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THE RODS Reunion Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
THE RODS, the classic '80s metal band led by guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, a cousin of Ronnie James Dio, will perform a special reunion show at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. Also appearing at the festival will be FEINSTEIN, the new b...June 12, 2004
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Bassist RUDY SARZO Explains How He Landed The DIO Gig
Former QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo has spoken to ElectricBasement.com about his recent experience as the touring bassist for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and his current gig with DIO. Asked how he hooked up with Ronnie James Dio, Sarzo replied, "What happened was someone gave me the heads-up that Ronnie was l...June 8, 2004
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THE DENIAL: Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer, Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Join Forces
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and PRAYING MANTIS/ex-IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton have joined forces in a new band called THE DENIAL. The group, who will play a mix of new songs and old PRIEST/MAIDEN songs which they either wrote or played on, will perform a bunch of shows this summ...May 23, 2004
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VH1 Counts Down '100 Most Metal Moments' In Five-Night Special
MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless, POISON's Bret Michaels, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX, L.A. GUNS, KISS, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, Ronnie James Dio and FASTER PUSSYCAT are among the artists featured in "100 Most Metal Moments", a VH1 special focusing on the "entertai...May 11, 2004
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DIO: New Album Title Revealed
DIO have set "Master of the Moon" as the title of their new album, according to www.gryphonmetal.ch. The follow-up to 2002's "Killing the Dragon" is currently being recorded at a Los Angeles studio for a tentative July release through Sanctuary Records in the U.S. and SPV in Europe. The U.S. tour is...May 10, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY Jam With SAMMY HAGAR At Cabo Wabo Launch
Ted Nugent, Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Billy Duffy (THE CULT) and Ronnie Montrose were among the guest performers with Sammy Hagar and his band THE WABORITAS at the launch of Hagar's first stateside Cabo Wabo Cantina in Harveys Resort Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada this past weekend. Check put...May 4, 2004
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KIX: FUNNY MONEY Bassist To Join Band For Reunion Tour
Former KIX frontman Steve Whiteman has announced that the rumored "4/5ths Of KIX" reunion dates will happen in September. The original KIX line-up of Steve, guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brian "Damage" Forsythe and drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant will join together for the shows without original...May 3, 2004
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DREAMTALE: New Demo Tracks Posted Online
Finland's DREAMTALE have uploaded a couple of demo samples recorded during the group's recent pre-production sessions for their third full-length album, tentatively due before the end of the year through Spinefarm Records. Check out the songs "Wings of Icaros" (mp3) and "Projectname Vilkkumaa" (mp3)...May 2, 2004
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AMARAN Announce New Drummer
Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN have announced the addition of drummer Pär Hjulström to the group's ranks. Hjulström joins AMARAN as a temporary replacement for Robin Bergh, who left the band in March for personal reasons. Pär will play with the band at the 2000 Decibel festival which takes pla...May 1, 2004
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FATES WARNING Drummer Jams With MONTROSE
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder played with Ronnie Montrose, Ricky Phillips (bass) and Johnny Lesveque (vocals) at the Dallas Guitar Show on Saturday, April 17. Commented Zonder, "I went up to L.A. to rehearse with Montrose on Thursday before the Dallas show. We only rehearsed for about an hour an...April 21, 2004
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JEFF PILSON: New DIO Songs Are 'Brilliant'
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following message on his official web site: "I will be playing on the new DIO record, and I'm really looking forward to it. I've heard 9 songs and I must say it's brilliant! Ronnie and Craig (Goldy) have done a beyond amazing job of writing on this .....April 2, 2004
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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains His Departure From DIO
Guitarist Doug Aldrich has explained his side of the departure from the DIO band to join WHITESNAKE. Speaking to the fan-operated DIO Message Board, Aldrich said, "In the beginning David [Coverdale] was looking for someone he could feel confident about to work with. The lead guitar spot in WHITESNAK...April 2, 2004
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JEFF PILSON: No Plans To Tour With DIO This Summer
Bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) has confirmed that he will not be available to tour with DIO this summer due to the fact that his wife Ravinder is expecting the couple's first child in July. As previously reported, Pilson will be rejoining DIO in the studio next month for the recording of the group'...March 26, 2004
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Psycho Psycho
The last thing you expect to drop onto the doormat is an album bearing the name NASTY SAVAGE. For those unfamiliar with the Floridians, it's worth at least pointing out that they were/are one of the few bands on this earth to feature a one-time wrestler vocalist — one "Nasty" Ronnie Galetti. Beyond...March 24, 2004
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DIO To Release 'Sacred Heart' On DVD Through RHINO HOME VIDEO
DIO will release "Sacred Heart", a live performance from the sold-out Philadelphia Spectrum on DVD format Tuesday, March 23, 2004 through Rhino Home Video. The performance, first released on VHS, features 60 minutes of DIO classics in all their live glory with Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Jimmy B...March 22, 2004
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