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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Album To Feature 'Great, Well-Known Musicians'

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has issued the following update: "We are currently working on a new web site due to improvement and it will be up and running very soon. Sorry for the inconvenience. Also, we are preparing for a new MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) studio album. I...

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SCORPIONS In Korea; Video Report Available

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS are currently in Korea as part of their "Humanity - Hour 1" world tour. Watch a two-minute video report below. As previously reported, SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in November 2007. Entitled "...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPK Available

An eight-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the forthcoming six-track albums from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — can be viewed below. Apart from the identical title track, both releases (which are due on November 16) will fea...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Offering Guitar Lessons

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) is offering guitar lessons in the North London, England area. The cost is 200 GBP or approximately $410 per hour. You can contact Michael via his MySpace page. Michael Schenker's UK tour this past summer was cut short due to a "multitude...

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SCORPIONS: New Video Interview Available

A video interview with German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS conducted by Eric Blair of BlairingOut.com can be viewed below. As previously reported, SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in November 2007. Entitled "Live At Wacken Open Air 20...

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ULI JON ROTH, MARK BOALS, GOTTHARD To Perform At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Kick-Off

This year's Sweden Rock Festival kick-off celebration will be held on November 24 at Tyrol in Stockholm, Sweden. At this event the first batch of bands booked for next year's festival will be announced. Also scheduled to perform at the show are GOTTHARD, SABATON and HAZY/DIZZY. In addition, a one-of...

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EUROPE Singer Is A First-Time Father

EUROPE singer Joey Tempest (real name: Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson) and his wife Lisa welcomed their first child, a boy named James Joakim, on Friday, October 12 at a hospital in London, England. An eight-minute video interview with Joey Tempest conducted at the Arrow Rock Festival 2007, which was he...

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SCORPIONS: Video Footage From RUDOLF SCHENKER's Birthday Party Available

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker celebrated his 59th birthday on August 31. Check out photos at this location. Video footage taken at the party can be viewed below. SCORPIONS have lined up the following tour dates in December (venue details to be announced): Dec. 04 - Lisbon, Portugal Dec. 06 - G...

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AVANTASIA: New Audio Samples Available

On November 16, EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet will release two six-track albums — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — from his AVANTASIA project. Apart from the identical title track, both releases will feature completely different, exclusive songs plus videos, a poster, studio report...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Celebrates Birthday With PAMELA ANDERSON, BILLY CORGAN

Actress/model Pamela Anderson and SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan were among the guests who helped SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker celebrate his 59th birthday on August 31. Check out photos at this location. As previously reported, SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany...

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AVANTASIA: 'Lost In Space' EPs Detailed

On November 16, EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet will release two six-track albums — "Lost in Space Part 1" and "Lost in Space Part 2" — from his AVANTASIA project. Apart from the identical title track, both releases will feature completely different, exclusive songs plus videos, a poster, studio report...

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SCORPIONS: 'Live At Wacken Open Air 2006' DVD Due In November

SCORPIONS' concert at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on August 3, 2006 will be released on DVD in November 2007. Entitled "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006: A Night To Remember - A Journey Through Time", the disc will include the German hard rock band's historic performance at the festival during wh...

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AEROSMITH, SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, WHITE ZOMBIE Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'

Activision, Inc. has announced additional songs to be included in the main set list for the highly-anticipated title, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. While delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent record labels and...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist: We Wanted To 'Make A Masterpiece For Our Own History'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At what point did you first realize the group had the potential to become an international success? Rudolf: "I noticed very much from the middle...

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SCORPIONS: 'Behind-The-Scenes' Footage From Athens, Greece Available

A 37-minute behind-the-scenes video of the SCORPIONS rehearsing in Athens, Greece this past June is available for viewing at this location. As previously reported, the Best Buy edition of SCORPIONS' new album, "Humanity - Hour 1"includes an exclusive track, "Cold". "Cold" was previously included on...