Short Biography
Dio is an American heavy metal band led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. In an interview, available on the special edition re-release of Holy Diver, Dio states that he never intended to begin a solo career. His intention was to form a new band with fel... Read More...
Shovelhead frontman makes hometown comeback - Springfield News Sun In the '90s and early '00s, Michael Compton fronted the local metal band Shovelhead. Click to enlarge Y2K men: Shovelhead in 2000 outside the Ringside Cafe. From left, Steve Truman, Compton, Darrell Daniels and Deron Castle. Click to enlarge ...
School of rock: What happened to the synthesiser revolution? - Guardian Unlimited With the news that Florian Schneider is leaving Kraftwerk after 40 years, it's time to ask an important question: What happened to the synthesiser revolution? Was it destroyed by guitar-wielding Luddites or did its pioneers go undercover and win by ...
Arnel Pineda fronting Journey: Genius or blasphemy? - Popwatch "It’s so exciting to sing with one of the best bands in the world. It’ll be a lot of hard work on my part, and I’m actually looking forward to the scrutiny I’ll get from the hardcore Journey fans. I know they’ll expect me to sound exactly ...