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20 май 2010
PRETTY MAIDS Frontman: DIO Was The First Hard Rock Singer I Idolized
 Ronnie Atkins (vocals) of long-running Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS spoke to Metal Assault about the passing of the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). You can listen to the one-minute audio clip below.  | 0 |  |
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20 май 2010
THE BURNING Preparing To Enter Studio
 Hard-hitting Danish four-piece THE BURNING is getting ready to enter the studio with producers Tue Madsen (SUICIDE SILENCE, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SICK OF IT ALL) and Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE, PURIFIED IN BLOOD) to record its as-yet-untitled third album for a late 2010 release via Massacre Records.
Commented singer Johnny Haven: "Tue Madsen has a indoor pool at his house that he has been doing some drum recording in, and it sounds exactly like we want it to, and since his studio is right next to Jacob Bredahl's studio, and since he is going to record the guitars, bass and vocals, the two of them just seem like the best choice for us.
"For the first time ever we wrote more songs than we needed for the album, and out of the 17 we wrote, the 11-12 best are going on the album.
"More than ever before it really shines through that the backbone of this band's songwriting is composed and heavily inspired by the albums that bands like PANTERA, MACHINE HEAD, SEPULTURA and HELMET released during the mid-'90s. And where the songs on the two previous albums were composed of an equal mix of death metal, thrash, groove and hardcore, the new songs are instead driven forward by simple, heavy, groovy midtempo riffs and some of the most rock-inspired choruses this band has ever written. Everything still sounds like THE BURNING and even though we have toned down the death metal influences, and have almost no growls on the new album, we feel like this album might be the most aggressive and heavy we've ever sounded." | 0 | |
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20 май 2010
CHARON To Release \'A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides\' Compilation
 Finnish gothic metallers CHARON will release their first-ever compilation album, "A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides", on June 23. The two-disc set will include almost 40 songs and two and a half hours of music spanning the band's entire career — from its first demo tape to the most recent recordings. In addition to the album cuts, there will be outtakes, cover songs and demos.
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20 май 2010
DEEP PURPLE Bassist On DIO\'s Passing: \'A Huge Part Of My Life Just Disappeared\'
 DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF):
"A huge part of my life just disappeared. Words are not enough, emotions are too much.
"My sincere condolences to Ronnie's family and friends."
Glover and DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice produced ELF's first album, and ELF toured all over the world as the support act for DEEP PURPLE.
Ronnie James Dio was the featured singer on the tracks "Love Is All", "Homeward" and "Sitting In A Dream" on Glover's 1975 album, "The Butterfly Ball".
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20 май 2010
One Of RONNIE JAMES DIO\'s Final Recordings To Appear On DAVID \'ROCK\' FEINSTEIN Album
 One of the final recordings from legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), a rough-mix version of a track titled "Metal Will Never Die", has surfaced on YouTube and can be streamed below. (Note: This particular version of the song was posted on YouTube after it originally aired on Eddie Trunk's radio show.) The cut is expected to appear on "Bitten By The Beast", the forthcoming solo album from Dio's cousin, David "Rock" Feinstein from THE RODS and ELF. The nine-song CD will eventually see the light of day via Niji Entertainment Group, the company run by Ronnie James Dio's wife/manager Wendy Dio.
"Bitten By The Beast" recording lineup:
* David "Rock" Feinstein: Guitar, Bass, and Vocals
* Nate Horton: Drums
Guest appearances:
* Ronnie James Dio: Vocals
* Carl Canedy: Drums
* Garry Bordonaro: Bass
"Bitten By The Beast" track listing:
01. Smoke On The Horizon
02. Evil In Me
03. Break Down The Walls
04. Metal Will Never Die (feat. Ronnie James Dio)
05. Kill The Demon
06. Rocks Boogie
07. Give Me Mercy
08. Run For Your Life
09. Gambler Gambler
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20 май 2010
SONS OF LIBERTY To Release Debut In July
 "Brush-fires of the Mind", the debut album from ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer's new project/solo album called SONS OF LIBERTY, will be released on July 13 via Century Media Records.
The web site for SONS OF LIBERTY has been launched at this location. On the web site, visitors are able to download and listen to "Brush-fires of the Mind" for free. You can now also purchase a high-resolution version of the album for only $7.99 via PayPal.
