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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...

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EDGUY to Support SCORPIONS In Slovakia

German melodic metallers EDGUY will support the SCORPIONS on June 16 at Incheba in Bratislava, Slovakia. The North American leg of EDGUY's "Rocket Ride World Tour" will launch on Tuesday, September 11 in Hartford, Connecticut and will include Canada's INTO ETERNITY, Norway's SUSPERIA, plus a special...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM, KOTIPELTO Members To Guest On Finnish 'Idols' Winner's Debut CD

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has announced the lineup of his band. Joining the vocalist will be the following musicians; Erkka Korhonen (RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT CODE) - Guitar Vili Ollila (TUNNELVISION, RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT...

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SPARZANZA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish hard rockers SPARZANZA have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL) ALL ENDS (S) AMON AMARTH (S) ANDROMEDA (S) A...

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UPWARDS OF ENDTIME To Release New CD Via BARBARIAN WRATH

Connecticut metal warlords UPWARDS OF ENDTIME will release their third CD, "From Genesis to Apokalypse and Beyond", through the German label Barbarian Wrath. An exact release date will be announced. According to a press release, "From Genesis to Apocalypse and Beyond" will feature 14 previously unre...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'Take It As It Comes' Video Posted Online

Legendary SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell has posted his new video for the track "Take It As It Comes" at this location. The song comes off Rarebell's new solo album, "I'm Back", which is being released on May 14 under the moniker HERMAN RAREBELL AND BAND. According to a press release, the CD is ....

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WARRIOR SOUL Pulls Out Of SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL, SOUL DOCTOR Steps In

WARRIOR SOUL has cancelled its appearance at the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Newly confirmed acts include SOUL DOCTOR, BALTIMOORE, HINDER, ZAN CLAN, MAGIC PIE, ARCHER, BADDADZ & BIG BEAR and BC & HEARTKEYS. The festival billing...

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ANEKDOTEN Prepares To Release Fifth Album

Swedish progressive rock band ANEKDOTEN — comprised of guitarist/vocalist Nicklas Barker, cellist Anna Sofi Dahlberg, bassist/vocalist Jan Erik Liljeström and drummer Peter Nordins — will release its fifth studio album, entitled "A Time of Day", on April 25 via the group's Virta label. A vinyl relea...