think It's The Way Of The Future'

Wendy Dio spoke to the "RocknRoll Beer Guy" podcast about the all-new Ronnie James Dio hologram which made its live debut late last month at the opening show of the 2019 leg of the "Dio Returns" tour. The production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DI...

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CARMINE APPICE On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Tour: 'It Keeps The Music Alive'

In a recent interview with "Rock Hard With Jay Conroy", legendary drummer Carmine Appice was asked for his opinion on the current Ronnie James Dio hologram tour. He said (hear audio below): "I don't know until I see it. I really only saw it on my phone. I can't really tell… I think the idea is inter...