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DIO Confirm Plans to Begin Work On New Album, Tour South America
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on Nov. 29, the official Ronnie James Dio web site has now confirmed that DIO will be working on a new album in January/February and going back on the road sometime in March for an extended South American tour. The band will resume work on the new CD in ...December 29, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Demonstrates Hit Songs In New Instructional DVD
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda is featured in an instructional DVD from Music Star Productions, entitled "Eddie Ojeda Twisted Method". Eddie gives TWISTED fans throughout the world up close and personal lessons into his rockin' riffs and blazing solos! Learn rock anthems such as "I Wanna Rock"...December 29, 2005
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AMARAN Call It Quits
Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN have called it quits. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "This year comes to an end and we are sad to say that AMARAN does the same. Since Johanna [DePierre, vocals] left us in July we have really been struggling looking for a replacem...December 28, 2005
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BEYOND FEAR Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: New Studio Photos Posted Online
Several photos of ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his band BEYOND FEAR recording their debut album at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with producer Jim Morris have been posted online at Owens' official web site. As previously reported, BEYOND FEAR recently signed on wit...December 26, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Play 'Dr. X' On QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Operation: Mindcrime II'
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW) has been tapped to play the role of "Dr. X" on QUEENSRŸCHE's sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", entitled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Check out photos of Ronnie in the studio with QUEENSRŸCH...December 16, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Talks About Solo Album
Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: This ["Axes 2 Axes"] is your first record as a solo artist. How did the idea come to come out with it? Eddie Ojeda: "I always wanted...December 12, 2005
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Signs Management Deal With NIJI
KNAC.COM is reporting that ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his band BEYOND FEAR have signed on with Niji Management in Los Angeles. Niji is owned by Wendy Dio, who also manages Ronnie James Dio. Legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar (WHITESNAKE, JOURNEY, ZAPPA, JEFFERSON STARSHIP...December 7, 2005
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KIX: More Reunion Tour Dates Announced
Veteran hard rockers KIX have lined up the following reunion tour dates in December: Dec. 14 - The State Theatre - Falls Church, VA Dec. 16 - Stinger's – Boonsboro, MD Dec. 17 - Rams Head live! – Baltimore, MD The trek will feature four-fifths of the original KIX lineup — frontman Steve Whiteman, gu...December 2, 2005
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Guitar Signed By TONY IOMMI, JIMMY PAGE, RITCHIE BLACKMORE Auctioned For $1.6 Million!
Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN),Angus and Malcolm Young of AC/DC, Brian May (QUEEN),Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE),and DEF LEPPARD are among the artists that signed a guitar which was auctioned off this week for 1.6 million dollars, according to The Rock Radio. Aft...November 20, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BRAND NEW SIN Venue: Electric Factory City/State: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Oct. 22, 2005 Attendance: 1,758 Capacity: 2,250 Artist/Event: BLACK...November 18, 2005
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WYCKED SYNN: Former SHADOWKEEP Singer Joins The Fold
Arizona-based metallers WYCKED SYNN have announced the addition of ex-SHADOWKEEP vocalist Ronnie Stixx to their ranks. Stixx is currently in the studio tracking vocals for the band's sophomore album, "In for the Kill". "Ronnie's vocal talents have taken WYCKED SYNN to the next level and the new reco...November 18, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Completes Nine Songs For New WABORITAS Album
According to MelodicRock.com, Sammy Hagar revealed in a recent interview with Steve Dahl of the Chicago radio station WCKG that he has completed work on nine new songs with his band THE WABORITAS for a new album, entitled "Livin' It Up", tentatively due next year. Sammy will tour next year in suppor...November 15, 2005
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DRUG UNDER To Support GEORGE LYNCH In Texas
Denver, Colorado-based hard rock band DRUG UNDER have been added to several dates on the current GEORGE LYNCH tour.The band, who have been getting airplay on KBPI, KTCL and The Fox in their hometown of Denver as well as KBER in Utah and XM Radio Ch. 52 with the singles "Never Again", "Down" and "Ang...November 13, 2005
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DIO: Aaarhus Date Cancelled
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, DIO's December 1 date in Aarhus, Denmark has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. The first date of DIO's Scandinavian run will now be December 3 in Copenhagen. Also appearing on the bill will be URIAH HEEP and ASIA...November 2, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER's OJEDA: 'Axes 2 Axes' Audio Samples Available For Download
Two 60-second audio samples from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda's new solo album, "Axes 2 Axes", have been made available for download. Check them out: Sample#1, Sample#2. Available in Europe via Greece's Black Lotus Records (to be released in the U.S. in January 2006),"Axes 2 Axes" features...November 1, 2005
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