"My desire is for SONS OF LIBERTY to become part of a much larger movement that is happening around the world," Schaffer said in a statement. "This new website will be a think-tank containing lots of interesting web links, book and movie recommendations, and much more. This will be an ongoing process, so check back often."
He added, "This is about the message and not the messenger. This is a project that I encourage you to copy and share with your friends.
"I care very much about what is happening in our world. We've been steamrolling down this road for a long time, so I assure you this is not a politically biased message. I'm hoping to set a few brush-fires in the minds of the listeners with this one. So please, check it out, do the research and get involved! | 0 | |
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20 май 2010
GRAND MAGUS: \'Hammer Of The North\' Video Released
 "Hammer Of The North", the new video from GRAND MAGUS — the three-piece Swedish heavy rock band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals), Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola (drums) — can be viewed below. The song is the title cut of the group's new album, which will be released on June 23 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at 301 studios outside of Stockholm and features artwork by Necrolord. | 0 | |
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20 май 2010
BLAZE BAYLEY Parts Ways With Drummer LAWRENCE \'LARRY\' PATERSON
 Drummer Lawrence "Larry" Paterson has announced his departure from Blaze Bayley's (ex-IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) band because of "personal and professional reasons."
Due to "illness," Paterson was unable to make the South American leg of BLAZE BAYLEY's "Promise and Terror Tour", which kicked off on April 1 in Teresina, Brazil.
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20 май 2010
GRAVE: New Song Available For Streaming
 Swedish death metal legends GRAVE will release their new album, "Burial Ground", on June 14 via Regain Records.
"Burial Ground" track listing:
01. Liberation
02. Semblance In Black
03. Dismembered Mind
04. Ridden With Belief
05. Conquerer
06. Outcast
07. Sexual Mutilation
08. Bloodtrail
09. Burial Ground
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20 май 2010
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS: Another New Song Available For Streaming
 A brand new track from from the upcoming self-titled STONE TEMPLE PILOTS album, "Take A Load Off", is being streamed on Spin.com. | 0 | |
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19 май 2010
THE AGONIST Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based female-fronted metallers THE AGONIST have parted ways with guitarist Chris Adolph and have replaced him with Pascal Jobin.
THE AGONIST will embark on a U.S. tour in July/August with OTEP, THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE and BENEATH THE SKY.
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19 май 2010
JORN LANDE: RONNIE JAMES DIO Will Always Live In My Heart And Music
 Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Ronnie James Dio has passed away and my sorrow runs deeper than words can describe.
"When the world became a colder place, Ronnie was a symbol of fire and honesty. His magic will forever stay with me, and inspire me to go on.
"My thoughts go to his wife Wendy, his family and friends, in their devastating loss.
"I will honor Ronnie's memory, and he will always live in my heart and music."
MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande has a vocal capability that is world-class, distinctive, rich and spanning a large range. As such, the man is in high demand since he has guested or sung for such bands as MILLENIUM, ARK, THE SNAKES and many others. He is also a well-known solo artist with several albums under his belt, beginning with his 1999 debut, "Starfire". | 0 | |
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19 май 2010
JON OLIVA: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was \'A God, A Hero, A Pioneer, A Legend\'
 Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Two days have passed and I still cannot come to grips with the tragic passing of Ronnie James Dio.
"My heart is sad once again.
"I have always considered Ronnie as a God, a hero, a pioneer, a legend, and one of the nicest people I have ever met.
"Ronnie gave SAVATAGE their first break when he took us on tour so many years ago. We were so young and did so many stupid things on that tour. But Ronnie let it all go, and took care of us.
"The world has lost more than an icon...we lost so much more than that this past Sunday.
"I can't properly express my sadness.
"Thank you, Ronnie, and for all you have given us as a musician, but most of all for your sweet and caring soul. You will be missed, and we will celebrate your life forever."
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19 май 2010
BLAZE BAYLEY: RONNIE JAMES DIO \'Was The Inspiration For Me To Start Singing\'
 Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Very saddened by the news of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. He was the inspiration for me to start singing and join a metal band after seeing him perform in Birmingham Odeon many, many years ago on the 'Holy Diver' tour.
"My thoughts are with Wendy [Ronnie's wife/manager] and the family.
