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RONNIE JAMES DIO Honored With Room In UCLA Cancer Detection Lab: Photos
Ronnie James Dio, the heavy metal music icon who succumbed to gastric cancer in 2010, was honored today — on what would have been his 83rd birthday — by the non-profit founded in his memory with the dedication of a room in the UCLA Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research (COOR),embedded w...July 10, 2025
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Unofficial DIO Book 'The Unholy Scriptures' Coming In August
Schiffer Publishing has set an August 28 release date for "Dio: The Unholy Scriptures - The Complete Unofficial Chronicle Of Ronnie James Dio's Solo Canon" from Martin Popoff. In "Dio: The Unholy Scriptures", embark on an electrifying journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant saga of one of heav...July 8, 2025
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Working With RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'I Could Tell He Was Very Proud Of Me'
In a new interview with Rob Cass of dopeYEAH talk, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell reflected on his friendship with THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, obviously, we met him a bunch of times. I never felt like I knew Phil b...July 7, 2025
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MATT SORUM On Playing With MOTÖRHEAD In 2009: 'What A Legendary Moment In My Career'
In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum once again reflected on the experience of filling in for MOTÖRHEAD's Mikkey Dee on 13 shows during the latter band's 2009 U.S. tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That...June 29, 2025
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Watch: DOKKEN Joined By GEORGE LYNCH For Three Songs In St. Charles, Illinois
The Memnoch's Curse channel on YouTube has uploaded video of DOKKEN's entire June 13 concert at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Joining the band on stage for the final three songs of the set — "Unchain The Night", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail" — was former DOKKEN guitarist G...June 20, 2025
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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...June 14, 2025
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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Video For New THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Hell Or Hollywood'
Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released the official music video for "Hell Or Hollywood", the second single from her new project THE VIO...June 13, 2025
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JAKE E. LEE On Which Song He Will Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Know People Are Expecting 'Bark At The Moon''
Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee spoke to Guitar World magazine about his participation in the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy's...June 13, 2025
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GRAHAM BONNET On Fans Filming Concerts On Their Phones: 'I Expect It. It's Part Of The Bloody Job Now.'
In a new interview with CooperTalk, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) spoke about how he takes care of his singing voice, particularly now that he is approaching the age of 80 (Graham turned 77 last December). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...June 7, 2025
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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Hell Or Hollywood' Feat. ZAKK WYLDE, CHARLIE BENANTE
Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released "Hell Or Hollywood", the second single from her new project THE VIOLENT HOUR, via Megaforce Reco...June 6, 2025
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Watch: DIO DISCIPLES Perform RONNIE JAMES DIO Classics At 2025 'Rock For Ronnie' Fundraiser
DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy, played a nine-song set of DIO and Dio-era BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW songs at this year's "Rock For Ronnie: A Concert In The Park" fundraiser, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout...June 1, 2025
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FASTER PUSSYCAT's TAIME DOWNE Says First Concert After Fiancée's Death Was 'Very Emotional'
In a new interview with Troy Patrick Farrell of the This That And The Other radio show, FASTER PUSSYCAT founder and frontman Taime Downe, whose fiancée went overboard this past March from the Royal Caribbean ship Explorer Of The Seas during the first day of this year's edition of The 80s Cruise, was...May 25, 2025
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Keyboardist DON AIREY Recalls His First Session With BLACK SABBATH: 'They Had A Terrible Reputation'
During an appearance on the Music Buzzz podcast, keyboardist Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, was asked how he goes about going into a session with a band that is "established and known". He said (as transcr...May 24, 2025
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MANDY LION Returns With New LION & MAN Single 'Red Rain'
LION & MAN, the collaboration between vocalist Mandy Lion (WORLD WAR III, WICKED ALLIANCE) and producer/guitarist Ron Mancuso (BEGGARS & THIEVES, RED DRAGON CARTEL),has released a new single, "Red Rain". "Red Rain" is inspired by Lion's soon-to-be-released autobiographical book and graphic...May 23, 2025
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Ex-RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Never Wanted To Copy RONNIE JAMES DIO: I Tried 'Putting My Own Stamp' On The Songs
In a new interview with author/journalist Joel Gausten, former RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero was asked about the challenges of putting his own stamp on performing material that was originally sung by legendary singers Ronnie James Dio, Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonnet, Ian Gillan and David Coverdale wh...May 22, 2025