Ken Kelly, creator of iconic album cover art for Kiss, Manowar, Rainbow, and Ace Frehley, has died.
In addition to Kiss's "Destroyer" and "Love Gun," Ken Kelly has done numerous cover art pieces for Rainbow, Manowar, and Ace...
The 11 best songs with Ritchie Blackmore
73 years ago, one of the most important guitarists in the history of music was born: Richard Hugh Blackmore, known as Ritchie Blackmore.
Ronnie James Dio: Autobiography 'Rainbow In The Dark' has its release date and cover revealed; check it out!
A book written by Dio in collaboration with music journalist Mick Wall will reveal various stories about the legendary artist's life. Continue Reading →
Martin Birch, producer of albums by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and many more, has died.
Machine Head, Heaven and Hell, Powerslave, Rising, and an endless list of Martin Birch's works will be forever remembered.
Lemmy, Slash, and Ozzy Osbourne appear in a trailer for a documentary about the iconic Rainbow.
A documentary about the iconic Rainbow Bar & Grill will be released in October, and the first trailer has been released. Watch it…
Filming for the documentary about Ronnie James Dio has already begun.
Wendy Dio, wife of Ronnie James Dio, confirmed that filming for the documentary about her husband has begun. Geezer Butler was one of the first interviewees. Continue Reading →
Rainbow, by Ritchie Blackmore, releases new song; listen to “The Storm”
Rainbow's Ritchie Blackmore has released a new song called "The Storm." The guitarist described it as a remake of "Fires…
Joe Lynn Turner, former vocalist for Rainbow and Deep Purple, is hospitalized with heart problems.
Joe Lynn Turner was hospitalized in the city of Minsk, Belarus. The 66-year-old singer suffered a heart attack…
Ritchie Blackmore's band, Rainbow, releases new song; listen.
Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's band, released a new track this Friday, the 9th, titled "Waiting for a Sing"; the song is part of Memories in Rock II. Continue Reading →
Ritchie Blackmore says that the current Rainbow lineup is the best they've ever had.
Ritchie Blackmore said during an interview that he believes the current Rainbow lineup is the best they've ever had…
Rainbow: “Waiting For A Sign” will be the band's first single in 22 years
The band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will release a new track on March 16th; the song will be included in the compilation Memories in Rock…
Rainbow by Ritchie Blackmore releases new song after 20 years.
The band Rainbow, led by Ritchie Blackmore, released two audio tracks today, including the song "Land Of Hope And Glory" (a cover of the classic English song composed by...). Continue Reading →
Ronnie James Dio albums ranked from worst to best
See the selection. Just like he did with Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Exodus, Black Sabbath, Lamb Of God, Amon…
Ritchie Blackmore is recording new material with Rainbow
Rainbow's new lineup: Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore stated in an interview with the Japanese magazine Burn that the new lineup of…
Top 10 Gods of Riffs
Loudwire's List: This week, Loudwire listed the top 10 guitarists who are the greatest Gods of Riffs. Check out the selection: 10. Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) 9. Trey Azagthoth (Morbid… Continue Reading →
Official video of the new Rainbow lineup performing “Spotlight Kid”
Check out the clip! Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow released the live video for Spotlight Kid, which will be part of…
Official video of Rainbow performing Man On The Silver Mountain
Check out the music video! Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow released the live video for "Man On The Silver Mountain," which…
Rainbow biography “The Other Side Of Rainbow” is released
Book available on iTunes. American author Greg Prato, a journalist who has written books about Kiss, Iron Maiden, and others, is now releasing a biography of Rainbow, titled "The… Continue Reading →
Official video for Perfect Strangers featuring the new Rainbow lineup
Check out the full service: Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow released today the live video for Perfect Strangers, which will…
Videos: New Rainbow adds Burn and Soldier Of Fortune to the setlist
Check out the videos. The new Rainbow lineup, led by Ritchie Blackmore, played their third show last night…
Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero sings cover of Lady Of The Lake
Check out the video: Lords Of Black, the band of Rainbow's new lineup vocalist Ronnie Romero, released a cover of Rainbow's song "Lady Of The Lake." The new… Continue Reading →
Videos of the new Rainbow lineup's performance
Check out the setlist! The new lineup of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow played two dates of the festival this weekend…
Rainbow's vocalist performs a cover of 'We Rock'
Check out the video of the band Lords Of Black, which features Ronnie Romero, the vocalist from the new Rainbow lineup…
Jimmy Bain, former bassist for Rainbow and Dio, dies at age 68
The cause of death has not yet been revealed. Former bassist for Ronnie James Dio's solo band and Rainbow, Jimmy Bain, has died at age 68, according to several sources including… Continue Reading →
Ritchie Blackmore reveals the new Rainbow lineup
Check out the band members! Ritchie Blackmore revealed a photo this weekend with the current Rainbow lineup…
Top 11: The best Metal songs of the 70s
"The 1960s were ending. The 70s, alongside Heavy Metal, heralded the most evolutionary era of rock –…"
Roger Glover says Blackmore did the right thing by leaving Deep Purple
Read excerpts from the interview: In an interview with journalist Mitch Lafon, Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover stated that Ritchie Blackmore's departure from the band was the best thing… Continue Reading →
Ronnie James Dio's best performances
There is no list in the world that can demonstrate the vocal ability and influence that Ronnie James Dio brought to…
Top 3: Ritchie Blackmore
This week's Power Trio sound pays tribute not to just one band, but to three bands that have been featured…
The best choruses
The device of using a refrain appears in the most ancient musical forms throughout the world, in both popular and secular music as well as religious and classical music. And good music… Continue Reading →