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Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Sold Out
The organizers of the Germany's Wacken Open Air festival have issued the following update: "As announced a few weeks ago, we had an incredible pre-sale und now it's happened: the 19th Wacken Open Air 2008 is SOLD OUT! We thank you all for your loality and support. In the coming weeks we will announc...March 13, 2008
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WACKEN OPEN AIR Named 'Festival Of The Year'
Germany's Wacken Open Air festival was honored with a Live Entertainment Award in the "Festival Of The Year" category. This award recognizes distiguished achievements in live entertainment and is given out by Live Entertainment Award (LEA) committee. The winners were announced yesterday (Tuesday, Ma...March 12, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH, BILLY CORGAN To Appear On German/French TV
German/French TV channel Arte has taped a program featuring Billy Corgan (SMASHING PUMPKINS) and Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) for its long-standing, critically acclaimed TV series "Durch Die Nacht - Au Coeur de la Nuit". Two camera teams followed Billy and Uli for an entire evening through various lo...March 11, 2008
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AVANTASIA: South American Dates Announced
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA has scheduled the following dates: June 06 - Rocksound Festival - Huttwil, Switzerland June 07 - Sweden Rock - Sölvesborg, Sweden June 18 - Obras - Buenos Aires, Argentina June 20 - Caupolican - Santiago, Chile June 22 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo,...March 11, 2008
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SCORPIONS Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have been confirmed for the 2008 edition of the Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place June 6-8 in Tampere, Finland. The band will headline on Saturday, June 7. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 6: CHILDREN OF BODOM TESTAMENT ELÄKEL...March 10, 2008
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THANATOS Is 'Far From Being Dead, Buried And Forgotten'
Dutch death metal pioneers THANATOS have issued the following update: "Just a quick word to assure you that THANATOS are far from being dead, buried and forgotten. The band members are just extremely busy with all their other bands/projects right now; Stephan [Gebédi, guitar/vocals] and Paul [Baayen...March 8, 2008
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SCORPIONS Perform New Single On German TV; Video Available
According to ScorpsNews.com, video footage has been posted on YouTube of the SCORPIONS performing their new single, "You're Loving Me To Death", live on German TV. There is also a sit-down interview with guitarist Rudolf Schenker and singer Klaus Meine. The SCORPIONS were recently named the seventh...March 5, 2008
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MANDY LION Working On Full-Length DVD
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) is currently working on a full-length DVD containing videos, live footage, and interviews with all past and present musical partners, including the likes of George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Jimmy Bain (RAINBOW, DIO),Ja...March 4, 2008
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SCORPIONS Will Not Perform At Mexico's BEER & MUSIC FEST
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have cancelled their planned appearance at the Beer & Music Fest in Mexico due to "logistical issues," according to the event organizers. Beer & Music Fest is scheduled to take place March 15-16 in Coyuca de Benítez, Guerrero. According to a posting on t...February 29, 2008
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SCORPIONS To Play Two German Mini-Concerts On The Same Day
According to a posting on the SCORPIONS fan site ScorpsNews.com, the veteran hard rock band will play two mini-concerts in Germany on April 5: SAP Arena in Mannheim, and Rothaus Arena in Freiburg. The group will reportedly play three songs at each location on the same day. "Live At Wacken Open Air 2...February 27, 2008
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AVANTASIA: More 'The Scarecrow' Chart Positions Revealed
According to a posting on EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's web site, the new album from Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA, "The Scarecrow", was "officially one of the 20 best selling albums in whole Europe during the fourth week of January. The record label has just announced that it has also reached #27...February 15, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY 2008: First Details Revealed
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) will hold the next installment of his Sky Academy seminar and concerts on September 17-20 at SIR studios in Los Angeles, California. Paid registration includes: * Four days of seminars led by Uli Jon Roth * Special kick-off meeting/introduct...February 14, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: Tour Dates Announced
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, has scheduled the following dates: March 08 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Dr. Watson's Pub March 09 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Club Cafe March 10 - Charleston, West Virginia - Empty Glass March 11 - At...February 13, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE In Talks To Play MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE is apparently "in negotiations" to play the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival, which runs from June 4-19 in Montreux, Switzerland. The band is listed for Great Classics Night along with the likes of SCORPIONS, CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE, AL DI MEOLA. The final ba...February 13, 2008
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Germany's ROCK HARD Magazine Celebrates 250th Issue
Legendary German hard rock/heavy metal magazine Rock Hard will celebrate its 250th edition with a special issue printed in large format. Being one of Germany's biggest independent music media publishers, Rock Hard decided to suprise its readers with a unique anniversary issue in DIN A3 size. The iss...February 13, 2008
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