Rush Announce November Release

Rush are to release a new live Blu-Ray/DVD in November.
It’s to be called Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland and was filmed at a show on April 15 this year, in the first city in America ever to play Rush’s music on the radio.
The full track listing is:

1. The Spirit of Radio
   2. Time Stand Still
   3. Presto
   4. Stick It Out
   5. Workin’ Them Angels
   6. Leave That Thing Alone
   7. Faithless
   8. BU2B
   9. Freewill
   10. Marathon
   11. Subdivisions
   12. Tom Sawyer
   13. Red Barchetta
   14. YYZ
   15. Limelight
   16. The Camera Eye
   17. Witch Hunt
   18. Vital Signs
   19. Caravan
   20. Closer to the Heart
   21. 2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx
   22. Far Cry
   23. La Villa Strangiato
   24. Working Man

Hagar slams Van Halen brothers

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Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen perform in a 2004 Vegas concert. (Reuters file photo)

Rocker Sammy Hagar appears to have written off any possibility of reteaming with Van Halen after revealing he no longer likes the brothers behind the band.
The ex-Van Halen frontman tells Billboard.com he's "disappointed" with guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his drummer brother Alex for the way they have treated bass player and his Chickenfoot bandmate Michael Anthony.
He says, "I'm so disappointed in those guys. I'm not even angry. I'm just disappointed. I really don't like them anymore, and I can't tell you how sad it is to me that what we had as creative guys, and as a friendship, how it just went away.
"I miss Van Halen (but) I don't like them f**kers, and f**k those guys for what they did to Mikey especially, not me. Unnecessary. Bad guys. But I miss 'em, you know. I miss that musicianship and that creative spark and that friction that made it all work."
Hagar recently confessed he'd like to reunite with his former bandmates at some point while he was promoting new book Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.

New Yorkers fear Big 4 riot

August 23, 2011

Business group calls for TV screen in public area to prevent locked-out fans from going wild outside Yankee Stadium show

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Screen scream: Metallica

A New York business group fears thrash fans will riot outside the Big 4 concert at the city’s Yankee Stadium next month – and they’ve called for Metallica to take pre-emptive action to avoid violence.
James Hetfield and co will close the show after performances by Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax on September 14.
And Cary Goodman, head of the 161st Street Business Improvement District of the Bronx, says he’s been spurred into action after locked-out fans at sold-out shows in Colombia and Chile ran amok because they couldn’t see their heroes.
He says: “When I read about the disturbances and riots I thought, ‘Why don’t we think proactively and put up a big screen in Macombs Dam Park?’
“Everybody’s going to want to dance. I reached out to Metallica’s management last month – but I haven’t heard back.”
Goodman has also called for extra police officers to be on duty on September 14 and has doubled the number of sanitation crews on duty.
Last week Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante admitted tickets for the Yankee Stadium show were expensive – and that band members were being forced to buy entry for their friends and family.
With even the cheapest tickets priced at $90 he said: “The New York Yankees are promoting it, and of course the Yankees want to make all the money. So what do you do – not do it?”
Meanwhile, a Los Angeles art gallery has announced an exhibition called Obey Your Master, which will display commissioned works inspired by the music of Metallica.
Artists in a wide range of disciplines have chosen one of the band’s tracks and expressed their perception of the piece in their chosen form. The works will be unveiled on January 20 with the band in attendance and will be available for sale until the exhibition closes on March 23.

‘Cocaine tart’: I was victim of Sambora tabloid trap

August 23, 2011

News of the World were lying when they called me prostitute and drug-pedlar, says Bon Jovi guitarist Richie’s ex-girlfriend Yasmin

