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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Drummer Issues European Tour Recap
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by the SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has returned home from the first leg of its European tour in support of its new CD, "Global Warning". Drummer Christopher Kinder weighed in with this report: "A heartfelt thanks to the incredible fans that came out in record number...June 1, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH: New York City 'Sky Academy' Detailed
Legendary guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will hold his Sky Academy October 11-14 at Producer's Club Theater in New York City. This intensive, seminar will be personally conducted by Uli Jon Roth. The aim is to enable students to get to a higher level of playing ability, overall musical...May 27, 2008
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CANCER BATS To Release 'Hail Destroyer' Next Month
Toronto's CANCER BATS will release its much-anticipated sophomore full-length album, "Hail Destroyer", on June 24 via Black Market Activities. According to a press release, "Hail Destroyer" sees CANCER BATS "mature sonically and evolving as they incorporate the past, present of hardcore while they p...May 26, 2008
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SCORPIONS To Rock Dubai 'Like A Hurricane'
Awad Mustafa of Xpress: Life reports that the SCORPIONS yesterday said that they will "rock Dubai like a hurricane." The rock band is in town for the second time to perform a concert at the Dubai Festival City tonight (May 22). At press conference held on Wednesday the band said that they've done .....May 22, 2008
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VH1 CLASSIC Celebrates Metal With A Memorial Day Weekend Marathon
This Memorial Day weekend VH1 Classic documents more than 30 years of one of music's most passionate genres with "Metal Weekend". Beginning on Friday, May 23 the network "for classic music lovers" sets the stage for a heavy metal marathon including some of the most memorable concerts, chilling docum...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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SCORPIONS: More Tour Dates Announced
German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have scheduled the following dates: May 17 - Ostrw Wielkopolski, Poland - Stadion Miejski May 22 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai Festival City May 30 - Greifswald, Germany - Volksstadion Jun. 07 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Open Air Jul. 25 - Kotka, Finland -...May 15, 2008
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SCORPIONS: Rain Forces Cancellation Of Bullring Concert In Spain
According to thinkSPAIN, organizers have been forced to suspend tonight's (May 9) concert at Alicante, Spain bullring by the SCORPIONS due to the recent heavy rains and the threat of further storms. It is not clear whether the concert will be rescheduled, but the band has said it wishes to thank the...May 9, 2008
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Report: FBI Reviewing SCORPIONS Album Cover For Possible Violation Of U.S. Porn Laws
Chelsea Schilling of WorldNetDaily reports that the the FBI is now reviewing a Wikipedia photo of a nude adolescent that could violate federal child-pornography laws. The image in question, titled "Virgin Killer" from RCA's 1976 SCORPIONS rock album, depicts a naked pre-pubescent girl (appearing abo...May 8, 2008
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Former TIGERTAILZ Singer Putting Finishing Touches On 'My Private Hell'
Former TIGERTAILZ singer Steevi Jaimz has issued the following update: "The new [STEEVI JAIMZ BAND] record [tentatively titled 'My Private Hell'] is in the final stages of recording and will be mixed at the end of the month at Polar Studios (ABBA, LED ZEPPELIN, SCORPIONS) in Stockholm, Sweden. It wi...May 5, 2008
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TAZ TAYLOR BAND Disputes GRAHAM BONNET's Account Of Why Russian Concerts Were Cancelled
The TAZ TAYLOR BAND, whose touring lineup includes legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI),cancelled its Russian tour dates scheduled for May 2 and May 3 based on what the group previously stated was "entirely the decision of Graham Bonnet...May 3, 2008
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SCORPIONS: Russian Tour Documentary Posted Online
A documentary of the SCORPIONS' recent tour of Russia which aired in April as part of Deutsche Welle's (DW-TV) English-language programming has been posted on YouTube. Watch the four-minute clip below. The SCORPIONS were recently named the seventh most successful German band of all time in their cou...May 2, 2008
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SCORPIONS: Rare Demo Recordings For 'Love At First Sting' Album Posted Online
Two rare 1983 SCORPIONS rehearsal/demo recordings for the "Love at First Sting" album have surfaced and can be found on YouTube (see below). * "Heartbreaker" was the original title of the song "Bad Boys Running Wild" * The demo version of "Big City Nights" features a guitar solo by Matthias Jabs whi...April 30, 2008
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AVANTASIA Touring Lineup Revealed
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet has issued the following update on his AVANTASIA solo project: "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your great support. 'The Scarecrow' is an album that means a lot to me and it was quite a commercial risk to just follow my heart instead of doing exactly what...April 26, 2008
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EUROPE Launches Digital Tourbook
Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have issued the following update: "The concert barriers are down and you have been granted exclusive backstage access into the lives of EUROPE! "'IN: Europe' allows you to follow the band on the road during their Secret Society Tour and take a glimpse into their private m...April 25, 2008
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