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QUIET RIOT, RIOT, MOLLY HATCHET, EUROPE, URIAH HEEP Vinyl Reissues Due Soon

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 17, 2012
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Germany’s SPV/Steamhammer are digging into the metal archives and reissuing a number of classic hard rock/heavy metal titles on LP. The list for European release only is as follows:

January 21st
URIAH HEEP – Equator
FASTWAY – Waiting For The Roar
THE RODS – Wild Dogs
LITA FORD – Lita
CIRCUS OF POWER – Circus Of Power

February 25th
QUIET RIOT – Quiet Riot
MOLLY HATCHET – Beatin`The Odds
RIOT – Thundersteel / Privilege Of Power (double-LP)

March 25th
DANGEROUS TOYS – Dangerous Toys/Hellacious Acres (double-LP)
MOLLY HATCHET – The Deed Is Done
EUROPE – Out Of This World/Prisoners In Paradise (double-LP)
BRITNY FOX – Britny Fox/Boys In Heat (double-LP)

2nd Annual RONNIE JAMES DIO Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund Halloween Spooktacular Event To Feature Jam Session With Members Of ANTHRAX, RATT, QUIET RIOT, ARMORED SAINT, STRYPER

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2012
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The RONNIE JAMES DIO Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund’s second Awards Gala, set for Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31 at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood, will include a live performance by DIO DISCIPLES, comprising former members of the band DIO, with a number of prominent rock musicians joining them on stage for an all-star jam. Among the rockers planning to join the celebrity jam session are Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT), Billy Morrison, Glenn Hughes, Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT), Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Joey Belladonna (ANTHRAX), Michael Sweet and Oz Fox from STRYPER, David “Rock” Feinstein, cousin of the late singer Ronnie James Dio in whose memory the Fund was created, and members of BUCKCHERRY.

In addition, Terry “Geezer” Butler, Eddie Money, Glenn Hughes, Frankie Banali, Stephen Pearcy, Joey Beladonna and David “Rock” Feinstein are among the performers who are scheduled to present awards to the fund’s distinguished honorees. This year’s honorees, who will receive awards named after Ronnie James Dio songs, are: Neil Warnock, Founder and CEO of The Agency Group worldwide; Stanley J. Diamond, partner, Diamond & Wilson, and member of the Board of Directors of the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund; Charlie Hernandez, President of QED Productions and veteran production manager; Bob Chiappardi, Founder and CEO of Concrete Marketing; Alex Hodges, CEO, Nederlander Concerts; Dr. Raul Mena, Director of the Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center in Burbank; and Tony Iommi, legendary guitarist and co-founding member of BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL and recent cancer survivor. Iommi has donated a one-of-kind Gibson Iommi SG prototype guitar—a priceless left-handed development model made for Tony personally— to the event’s silent auction, and he will autograph it and pose for a photograph with the new owner.

Currently out on tour, the new line-up of Dio Disciples comprises Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) , Oni Logan (vocals), Craig Goldy (guitar), Bjorn Englen (bass), Scott Warren (keyboards) and Simon Wright (drums). The weirdly wonderful performance troupe CIRQUE BERZERK will also perform at the Gala, and Eddie Trunk of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show will serve as Special Guest emcee.

In addition to the evening’s entertainment, the Halloween Spooktacular will include gourmet food stations and a hosted bar as well as a silent auction, live auction and Halloween costume contest.

A privately funded 501C3 charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised more than $500,000 in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research and the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, according to Wendy Dio, widow of the late singer and Fund President/Founder.

The Avalon is located at 1735 North Vine Street in Hollywood. General admission tickets start at $200 with special VIP ticket packages that include reserved seating and admission to the after hours Bardot Club are also available.

For information regarding the fund as well as tickets and sponsorships for the gala visit this location.

KORN, QUIET RIOT, CINDERELLA, WHITESNAKE Drummers Perform At ‘Bonzo’s Birthday Bash’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 3, 2012
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Camine Appice (ROD STEWART, VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS), Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL), Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT), Fred Coury (CINDERELLA), Jimmy D’Anda (BULLETBOYS), Ray Luzier (KORN), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, ADRENALINE MOB), Glen Sobel (ALICE COOPER), Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, S.U.N.) and Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham at “Bonzo’s Birthday Bash” this past Thursday, May 31 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California.

Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below.

After three groundbreaking tribute shows entitled “Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same”, as well as popular demand and a collective passion and respect amongst all the participating drummers, past and present to Bonham, Brian Tichy and Joe Sutton have decided to go for it once again!

WHITESNAKE drummer and “Bonzo’s Birthday Bash” founder Brian Tichy previously stated about the event, “When I first thought of this, the idea seemed too cool and simple NOT to try; get a John Bonham replica drum set, complete with gong and timpani, up front, center stage, and have each drummer perform their favorite LED ZEP song with a house band (THE MOBY DICKS). There are no rules other than to have fun putting your own groove and character into your song choice! It’s such a unique night, seeing how all these great drummers approach the same drum set making it their own! And THE MOBY DICKS hold their own as a true force to be reckoned with! We have structure and within the structure there is total freedom, making the pace and vibe of this show somewhere between a backyard party and a…. backyard party with a killer band playing LED ZEP songs! Haha! Our previous shows were named ‘The Groove Remains The Same’, but this tribute falls on Bonzo‘s exact birthday and we wanted to let that be known!

