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UFO Bassist Launches New Project: Audio Available
UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way is in the process of recording his new project, DAMAGE CONTROL, which also features Robin George. Two audio tracks are available at Pete's official web site, www.peteway.net. The tracks contain excerpts from various songs the band is working on. As previously reported, S...November 1, 2005
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Renowned Artist Makes Available New FATES WARNING And QUIET RIOT Artwork
Renowned cover artist Ioannis (FATES WARNING, DEEP PURPLE, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DREAM THEATER, UFO, KING CRIMSON) has just made available a very limited-edition print of his artwork "Dominion", which was used for the new FATES WARNING DVD "Live in Athens". Only 100 prints will be made available to the...October 17, 2005
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UFO: 'Too Hot To Handle' DVD To Receive North American Release In December
Music Video Distributors has set a December 6 North American release date for UFO's "Too Hot to Handle" DVD. The 90-minute DVD gathers rare footage during the Michael Schenker era along with more recent live footage and interviews with the band and others. Bandmembers chronicle their rise to fame an...September 29, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, ALICE COOPER, WHITESNAKE, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: MÖTLEY CRÜE Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena City/State: Knoxville, Tenn. Date: Sept 11, 2005 Attendance: 4,626 Capacity: 4,626 Artist/Event: MÖTLEY CRÜE Venue: New Yo...September 29, 2005
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UFO Recruit Drummer ANDY PARKER For Spain's PIORNO ROCK Festival
Veteran hard rockers UFO have recruited Andy Parker to occupy the drum stool for their appearance at the Piorno Rock festival on November 12 at Sala Polyvalente in Granada, Spain. In other news, SPV has set a November 8 U.S. release date for the live UFO CD and DVD, "Showtime", which was recorded at...September 28, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'A Big Surprise Is Coming Up In The Near Future'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted the following update at his official web site: "I really had a great tour 2003/2004. I teamed up with Dean Guitars and worked on a Michael Schenker model. It turned out great. "In December I did a project with Bob Kulick. He is th...September 27, 2005
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RIOT Singer: Rap Is Not Music
In a recent interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) discussed RIOT's upcoming album, THE LIZARDS' recent tour with hard rock legends UFO, the rumors that he'd quit RIOT, as well as the differences between European and American audiences. DiMeo also offere...September 8, 2005
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THE QUILL To Begin Recording New Album This Week
Sweden's THE QUILL will enter Area 51 studios in Celle, Germany on Thursday (September 1) with producer Tommy Newton (VICTORY, UFO, HELLOWEEN) to begin recording their new album for a tentative early 2006 release via SPV/Steamhammer Records. 13 new songs will be recorded for the CD, including "Tresp...August 31, 2005
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Renowned Cover Artist Remembers VOIVOD's PIGGY
Renowned album-cover artist Ioannis (FATES WARNING, DEEP PURPLE, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DREAM THEATER, UFO, KING CRIMSON) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "In the early summer of 1989 on my second job for Mechanic Records after finishing...August 29, 2005
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UFO: Putting Finishing Touches On Live DVD
Legendary hard rock band UFO have posted the following message on their official web site: "We're all back home now after the summer 2005 tour, and just wanted to put a big THANK YOU on our website to all of you who showed up at our concerts between May and July. "We are now putting ...August 26, 2005
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UFO's PAUL RAYMOND: U.S. Tour Recap
UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond has issued the following recap of the group's recent U.S. tour: "Well, I'm just back from the U.S. tour, still a bit jet-lagged but very happy about the great reception we got Stateside. Things started out on the east coast, with sound ticket sales and enthusiastic audie...August 26, 2005
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GIGANTOUR, CINDERELLA, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: GIGANTOUR: MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, SYMPHONY X, DRY KILL LOGIC, BOBAFLEX Venue: Selland Arena City/State: Fresno, Calif. Da...August 4, 2005
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THE LIZARDS Working On New Music With 'Special Guest Star'
THE LIZARDS, the band featuring Bobby Rondinelli (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) and Mike DiMeo (RIOT),have posted the following message on their official web site: "How about this heat? Well, it isn't stopping us from making music! Besides, we are keeping cool in our underground lair at...August 3, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's Son TYSON Launches RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL
RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL, the U.K.-based band featuring Tyson Schenker — oldest son of legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) — have launched an official web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, main songwriters Tyson Schenker and Matt Taylor (vocals)...July 31, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD, CINDERELLA, WHITESNAKE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, RANDY COLEMAN Venue: KeySpan Park City/State: Brooklyn, N.Y. Date: July 9, 2005 Attendance: 9,645 Capacity: 10,000 Artist/Event: JUDAS PR...July 25, 2005
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