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UFO To Record New Album Later In The Year
UFO bassist Pete Way has issued an official statement clarifying the group's present status and future plans. Way's statement reads as follows: "The UFO situation is ongoing, we're waiting to put together the absolutely right formation. Myself, I never said [former EUROPE guitarist] John [Norum] wou...June 24, 2003
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JOHN NORUM Passes On UFO Gig, Continues Work On Solo Album
Despite previous reports to the contrary — including an official statement from UFO themselves — former EUROPE/DOKKEN axeman John Norum will NOT be joining UFO as a replacement for Michael Schenker, according to Norum's web site (www.johnnorum.com). John is currently recording a new solo album in Ca...June 17, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Forms New Band
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, THE SCORPIONS) has reportedly teamed up with vocalist/guitarist Amy Schugar in a new project, tentatively dubbed THE SCHUGAR/SCHENKER BAND. The group, which is currently in the studio recording demos, is rounded out by Matt Indes (drums),Mark Lehman (...June 10, 2003
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WAYSTED: Studio Photos Posted Online
The reunited hard rockers WAYSTED, featuring UFO bassist Pete Way and ex-UFO guitarist Paul Chapman, have started recording a new CD, tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. Check out pictures from the studio at this location. ...May 29, 2003
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WAYSTED Reform
UFO bassist Pete Way has reformed his mid-'80s band WAYSTED with original vocalist Fin and ex-UFO guitarist Paul Chapman. Here is Pete's official statement on the matter: "He 's back and he's bad and he means business! "Yes, the king of chaos, the master of mayhem is back. Yes, Mr. Fin is back in to...April 29, 2003
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JOHN NORUM 'Not Officially' In UFO
Despite previous reports to the contrary UFO have yet to officially enlist former EUROPE/DOKKEN guitarist John Norum as a replacement for Michael Schenker, according to Norum's web site (www.johnnorum.com). John is currently working on a new solo album in California, tentatively due before the end o...April 24, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Unveil New Lineup
MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) — featuring Michael Schenker (guitars),Chris Logan (vocals),Stu Hamm (bass) and Jeremy Colson (drums) — are in the studio recording the follow-up to 2001's "Be Aware Of Scorpions", scheduled for a June release via Mascot Records in Europe and Shrapnel in the U.S. Guita...April 15, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Ink Deal With MASCOT RECORDS
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) have signed a European deal with Holland's Mascot Records. A new studio album is expected to surface in June. In related news, a black leather motorcycle jacket previously belonging to Michael Schenker is being auctioned off on eBay at this location. The jacket, the curr...April 5, 2003
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UFO Bassist Comments On JOHN NORUM's Addition
UFO bassist Pete Way has issued the following statement regarding former EUROPE guitarist John Norum's addition to the group: "John is a very good friend of [UFO singer] Phil [Mogg] and myself, a guitar player we both admire, and we have talked about playing with him for a long time. I can't tell an...April 1, 2003
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Former EUROPE/DOKKEN Guitarist Joins UFO
UFO have officially recruited former EUROPE/DOKKEN guitarist John Norum as a replacement for Michael Schenker. Norum was last rumored to be possibly joining the band back in 1996 when the "Walk On Water" tour went belly-up, but now after a recent stint with DOKKEN, he finally joins the band official...March 19, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Flying V Guitar For Sale
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, THE SCORPIONS, MSG) is now offering his #2 Flying V, the guitar he favored for "The Unforgiven" tour, for sale on eBay. Listing details are as follows: Item name: Michael Schenker's 1979 Gibson Flying V real Item number: 2514879283 Listing duration: 7 days...March 12, 2003
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MSG Singer To Guest On PAT TRAVERS Solo CD
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP frontman Chris Logan has laid down backing vocals a few songs for a new PAT TRAVERS solo album, due in the spring through Shrapnel Records. The album, which was recorded at Field Of Dreams Studios in Las Vegas, is "definitely a real rocker," according to Logan. "Definitely be...February 24, 2003
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CANDLEMASS To Make First North American Appearance In 12 Years!
Just in time for the domestic release of their DVD retrospective, "Documents Of Doom", the legendary CANDLEMASS will headline the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend, June 13-14, in Cleveland, Ohio. The festival appearance marks the first time the Swedes have played here in over twelve years! Since reuniting l...February 18, 2003
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GOTTHARD, KINGDOM COME To Team Up For European Tour
GOTTHARD and KINGDOM COME will team up for a European tour in the spring. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 27 - Wien, AUT @ Planet Music Mar. 28 - Linz, AUT @ Posthof Mar. 29 - Ehrwald, AUT @ Musikcafé Mar. 30 - Feldkirch, AUT @ Montforthaus Apr. 02 - Salzburg, AUT @ Rockhouse ...January 31, 2003
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UFO Bassist: I'm Disappointed Things Didn't Work Out With SCHENKER
UFO bassist Pete Way has issued the following statement regarding guitarist Michael Schenker's recently-announced decision to leave the band: "What a surprise! Although when I think about it, I guess it isn't. I have been so involved in my solo things that UFO has gone to the back of my mind. [UFO f...January 29, 2003
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