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Hek82 goes to Ozzfest 2016, in San Bernadino at San Manuel Amphitheatre!
One thing I didn’t know about the way to Oz, was that there was no short way to go. I didn’t leave late and my determination to see Black Sabbath that night was my driving force. Ozzy is metal’s Godfather with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler now Clufetos on drums and Wakeman on keys. I wanted to be there all day long to listen to the bands opening. Not to mention that the next day was another incredible line up. Who knew that I was heading into not only one of the greatest experiences in concert attendance in So Cal, but also into 3 hrs of traffic there! Needless to say, that by the time I arrived all of us were in it together. The epic weekend began later than I thought, but the bands were playing on schedule at Ozzfest/ Knotfest. Nothing was going to stop me, as we waited for hours in our cars both before and after the shows, and then trekked our way to the entrance of San Manuel. Once inside, the crowd of nearly 65,000 people (I think thats the right count) was nice enough. So, it was worth the wait! I was able to see the awesome Megadeth, Disturbed, and Black Sabbath shows! Ozzy you did a phenomenal job and the band was as great as ever for The End tour 2016.
So Cal musicians rock!! Long Beach’s Blacklight… Photos by Hek82!
Hek82 features RUSH, the band! 7:30 pm PT, just Tune In!
Tracy G group rocks!
Hek82 rocks w/ KISS classic metal, Sat at 7:30 pm PT…!
Electric Junkies show off their talent w/ Jack Russell’s Great White, LA Guns and others!!
Totally thrilling night of bands in Santa Ana’s Yost Theatre last Sat. Night! Incredible line up of music played all night… The bands supporting headliners Jack Russell’s Great White were many inc. OR3, Angry Giants, Stonebreed, Electric Junkies and LA Guns!! Favorites Electric Junkie’s showed off their stuff w/ charming songs, LA Guns put on a stellar performance of extraordinary caliber, and Jack Russell’s Great White was killer!! Russell didn’t want to end the night and neither did we, with a surprising line up of songs inc. Zepplin classics, Hendrix, acoustic solos, and classical, topping off the night w/ Once Bitten Twice Shy… so it was phenomenal!
Rollin w/ Ronnie on KTSTfm Anaheim Special Two hour long episode of Hek82!
Tune In Saturdays at 7:30 pm PT to hear “Rollin’ w/ Ronnie”! Rare and Best Dio ever… on your App for wireless cell or iPads! Type ktstfmanaheim in your browser bar…
This Saturday special two hour long episode of Hek82, “Rollin w/ Ronnie” Dio rocks!
Ronnie James Dio, greatest metal singer of all time! Hek82 takes you back all the way to the origin with Ronnie and the Prophets, one of his first bands which began in the late 60s. Together with Hek82 let’s hear some Rainbow, Elf, then Dio’s Black Sabbath and the band Dio! Incredible singer Ronnie Dio is remembered all the time, all over the world, and his lifetime of music is will be honored and celebrated each year at memorial events like Ride for Ronnie which occurs in LA, Harley- Davidson of Glendale has accommodated the riders many times, and even music shows by the Dio Disciples… and more!
Please consider making a charitable donation to the Ronnie James Dio’s Stand Up and Shout cancer fund which supports research and treatments of patients with cancer.
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Dio Disciples Crag Goldy, Simon Wright, Tim Ripper Owens and rock soloist singer Gabbie Rae click here:
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Dio Disciples, rock on!
Harley- Davidson Glendale, Ca put on a real fun afternoon concert event on Sat. March 5th, 2016 for the Stand Up and Shout RJD cancer fund. Raffle tickets sold and a beautiful Harley motorcycle, painted with a Dio theme and Murray picture was given away to the lucky winner.
Dio Disciples rocked the stage supported by such acts as the Loveless, Budderside, and the rising stars Gabbie Rae and Sam Koltun their band. Fantastic new songs and a special opportunity to meet these artists and more. The tribute to Ronnie James Dio was great as always and we can look forward to seeing more of these acts soon.
Don’t miss out if you haven’t seen the Dio Disciples perform, the RJD community was present with the chance to meet Wendy Dio herself. She is as always a wonderful hostess, and very supportive of the cancer treatment fund as well as the musicians. The members of the RJD Disciples band present were Craig Goldy, Vinnie Appice, Oni Logan, Bjorn Englen, and Joe Retta.
Not too long after the loss of the great Jimmy Bain, co-writer of songs such as “The Last in Line”. Vinny Appice took his place at the kit and hit every mark as always with enthusiasm. Craig Goldy shredded the metal together in tune to our favorite classic Dio songs, as always they rock on! Singers Oni Logan and Joe Retta, phenomenal like every time.
The players of the band, inc. Bjorn Englen on bass; have projects of their own which are bands that everyone should appreciate. Vinny Appice of course, was a founding member of the “Last in Line” band along with Vivian Campbell, members of the original Dio band, and Andrew Freeman too- but it seems unfortunately they’ve taken a hiatus in the absence of Bain. Again, a sorry loss but maybe we’ll still get the chance to hear this music or see another project form. Craig Goldy has formed a group called “Resurrection Kings” with Vinny Appice, Bassist Sean McNabb and singer Chas West; which is beyond a doubt going to be incredible. Both groups have recently released an album which is available for purchase on iTunes, now that’s something to look forward to hearing!
Support the cancer fund by viewing the website at: www.diocancerfund.org
Budderside
Hek82 and my Traveler guitar!
Alex Skolnick on Axes Cruise
Art World
Artist Vincent Castiglia shows off the Guitar he painted for Gary Holt of Slayer at NAMM 2016 ESP guitars!
Listen now to Podcast interview on Soundcloud!
Well known for his painting in blood, Castiglia has exhibited work in the Giger museum in Gruyeres Switzerland in 2008. His art has been described as surrealist and themed with life, death, and mortal decay…
January 2016
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