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DIO Makes Motion Picture Debut In New JACK BLACK Movie
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke with "The Hairball John Radio Show" about his major motion picture debut in the upcoming Jack Black movie. "I am doing a movie that Jack Black is doing," Dio said. "Jack, of course, was in one of our videos, our last video that was called 'Push'. Jack and Kyle Gass .....July 13, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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DIO To Film 'Holy Diver' Live DVD In Russia
Just over 22 years after the album was released, DIO will play their classic debut, "Holy Diver", in its entirety on their U.K. tour in October. This is the first time that they will ever have attempted to play the whole record live. "It wasn't my idea, but suggested by someone else," Ronnie James D...July 9, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Checks In From Europe
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White has posted the following message on his official web site: "The [YNGWIE MALMSTEEN European] tour is drawing to an end but I must let you all know how much fun we had at Graspop [Metal Meeting] in Belgium. The day was made up of a stellar performance from [YNGWI...July 2, 2005
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DIO To Begin Work On New Album In Early 2006
Ronnie James Dio has told Canada's ChartAttack.com that plans exist for the group to begin writing the follow-up to 2004's "Master of the Moon" shortly after the completion of the band's current tour. "There will be another record, but we won't be finished touring yet until probably October, maybe N...June 25, 2005
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Guest On JERRY LEE LEWIS CD
According to The RockRadio.com, LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page was in a studio in London on June 15, 2005 to lay down some guitar work for an upcoming JERRY LEE LEWIS release, to be titled "The Pilgrim", reports Jimmy Page Online. Lewis recorded his rendition of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Rock and Ro...June 20, 2005
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Tools of Destruction
I like melodic hard rock and metal as much as the next guy (or gal). Shit, I even like some of the traditional '80s stuff; you know, the cheesy, pop-flavored fare. That doesn't mean that I like every band and I sure as hell don't respect all of it. Regardless, I realize that not every ...June 20, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: New Album Track Available For Download
A WORLD BELOW track, entitled "The Dissection of an Evil Mind", has been made available for download from this location. "The Dissection of an Evil Mind" comes off the group's recently released sophomore album, "Maelstrom", available on Austria's Psychedoomelic Records. The group, who were previousl...June 19, 2005
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NASTY SAVAGE Frontman: 'People Were Always Tryin' To Fuck With My TV Sets'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with notorious NASTY SAVAGE vocalist "Nasty" Ron Galletti. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: In hindsight, how would you describe your early touring experiences? Ron Galletti: "We did a lot of silly stuff like the 'Will Work For Fo...June 15, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH Guests On IAN GILLAN's Anniversary CD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be featured as a guest performer on DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn". The album celebrates Ian's 40 years in the world of rock, and Ian invited a dazzling number of friends and fellow musicians to contribute performa...June 6, 2005
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Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says He Is 'Lucky' To Be In The SCORPIONS
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORIONS/ex-KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing drums in Ronnie James Dio's band for the few shows that you did with him on his "Angry Machines" t...May 30, 2005
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CARMINE APPICE Says OZZY OSBOURNE Was The Weakest Link In His Own Band
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing with OZZY OSBOURNE and what did you think Of Jake E. Lee's playing?...May 28, 2005
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Former RAMONES Drummer Performs With LISA MARIE PRESLEY
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone performed with Lisa Marie Presley in the park at the City Hall in New York City last Thursday (May 19) in front of 4,000 people. Commented Ramone: "[Lisa's] the real Ramona, down to earth, cool and has her own style. It was a pleasure doing the song with her — ...May 24, 2005
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Wolf's Return
Draped in doom and powered by classic heavy metal, Stockholm's GRAND MAGUS continue the quality streak with "Wolf's Return", the band's third release. A majestic and soulful album, yet heavy metal in the truest sense of the term. I can always tell when an album has had a big impact on me, as I'll be...May 21, 2005
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KISS Drummer To Perform With MONTROSE
KISS drummer Eric Singer will perform with MONTROSE at the Rib America Festival on Saturday, May 28 in St. Louis, MO. Singer recently completed a short European tour with ERIC SINGER PROJECT (ESP),the band featuring Singer, Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS),John Corabi (ex-THE SCREAM, MÖ...May 19, 2005