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GOADED Featuring Ex-DIO Guitarist, KORN Drummer: Debut Album Receives 'Official' Release
"To Die Is Gain", the 2008 debut album from GOADED — the project featuring former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva and KORN drummer Ray Luzier — has now been given an "official" release through Spooky G Records, with North American distribution from Super D. According to a press release, "The 12-son...December 20, 2011
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Guitarist TRACY G Working On Book About His Time In DIO
Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva is working on a book that will chronicle his time in DIO (from 1993 through 1999). According to a press release, "The book will talk about everything from his initial tryout for the band, how he got that chance and also the end of the line for him in ...November 15, 2011
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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G: New Audio Interview Posted Online
On August 19, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Grijalva earlier in year commented on an interview with his former DIO bandmate Vinny Appice in which the drumme...November 14, 2011
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OPETH: New Interview With FREDRIK KESSON
Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik kesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: You played in a bunch of metal bands before joining OPETH: ARCH ENEMY, TALISMAN, SOUTHPAW, K...November 5, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER's Video For Cover Of QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Released
The official video for legendary actor William Shatner's cover version of the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" can be seen below. The song comes off Shatner's new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom", which came out on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records....October 19, 2011
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ELF's 'And Before Elf There Were Elves': 30-Second Commercial Posted Online
Over the years, legendary singer Ronnie James Dio fronted some of the most popular/enduring hard rock/heavy metal bands of all time, including RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL, and DIO. But before all of these bands, there was ELF. Described as a "rock/honky tonk/blues band," ELF's forthcomi...October 19, 2011
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Former METALLICA Producer Talks About Working On Band's Early Albums
Gianluigi D'Autilia of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Danish producer Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA, RAINBOW, BLIND GUARDIAN, MORBID ANGEL, EVILE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: I was wondering how you and METALLICA initially made con...October 18, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Awards Gala: More Details Revealed
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded last year in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will host its first Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 1 at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills, California. Awards will be presented t...October 14, 2011
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DOOGIE WHITE: Another New Solo Track Available For Streaming
"Dreams Lie Down And Die", a brand new song from renowned Scottish singer Doogie White, who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE and PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, can be streamed in the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off Doogie's solo album, "As Ye...October 12, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER: Entire 'Seeking Major Tom' Album Available For Streaming
Legendary actor William Shatner will release his new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom" on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features guest appearances by Ritchie Bla...October 10, 2011
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GEEZER BUTLER, RITA HANEY To Be Honored At Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Gala
The first annual Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills, California. There will be a special performance by ASIA (featuring John Payne),a gourmet dinner, a tour of the grounds (including the grotto...October 3, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER's Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Iron Man': Studio Footage Posted Online
Legendary actor William Shatner will release his new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom" on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features guest appearances by Ritchie Bla...September 29, 2011
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OPETH Frontman On 'Heritage': I Knew Early On That It Was Going To Be An Odd Album
Josh Hart of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: A lot of people have immediately compared "Heritage" to "Damnation", mainly because of the ab...September 29, 2011
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'We're Really Bummed Out By A Lot Of Metal Bands Right Now'
Peter Hodgson of the I Heart Guitar Blog recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar Blog: I really dig the classical guitar influence on the new album. I understa...September 27, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will guest on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program tonight (Friday, September 23) at 6:30 p.m. EST. Schenker will discuss and premiere music from his forthcoming album, "Temple Of Rock", and give details on his U.S. tour with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West, set to...September 23, 2011
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