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TNT Drummer Says There Is 'No Bad Blood' Between Band And Ex-Singer TONY HARNELL
Denmark's Antenna recently conducted an interview with TNT drummer Diesel Dahl. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: You recently had to find a replacement for your distinctive singer Tony Harnell, thus finding AOR vocalist Tony Mills. Why did Tony [Harnell] leave? Diesel: Tony Harnell had...October 23, 2006
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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Talks About Past And Future
Crashtest of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Well, you know we need to talk about it, even though it was more than fifteen years ago... your time in DIO. The legend goes t...October 22, 2006
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IN FLAMES Bassist Says Meeting RONNIE JAMES DIO Has Been An Inspiration
IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has posted the following message in the "Peter's Corner" section of the band's official web site: "Hey all, sitting here in my hotel room in Frankfurt where I slept longer than I ever have before. I was so jetlagged because of us going to Japan for five days and then .....October 19, 2006
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OPETH: London Show To Be Filmed For Possible DVD
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Back home finally! "We had a great time in North America [on the Gigantour]... did some nice shows, especially Philadelphia, since that was our only headline gig. It felt good to sweat a little and parts of the show was like... magic!...October 17, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks About War In Iraq, Being Friends With OZZY, Legalizing Heroin
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: I really think "Sword of Glory" [off the new album, "Kiss of Death"] is a strong track. Lemmy: We will be doing that on stage soo...October 17, 2006
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'In Love' With His New Record Company
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "If there was a time that I wished you could all be here with me, it would be now. We are playing [in Tokyo, Japan] tonight [Saturday, October 14] with ANTHRAX and Ronnie James Di...October 16, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Discusses Appearance In 'The Pick Of Destiny' Movie
Chris Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports: Former BLACK SABBATH frontman and heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio recalls first hearing about Tenacious D — that is, the metal-inspired comic rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — in 2001, when they released "Dio", a song that argues: "Dio has rocked .....October 15, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Performs With QUEENSRŸCHE In L.A.: Short Video Available
Ronnie James Dio appeared on stage with QUEENSRŸCHE on Thursday (October 5) at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles to sing his part of Dr. X on the song "The Chase" from the "Operation: Mindcrime II" album. According to one person who attended the concert, "Dio and Tate [QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geof...October 9, 2006
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DIO On Possible BLACK SABBATH Reunion: 'I Would Absolutely Say No If It Was For Nostalgia'
Paul Jackson of Daily Yomiuri recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On revisiting the "Holy Diver" material on a recently released live CD: "It was cool and fun to play those songs agai...October 7, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Seems To Be Out Of His Tree Right Now'
In a brand new interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, the surviving three members of the original lineup of legendary hard rock band CACTUS — drummer Carmine Appice, bassist Tim Bogert and guitarist Jim McCarty — discuss the recently released "Cactus V" album, the band's first new studio offer...October 6, 2006
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ORPHANED LAND: Tel-Aviv Concert To Be Filmed For 'Global Metal' Documentary
ORPHANED LAND's November 25, 2006 show at the Theatre Club in Tel-Aviv, Israel will be filmed by the makers of the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" for their upcoming follow-up film, "Global Metal", which will explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal of this f...October 5, 2006
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TONY IOMMI, RONNIE JAMES DIO, GEEZER BUTLER, BILL WARD To Tour As HEAVEN & HELL?
Madrid, Spain-based webzine Rafabasa is reporting that former BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will rejoin forces once again under the HEAVEN & HELL banner for a number of festival appearances next summer. According to Rafabasa, the four members can...September 27, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: More Details Revealed About 'Pick Of Destiny' Soundtrack Appearance
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) is featured in the song "Kickapoo", which opens the soundtrack to TENACIOUS D's film "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny", due Nov. 14 via Epic. Also making an appearance in the song is Meat Loaf. Dio also appears in the m...September 25, 2006
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DEMONICAL To Record Debut Album In January
DEMONICAL, the new Swedish death metal band featuring three former members of CENTINEX, has issued the following update: "We are right now negotiating with several labels about a deal. Most likely everything will be nailed within the coming weeks. As it seems now, the debut full-length album is goin...September 23, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'The Way I've Grown Is I've Become More And More Myself'
FMQB Retro-Active correspondent Ken Sharp recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar about his new CD, "Livin' It Up", the uniqueness of his live shows, and the secrets behind a "Three Lock Box". An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: In recent years, your live shows have taken on a life of thei...September 19, 2006
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