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ULI JON ROTH To Lead Guitar Seminar In Los Angeles

According to a posting on guitar legend Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site, the first-ever Sky Academy Seminar & Sky Music Festival is going to take place in Los Angeles, California on May 24-28, 2006. Uli Jon Roth will personally lead the guitar and music seminar, which is coupled...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: New Album Title Announced

German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL has set "Mystica" as the title of his new album, due on June 2 via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Kings and Queens" will be recorded beginning on February 6, according to a posting on Pell's web site. In other news, AXEL RUDI PELL has lined up the ...

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Seattle's MIDNIGHT IDÖLS Get Back To Their Metal Roots

Seattle-based NWOBHM-influenced band the MIDNIGHT IDÖLS have just released their self-produced debut album "We Rule The Night", on their own label. The group started with ex-members of Seattle hardcore bands such as OFFICER DOWN, LAST GASP, and the VACCINES getting back to their metal roots. The res...

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SUIDAKRA Announce New Album Title

German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have set "Caledonia" as the title of their eighth album, tentatively due next fall. The follow-up to this year's "Command to Charge" will be a concept album dealing with Scotland's ancient history. "At the moment, the band are working on the album's eigh...

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WOLF HOFFMANN's Tour With MICHAEL SCHENKER, ULI JON ROTH Called Off

According to Joe Schlared of Joe Schlared's Accept Home Page, the previously announced G3-style spring European tour featuring ex-ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) and Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS) has now been completely called off after Schenker was not able to not...

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Heavy Metal Fan Rocked As Scottish City Evicts Him And Destroys Memorabilia

Scotland's Edinburgh Evening News is reporting that a heavy metal fan has lost his entire collection of rock memorabilia — including a signed drumstick from the drummer of the SCORPIONS and another from JUDAS PRIEST — after the council evicted him from his Edinburgh flat and destroyed all his belong...

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MELECHESH To Enter Studio In January

Israel's MELECHESH will enter Woodhouse Studios (SAMAEL, GRIP INC., THERION, MOONSPELL) in Hagen, Germany in January 2006 to record their fourth full-length album, entitled "Emissaries". The mixing will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with renowned producer Attie Bauw (JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD...

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GLENN HUGHES To Ring In New Year In Bulgaria

According to a posting at GHPG.net, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will be making a special New Year's Eve guest appearance in the historical city of Kavarna, Bulgaria, at the invitation of the Mayor of Kavarna, Mr. Tsonko Tsonev. He will perform a 40-minute set...

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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer For First Time Since 1974

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) was recently interviewed by Metal Temple magazine's chief editor, Orpheus Spiliotopoulos. In his interview, Roth revealed that not only are he and his band going to play a surprise set for the Greek audience during their two shows in Greece (Dec. 10-11...

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SCORPIONS: German TV Appearances Announced

Veteran German hard rock act SCORPIONS have lined up the following TV appearances in Germany during December: Dec. 17 - 8:15 p.m. on ZDF - "Ein Herz für Kinder" with Liel Dec. 20 - 9:00 p.m. on German MTV - Klaus Meine will be guest at "Kuttner" SCORPIONS recently completed the "Acoustica Peace for...

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SUIDAKRA Confirmed For Germany's METAL MANIA Festival

German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA are a last-minute addition to the Metal Mania festival, set to take place December 2-3 at Aula am Rassberg in Neunkirchen, Germany. Other bands scheduled to appear at the event include BURDEN OF GRIEF, MINDCRIME, INFINITE HORIZON, LAY DOWN ROTTEN, SCARTR...

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ARMORED SAINT Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

Reunited California-based metallers ARMORED SAINT, who feature in their ranks (former?) ANTHRAX singer John Bush and current FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera, have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 23-24, 2006 in Balingen, Germany. Th...

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All the Way to the Sun

Norwegian-American band TNT have been proudly flying the flag of melodic hard rock for over 20 years (including a "break" before the 2002 reunion) and 2005 sees the release of the band's eight studio disc, "All The Way to the Sun". It seems I have probably encountered the band's music at some point...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'All Issues Have Been Resolved'; Tour To Go Ahead As Scheduled

According to a posting on guitar legend Michael Schenker's (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) official web site, all previously reported legal "issues" regarding his ability to re-enter the United States have been resolved and his originally announced dates with LESLIE WEST and DOUG DOPPLER beginning late Decemb...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'I Have Been Threatened'

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted the following message on his web site: "I have been threatened and don't feel safe coming back to the States. Even after making support payments I was told that this was turned over to support enforcement and that I must pay or th...