by Seth Werkheiser | May 6, 2015 | News
Bassist Craig Gruber, who played on Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, and two Elf albums with Ronnie James Dio, passed away yesterday at the age of 63. Gruber was in Black Sabbath for a quick minute, too, after Dio replaced Ozzy. Geezer Butler, who posted a link to...
by Metal Insider | Aug 4, 2014 | Today In Metal
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eflPFiZy9M[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 39 years ago today, then newly departed Deep Purple guitarist recruited ...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 4, 2013 | Interviews
2012 marked a major year for Hatebreed. Not only did it mark the tenth anniversary of Perseverance, but it had also been 15 years since the release of Hatebreed’s debut full-length, Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire. Yet despite celebrating its legacy on the road,...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 21, 2011 | News Ticker
Record Store Day’s Black Friday event includes special vinyl releases from bands like Dream Theater, Rainbow, and Elf, plus a 7” inch split single from Jamey Jasta and All That Remains.
by Zach Shaw | Feb 28, 2011 | Tributes
Since forming Niji Records and the Stand Up And Shout Fund (which benefits cancer research) to honor the late Ronnie James Dio, his widow Wendy Dio has been doing a lot to keep the great singer’s legacy alive. But it looks like in addition to everything she’s already...