"On the few occasions I met Ronnie, he was an absolute gentleman, hero and superstar and an example to us all.
Thank you, Ronnie, for your wonderful work.
"Rest in peace."
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19 май 2010
OPETH Members To Perform With JON LORD
 Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord will be joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role of Jesus in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". Nathalie Lorichs (OPETH's "Coil") will do the female vocals.
Jon Lord has just released a new classical CD, "To Notice Such Things", which will have its Scandinavian premiere at this weekend's event. According to a posting on OPETH's web site, "We will also hear beautiful pieces from his solo career, together with a couple of rearranged DEEP PURPLE songs, including 'Child in Time' with a children's choir for extra goosebumps effect! Definitely a night to remember!"
The lineup for the performance will be as follows:
* Jon Lord - Piano/Organ
* Steve Balsamo - Vocals (Jesus Christ Superstar)
* Nathalie Lorichs - Vocals (Opeth)
* Karina Hanssen - Choir
* Martin Axenrot - Drums (Opeth, female singer on the track Coil)
* Martin Mendez - Bass (Opeth)
* Magnus Johansen - Keyboards (V Before U)
* Lord Chamber Orchestra conducted by Torodd Wigum
* The Choir Children of Time conducted by Elen Cath Furunes
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19 май 2010
ANTHRAX Drummer: RONNIE JAMES DIO \'Was True Metal\'
 ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"The first time I heard Ronnie James Dio, I thought he was a large person, The voice was so huge. It was RAINBOW and he was the singer. I was a fan of his from then on. I followed him with RAINBOW, SABBATH, DIO, etc. From 'Man on the Silver Mountain', 'Heaven and Hell', 'Rainbow in the Dark'... the songs are endless. The sound of his voice with those bands was always so perfect. It was his god-given instrument. He was true metal and the creator of the metal hand sign. Thank you for the music. He was divine." | 0 | |
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19 май 2010
WHITE WIZZARD On DIO: \'The Earth Lost A Very Important Soul Today\'
 Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Ronnie James Dio will always be.
"Ronnie can never die.
"From the depths of the soul came a voice the earth will only know once, but the universe will know forever. His words were of magic and the fantastic while always laced with a sense of hope and positivity.
"In a world of so many difficult realities, Ronnie helped us all escape into his world... one filled with magic and a surreal sense of never losing the child within. He is forever an example of the free spirit of life and imagination. His soul is now forever stardust... the magic in his heart lives on because he believed in the energy and light he channeled, and there is something infinite in the knowing that his music will live forever.
"This life is an adventure... and Ronnie James Dio lived it to the fullest with a passion for his craft and with a drive to deliver the best performances and experiences to his fans worldwide. Even in his last performances with HEAVEN & HELL, he was always on fire with that big aura of light that surrounded him.
"The earth lost a very important soul today... but his energy is all around us now and universal. Death can never take that away."
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19 май 2010
ROB HALFORD Interviewed At \'Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation\' Awards
 "Access Hollywood" conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on April 17, 2010 at the Los Angeles presentation of the 21st annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.
When asked why GLAAD is an important organization, Halford replied, "We're still on a long journey, there's still a lot of struggle going on, there's still a lot of things that need to be done to bring the equality that I feel is the human thing to do. So this event really brings that into focus, along with a lot of other things that are going on here tonight."
He added, "I think [pop singer] Ricky [Martin] was really eloquent with the statement that he made about the reason why he held back [on announcing that he was gay]. At the end of the day, you're dealing with a very personal and private issue. You're surrounded by people that love and care for you, that only have your best interests at heart, but you end up leading a kind of a double life, which was the case for Ricky, was the case for myself, for Elton [John], for George [Michael]. What he did was incredibly important for himself and I think also for the community that mostly focuses on Ricky's work, the Latino community. So, one way or another, we seem to be covering all the territory. I'm in the rock and metal, Ricky's in the pop/rock, so is Elton and George, and a number of other people. So I think every moment when you take that big step forward is incredibly valuable."
Hosts for the Los Angeles GLAAD Media Awards (which also took place in New York on March 13 and is scheduled to be held in San Francisco on June 5) were actress Candis Cayne and actor Wilson Cruz ("He's Just Not That Into You"), with Tom Ford and Benjamin Bratt among the other guests and presenters.
