On March 3^rd, UDR Music will release Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute, a tribute album of brilliant cover tracks recorded to memorialize Randy Rhoads, lead guitarist for legendary hard rock and metal bands Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. The digipack version of the album will also include an accompanying bonus DVD.

Today, Loudwire is hosting the premiere of an unreleased clip from the bonus DVD, which features an interview with Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot/Ozzy Osbourne). The in-depth interview discusses Sarzo’s work on the record and his memories of Randy Rhoads, as well as other topics. The interview is conducted by Grammy Award-winning Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute producer Bob Kulick. Watch the clip here: http://loudwire.com/randy-rhoads-rudy-sarzo-exclusive-video

In addition to the aforementioned interview with Rudy Sarzo, this essential bonus DVD is chock full of never-before-seen, in-depth interviews with more of the amazing artists involved in the compilation, such as Dweezil Zappa, Jon Donais (Shadows Fall, Anthrax), Bruce Kulick (Kiss, Grand Funk Railroad), and others. The DVD is hosted by record producer Bob Kulick, and also includes a feature on the Musonia School of Music, a teaching school on North Hollywood, CA run by the Rhoads family.

The Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute record itself features an incredible gathering of renowned heavy metal and hard rock musicians performing 11 hard-hitting covers of classic Randy Rhoads co-written tracks. In addition to the musicians mentioned above, the songs are performed by top contemporary artists including Serj Tankian, Tom Morello, Chuck Billy, Alexi Laiho, Vinnie Appice, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Frankie Banali, George Lynch, Gus G., Doug Aldrich, Dweezil Zappa and others.

Listen to “Crazy Train” here via Rolling Stone

Listen to “Mr. Crowley” here via LA Weekly

Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will be available in double vinyl gatefold, digipack and digital formats. PRE ORDER HERE via AMAZON

Full track listing with performers:

1. Crazy Train

• Vocals: Serj Tankian
• Gtrs:  Tom Morello
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums:  Vinny Appice

​2. Over the Mountain

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs: Jon Donais
• Bass:  Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Frankie Banali

​3. Mr Crowley

• Vocals: Chuck Billy
• Gtrs:  Alexi Laiho
• Keyboards: Kelle Rhoads
• Bass Rudy: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Vinny Appice

​4. Believer

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs:  Doug Aldrich
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Vinny Appice

​5. Back To The Coast (Quiet Riot)

• Vocals: Kelle Rhoads
• Gtrs:  Bruce Kulick
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Frankie Banali

​6. I Don't Know

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs: George Lynch
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Brett Chassen

​7. S A T 0

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Rhythm guitars: Bob Kulick
• Lead guitar: Dweezil Zappa
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Vinny Appice

​8. Killer Girls (Quiet Riot)

• Vocals:  Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs: Joel Hoekstra
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Brett Chassen

​9. Goodbye to Romance

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs: Gus G.
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Brett Chassen

​10. Suicide Solution

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs:  Brad Gillis
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums: Brett Chassen

​11. Flying High Again

• Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens
• Gtrs:  Bernie Torme
• Rhythm Gtr: Bob Kulick
• Bass: Rudy Sarzo
• Drums:  Brett Chassen

​A lover of classical music, Rhoads had taken initial steps into rock’n’roll as a 16 year old when he formed a band, that soon became Quiet Riot. Rhoads was vaulted to the limelight in 1979 when Ozzy Osbourne chose the relatively unknown guitarist to help shape a new future for him via his band, Blizzard of Oz. The result saw Rhoads co-script two of the most famous albums in hard rock history, Blizzard Of Oz and Diary of A Madman, and rapidly ascended the stairway of fame and recognition for his virtuoso playing and writing. Famed for the way he fused classical flavors with technically-excellent hard rock, Rhoads became one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock.

When he tragically passed away on March 19, 1982 in a plane accident, Rhoads was only 25 years old, but thankfully, the legend of his work, ethos and their continuing influence on a whole new generation of guitarists, has never dimmed.

Celebrate the life and legend of Randy Rhoads with Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute.

For more information on this release, please visit http://udr-music.com/index.php/randyrhoads-info.