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OVER THE RAINBOW Returning To Russia In September

OVER THE RAINBOW will return to Russia and post-Soviet territories in September/October for another headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows (venue details to be announced): Sep. 15 - Krasnodar Sep. 17 - Rostov-on-Don Sep. 19 - Tumen Sep. 21 - Perm Sep. 23 - Samara Sep. 27 - Omsk Sep. 29 - Ir...

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ROYAL HUNT Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have parted ways with bassist Per Schelander and have replaced him with Andreas Passmark (NARNIA, ROB ROCK, E-TYPE). Commented Schelander, "After four rollercoaster years of music, laughter and good memories I have to leave ROYAL HUNT. The reason is that I simpl...

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TANK: Reaction To ALGY WARD-Less Band Has Been 'Amazing'

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — have commented on a recently issued sta...

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DIO's 'Killing The Dragon' Reissued On Limited-Edition Vinyl

DIO's "Killing The Dragon" album from 2002 is being released this month on limited-edition vinyl with a gatefold pop-up cover via Night Of The Vinyl Dead. Only 500 hand-numbered copies are being manufactured. "Killing The Dragon" was originally released by Spitfire Records. The track listing is as f...

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Ailing TANK Frontman Slams Touring Version Of Band

Algy Ward, the founding bassist/vocalist of the legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK, has slammed his former bandmates for taking a version of the band out on the road in Europe without him. In a statement released to Classic Rock magazine, Ward says, "I wish the loyal TANK fans around the...

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DREAM THEATER's Cover Of KING CRIMSON's 'Larks' Tongues' Now Available Via iTunes

DREAM THEATER's cover version of "Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part II)" by KING CRIMSON is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM THEATER cover of "Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Part II)" is now ava...

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'Brütal Legend' Creator Explains Why RONNIE JAMES DIO Is No Longer Involved With Game

Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend game creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has been cut out of the game's voice cast and has been replaced with Tim Curry, a movie actor best known for his...

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OVER THE RAINBOW To Be Joined By Keyboardist PAUL MORRIS For U.S. Dates

After he received a great reception from over 12,000 fans at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 4, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, keyboardist Paul Morris has been added to OVER THE RAINBOW's lineup for several U.S. concert dates in July. Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, wa...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: South American Dates Announced

This July and August, legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will travel to South America for several concert dates. Garnoe Productions has set up a special web site for this tour with more details about the venue locations, information on where to purc...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO No Longer Part Of 'Brütal Legend' Game

The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the producers of the upcoming Brütal Legend game have decided to cut Dio's contributions out of the game, and have replaced him with Tim Curry, a...

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EVIL MASQUERADE: 'Desire And Pain' Video Released

"Desire and Pain", the new video from the Denmark-based symphonic metal band EVIL MASQUERADE, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's fourth album, "Fade To Black", which was released in January via Escape Music. The follow-up to 2006's "Third Act" was mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen...

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QUEEN Guitarist 'Loves' DREAM THEATER Medley Cover

DREAM THEATER's version of a medley of three songs from the legendary QUEEN — "Tenement Funster", "Flick Of The Wrist" and "Lily Of The Valley" — is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM TH...

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IRON KOBRA, DESTROY EDGEBONE Confirmed For Italy's THE REVENGE OF TRUE METAL

IRON KOBRA and DESTROY EDGEBONE have been confirmed for this year's The Revenge Of True Metal festival, set to take place July 11 at Piazzale Degasperi, Rovereto (TN),Italy. The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drumme...

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DREAM THEATER's Cover Of ZEBRA's 'Take Your Fingers' Now Available Via iTunes

DREAM THEATER's cover version of "Take Your Fingers From My Hair" by ZEBRA is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM THEATER cover of "Take Your Fingers From My Hair" is now available at iTu...

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TARJA TURUNEN Performs With RATA BLANCA In Buenos Aires; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen joined Argentinian hard rockers RATA BLANCA on stage at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina this past Friday, June 5 to perform a couple of tracks, including the DEEP PURPLE classic "Child In Time". Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be viewed below...