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LAST IN LINE – Heavy Crown

February 23, 2016 Dan Skiba Leave a comment

Last In Line is a project band assembled by former DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitars), Vinnie Appice (drums), and Jimmy Bain (bass). The band was looking to keep the spirit alive by making new music …READ MORE

DIO – Live in London; Hammersmith Apollo 1993

May 13, 2014 Dan Skiba Leave a comment

Posthumous, fans of the great Ronnie James Dio have been treated in recent years to previously unreleased recordings, both studio and live, and the latest to come out of the woodwork is DIO’s last concert …READ MORE

WAMI – Kill The King

May 12, 2014 Dan Skiba Leave a comment

WAMI is an acronym formed from the names of the members of a new “supergroup.” The idea for the band began after Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy bassist) was impressed by the guitarist from their supporting …READ MORE

DIO – Finding The Sacred Heart: Live In Philly 1986

May 24, 2013 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment

Without a doubt, Ronnie James Dio, born Ronald James Padavona, has left a lasting impression on the Metal scene. Almost exactly on the day of the 30th anniversary of Holy Diver, fans get a new live …READ MORE

SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL 2009 (DAY 4)

June 7, 2009 Patrik Gustavsson Leave a comment

TIM “RIPPER” OWENS As Tim “Ripper” Owens finally hits the road as a bona fide solo artist, he certainly does so with plenty of ammo; choice of musicians to back him up are legendary names …READ MORE

HEAVEN & HELL / LAMB OF GOD / ICED EARTH (Live)

November 5, 2007 Mick Burgess 1 Comment

When Messrs Dio, Iommi, Butler, and Appice reunited to record three new tracks for Black Sabbath’s The Dio Years compilation, it set the ball rolling for what was one of the most eagerly awaited reunions …READ MORE

Vinnie Appice Audio Interview 2006

February 16, 2007 Dan Skiba Leave a comment

Vinnie Appice about his new band Three Legged Dog including Jimmy Bain (Dio) and Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot)

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP – Heavy Hitters

July 12, 2005 Scott Jeslis Leave a comment

The Legacy For whatever reason, be it sheer boredom, an outward attempt to pay tribute, writer’s block, etc., the trend lately for many musicians is to do an album full of cover tunes. Joe Lynn …READ MORE