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This year's ROCK FOR RONNIE CONCERT IN THE PARK benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (diocancerfund.org), will take place on Sunday, May 31, 11AM to 6PM, on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the LA Zoo). The lineup of music will feature fan favorite Lita Ford and her band, popular tribute band Led Zepagain, Dio Disciples, southern rock band Jason Charles Miller, hard rock band Legs Diamond, the all-female tribute to AC/DC Whole Lotta Rosies and Los Angeles-based up and comers Saints of Sinners. Rock For Ronnie will also feature the debut of "Lemmy's Lounge" in the form of a branded area created by the Rainbow Bar & Grill to replicate their West Hollywood restaurant's popular tribute to the late Motorhead singer.
Thrash legends SLAYER now have two Los Angeles dates for their 40th anniversary Reign In Blood shows. Featuring the band performing Reign In Blood in full, these are the only US performances of the special anniversary show. Festival appearances throughout the year will feature different sets. Dates: September 4 - Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater (with Down, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed). November 13 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum (with Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera Chaos A.D., Crowbar). 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum (with Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera Chaos A.D., Crowbar).
A petition has been launched to save London's BATTERY STUDIOS where acts including Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, UFO, Led Zeppelin, Mr. Big and Whitesnake recorded. According to the petition: "Battery Studios in London is under threat of demolition and redevelopment into flats. We are calling on the music industry, artists, and the public to stand together to protect this irreplaceable cultural landmark." Sign the petition at change.org.