In an August 2008 interview with The Dallas Morning News, Halford — who revealed he was homosexual during a 1998 appearance on MTV — explained why he believes that he's the only man capable of fronting JUDAS PRIEST.
"To be brutally honest, 'Jugulator' and 'Demolition' [the two PRIEST albums made with Tim 'Ripper' Owens as frontman] were affected by my not being in the band, much like when Bruce Dickinson went away from IRON MAIDEN, the way VAN HALEN [was] affected when David Lee Roth left," Rob was quoted as saying. "But I don't think a straight man can do my job in JUDAS PRIEST. I've never said that before. I'm sorry, but they can't."
In a subsequent interview, Halford attempted to clarify his remarks, stating, "I was talking about the performance in terms of what a frontman can do . . . I just think there's different interpretations of what you do, and that was just like a broad-based comment that can be taken however it wishes to be taken."
He added, "When you're doing an interview and you have, like, hundreds or thousands of words and, like, three or four words are taken out of context...
"I think [my quote in The Dallas Morning News] was taken out of context."
When asked in a December 2009 interview with the Dallas Voice if he has a particularly gay audience, Halford said, "I have my gay metalhead fans all over the world. Sometimes they are so obvious from stage but it's still a wonderful surprise."
Regarding how it has been since he came out more than 10 years ago, Halford said, "It gives me a lot of comfort and it was a weight off my shoulders. There is a lot of phobia in metal music, but me coming out chips away at that wall, bit by bit. It just crossed my mind that I had no negative feedback. Fans were cool, and that speaks volumes for the better world we're in. We have come forward by leaps and bounds."
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19 май 2010
EDGUY/AVANTASIA Frontman: DIO \'Was The Epitome Of The Perfect Heavy Metal Vocalist\'
 EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"[On Sunday] I [was] informed about the sad news of Ronnie James Dio's passing. It is impossible to find any words for what went through my head and what Ronnie means for me as a vocalist, and as a fanboy too. He gave us so much enchanting music, poetic lyrics and great vocals. To me he was the epitome of the perfect heavy metal vocalist.
"With EDGUY we have had the chance to share the stage with Ronnie on several occasions and so I've been given the opportunity to meet him about ten years ago. He was a very nice person with a tremendous charisma who made you feel very appreciated in his environment. I wanted to have him on several AVANTASIA albums but the schedule never allowed it; he was always busy, always had many things on his schedule, a real workaholic and full of visions and enthusiam.
"Ronnie, you will always be remembered as one of the biggest vocalists in the history of music! Rock'n'roll will never forget you — rest in peace!"
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19 май 2010
FIREBIRD Announces New Bassist
 FIREBIRD — the British power trio led by CARCASS/ex-NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer — has officially recruited Greyum May (formerly of THE BLACK HAND and OZRIC TENTACLES) as its new bassist. The band states, "He's already got a handful of shows with us under his belt — and we eagerly await our upcoming dates in Germany and the Netherlands, particularly the Stoned From The Underground on July 10th."
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19 май 2010
SOULFLY\'s \'Omen\' Available For Streaming In Its Entirety
 SOULFLY's seventh album, "Omen", is now avaialble for streaming in its entirety at this location. The CD will be released on May 25 via Roadrunner Records.
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19 май 2010
YEARNING, Colosseum - Juhani Palomäki Passed Away
 Juhani Palomäki, the main force behind Yearning and Colosseum has passed away last Saturday (May 15th) at age 32. The news was confirmed today by a source inside Kolony Records. Further details are not disclosed at the moment.
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19 май 2010
DOUG ALDRICH: RONNIE JAMES DIO \'Brought So Much Happiness Through His Music\'
 Guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, WHITESNAKE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"I'm going to miss him so much.
"We lost a giant [on Sunday]...
"Just broken today.
"I was blessed to share some music with him, but mostly, I am thankful his friendship.
"Ronnie was a good-hearted, caring man. He brought so much happiness through his music.
"Thank you, Ronnie, for the gifts you shared with us.
"Ronnie made magic and Ronnie was and will always be golden.
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19 май 2010
ANNIHILATOR\'s JEFF WATERS: DIO Was A \'Uniquely Talented\', \'Super-Nice Person\'
 Guitarist Jeff Waters of Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"[Ronnie] was a super-nice person, uniquely talented and has left us all with great music. In a way, it will strange to live and work in a world and business where Ronnie James Dio is no longer on tour, at the festivals, putting out his music.