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Victim: Yasmin Mitri

A woman branded “a £1000-an-hour tart who peddles cocaine” has said she was a victim of a tabloid trap set for Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.
Model and actress Yasmin Mitri, who once dated the musician, has slammed reports published in Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World, which was closed last month after being caught hacking phones, bribing police officers and manipulating politicians.
And she says her life was thrown into turmoil by some of the newspaper’s last lies.
Mitri tells Sleaze Roxx: “The article was a huge trap made by the News of the World after Richie left rehab. It came from an ex friend of mine who introduced me to Richie. She sold the story to a reporter, alleging I was a hooker.
“The reporter called me and told me he was a movie producer and he’d be able to manage my career, using my relationship with Richie to boost my profile.
“His article alleges I offered sex, including a threesome with another girl, in exchange for money. At no point did I bring up the subject of sex. Neither did I discuss any fees for sexual services.
“When the report asked me if I worked as an escort, I told him clearly I am not an escort. When he asked if I could arrange escorts I refused. At no point did he directly ask for sex, nor did I offer sex.”
The reporter moved on to the subject of drugs, says Mitri. “He enquired if I had ever taken any form of illegal substances. I said I’d tried cocaine five months ago.
“I admit I made a gross error of judgement – but that does not make me a ‘cocaine pedlar’ as the article suggests.”
Mitri is concerned the News of the World article has destroyed her career. “It’s caused me so much grief. It made me very ill,” she says. “Imagine that I left my home, family and friends to study hard and pursue my career, only to have people like this reporter destroy my life for nothing.”
She remains good friends with Sambora, who attended rehab earlier this year to deal with drinking issues. “Richie never drank anything with me and he doesn’t do any drugs,” she states. “He always supported me in my career.”

Jerry Lewis Will Not Return To MDA Telethon

8/22/2011 7:42 PM ET

(RTTNews) - Jerry Lewis will reportedly miss the upcoming muscular dystrophy telethon, an event that he has famously hosted since 1966. The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced earlier this month that the 85-year-old comedian would no longer be involved with the event.

There were brief rumors that Lewis had, in fact, been reinstated as the host for the fundraiser after a gossip writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal published a story that he had been offered the job again. Officials from the event have since denied the report.
A publicist for Lewis also spoke on the rumor saying: "Him being reinstated as the host of the MDA telethon is not accurate."
The Las Vegas Review-Journal later corrected its report via Twitter, explaining: "A source told Vegas Confidential that Lewis had been 'reinstated.' The source clarified that today, saying he meant reconciled."

Dave Matthews Band Caravan Continues This Weekend

Dave Matthews Band Caravan Continues This Weekend

08/23/2011
. The Dave Matthews Band Caravan will roll into New York City's Governors Island this weekend, August 26, 27 & 28. A total of 18 acts will perform over the course of three days, with headliners Dave Matthews Band playing a full set each night. See the full lineup below:
Friday, August 26 - Dave Matthews Band (8:05 pm, Hudson Stage), O.A.R. (6:45pm, Highlander Stage), Citizen Cope (5:30 pm, Hudson Stage), Soulive (4:30 pm, Highlander Stage), Vieux Farka Touré (3:30 pm, Hudson Stage) and Wood Brothers (2:30 pm, Highlander Stage)
Saturday, August 27 - Dave Matthews Band (8:05 pm, Hudson Stage), Dispatch (5:30 pm, Hudson Stage), moe. (6:45 pm, Highlander Stage), Robert Randolph and the Family Band (4:30 pm, Highlander Stage), Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band (3:30 pm, Hudson Stage), The Head and the Heart (2:30 pm, Highlander Stage) and David Wax Museum (1:45 pm, Hudson Stage)
Sunday, August 28 - Dave Matthews Band (7:05 pm, Hudson Stage), The Roots (5:00 pm, Hudson Stage), Gogol Bordello (6:00 pm, Highlander Stage), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (4:00 pm, Highlander Stage), Béla Fleck and the Flecktones (3:00 pm, Hudson Stage) and Elew (1:30 pm, Hudson Stage) plus a special performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds (2:15 pm, Highlander Stage)
Their camp sent over this additional info for those who are attending: Governors Island is a five-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. Free concert ferries will run back and forth continually, from 1pm on Friday and Saturday and 12:30 pm on Sunday until the concerts end and all patrons are off the island. Food and concessions will remain open as long as fans are on the island. The ferries will depart from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City, NJ.The Battery can be easily reached by subway, bus or car. Signage inside Battery Park will direct fans to the concert ferry line, which will begin at Slips 1 & 2, just a short walk from State Street. Parking is available for a fee in the garages located on West Street and South Street. To reach Liberty Harbor Marina, take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 14C. After paying the toll, take the second exit ramp - "Jersey City/Christopher Columbus." Make a slight right onto Christopher Columbus Drive. In about seven city blocks, turn right onto Marin Blvd. and head towards the end. Parking is available in the ferry parking lot for a fee on a first come, first served basis. There are additional parking garages available in the adjoining neighborhoods.

