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Bassist RIK FOX: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS 'Owes Me Millions'
Full in Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with bassist Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., STEELER, SIN, SURGICAL STEEL, THUNDERBALL). An excerpt from the chat follows: On joining W.A.S.P.: "I hung with a friend who worked at A&M Records, Hernando Courtright, who had tons of connections in the business...September 18, 2005
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Review: ULI JON ROTH Performs With The SCORPIONS For First Time In 27 Years
On September 10, SCORPIONS and Uli Jon Roth performed their first concert together in Colmar, France, since they had been on stage together in Tokyo in 1978. For many of Uli Jon Roth and SCORPIONS fans, this was a very emotional and truly historic event which they had long been waiting for. The Parc...September 15, 2005
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THANATOS To Take Break From Live Performances
Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS have posted the following message on their web site: "We're sad to announce that the show we played in Leiden last weekend has been the last show for quite some time. Stephan's [Gebédi; guitar, vocals] problems turned out to be a neck hernia. He ma...September 13, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD Featured On 'SX On Tour' Soundtrack
IRON MAIDEN ("Run to the Hills"),MOTÖRHEAD ("Overkill"),DEF LEPPARD ("Let It Go"),DIO ("Stand Up And Shout"),FU MANCHU ("I Can't Hear You"),QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ("Medication") and SCORPIONS ("Dynamite") are among the artists featured on the "SX On Tour" soundtrack. According to a press relea...September 12, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH On Stage With SCORPIONS: High-Quality Photos Available
Italian photographer Daniele Purrone has uploaded a number of high-quality photos of the September 10 show in Colmar, France featuring headliners the SCORPIONS, with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) in the support slot. As previously reported, Roth joined the SCORPIONS for live rendit...September 12, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH Performs With SCORPIONS In France: Video Available
The French TV channel "France 3" has posted a report on the September 10 show in Colmar, France featuring headliners the SCORPIONS, with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) in the support slot. Roth joined the SCORPIONS for live renditions of "In Trance", "Pictured Life", "Kojo No Tsuki"...September 12, 2005
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SCORPIONS, TESTAMENT, NIGHTWISH Confirmed For Brazil's LIVE 'N' LOUDER ROCK FEST
SCORPIONS, TESTAMENT and NIGHTWISH are among the confirmed acts for the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest, scheduled to take place October 8 at Palacio de los Deportes in México (without SCORPIONS),October 12 at Canindé stadium in São Paulo, Brazil and October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. "Bra...September 1, 2005
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SCORPIONS Guitarist Doesn't Rule Out Recording New Album With MICHAEL SCHENKER, ULI JON ROTH
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Dio Message Board: Why did you decide to use Jimmy Bain and Bobby Rondinelli for the "Love at First Sting" recording. Jimmy himself admitted he is on the album in...August 30, 2005
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SUIDAKRA Part Ways With Guitarist/Vocalist, Announce Replacement
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have parted ways with guitarist/vocalist Matthias. "After the Summer Breeze festival, it was decided by the band as a whole that it would be best for everyone if Matthias stepped down from his position in the band," reads a posting on the group's web sit...August 28, 2005
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UFO's PAUL RAYMOND: U.S. Tour Recap
UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond has issued the following recap of the group's recent U.S. tour: "Well, I'm just back from the U.S. tour, still a bit jet-lagged but very happy about the great reception we got Stateside. Things started out on the east coast, with sound ticket sales and enthusiastic audie...August 26, 2005
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OZZFEST, GIGANTOUR, MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Ozzfest: BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES & others Venue: Alpine Valley Music Theatre City/State: East Troy,...August 25, 2005
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SCORPIONS To Perform On Polish TV
Veteran german hard rockers SCORPIONS will make a Polish TV appearance on September 3 in Sopot. The band will only perform six songs and will not play a complete concert. In other news, the band's Middle East Tour Dates (Doha, Dubai, Cairo, Beirut; originally scheduled for October 15-24) have been p...August 23, 2005
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'VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems' Track Listing Revealed
"VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems" is set for release on October 18, 2005. With "Volume 1" containing all your favorite '80s metal ballads, "Volume 2" brings back all those shower sing-alongs in hard to find acoustic versions. Imports, live recordings, rare performances, and t...August 23, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH: Band Lineup Announced For September Shows
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has announced the lineup for his upcoming shows in September. Roth's band will consist of the following: Uli Jon Roth - Guitar Olaf Senkbeil - Vocals Oliver Palotai - Keyboards Peter Pichl - Bass Chris Lowe - Drums Ex-SCORPIONS drummer Rudy Lenners wil...August 22, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman Talks About 40th Anniversary Solo CD
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young about his upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rockdetector.com: Ex-SCORPIONS m...August 11, 2005
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