"You will never be forgotten and will live on in the music of so many others.
"Stand up and shout."
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19 май 2010
Bay Area Metal Legend DEBBIE ABONO Dies
 Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved manager and promotional machine behind some of San Francisco Bay Area's strongest metal bands (POSSESSED, FORBIDDEN, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE, SKINLAB), passed away yesterday (Sunday, May 16) at approximately 9:59 a.m. PST after a battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.
Commented EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: "I have to say what a heartbreaking moment it is for me to have learned that Debbie is no longer with us. She was extremely instrumental to EXODUS, both in our early years and again during our reunion with [late EXODUS vocalist] Paul [Baloff] in '97. We could not have done a lot of the things we did without her help and generosity. The tour with VENOM and SLAYER would not have been possible, as well as our first U.S. tour without her help. She is, and always will be, a true Bay Area metal legend, and no one has done more for that young upstart thrash scene than she. She will be greatly missed — by EXODUS, as well as so many, many other bands she had worked tirelessly for. Words don't really do justice to what she has meant to us.
"All the love and support to her family at their time of need from us and the entire Bay Area metal scene. We all love you, Debbie."
Stated FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero: "[Sunday was] a very, very sad day for all of FORBIDDEN past and present. We lost our first manager, mentor and mother to us all in Debbie Abono.
"I have many stories to share once I gather myself off of the floor. Most of them are pretty funny, too.
"We had great times together and she showed FORBIDDEN the ropes.
"I was lucky enough to get a message to her in her last days. She knew how much she meant to FORBIDDEN and to me. I did get many chances to visit her over the last few years, too. I am very grateful for that.
"We are forever indebted to Debbie for all she did and most importantly the love and wisdom she instilled in us.
"FORBIDDEN is dedicating our new record to Debbie in her honor. So from all of us, this one is for you!
"Rest in Peace, Debbie. You beautiful soul!"
Maria Ferrero (pictured below with Debbie) of Adrenaline P.R. told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "[Debbie] lived an incredible, brave, courageous, beautiful, giving life right to the end. She touched more people than we can count and more people that even know her. We also gave her an immeasurable amount of pleasure and happiness.
"I feel none of us would be here if it weren't for Deb — from METALLICA to GREEN DAY to POSSESSED to VIO-LENCE, OBITUARY, FORBIDDEN, MACHINE HEAD, etc. She believed in us when no one else did and when Debbie Abono told me, 'Maria, you're amazing' after about the 50th time, I started to believe, 'Maybe I am amazing, I better now BE amazing!'
"I know I'm not alone."
According to David Konow, author of the "Bang Your Head: The Rise And Fall Of Heavy Metal", Debbie Abono was in her mid-fifties when she began to manage a band named POSSESSED. Abono started taking her daughters to MOTÖRHEAD shows, where the members of POSSESSED first asked her to manage the band. "There's nothing to it," they told her. "All you gotta do is get us shows." Abono agreed and even allowed them to practice at her house.
POSSESSED's association with Debbie Abono would be a "first" for both sides: Abono would be the band's first manager, and POSSESSED were Abono's first managed band. Abono had no previous connection to heavy metal music other than as a concert designated driver for her daughters, one of whom was a girlfriend of guitarist Larry LaLonde. Due to generation gap, Abono also had limited awareness of the sometimes blasphemous themes of heavy metal, and was allegedly offended upon reading the lyric sheet of "Seven Churches". Nevertheless, she agreed to manage and represent POSSESSED as long as bassist/vocalist Jeff Becerra and LaLonde finished high school commitments. Although the group's relationship amongst themselves and their first manager would reach points of discord and eventual termination, Abono would go on to manage additional bands in the Bay Area metal scene like EXODUS, VIO-LENCE and FORBIDDEN EVIL (pre-FORBIDDEN), as well as death metal bands like Chicago's BROKEN HOPE and Florida's CYNIC and OBITUARY.
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19 май 2010
ASKA Signs With PURE STEEL RECORDS
 ASKA, the band featuring OMEN vocalist George Call, has inked a deal with Pure Steel Records. The group's "Avenger" and "Absolute Power" albums will be released through the label as exclusive gatefold LPs (180gr) — 100 colored, 425 black — on September 11. According to a press release, both LPs are "absolute must-haves for any U.S. metal traditionalists and it would be a shame not to press them on vinyl."