JANE'S ADDICTION - The Great Escape Artist Pushed Back To October

JANE'S ADDICTION - The Great Escape Artist Pushed Back To October, Remix Contest In Full Swing, Historical Video Available

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Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 20:15:59 EST

Originally slated for release September 27th - The Great Escape Artist, the new album from JANE'S ADDICTION - will now hit store shelves October 4th via Capitol/EMI.



In other news, Jane's Addiction has teamed up with Indaba Music to run a remix contest for their new single 'Irresistible Force'. The grand prize winner will win $1,000 and EMI Music will digitally release the song. There will also be 10 runner ups to receive signed merch. For more contest information, and to submit your remix, click here.

Jane's Addiction has been a band for over 23 years. As they prepare for the release of The Great Escape Artist, and an upcoming world tour, Jane's Addiction takes fans back in time with a brief look at the full history of the band's journey up to now. Watch as the band highlights some of their most popular songs like 'Jane Says', 'Stop', and 'Strays', with footage of live performances, music videos, and more of their past.



Catch Jane's Addiction live at the following shows:

August
27 - Reading Festival - Reading, UK
28 - Leeds Festival - Leeds, UK
30 - Koko - London, UK

September
1 - Pic.Nic - Tel Aviv, Israel
4 - Sonic Boom Festival - Edmonton, AB
23 - iHeartRadio Festival - Las Vegas, NV

October
14 - DeLuna Fest - Pensacola, FL

Track Of The Day: Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Buckingham releases a new solo album on September 5. He provides the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day here.
The Fleetwood Mac mastermind puts out Seeds We Sow on September 5 through Eagle Records. It’s his sixth solo album, and has the following track listing:

1. Seeds We Sow
2. In Our Own Time
3. Illumination
4. That’s the Way Love Goes
5. Stars Are Crazy
6. When She Comes Down
7. Rock Away Blind
8. One Take
9. Gone Too Far
10. End Of Time
11. She Smiled Sweetly

Now you can download the title track for free right here.
Find out more info from the same website.

Journey door open for Perry !

Schon slams rumours of bad blood with Steve – and says ex-singer can make guest appearance any time he wants

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Open door: Perry

Former Journey singer Steve Perry is welcome to guest with his old band any time he likes, says Neil Schon.
And the guitarist rejects any suggestion of bad blood between the frontman and the outfit he split from in 1987 then again in 1998, following a brief reunion.
But there’s no chance of Perry’s permanent return – and Journey are sure he wouldn’t want to anyway.
Schon tells Artisan News: “There were so many rumours going around that I hated him, and I kicked him out the band, and this and that.
“The last time I saw him or even spoke to him was in 2005 when we received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I made sure people saw me asking him right there: ‘If you ever feel like you’d like to come on stage, it’s always an open door.
“There’s no pressure and we’re not trying to get you back in the band – but if you just feel like having a blow, it’s there.”
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain underlines Perry won’t be back full-time: “He really sealed the deal back in 1998. He said, ‘Don’t expect anything from me because we’re done.’ I know he keeps his word and I know he’s quite happy with the life he has. And his legacy is already there.”
The singer was replaced by Steve Augeri, then later by Jeff Scott Soto and most recently by Arnel Pineda.
Cain says: “Steve Augeri was a tremendous team player, then Jeff stepped up and helped out. But his sound wasn’t for us, and later on I think his personality wasn’t for us.”
Schon adds: “Arnel is totally down, and such a humble human being, that he would be overjoyed if Steve wanted to walk on stage and sing with us.
“He’s not just saying that, then walking in another room and saying something else.”
Journey’s fourteenth album and their second with Pineda, Eclipse, was released in May.

