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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...

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METALLICA: 'The Day That Never Comes' 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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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Begins Recording New Album

The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE kicked off the recording sessions for its new album yesterday (Sunday, December 2) at London Bridge Studios in Seattle, Washington with producer James "Jimbo" Barton — the man who engineered and mixed the band's classic 1988 LP, "Operation: Mindcrime"...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS In Argentina: Video Interview, Footage Of Entire Buenos Aires Concert

Acclaimed vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was interviewed prior to his November 29 solo concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is fan-filmed video footage of the entire show. Released i...

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LITA FORD: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Photo Shoot

A behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot with photographer Christopher Ameruoso and '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford can be seen below. The video was shot by Daniela Ameruoso and edited by Christopher Ameruoso and it features the song "Branded" from Ford's new CD, "Living Like A Runaway", out now o...

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FEAR FACTORY: Ljubljana Concert Footage Available

Profanity TV has uploaded video footage of FEAR FACTORY performing the song "Shock" on November 30 at Kino Siska in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Check it out below. FEAR FACTORY's video for the title track of their new album, "The Industrialist", was directed and edited by James Zahn. The clip utilizes live...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About His Inspirations, Successes, Challenges And Advice In Business

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) took part in an interview and live performance at the 2012 National Middle Market Summit on October 23-24 at Ohio State University. Presented by the National Center For The Middle Market, Ohio State Fisher College Of Business and GE Cap...

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METALLICA Takes Ownership Of Its Masters, Launches New Record Label

METALLICA announced today that they have taken ownership of all their master recordings including all music and long-form videos, a move almost unprecedented for musicians signed to recording contracts. Under provision of their renegotiated joint venture agreement with the Warner Music Group in 1994...