SILENT FORCE/VOODOO CIRCLE guitarist Alex Beyrodt will take part in a Fender guitar workshop on August 30 at Music Vriese in Doetinchem, Holland. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. Alex Beyrodt has completed work on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. VOODOO CIRCLE is: Alex Beyrodt - Guitar ...
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A new collector's edition of bassist Rudy Sarzo's (DIO, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) book "Off The Rails: Aboard The Crazy Train In The Blizzard Of Ozz" will be released in August via TooSmart! Publishing. According to Sarzo, "The new edition is beautiful and includes many more pictures throughout the book as well ...
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On June 3, Toronto hard rock quartet CRASH KELLY will release a brand new slab of that intoxicating blend of '70s-inspired glam rock 'n' roll, early '80s Sunset Strip strut and timeless power pop, "One More Heart Attack" (Opening Day/Universal Music). The album features rock legends Gilby Clarke (who produced five of the ten tracks ...
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Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) will continue to play for BLUE YSTER CULT until May, at which point he will leave to join DIO for a number of European shows. Danny Miranda will return to BLUE YSTER CULT for a while until QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS go on the road. ...
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ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera has issued the following update: "I'm playing some local gigs with singer Brad Alden here in Los Angeles this month and in April doing one in Tokyo, Japan on the 23rd. Ahh, back to Tokyo! "ARMORED SAINT news: The SAINT will be playing at this year's Rocklahoma festival in ...
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/RAINBOW singer Doogie White has issued the following update: "Well, it's a week or so now since my departure from Yngwie's RISING FORCE. Just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who has mailed me to say how much they enjoyed my work with the Big Swede. It really was time and ...
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/RAINBOW singer Doogie White has spent the last few months writing and recording his first solo album. Commented Doogie: "As Ronnie [James Dio] is off with Tony Iommi, touring and working on a new HEAVEN AND HELL album, I thought it was time to do some writing with my good friend Mr. Craig ...
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Gearwire has posted a four-minute clip of WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich playing the new Marshall Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. A two-minute interview with Marshall's Nick Bowcott ...
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NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis, who took on the pressure-packed job back in 1982 of replacing Randy Rhoads after OZZY OSBOURNE's virtuoso guitarist died in a plane crash, was recently interviewed by director Peter Margolis of Dakota Pictures for Peter's much-anticipated Randy Rhoads documentary film. "Brad was very animated and a great story-teller," says Margolis. ...
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Director Peter Margolis of Dakota Pictures has told Knoxville's Metro Pulse that he is "about 80 percent done shooting" his much-anticipated Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) documentary film. "But the first 80 percent took as long as it's going to take for the last 20 percent," Margolis explained. "It's the same as ...
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SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due later in the year, the CD will feature contributions from the following musicians: David Readman (PINK CREAM 69) - Vocals Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIAN MAY, ELTON JOHN) ...
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SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due later in the year, the CD will feature contributions from vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69), drummer Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIAN MAY, ELTON JOHN), bassists Rudy Sarzo ...
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Caroline Records has announced the February 2 release of three classic remastered HURRICANE albums as Japanese-style mini-vinyl CDs, offering a scaled down replica of the original vinyl release in CD format, complete with inner sleeves! HURRICANE burst out of the legendary mid-'80s L.A. scene and gained an instant following across the U.S., Europe, and Japan ...
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Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted a lengthy update on his official web site. An excerpt from his message follows: "Paul Stanley [KISS] and his son Evan were in attendance [at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California] at [the] Washburn [booth], and, of course, when we met I ...
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QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following statement: "I have been approached to see if I would be interested in contacting Rudy Sarzo and Carlos Cavazo and to audition singers for QUIET RIOT. "I have also been approached to see if I would be interested in contacting and reforming the version of QUIET ...
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Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer of KISS will join Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, DIO) and Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER) will appear at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), which is being held from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They will be at Music ...
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Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music industry. He ...
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Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with bassist Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) about QUIET RIOT's enduring legacy and his relationship with the group's late vocalist Kevin DuBrow, who was found dead in his Las Vegas home on November 25, 2007. The following is an excerpt from the ...
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Greg Prato of Billboard.com recently spoke to bassist Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) about the death of his former bandmate, QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin Dubrow. Despite some turbulence in their friendship, Sarzo remembers the singer fondly. "Kevin always enjoyed life — he enjoyed partying and everything that rock'n'roll brought," he ...
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Guitarist Jeff Waters of the long-running Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "QUIET RIOT had an impact on me when I was a teen and when I wasn't listening to their music, I was playing it or seeing a cover band that was playing it! 'Metal Health' was ...
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Ex-QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo spoke to Headbanger's Blog about the passing of his former bandmate, QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow. "All of us are in shock trying to deal with this," Sarzo told Headbanger's Blog. "The last thing you expect when you get up in the morning is something like this. He ...
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Frontiers Records will release the debut album from Markus Grosskopf's (HELLOWEEN) BASSINVADERS, entitled "Hellbassbeaters", on January 25, 2008. BASSINVADERS was a creation of Markus' while sitting in a bar and enjoying a few drinks. It was there that he got inspired to produce a heavy rock record without any guitars at all. He presented this ...
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Full In Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with DIO guitarist Craig Goldy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Full In Bloom Music: When Ronnie James Dio comes to you with a song are the parts already recorded? Does he play all the parts himself, or does he just strum on ...
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A three-minute sampler of the thrilling conclusion of Reality Check TV's coverage of the 2007 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention — featuring interviews with members of LAAZ ROCKIT, THE RUFFIANS, TESTAMENT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, DIO's Rudy Sarzo, Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW, MSG) and his all-new ALCATRAZZ line up, and a cameo by Lacey (of ...
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Sludge/stoner metal act DEVIL'S SON-IN-LAW has finished filming live segments for their upcoming "Seaworthy" video with director Gary Smithson (HIGH ON FIRE, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, EYES OF FIRE, GOATWHORE, EXODUS, TOMAHAWK). The shoot took place on Sunday October 7 in Los Angeles, California and the final product is expected for an early 2008 release. ...
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Bassist/author Rudy Sarzo (DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) will guest on Smokin Tunz Radio on Monday, October 1 at 9:30 p.m. EST / 6:30 p.m. PST. Rudy will discuss his book "Off the Rails", which he has written about his career and friendship with the late great guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY ...
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SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due next year, the CD will feature contributions from vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69), drummer Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIAN MAY, ELTON JOHN), bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, ...
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Sludge/stoner metal act DEVIL'S SON-IN-LAW has announced plans to film a video for their song "Seaworthy" with director Gary Smithson (HIGH ON FIRE, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, EYES OF FIRE, GOATWHORE, EXODUS, TOMAHAWK). The video shoot will tentatively take place on Saturday September 29, 2007 in Los Angeles, California and is expected for an early ...
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TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #26), featuring bassist/author Rudy Sarzo (DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE). Rudy discusses his new book "Off the Rails", as well as what he has been up to since DIO went on hiatus. Rudy digs deep into the past to give the listeners the ...
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Members of DIO, GREAT WHITE and XYZ came out to rock with local tribute bands METAL KNIGHTS, MASTERS OF REALITY and LIGHTS OUT to help raise much needed money for KNAC radio legend Tawn Mastrey at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach, California this past weekend. Just a few months ago it was announced that Mastrey ...
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