Stephen Collins Lands Guest Spot On 'The Office'

8/17/2011 12:22 PM ET

(RTTNews) - Stephen Collins will be making a guest appearance in the upcoming season of NBC's "The Office."

The actor (who played the Reverend Eric Camden in "7th Heaven" and can currently be seen as Dr. Drayton King in "No Ordinary Family," as well as in his recurring role as The Captain in "Private Practice") is slated to play the father of Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), with EW reporting that Dee Wallace ("Sons and Daughters") will be appearing as Andy's mother.
Collins broke the news on his Twitter page, where he noted that the cast of the office is a "ridiculously fun & talented group, including @Rainnwilson who I worked w/in his 1st job in '89 in the Park."
The upcoming season of "The Office"—with James Spader playing the role of Sabre CEO--premieres on September 22.

Matthew McConaughey Joins Stripper Film

8/19/2011 10:24 AM ET

(RTTNews) - Matthew McConaughey has joined the cast of the male stripper film "Magic Mike."

McConaughey (41) will star as a retired stripper who owns a club where the title character (played by Channing Tatum) works and mentors a young exotic male dancer (Alex Pettyfer). The film, which also stars "White Collar's" Matt Bomer, will be directed by Stephen Soderbergh.
Tatum—whose stint at the age of 18 as a stripper in an all-male revue forms the basis for the film—said of working with Soderbergh and the cast: "This was a wild and pivotal time in my life and I couldn't be more thrilled to go down the rabbit hole with Steven."
Shooting for "Magic Mike" will begin in September, with an anticipated 2012 release date.

Robert Downey Jr. To Make WWII Shark Attack Film

8/19/2011 2:29 PM ET

(RTTNews) - Robert Downey Jr. has teamed up with Warner Bros. to make a film on the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The World War II vessel was sunk by torpedo in shark infested waters; thereafter, its crew was forced to desperately wait for rescue. Many were eaten alive.

The story was memorably told by Quint (Robert Shaw), the grizzled shark hunter in Jaws.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film version will give the story a modern update, telling it from the perspective of 11-year-old Hunter Scott, who attempted to exculpate the court-martialed captain of the ship, Charles McVay.
Scott investigated the story as part of a national History Day competition in 1996. He would eventually testify before Congress, which would pass a law exonerating McVay. The latter committed suicide in 1968.

Staind Fractured in Studio: 'It Got So Bad'

by Gary Graff, Detroit  |   August 19, 2011 1:54 EDT

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Staind

Aaron Lewis

Staind's hard-rocking, self-titled seventh album, due out Sept. 13, is also the toughest album the band has ever made, according to frontman Aaron Lewis.

"It was full-on falling apart at the seams," Lewis tells Billboard.com. "Everything just went completely sideways, for so many different reasons. It got so bad that we stopped working (together) and we just went to doing it on our own" in separate locations, with minimal contact with each other. "It was definitely the most difficult and trying and tumultuous record that we have made yet," he notes.

First Single Off "Staind": "Not Again"

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And, Lewis adds, the entire affair was caught on film, which will be included with the deluxe version of "Staind" and may have theatrical, TV or film festival showings in the future. "It's painful to watch. It's very revealing," Lewis acknowledges. "We were an open book for the whole thing; I think the camera got shut off twice during the entire process. And it's very unflattering, but... it's real. It's what really happened."


Nevertheless, Lewis says that he, guitarist Mike Mushock and bassist Johnny April (drummer Jon Wysocki left the band after the sessions) are happy with the results of the Johnny K-produced album, which Lewis likens to earlier Staind sets such as "Tormented" and "Dysfunction."

