| Rockin' News for June 22 ,2009 |
Tim Curry replaces Ronnie James Dio in "Brutal Legend"
It turns out that metal god Ronnie James Dio is no longer involved with Tim
Schafer’s "Brutal Legend." Dio, originally cast to voice Doviculus, Emperor of the
Tainted Coil, has been replaced with the famous actor Tim Curry, known for his
role as the Concierge in Home Alone 2, as well as Dr. Frank N. Furter in The
Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Tim Schafer has stated, “Ronnie James Dio is an amazing singer and truly one of
the great figures of Metal, but as the character of Doviculus evolved, we realized
that Tim Curry was a better fit for the part. Anyone who has seen his amazing
performance as the Lord of Darkness in the movie Legend knows why we cast him.”
Reasons surrounding Dio’s omission from the game have yet to come to light,
though speculation suggests it relates to a long running feud between the one time
Black Sabbath vocalist and original frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who also appears in
the title.
"Brutal Legend" is slated to arrive Oct. 13 on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.
(Courtesy of GGL Wire and Playstation Universe)
It turns out that metal god Ronnie James Dio is no longer involved with Tim
Schafer’s "Brutal Legend." Dio, originally cast to voice Doviculus, Emperor of the
Tainted Coil, has been replaced with the famous actor Tim Curry, known for his
role as the Concierge in Home Alone 2, as well as Dr. Frank N. Furter in The
Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Tim Schafer has stated, “Ronnie James Dio is an amazing singer and truly one of
the great figures of Metal, but as the character of Doviculus evolved, we realized
that Tim Curry was a better fit for the part. Anyone who has seen his amazing
performance as the Lord of Darkness in the movie Legend knows why we cast him.”
Reasons surrounding Dio’s omission from the game have yet to come to light,
though speculation suggests it relates to a long running feud between the one time
Black Sabbath vocalist and original frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who also appears in
the title.
"Brutal Legend" is slated to arrive Oct. 13 on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.
(Courtesy of GGL Wire and Playstation Universe)
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Ace Frehley completes recording of new album, Anomaly
ACE FREHLEY has issued the following update: " I'm happy to say that my new album,
Anomaly is finished! Mixed, mastered... done! It clocks in as one full hour of new music.
I'm waiting for my distribution company to get me solid release dates that we can
decide on. I want Anomaly to be available to you in every store around the world that
sells CDs these days (and that number is shrinking). Digitally, Anomaly will be available
on iTunes (with an exclusive bonus, album only track). Believe me, as soon as we decide
on the release date, you'll be the first to know. But for now, the "official" tracklisting
for Anomaly is (as follows)." 'Foxy & Free' 'Outer Space' 'Pain In The Neck' 'Fox On
The Run' 'Genghis Khan' 'Too Many Faces' 'Change The World' 'Space Bear' 'A Little
Below The Angels' 'Sister' 'It's A Great Life' 'Fractured Quantum' 'The Return Of
Space Bear' (Dedicated to Tom Snyder, iTunes Exclusive album only track).
(Courtesy of acefrehley.com)
ACE FREHLEY has issued the following update: " I'm happy to say that my new album,
Anomaly is finished! Mixed, mastered... done! It clocks in as one full hour of new music.
I'm waiting for my distribution company to get me solid release dates that we can
decide on. I want Anomaly to be available to you in every store around the world that
sells CDs these days (and that number is shrinking). Digitally, Anomaly will be available
on iTunes (with an exclusive bonus, album only track). Believe me, as soon as we decide
on the release date, you'll be the first to know. But for now, the "official" tracklisting
for Anomaly is (as follows)." 'Foxy & Free' 'Outer Space' 'Pain In The Neck' 'Fox On
The Run' 'Genghis Khan' 'Too Many Faces' 'Change The World' 'Space Bear' 'A Little
Below The Angels' 'Sister' 'It's A Great Life' 'Fractured Quantum' 'The Return Of
Space Bear' (Dedicated to Tom Snyder, iTunes Exclusive album only track).
(Courtesy of acefrehley.com)
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Assjack/Hank III album release date set
Assjack--the death-metal metal band founded and fronted by Hank Williams III will release
their first album of fully authorized music August 4 via Curb Records. Featuring tracks like
“Redneck Ride,” “Wasting Away” and “No Regrets,” the self-titled album personifies the split
in the psyche of the singer/guitarist/songwriter/producer who last year released the psych-
country album Damn Right, Rebel Proud. While they’re two vastly different sonic experiences,
both projects reflect the diverse musical interests of the self-professed “crazy fuck from
Tennessee.” “Nowadays, there’s a whole group of people that love Waylon and David Allan Coe
and love Pantera and Slayer-- there’s a whole breed of them out there,” says Hank III.
Williams will take both his “Damn” country band and ASSJACK out on the road beginning June
16 in Louisville, KY, with U.S. dates confirmed through July 15 in Knoxville, TN. For these
shows, both the “Damn” band and ASSJACK will perform 45-minute sets, with a 15-minute
changeover in-between.
(Courtesy of hank3.com)
Assjack--the death-metal metal band founded and fronted by Hank Williams III will release
their first album of fully authorized music August 4 via Curb Records. Featuring tracks like
“Redneck Ride,” “Wasting Away” and “No Regrets,” the self-titled album personifies the split
in the psyche of the singer/guitarist/songwriter/producer who last year released the psych-
country album Damn Right, Rebel Proud. While they’re two vastly different sonic experiences,
both projects reflect the diverse musical interests of the self-professed “crazy fuck from
Tennessee.” “Nowadays, there’s a whole group of people that love Waylon and David Allan Coe
and love Pantera and Slayer-- there’s a whole breed of them out there,” says Hank III.
Williams will take both his “Damn” country band and ASSJACK out on the road beginning June
16 in Louisville, KY, with U.S. dates confirmed through July 15 in Knoxville, TN. For these
shows, both the “Damn” band and ASSJACK will perform 45-minute sets, with a 15-minute
changeover in-between.
(Courtesy of hank3.com)
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