“I am a tried and true Zep Head; a total Bonzo freak! Bonzo is my lifelong most ‘listened to’ drummer! This is a labor of love. The camaraderie and ego-less respect amongst all involved is something very rare to be a part of these days. Ask any of us! We’ve never been part of a show quite like this before! There has never been a tribute like this to a musician before! John Bonham deserves it! Bonzo’s Birthday Bash is the ultimate tribute show and that’s that!”

THE MOBY DICKS lineup:

* Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) – bass (Whitesnake)
* Stephen LeBlanc (JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEP EXPERIENCE) – keyboards
* Keith St. John (MONTROSE) – Vocals
* Brian Tichy (S.U.N.) – Guitar, Drums
* Brent Woods (BRENTWOOD FOREST) – Lead And Rhythm Guitars

Source: Blabbermouth.net

 

QUIET RIOT Announces New Singer

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 14, 2012
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QUIET RIOT has recruited Scott Vokoun as its new lead singer. The band is scheduled to play in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of the month before embarking on a short tour in mid-April.

QUIET RIOT played several shows in early February with ex-MONTROSE vocalist Keith St. John following the departure of Mark Huff.

Commented QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali: “I spoke several weeks ago with my friend and vocalist Keith St. John to once again thank him for lending his talents to QUIET RIOT during our time of need. Keith stepped in on very short notice so that QUIET RIOT could meet our live dates in February. Keith knocked it out of the park with great vocals and performances and we are forever in his debt.”

Upcoming QUIET RIOT shows:

Mar. 28 – Scottsdale, AZ – Westworld Scottsdale
Apr. 14 – Lyons, TX – Carts Bikers And Babes
Apr. 15 – Chicago, IL – Mayne Stage
Apr. 20 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Apr. 21 – Cape Coral, FL – Legends Of Rock
May 11 – Peterburg, VA – Old Towne Civic Center
May 12 – Columbia, MD – M3 Festival
Jun. 23 – Idaho Falls, ID – Sandy Downes Race Track
Sep. 08 – Las Vegas, NV – Sunset Station Casino

QUIET RIOT released a statement on January 12 announcing that it had split with Mark Huff. A short time later, Mark posted a message on his Facebook page, stating, “As I sit in hospital… wait for my brain surgery… I have been let go from QUIET RIOT. And nobody’s had balls to tell it to my face. Interesting … the rock ‘n’ roll business. I have to read the news in a post that’s not even directed to me?… WTF?”

He continued, “Let me tell all my friends… don’t count me out… Watch what happens. It’s obvious what I ever meant to this situation… I deserve better treatment… Don’t worry about me… Worry about your own bad selves. And I am gonna take the high road… I have so much shit I could speak… Stay tuned, my friends.”

This was followed by a Facebook post from Banali, who wrote, “With regards to Mark Huff: My policy has always been not to air out the dirty laundry in public. That policy remains the same even in light of those who chose to make accusations. The fact is that Mr. Huff‘s medical condition had nothing to do with the decision that was made, though it is unfortunate that it comes at such a time. His wife assured me that Mark would be home this week, and as legal protocol dictated, a certified letter was sent informing Mark of the decision that was made and why it was made. This was days ago. The content of that letter is a private matter unless Mr. Huff decides to make the reason for his dismissal made public, which I believe would be counterproductive for him. I will not go tit for tat with this issue. If certain persons wish to villainize me, that is their prerogative.”

QUIET RIOT‘s current touring lineup is as follows:

Scott Vokoun – Vocals
Frankie Banali – Drums
Chuck Wright – Bass
Alex Grossi – Guitar

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow died in November 2007 of an accidental cocaine overdose. He was 52 years old.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

RUDY SARZO Interviewed At Dimebash 2011; Video Available

Posted by Mohsen Fayyazi on December 28, 2011
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Blairing Out’s Eric Blair recently conducted an interview with legendary OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT bassist Rudy Sarzo at Dimebash 2011, the event celebrating the life and music of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott (PANTERA), which was held on December 14th at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. Check out the chat below:

Sarzo is among the artists featured on Los Angeles-based hard rock artists Will Wallner (guitarist) and Vivien Vain (vocalist) debut album due out on February 1st.

The album will also feature: Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO), Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, KING KOBRA), Jimmy Bain (DIO), Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, PRIDE & GLORY), Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, ex-DREAM THEATER), Tony Franklin (BLUE MURDER, QUIET RIOT), and Tony Carey (RAINBOW) providing an all-star backing.

The album was recorded in Los Angeles throughout 2011 and mixed by Gary Tole in New York. Mastering was completed in September 2011 by Graham Goldman at Masterdisk.

Both in their early 20s, Will Wallner and Vivien Vain came to America from Europe to pursue a career in music. After a year of performing locally in Los Angeles they had a chance meeting with Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip in 2010. Both agreed to perform drums for their album and since that first meeting the project evolved featuring several other guest session musicians with Will Wallner and Vivien Vain performing all guitars and vocals respectively. Their debut features nine original songs written and produced by Wallner/Vain.

The album cover, pictured above, features Wallner/Vain photographed by Glen La Ferman. A music video for the song ‘Streets Of Rage’ will be released with the album, which was produced in Hollywood in September 2011; a preview can be seen below. Wallner/Vain will announce live dates to promote their album release in the next couple of months.

Source: Bravewords