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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Confirmed For Mexico's 2005 MONTERREY METAL FEST
The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG),featuring German guitar legend Michael Schenker (ex-SCORPIONS/UFO),have been confirmed for the 2005 Monterrey Metal Fest, set to be held on Saturday, May 28 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The festival lineup is shaping up as follows: M...February 26, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: More 'Unplugged' Tour Dates Announced
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS) will be embarking on the "Unplugged California Tour" with keyboardist Wayne Findlay and vocalist Kelly Keeling between March 23 and March 27. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 23 - Malibu, CA @ Malibu Inn Mar. 24 - San Juan Capastrano, CA @ Co...February 25, 2005
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Forged by Fire
Greek Guitar God Gus G. (damn, that's a lot of Gs!) never rests. Even after leaving DREAM EVIL to focus more attention on his pride and joy, FIREWIND, he still does time with NIGHTRAGE and MYSTIC PROPHECY. All these bands have benefited greatly from his massive chops; his chunky riffs and ferocious...February 21, 2005
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THANATOS: New Live Video Clips Posted Online
Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS have posted several new live video clips on their official web site. Watch the group perform "War" in Thessaloniki, Greece, and "Lambs to the slaughter" and "Outward of the Inward" in Deventer, Holland at this location. As previously reported, THAN...February 21, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Embark On 'Unplugged California' Tour
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS) will be embarking on the "Unplugged California Tour" with keyboardist Wayne Findlay and vocalist Kelly Keeling between March 23 and March 27. The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 24 is the first confirmed date. More dates will be annou...February 17, 2005
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SCORPIONS Offer Fans Personalized Gold Album Awards
Launch Radio Networks reports: If you want to show just how big a SCORPIONS fan you are, you now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The band is offering personalized gold album awards for their 1982 release "Blackout", which featured the hits "No One Like You" and "Can't Live Without You". A 24-...February 15, 2005
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THANATOS To Record New Album Later In The Year
Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS are busy writing new songs for their fifth full-length album, to be recorded before the end of the year. THANATOS' fourth album, "Undead. Unholy. Divine", was released last summer through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Angel...February 13, 2005
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SCORPIONS Extend Record Contract, Prepare To Release DVD
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have extended their record contract with the German branch of Sony/BMG and are said to be putting the finishing touches on a "best of" DVD, tentatively due late spring/early summer. In addition, the group are said to be planning a new album release in the fall,...February 11, 2005
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SUIDAKRA To Tour Germany With HOLY MOSES, ILLDISPOSED
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA will be teaming up with HOLY MOSES, ILLDISPOSED and REGICIDE for the Wacken Open Air Roadshow 2005 German tour beginning in early May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 04 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle May 05 - Hannover, GER @ Faust May 06 - Castrop-Raux...February 5, 2005
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VH1 CLASSIC's 'Metal Mania Stripped' To Premiere On Saturday
In honor of the new "VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped" CD that hits stores on Tuesday, February 8, VH1 Classic will premiere "Metal Mania Stripped" on Saturday, February 5 at 3:00 p.m. The half-hour show hosted by Eddie Trunk will feature videos from QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, SCORPIONS and POISON, as wel...February 3, 2005
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SUIDAKRA Sign With ARMAGEDDON, Set Release Date For New Album
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have inked a new record deal with Armageddon Music. The group's seventh album, "Command to Charge", is scheduled for release on April 25. A limited-edition digipack containing various bonus material will also be available. The follow-up to 2003's "Signs...January 30, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Covers IRON MAIDEN
According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fans site MaidenFans.com, guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) and vocalist Robin McAuley who worked with the former on five MSG albums, have recorded a cover version of MAIDEN's "Run to the Hills". They also re-recorded "Save Yourself", a MSG classic...January 28, 2005
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New GUNS N' ROSES Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT, SCORPIONS
Versailles Records is presently completing work on a forthcoming millennium tribute to GUNS N' ROSES, which will feature current and former members of MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, FASTER PUSSYCAT, RATT, SCORPIONS, LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, THE SCREAM, UNION, ADLER'S APPETITE and TH...January 27, 2005
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L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE To Perform At 'Stripped' CD Launch Party
NIGHT RANGER, L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE, Jani Lane (formerly of WARRANT),Kip Winger (WINGER),and Freddie Curci (ALIAS, accompanied by Jason Hook) are among the artists that will perform acoustic sets at Stripped On The Strip, the record release party and concert performance for "VH1 Classi...January 25, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Talk About 'Angel Of Retribution', The Band's Legacy And HALFORD's Homosexuality
The five members of JUDAS PRIEST recently spoke to the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about Halford's return to the group's lineup and their new album, "Angel of Retribution". Several excerpts from the interview follow: On whether PRIEST created the heavy metal genre: Rob Halford (vocals): "You know s...January 23, 2005
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