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SCORPIONS Guitarist: 'I Don't Want To Do An Obligatory Solo Album That No One Is Going To Buy'
Michael Senft of The Arizona Republic recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs. A couple of excerpts frrom the chat follow below. The Arizona Republic: You've been playing with the SCORPIONS since 1978. What are some career highlights for you? Matthias Jabs: I've been i...July 21, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN Covers WHITESNAKE's 'Still Of The Night'; Video Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed a special "Classic and Divine" opera rock show with a symphonic orchestra and choir on June 12, 2010 at the Miskolc International Opera Festival at at the Miskolc Ice Hall in Miskolc, Hungary. Tarja's two-hour set included a selection of the best-loved...July 20, 2010
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FIREWIND To Support SCORPIONS In Greece
Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. and new SPIRITUAL BEGGARS vocalist Apollo Papathanasio — will support German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS on their last show in Greece this fall. The concert will take place on October 6 at the Peace...July 20, 2010
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RATT Vocalist STEPHEN PEARCY Fully Recovered From Surgery
After a very successful spring tour, California hard rockers RATT are excited to continue their "World Infestation" with Germany's SCORPIONS. RATT was recently forced to cancel its European tour in order to allow vocalist Stephen Pearcy to undergo urgent hernia surgery. However, the RATT family is h...July 20, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'What Lies Beneath' To Be Released In U.S. With Exclusive Artwork
The End Records has set an August 31 U.S. release date for former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's sophomore solo album, "What Lies Beneath". The CD's first single, "Falling Awake" (featuring Jason Hook from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH),will be released August 17 as a limited-edition seven-inch single...July 19, 2010
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RATT Guitarist CARLOS CAVAZO Interviewed By 'Inside Heavy'
"Inside Heavy" recently conducted an interview with RATT/ex-QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo. You can now watch the chat below. RATT was recently forced to cancel its European tour in order to allow vocalist Stephen Pearcy to undergo urgent hernia surgery. Pearcy's doctors anticipate a full recove...July 19, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN: Footage From The Studio, Edited Version Of New Song Posted Online
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has just released a new single, "Falling Awake", in the U.K. exclusively as a 10-inch vinyl via Spinefarm Records. This highly collectible format is limited to 1,000 copies, all of them pressed onto "marbled" vinyl and numbered by hand, and is available exclusiv...July 19, 2010
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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: New Video Interview
Rock Edition recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman "Ze German" Rarebell. You can now watch the chat below. Few metal drummers have a name as recognizable as Herman Rarebell. And with good reason. After all, it was Rarebell's drumming that helped propel the SCORPIONS in...July 19, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN: Performance Footage Of Two New Songs Available
Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing two new songs, "Falling Awake" and "We Are", for the first time on June 25, 2010 at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be viewed below. In other news, Tarja was interviewed by Czech Republic's CT1 on J...July 17, 2010
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman "Ze German" Rarebell was interviewed on the July 11, 2010 edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The program can now be streamed using the audio player below. Rarebell will take part in a special in-store appearance and performance...July 15, 2010
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RAREBELL: 'I Spent 20 Years Of My Life In The SCORPIONS And I Call It The Golden Years'
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: In the CD jacket [to Herman's latest album, "Take It As it Comes"], you mention that you...July 13, 2010
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STRYPER Covers MAIDEN, SABBATH, SCORPIONS, VAN HALEN; Audio Samples Available
Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release an album of covers, "The Covering", in the fall. The CD will feature the band's original lineup of Michael Sweet on vocals, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on guitar and Timothy Gaines on bass. "The Covering" track listing: 01. SWEET - "Set Me Free" 02. SCOR...July 9, 2010
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman "Ze German" Rarebell will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during the Sunday, July 11 broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST. For information, go to this location. Rarebell will take part in a special in-st...July 8, 2010
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DORO PESCH Interviewed By 'Rock My Monkey'
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Pesch recently signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Her first release for the label will be the 2DVD/CD set "25 Years In Rock", featuring the...July 7, 2010
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THERION Mainman Discusses New Lineup, Forthcoming Album
Studio Rock recently conducted an interview with mainman Christofer Johnsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Studio Rock: I want to ask you about the new lineup of the band. You have only played together for the recent Mexico sh...July 6, 2010
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