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WENDY DIO Says STRYPER's 'Heaven And Hell' Cover Was 'Great' (Video)

Wendy Dio, the widow and longtime manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),spoke to Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at this past Saturday's (December 1) Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auction...

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THE LAST STAND: New Song Available For Streaming

Brooklyn, New York-based hardcore band THE LAST STAND, which features members of SHUTDOWN and INHUMAN, will release its debut full-length album, "The Time Is Now", on CD and digital on January 22, 2013 via Eulogy Recordings. The effort was recorded by Jerry Farley at Nova Studios in Staten Island, N...

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ENRAGED To Release 'It's Your Fear That Feeds Their Power' Next Week

After five long years of recording, mixing and mastering, Holland-based death metal band ENRAGED will release its new album, "It's Your Fear That Feeds Their Power", on December 12. According to a press release, "this sick, intense and extreme nine-track album features some excellent guest solos of...

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TOOL Singer Addresses 'Difficult Interview' Reputation

According to The Pulse Of Radio, TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan has addressed his reputation for being a very difficult interview in the latest installment of his bi-weekly online column for the Phoenix New Times. Keenan, who doesn't give a lot of interviews to begin with, has also been known to s...

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METALLICA: 'Master Of Puppets' Performance Clip From 'Quebec Magnetic' DVD Available

On December 10, METALLICA will release a live DVD called "Quebec Magnetic" through the band's newly launched Blackened Recordings label. The double DVD and single disc Blu-ray will be available for a price a "very METALLICA fan-friendly" price — suggested retail will be $15.98 for either format. Fil...

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MANDY LION Signs With HighVolMusic

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WORLD WAR III, WICKED ALLIANCE) has inked a deal with HighVolMusic (HVM). Commented Lion: "I am honored and pleased to announce my collaboration with HighVolMusic! A company run by stellar gentlemen with drive and vision to move forward in a modern business model. "I would like...

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DIO DISCIPLES Bassist BJORN ENGLEN Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with Bjorn Englen (born Björn Erik Englén in Växjö, Sweden),the bass player for SOUL SIGN, DIO DISCIPLES and TONY MACALPINE, at this past Saturday's (December 1) Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auctions...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Brazilian Dates Canceled Due To Visa Issues

Acclaimed vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was forced to cancel the Brazilian leg of his current South American tour because "the Brazilian consulate would not issue me the right kind of visa!" the singer said. He added, "This is th...

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WENDY DIO Wants KORN And AVENGED SEVENFOLD For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album

Wendy Dio, the widow and longtime manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),has revealed more information about the upcoming Dio tribute album, which is due next year. The collection, which will be released via Niji Entertainment Group...

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JORN To Release 'Symphonic' In January

Frontiers Records will release of a very special album from Norwegian hard rock singer Jorn Lande entitled "Symphonic" on January 25 in Europe and January 22 in North America. "Symphonic" is not a proper new album, but rather a selection of tracks taken from Jorn's previous studio releases, which ha...

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FATAL SMILE Working On 'My Private Hell' Video

Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE are working on the video for the song "My Private Hell". The clip is once again being directed by Owe Lingwall and will see the light of day just before Christmas. "My Private Hell" comes off FATAL SMILE's latest album, "21st Century Freaks", which will be released i...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: The First Video Interview

A six-minute video interview with vocalist Geoff Tate's newly assembled version of QUEENSRŸCHE — featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO),drummer Bobby Blotzer (RATT),guitarist Kelly Gray (MYTH) and keyboardist Randy Gane (MYTH) — can be seen below. Geoff Tate's QU...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Performs DIO Classic With STEEL PANTHER In London (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell performing the DIO classic "Rainbow In The Dark" with STEEL PANTHER at the final show of the Los Angeles glam metal jokesters' U.K. tour on November 15 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London can be seen below. Campbell reveale...

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Video: WENDY DIO Raises Money For Cancer Research With Help From METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, participated in the Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction this past Saturday, December 1 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. Nearl...

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KORN Guitarist MUNKY Optimistic About Permanent Reunion With BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH

KORN will reunite with founding guitarist Brian "Head" Welch for two German festival shows next summer. The shows, set to take place at the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals that take place between June 7 and June 9, will feature Welch playing full sets with the group. KORN posted a statement...