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RONNIE JAMES DIO Singing BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' In 1972: Audio Available
A live recording of Ronnie James Dio's pre-RAINBOW band ELF performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" in 1972 has been unearthed and posted online at Jeremy Whitted's "Dio : The Early Years" web site. Download the MP3 file at this location. More background information about the recording in q...July 22, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G: 'Erector Pili' Track Listing Revealed
Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has finalized the track listing for his new instrumental CD, "Erector Pili", due later in the year. The CD was mastered at SMC Productions and features Ray Luzier (DAVID LEE ROTH, BILLY SHEEHAN) on drums. According to a press release, "Erector Pili" "is some of the...July 22, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist EDDIE OJEDA: More Details About Upcoming Solo CD Revealed
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello, I know it's been a while since I've updated this, but things have been crazy and taking much longer than I anticipated. "I am very happy to announce that I have signed with Black Lotus Records. I...July 20, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has inked a solo deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Ojeda's solo debut, "Axes to Axes", will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal musicians as Ronnie James Dio (DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Joe Lynn...July 18, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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HOMO IRATUS Confirmed For Turkey's ROCK THE NATIONS Festival
Greece's HOMO IRATUS have been confirmed for 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. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are MANOWAR, GOREFEST and BALANCE OF POWER. Rock the Nations' first installment (200...July 17, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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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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BENEDICTUM Sign With LOCOMOTIVE RECORDS
BENEDICTUM (formerly BOUND),the San Diego-based band fronted by powerhouse female vocalist Veronica Freeman, have inked a deal with Locomotive Records. The group's debut album, which will be produced by Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER),is scheduled for release on October 17. BENEDICTUM were reporte...July 9, 2005
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SHADOWSIDE: 'Theatre Of Shadows' Cover Art Posted Online
Brazilian heavy metallers SHADOWSIDE have uploaded the cover artwork for their full-length debut, entitled "Theatre of Shadows", at this location. The follow-up to the "Shadowside" EP (2001) was produced and mixed by Fabio Haddad at LCM Studio in Sco Paulo, and is scheduled for release in August via...July 8, 2005
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DIO: WALDROCK Festival Performance Recorded For Dutch Radio Broadcast
DIO's June 4 performance at the Waldrock Festival in Burgum, Netherlands was reportedly recorded by Dutch radio for broadcast on July 22. More information is available at Waldrock.nl. As previously reported, DIO's live performance at last month's Sweden Rock Festival was recorded by Swedish national...July 8, 2005
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MASTERPLAN: 'Aeronautics' U.S. Release Date Confirmed
Candlelight Records with AFM Records have confirmed a September 20 U.S. release date for "Aeronautics", the second album from the German/Norwegian metal/hard rock band MASTEPLAN. It is the first record to be issued via the two labels' recently announced agreement for the North American territory. Re...July 7, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist, ALTARIA Bassist Join Forces In WICKED OUTLAW
WICKED OUTLAW, the new band featuring guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO, VIOLET'S DEMISE) and Finnish composer/bassist Marko Pukkila (ALTARIA),are currently writing original material with a view towards touring Europe and the U.S. in 2006. The band, which was formed in May 2004, are currently seeki...July 5, 2005
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