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18 май 2010
MARTY FRIEDMAN Begins Work On New Solo Album
 Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commenced recording his tenth solo album, this time to be done completely at Los Angeles, California's most legendary recording studio, The Village Recorder.
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18 май 2010
OZZY OSBOURNE Is \'Very Saddened\' By RONNIE JAMES DIO\'s Death
 Ozzy Osbourne has expressed his sadness over the death of Ronnie James Dio, the man that replaced him in BLACK SABBATH in 1980.
On Monday (May 17), Osbourne released the following statement:
"I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Metal has truly lost one of its greatest voices. My heart goes out to his family and to his many fans."
He added: "Love and respect."
Dio died of stomach cancer on the morning of Sunday, May 16, at the age of 67.
The singer, who was recording and touring with SABBATH offshoot HEAVEN & HELL prior to his illness, was diagnosed with stomach cancer late last year. He underwent chemotherapy and made what is now his final public appearance last month at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles.
HEAVEN & HELL recently canceled summer tour plans because Dio was not going to be well enough to tour.
The band released a new studio album in 2009, titled "The Devil You Know".
He replaced Ozzy Osbourne in BLACK SABBATH in 1980, recording the "Heaven & Hell" and "Mob Rules" albums, plus "Live Evil", before leaving in 1982. He rejoined the group 10 years later for an album called "Dehumanizer", and again teamed with the group under the HEAVEN & HELL banner in 2006.
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18 май 2010
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, 2010 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California].
"Bon Voyage, Ronnie. Rest in peace.
"I'm devastated"
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18 май 2010
METALLICA Drummer's Letter To RONNIE JAMES DIO
 METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the following open letter to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):
"Dear Ronnie,
"I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you to know that you were one of the main reasons I made it onto that stage to begin with.
"When I first saw you in ELF, opening for DEEP PURPLE in 1975, I was completely blown away by the power in your voice, your presence on stage, your confidence, and the ease with which you seemed to connect to 6,000 Danish people and one starry-eyed 11-year-old, most of whom were not familiar with ELF's music. The following year, I was so psyched when I heard the results of you joining forces with my favorite guitar player. You guys sounded so right for each other and I instantly became RAINBOW's #1 fan in Denmark.
"In the fall of 1976, when you played your first show in Copenhagen, I was literally in the front row and the couple of times we made eye contact you made me feel like the most important person in the world. The news that you guys were staying in town on your day off somehow embedded itself in my brain and I made the pilgrimage to the Plaza Hotel to see if I could somehow grab a picture, an autograph, a moment, anything. A few hours later you came out and were so kind and caring... pictures, autographs and a couple minutes of casual banter. I was on top of the world, inspired and ready for anything. RAINBOW came to Copenhagen a couple more times over the next few years and each time you guys blew my mind, and for a good three years were my absolute favorite band on this planet.
"Over the years I've been fortunate enough to run into you a half dozen times or so and each time you were as kind, caring and gracious as you were in 1976 outside the hotel.
"When we finally got a chance to play together in Austria in 2007, even though I may not have let on, I was literally transformed back to that little snot-nosed kid who you met and inspired 31 years earlier and it was such a fucking honor and a dream come true to share a stage with you and the rest of the legends in HEAVEN & HELL.
"A couple of weeks ago when I heard that you were not going to be able to make it to the Sonisphere shows that we would be sharing this June, I wanted to call you and let you know that I was thinking of you and wish you well, but I kind of pussied out, thinking the last thing you needed in your recovery was feeling obligated to take a phone call from a Danish drummer/fan boy. I wish I'd made that call.
"We will miss you immensely on the dates, and we will be thinking of you with great admiration and affection during that run. It seemed so right to have you out on tour with the so-called 'Big Four' since you obviously were one of the main reasons that the four bands even exist.
"Your ears will definitely be burning during those two weeks because all of us will be talking, reminiscing and sharing stories about how knowing you has made our lives that much better.
"Ronnie, your voice impacted and empowered me, your music inspired and influenced me, and your kindness touched and moved me. Thank you.
"Much love."
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