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ANTHRAX's BELLADONNA: 'I'm Looking Forward To Getting Out There And Seeing The Fans Again'

By Ryan Ogle Just three years after parting ways with thrash titans ANTHRAX for the second time, vocalist Joey Belladonna has once again reclaimed his spot in the act he helped make one of metal's biggest names. Unlike his last stint with the band, this time is expected to be a long-term situation,...

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JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during yesterday's (Monday, May 17) special edition of "Ed...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Is 'Devastated' By RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing

Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the [Revolver] Golden Gods show [on April 8,...

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Original AC/DC Singer Talks About Men Who Succeeded Him

Johnny Wilson of Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette conducted an interview with original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans ahead of the singer's U.K. headlining tour. When asked about his thoughts on the men who succeeded him — Bon Scott, then, after Bon was killed by alcoholic poisoning in 1980, Brian Johnson —...

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ANTHRAX Drummer On BELLADONNA's Return: We Will 'Do Everything In Our Power To Make This Work'

By Ryan Ogle Soon after rumors began swirling around the Internet, ANTHRAX made the official announcement that it was rejoining forces with Joey Belladonna, the lead singer that fronted the group from 1984 to 1992, and was considered part of the band's classic lineup (alongside guitarists Dan Spitz...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Always Had A Kind Word And A Smile'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio. Horns at half mast. Such a huge loss... "So many memories of Ronnie. Toured together...

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ANTHRAX Drummer On Return Of JOEY BELLADONNA: 'We Wanted Stability As A Band'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was interviewed on last night's (Friday, May 14) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. The chat is now available for streaming in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow. On the return of singer Joey Belladonna to ANTHR...

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'Maryland Deathfest: The Movie': First 12 Minutes Of Documentary Posted Online

Metal Injection has uploaded the first 12 minutes of the "Maryland Deathfest: The Movie" documentary, featuring live footage of HERO DESTROYED, TRIAC and JIG-AI. Watch the clip below. "Maryland Deathfest: The Movie" is the latest release from Handshake Inc., the production company behind "Axis of Ed...

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SCOTT WEILAND At Peace With VELVET REVOLVER

According to The Pulse of Radio, two years after his dismissal from VELVET REVOLVER, singer Scott Weiland told Kerrang! magazine that he's no longer bitter about his parting with the group. Weiland was kicked out of the group in April 2008 after a series of disputes with bandmates Slash, Matt Sorum...

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Is New THIN LIZZY Lineup Little More Than Glorified Tribute Band?

The Belfast Telegraph reports that almost 25 years after the death of legendary Irish rocker Phil Lynott, THIN LIZZY is set to hit the road again — this time with THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick at the helm. Warwick, 43, replaces Lynott in the latest reincarnation, joining THIN LIZZY alumni Scot...

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JUDAS PRIEST Interviewed By FOZZY Frontman

FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing for the official web site of World Wrestling Entertainment. The entire chat can be found by following these links: * Part 1 * Part 2 A couple...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Recording Akron Performance For Future Release

D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene reports that powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will record a live set on Saturday, May 15 at Akron, Ohio's Tap House (491 E. Waterloo Rd., Firestone Park, 44319) for future release, either as a CD or...

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GREAT WHITE Singer's 'Strange' Interview With Philadelphia's 94 WYSP

Spike of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania radio station 94 WYSP conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE vocalist Jack Russell on Monday, May 10. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. (Note: According to Spike, the interview "gets a little strange" around the 10-minute mark.) GREAT...

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ANTHRAX's IAN On Reunion With BELLADONNA: 'None Of Us Wants This To Be Just A Nostalgia Trip'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine about the band's reunion with vocalist Joey Belladonna. "We had a meeting with John [Bush, the ARMORED SAINT frontman who sang with ANTHRAX during 1992-2005 and again for the past nine months], at which he was honest enough to tell us...

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THE CULT Frontman: 'We Need Real Artists With Real Vision'

Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Herald Sun: What had to be right for this CULT reunion? Astbury: Intention. What is the intention of us working together? What is the purpose of going on a stag...