"Going into ('Staind') we all agreed that it needed to be a heavy record," the explains the singer, whose move to a solo career (his "Town Line" EP debuted at No. 1 on the country chart in March) pruned softer material such as "Outside" and "It's Been Awhile" from Staind's ouvre. "It needed to go back to what it was we set out to do 13 years ago and go back to that vibe and that energy, and we knew that was going to be the case going into it."

Nevertheless, "Staind" -- which was initially titled "Seven" -- ends with a gentle track called "Something to Remind You." The track "The Bottom" appeared on the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" soundtrack, while Staind's first single, "Not Again," is out now. Snoop Dogg recorded a guest rhyme for the track "Wannabe," but at this point the version that appears on the album will probably be without the rapper.

Aaron Lewis Talks Country Crossover With Billboard

Lewis says that since the album's been finished, Staind's members have pulled themselves back together as a band, though he notes that "we're business partners and we always have been. We're not friends that have known each other forever. We've known each other to start this band." Staind plans to play sporadic shows during the fourth quartet to promote the album's release but won't start touring in earnest during February in Australia before moving through Asia, North America and Europe in time for the summer festival season, with another North American leg after that.

Lewis, meanwhile, will continue performing as a solo act between Staind's tours and plans to make his first full-length album during 2012. He's also developing a new outdoors show, "Hunting With Heroes," that he expects to be on TV in the new year.

VAN HALEN – New Track Premiere Is A Hoax!

August 21, 2011

Den Headz, a track entitled “Late Term” – purported to be VAN HALEN’s lead-off single from their first David Lee Roth-fronted album in 27 years – was loaded up onto YouTube mysteriously on August 19 by a user named nostatic1616. Unfortunately, it now turns out that this is a hoax. The track is actually a song from Dave’s 1998 release “DLR Band”. It’s called “Counter Blast”… itself a scorching hot rocker for sure… but not new Van Halen.

Listen HERE.



http://www.van-halen.com/

Labels’ ownership claims “absurd” says Don Henley

August 19, 2011

Eagles man slams big business attempts to wrest ownership of masters from musicians who made them as legal change looms

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Call to action: Don Henley

Don Henley of the Eagles has slammed record labels’ attempts to prevent musicians from gaining legal ownership of their master tapes.
He says the big business argument amounts to labels claiming they created the work, not bands – and adds that if it puts companies in an even worse situation than they currently find themselves, it’s their own fault.
Changes to American copyright law means labels will no longer be allowed to own recordings for ever. Provided they register two years in advance, artists can invoke “termination rights” and be granted ownership of masters recorded after 1978.
Henley has begun that procedure for Eagles masters and suggests other musicians should think about doing the same.
He tells the New York Times: “If any artist wants to get his masters he should be able to do that – but I don’t know if labels are interested in going down that road.
“I look at my masters as something I created. I want to be able to pass them onto my kids – it’s part of their legacy, or at least is should be.”
Record companies had attempted to bypass the new law by having a “work for hire” clause inserted, meaning musicians would be viewed as having done a job for payment, in the same way builders might be paid to build a wall and wouldn’t have any rights of ownership over it.
But Henley says: “The work for hire clause attempts to state the record labels are the creators of these works – which is absurd.”
The Recording Industry Association of America argues the situation will create chaos, saying: “Rights for most recordings would be divided among band members, producers and others who contributed to the recording. It might require years of litigation to sort out who has what rights.”
Henley retorts: “That’s a lovely dance step. It’s merely conjecture. I want my stuff back – and if the producer or the percussionist wants termination rights for it, let me deal with that. Better the chaos on the artists’ side than on the labels’ side. They’re in chaos already.
“But if the industry had been more fair, historically speaking, to both artists and consumers, it might be looked upon a little more kindly. The labels are sleeping in a bed of their own making.”

Van Halen: New single due next week?

There’s all kinds of Van Halen rumors these days, as the band’s status and new album remain top secret stuff inside the walls of VH-land.

With their headlining shows at Australia’s Soundwave Revolution this fall scuttled because the festival itself was cancelled by promoters, one of the latest rumors suggests VH have been approached by a pair of Aussie promoters to try and get some dates down under confirmed for early 2012.

