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DIO: 'Holy Diver' To Be Re-Issued In September
According to MelodicRock.com, DIO's 1983 landmark album "Holy Diver" will be re-released in upgraded form on September 30, 2005. A joint project between Universal Music and Rock Candy Records, this new version of a recognized rock classic has been comprehensively remastered for maximum impact, and w...August 18, 2005
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BENEDICTUM Complete Work On Debut Album
San Diego, CA epic power metal band BENEDICTUM have finished mixing their debut album, "Uncreation", for a late October release via Locomotive Music. The album was produced by Jeff Pilson (ex-DIO, DOKKEN) and mixed by Pilson and former WARLOCK bassist Tommy Henriksen under the ZuZu Recordings Ltd. b...August 15, 2005
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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion
Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...August 15, 2005
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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Talks About Split With Singer SEAN HARRIS, Upcoming CD
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was it like playing in 1993 with METALLICA at the Milton Keynes Bowl? Brian Tatler: "It was the biggest gig DIAMOND HEAD have ever done. It was a great gig ...August 15, 2005
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DIECAST To Embark On U.S. Tour With 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, IF HOPE DIES
DIECAST are currently preparing to embark on a national U.S. tour alongside 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and IF HOPE DIES late this month. The trek will be their first stateside run since January's acclaimed "Heavyweights of Hardcore" tour with HATEBREED and AGNOSTIC FRONT. The group recently completed a massi...August 11, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Solo Album Samples Posted Online
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has uploaded several audio samples from his upcoming solo album, "Two Sides of If", at www.viviancampbell.com. "Two Sides of If" is scheduled for release on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan O...August 8, 2005
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HOMO IRATUS Pull Out Of Turkey's ROCK THE NATIONS Festival
Greece's HOMO IRATUS have cancelled their previously announced appearance at this year's edition of the Rock the Nations open-air festival, set to take place August 6 at Seven Towers of Istanbul in Turkey. The group's performance at the event was called off "due to certain events that will be all to...August 5, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer To Appear On DAVID LEE ROTH Tribute CD
Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G will be teaming up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson and Italian hard rock singer Chris Heaven for the recording of a song for the upcoming DAVID LEE ROTH tribute CD. It is not presently clear if this is the same ROTH tribute album currently being put...July 31, 2005
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DARK FUNERAL Watches Now Available
Crave Trendware is currently selling several officially licensed watches from Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL. Other artists whose watches are being sold through Crave include CANNIBAL CORPSE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, DARKTHRONE, Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),DIMMU BORGIR, DIO, KATA...July 29, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Films Cameo In TENACIOUS D Movie
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, Ronnie recently filmed a cameo in the forthcoming movie "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", which is tentatively scheduled for a June 6, 2006 release date. The film is being directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribu...July 27, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G: 'Erector Pili' Audio Samples Available
Several audio samples from former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G's upcoming instrumental CD, "Erector Pili", have been posted online at this location. "Erector Pili" is tentatively scheduled for release later in the year. The CD was mastered at SMC Productions and features Ray Luzier (DAVID LEE ROTH, B...July 26, 2005
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CANDLEMASS: ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Report Posted Online
CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling has posted a report on the band's July 8 appearance at the Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece. Also appearing on the billl were SLAYER, DIO and DISMEMBER, among others. Read Edling's report at this location. CANDLEMASS are continuing to tour in support of their brand-...July 26, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC
Acclaimed Los Angeles quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY, recently dubbed the "#1 metal band you need to know now" by Guitar World, have officially joined the roster of Liquor and Poker Music. The L.A.-based rock label will release the group's new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", on October 18. A rough m...July 25, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Release Solo Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will release his first solo album, "Two Sides of If", on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan Osbourne, and former FRANK ZAPPA and MISSING PERSONS drummer Terry Boz...July 25, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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