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THE DARKNESS's New Drummer Is ROGER TAYLOR's Son RUFUS

Rufus Taylor, the son of legendary QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor, has been named new drummer of British rockers THE DARKNESS. Taylor's hiring comes just days after THE DARKNESS announced the departure of drummer Emily Davies in a Facebook post. Rufus made his debut with THE DARKNESS at the Gibson relea...

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Video: MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK Performs In Seattle

"Iron" Mike Savoia of Savoia Photography Live has uploaded video footage of MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK performing the UFO classic "Rock Bottom" on May 5 at Studio Seven in Seattle, Washington. Check it out below. MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK's latest album, "Spirit On A Mission", feature...

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GRAHAM BONNET And MICHAEL SCHENKER To Reunite On Stage In Japan

The GRAHAM BONNET BAND has finalized its touring and recording lineup with the addition of Chase Manhattan on drums. The band is now comprised of: Graham Bonnet - Vocals Conrad Pesinato - Guitar Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass Chase Manhattan - Drums The first release from GRAHAM BONNET BAND will be a t...

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GLENN HUGHES Featured On New VOODOO HILL Album 'Waterfall'

Italian guitarist Dario Mollo (pictured) is putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited third VOODOO HILL album, titled "Waterfall". VOODOO HILL is a collaborative effort between Mollo and legendary singer/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH). The project's new CD marks the first...

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Original RAINBOW Bassist CRAIG GRUBER Dies After Battle With Prostate Cancer

Bassist Craig Gruber died on Tuesday (May 5) at the age of 63 after a battle with prostate cancer. Albeit not a household name, Gruber is best known as the original bassist in RAINBOW, having played on the band's first album, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow". He was also a member of ELF alongside vocal...

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GIRLSCHOOL To Release Limited-Edition 'Propaganda!' EP

Legendary all-girl British hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL are gearing up to storm North America for the first time in 20 years, reclaiming their rightful place as the hardest-rocking bunch of females to ever destroy a stage. Support on the trek will come from CRUCIFIED BARBARA, OLD JAMES and VELVET BLACK....

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'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise Raises $48,000 For 'Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, the charity founded in memory of the late rock singer, was one of the designated charities of last week's Monsters Of Rock caribbean cruise on the MSC Divina from Miami to Nassau in the Bahamas. The five-day trip included daily activities to raise...

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How Close Did DAVID COVERDALE Come To Reuniting With RITCHIE BLACKMORE?

In a brand new interview with Classic Rock Revisited, former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was asked how close a PURPLE-and-Coverdale reunion came to being a reality. He responded: "Glenn Hughes [former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist] and I are very close, and Glenn's bee...

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Video: MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK Performs In Detroit

Video footage of MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK — featuring Schenker alongside ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-RAINBOW singer Doogie White and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards) — performing on April 25 at Harpo's in Detroit, Michigan can be seen below. MICHAE...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On Possible Reunion With RAINBOW's RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It's Probable'

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) prior to his April 24 concert at Leipätehdas in Vaasa, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about a possible reunion with RAINBOW leader Ritchie Blackmore, Turner said...

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PRIMAL FEAR's MAGNUS KARLSSON Taps Former BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Members For 'Free Fall II'

Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson is working on the follow-up to his 2013 solo album "Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall", tentatively dubbed "Free Fall II". Guest musicians set to appear on the CD include Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH),Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, ex-DEEP PURPLE),Jorn Lande (ALLEN/LANDE...

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THE DARKNESS: 'Open Fire' Video Premiere

"Open Fire", the video from British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Last Of Our Kind", which will be released on June 1 in partnership with Kobalt Label Services. The CD was penned in Ireland and was produced by THE DARKNESS guitarist Dan Haw...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW Classics With DYNAZTY

Fan-filmed video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing several RAINBOW classics with Swedish rockers DYNAZTY on April 20 in Aschaffenburg, Germany can be seen below. Joe Lynn Turner recently claimed that his long-awaited reunion wit...

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THE DARKNESS's New Drummer EMILY DOLAN DAVIES Has Already Left The Band

Drummer Emily Dolan Davies, who made her live debut with British rockers THE DARKNESS on March 6, has already left the band to pursue "new projects." The group says in a statement: "We part ways with fond farewells. Emily played a huge part in the recording of our new album 'Last Of Our Kind' and .....

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NIKKI SIXX On MÖTLEY CRÜE Playing Final Show At Whisky: 'It Sounds Romantic' But Is 'Not A Very Good Idea'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke to Australia's Rolling Stone magazine about the band's "The Final Tour", which kicked off last year and will end New Year's Eve at the Staples Center in Los Angeles after one more round of North American gigs. Asked if the CRÜE is still planning to play a ...