Beyond live shows, anticipation also grows amongst fans for new music from Van Halen, something that hasn’t existed in 7 years, for starters.

VH’s new album will be the first with original singer David Lee Roth in 27 years, the band’s first album in 13, and their first project with Wolfgang VH on bass, replacing the ousted Michael Anthony, who was too friendly with Sammy Hagar for Eddie VH’s liking. Blood is thicker than…everything, it seems.

As for new music, the Boston Herald reports a rumor generated through distant sources that the first VH single, “Late Term,” is set for release next Tuesday, August 23.

The paper admits the rumor is based on somewhat shaky information, so it’s too early to tell if there’s anything to this but mere speculation.

Since VH themselves never provide comments on things like this, the closest confirmation/denial of anything VH-related seems to be coming through the Van Halen News Desk, who have unofficially taken on the role on VH spokespeople, for some reason.

The VHND quickly shot down the Herald’s rumors Thursday, saying:

“There is a new, widespread rumor that specifically states the release date and song title of what would be the first single from Van Halen’s upcoming album. As with nearly all rumors like this, this rumor is completely FALSE. Stay tuned to VHND.com for news you can trust…”

Let’s see what happens in the coming days…

The Darkest Hour' Trailer Puts New Spin On Alien Invasion

8/15/2011 1:47 PM ET

(RTTNews) - "The Darkest Hour," December 25th:

For families looking to get away from the usual inspirational family fodder this Christmas, PG-13 "The Darkest Hour" might just be the perfect fit. "The Darkest Hour" looks to take audiences to the now familiar place of a post-apocalyptic Earth, where a group of young Americans try to survive as aliens look to drain the planet of all its energy.
The trailer seems to borrow a little from Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" remake, as humans don't seem to have much of a chance against superior beings with weaponry that can zap anything into pieces. Emile Hirsch ("Into the Wild"), Max Minghella ("The Social Network"), Olivia Thirlby ("Juno") and Rachael Taylor ("Transformers") star in what looks to be another movie packed with horror and special effects, which is what you might expect from movies based on alien invasions.
After a couple unique spins on the alien invasion movie, such as "District 9" and "Monsters," we'll see if "The Darkest Hour" can do more than recycle bits and pieces from a familiar genre.
The trailer for "The Darkest Hour l" can be viewed at the movie's official site. Box office outlook:
The biggest problem "The Darkest Hour" has is that it's going up against a plethora of highly touted PG-13 films, which will make it difficult to find a wide audience.
"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "War Horse" all come out around the same time and have the clear inside edge in terms of box office appeal.
Still, alien invasion movies keep getting made for a reason, so a quietly successful box office run isn't out of the realm of possibility for the Summit Entertainment release.

Brad Pitt In Talks For 'The Gray Man'

8/16/2011 2:22 PM ET

(RTTNews) - Brad Pitt is reportedly in talks to star in the upcoming action thriller "The Gray Man." The film centers around a former C.I.A. who has become an undercover assassin. James Gray has signed on to direct the film and it will be produced in association with New Regency.

The main character has been targeted for elimination by other assassins and has to escape death as he also tries to protect his daughters, who have never met him. The film's script, penned by Adam Cozad, was on last year's Black List, which ranks the top unproduced film scripts each year.
Pitt's production company Plan B is reportedly associated with the film and his business partner Dede Gardner will co-produce. Up next for Pitt is the sports drama "Moneyball," in which he plays the president of the Oakland Athletics.

