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DC4 | Electric Ministry

by Erik Tweedy Staff Writer Ever wondered what David Lee Roth would sound like if he sang for a metal band? The latest release from DC4, Electric Ministry, has vocalist Jeff Duncan channeling one of rocks greatest front men, albeit, it is not the Woman and Children classic VH vocal style we are all [...]

Amadeus Awad : Ghost Stories

by John Kindred Staff Writer The musical journey for Beirut-based Amadeus Awad has not been an easy one. Inspired by a video performance of Ritchie Blackmore with Deep Purple at the 1974 California Jam music festival, Awad’s passion to learn to play the electric guitar was ignited. Born and [...]

Dio Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987

by Alex Barbieri Staff Writer It is often the case that after an artist passes away, their art is truly appreciated. While Ronnie James Dio was revered in life, the new live album Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 is a welcome opportunity to again appreciate the live power and majesty of RJD. Dio [...]

Heaven & Hell Live In Europe

by John Kindred Staff Writer Featuring the late Ronni James Dio, Toni Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice, Heaven & Hell’s latest and final performance as the Black Sabbath spin off was captured July 30, 2009 at the Wacken Festival in Germany. The concert is now being released on DVD and CD [...]

Dio Holy Diver Live

by John Kindred Staff Writer The Blu-ray release of Holy Diver Live captures the ’05s incarnation of DIO performing the album Holy Diver in its entirety as well songs from Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio’s solo albums. Filmed October 22, ’2005 at the London’s Astoria Theatre the live [...]

Jorn Dio

by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Norwegian vocal god Jorn Lande, who somehow manages to get at least one new album out each year, is back with a new release, titled simply Dio. It’s a covers collection of songs originally performed by the late Ronnie James Dio. It’s no secret that Jorn knows his [...]