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RALPH SANTOLLA's EYEWITNESS: First Two Albums To Be Made Available As A Double CD

According to MelodicRock.com, Escape Music has set a June 25 release date for the double CD containing the previosly unreleased (outside Japan) second album from former DEICIDE/DEATH guitarist Ralph Santolla's EYEWITNESS, entitled "Messiah Complex", and the group's self-titled debut. Before hard roc...

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SCORPIONS Frontman: 'Retirement Is A Word We Don't Know How To Spell'

A 30-minute audio interview with SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine, conducted by Nikos Mastorakis of Greece's Radio Gold 103.3, has been made available for download at this location (MP3, 6.78 MB). During the interview, Meine discusses the band's new album, "Humanity - Hour I", and addresses the possib...

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ULI JON ROTH: First SKY ACADEMY Guests Confirmed

The first guests have been confirmed for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach his own unique approach to musicians wanting to take...

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SCORPIONS: Another U.S. Date Released

Another U.S. date has been leaked for German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS' upcoming U.S. tour. So far the following shows have been confirmed: Sep. 06 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre Sep. 14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa A new video interview with SCORPIONS singer Kl...

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DREAMLAND Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden metallers DREAMLAND have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNIHILATOR NOCTURNAL RITES WOLF CRASHDIET BLACK DEBBATH CRAZY LIXX RANDY PI...

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SCORPIONS Singer Surprises Band's 'Biggest Fan' On Greek TV

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine appeared yesterday (Sunday, May 20) on a popular Greek TV show in order to surprise the band's biggest fan in Greece. The fan, named Vassilis, won tickets to the SCORPIONS show in Athens on June 18 and backstage passes to the concert. Klaus is in Greece for the press con...

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SCORPIONS To Tour U.S. In The Fall?

According to Pollstar, German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS are scheduled to perform in Clarkston, Michigan at the DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, September 6. More U.S. dates are expected to be announced soon. A new video interview with SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Rudolf Schenke...

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SCORPIONS: Canadian Support Act Announced

According to a posting at ScorpsNews.com, Toronto-based band THE ROOM will open for German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS on their upcoming Canadian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 25 - Shawinigan, QC – [to be announced] Aug. 28 - Ottawa, ON - LeBreton Festival Park Aug. 30 - Montreal, QC -...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer To Guest At 'Greek Sting' Anniversary Party

The "Greek Sting" fan club of SCORPIONS will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Friday, May 18th at the Outlaw Club in Athens, Greece (Bouliagmenis Avenue & Hlia Hliou 28, N. Kosmos). The event will start at 10:30 p.m. Entrance is free. The special guest at the party will be none other than forme...

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SCORPIONS: New CD To Feature Guest Appearance By BILLY CORGAN

According to a posting at ScorpsNews.com, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker revealed in the latest issue of the French magazine Rock Hard that SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on vocals in the new SCORPIONS song "The Cross", which is included on the band's new CD, "Human...

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Report: Israeli, Lebanese Metal Bands Join Forces To Perform 'Everything We Are'

Ronen Tsumer of Israel's Ynet reports that Israeli metal band SEEK IRONY has joined forces with Lebanese metal band BLOOD INK to perform the song "Everything We Are". "Obviously, the song deals with the last war between Israel and Lebanon, and its implications. It speaks about the silent majority ar...

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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With SMASHING PUMPKINS

Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will appear as special guest of SMASHING PUMPKINS at two major festivals in Germany — June 2 at Rock am Ring in Nürburgring and June 3 at Rock im Park in Nürnberg. Uli will join the band during the encores and will guest on a couple of songs. As previously reported, ...

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SCORPIONS Frontman On Upcoming CD: 'This Whole Album Is A Unit, A Statement'

SCORPIONS' official French fan club Crazyscorps recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Crazyscorps: "Unbreakable", your previous album, was released three years ago. Which opinion do you have of that album today, and what balan...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS: New Live Videos Available

Two video clips of MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS performing on April 26, 2007 at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden have been posted at YouTube. The songs available for viewing are "Only You Can Rock Me" and "Lights Out". MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP will return to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Discusses Upcoming Album

Baconmusic's James Allman recently conducted an interview with legendary SCORPIONS lead guitarist Matthias Jabs. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Baconmusic: Can you start by talking me through the writing and recording process for the brand new album "Humanity Hour 1"? Matthias: "Yes, we have r...