DIO DISCIPLES ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER US TOUR:

Some fans figured that with the passing of Ronnie James Dio in 2010, one of metal's greatest voices of all-time had been silenced forever. But Dio's music will live on forever, and many of his friends and/or former band mates are making sure of it, as they have reunited as Dio Disciples ­ a concert celebration to the former singer of Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Elf (and successful/respected solo artist). And while Dio Disciples has already performed overseas, US fans have waited patiently for their chance to catch the group. Soon, their wish will be granted.
The band (which is comprised of singers Tim "Ripper" Owens and Toby Jepson, guitarist Craig Goldy, bassist Rudy Sarzo, keyboardist Scott Warren, and drummer Simon Wright) has announced a string of dates (with more to be announced), which as of now, kicks off on September 22nd at the Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY, and wraps up on October 9th at Trees in Dallas, TX. Keep your eyes peeled to Dio Disciples' Facebook page for announcements regarding additional US tour dates.
Touching upon almost every era of Dio's stellar career, you can expect to hear faithful and heavy renditions of such classics as "The Last in Line," "Rainbow in the Dark," "Holy Diver," "Heaven and Hell," "Neon Knights," "Man on the Silver Mountain," among countless others.
And Dio Disciples have been receiving rave show reviews, including the Planet Mosh website, which gave a recent London performance a 10/10 rating, and proclaimed, "The performance was a fitting tribute to the memory of the great man himself. I'm not sure there is a better way of keeping the legacy alive, than by witnessing this group of men with such outstanding ability pour every ounce of their being into delivering Dio's music so perfectly."
Get ready US fans, as it will soon be time to "Stand Up and Shout" to an evening of Dio music once again.

Confirmed US Tour Dates [more to be added]:
9/22/2011 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
9/23/2011 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony
9/24/2011 Springfield, VA Jaxx
9/26/2011 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
9/27/2011 Pittsburgh, PA Altar Bar
9/28/2011 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
9/29/2011 Chicago, IL House of Blues
9/30/2011 Medina, MN Medina Entertainment Center
10/6/2011 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre
10/7/2011 Houston, TX Scout Bar
10/8/2011 San Antonio, TX Sunken Gardens
10/9/2011 Dallas, TX Trees
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Dio-Disciples/197868730252916 / www.facebook/OfficialDioFacebook / www.ronniejamesdio.com.

Iommi swipes at hack over Sabbath reunion story

August 17, 2011

Tony apologises to bandmates after journalist “breaks his trust” to make two-month-old conversation sound like confirmation band are together again

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Reunion: Sabbath last got together from 1999 to 2006

Tony Iommi states he has not confirmed any Black Sabbath reunion – and he’s taken a swipe at a journalist who made it sound like he’d made the situation official.
The guitarist has apologised to bandmates Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward after the “absolute nonsense” story exploded round the world.
Yesterday the Birmingham Mail published an article written by 25-year veteran reporter Andy Coleman quoting a conversation he’d had with Iommi in June, although the context made it seem as if it was a more recent talk.
The result made it sound like confirmation the axeman had regrouped with Osbourne, Butler and Ward, as previously reported by MetalTalk.
In a real official statement Iommi says: “I’m saddened that a Birmingham journalist whom I trusted has chosen this point in time to take a conversation we had back in June and make it sound like we spoke yesterday about a Black Sabbath reunion.
“At the time I was supporting the Home Of Metal exhibition. I was merely speculating, shooting the breeze on something all of us get asked constantly: ‘Are you getting back together?’
“Thanks to the internet it’s now gone round the world as some sort of ‘official’ statement on my part – absolute nonsense.
“I hope he’s enjoyed his moment of glory. He won’t have another at my expense. To my old pals Ozzy, Geezer and Bill: sorry about this. I should have known better.”

Sammy Hagar Doesn't Like The Van Halen Brothers, But Misses Them

August 16, 2011

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar still misses his former bandmates despite their acrimonious break-up.

Hagar parted company with the Jump hitmakers in 1996 after 11 years as the group's frontman, claiming he had been fired after a bust-up with founder/guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

While the rocker hasn't forgiven Eddie and his drummer brother Alex, he still believes they made great music together.

He tells The Pulse of Radio, "You know, I miss Van Halen. I don't like them f**kers... Bad guys. But I miss 'em, you know. I miss that musicianship and that creative spark and that friction that made it all work, you know."

Van Halen is currently in the studio with original vocalist David Lee Roth.

Courtesy of www.sleazeroxx.com and www.starpulse.com