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Legendary Guitarist ULI JON ROTH Says He Enjoyed His Time With The SCORPIONS
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth recently spoke to Metal-Realm.com about his time with the SCORPIONS and his work as a solo artist. Asked what he thinks about his musical past, Roth said, "It's a journey. When I was with the SCORPIONS I enjoyed it very much, I learned a lot at that time. ...April 23, 2004
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SWEDEN ROCK Festival Nearing Sell-Out
Last year, Sweden Rock festival sold out all the 15,000 two-day tickets two days before the first band took the stage. That was actually the first time ever the festival was sold out. This year the tickets will sell out much earlier. As of today, more than 13,000 of the 16,000 three-day tickets have...April 22, 2004
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Former CHANNEL ZERO Singer Returns With 'Energy Rock' Sounds Of SKITSOY
SKITSOY, the Belgian band fronted by former CHANNEL ZERO vocalist Franky De Smet-Van Damme, have posted their video for the track "Come to Belgium" at this location (Windows Media). "The song deals about the typical aspects (more bad than good...) of our little country, and isn't metal nor hard rock...April 21, 2004
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SCORPIONS Honored At Germany's '50 Jahre Rock!': Video Available
ZDF has a video clip of the SCORPIONS being honored at a "50 Jahre Rock!" television special over the weekend in Germany. Watch the three-minute clip here (click on picture of drummer James Kottak and guitarist Matthias Jabs in lower right-hand corner of the page). As previously reported, SCORPIONS...April 19, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: 'Requiem For An Angel' Sessions Underway
The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "The SKY ORCHESTRA string players have just spent several days at Skylight Manor Studios. Several new pieces which are part of 'Requiem For An Angel' were recorded under Uli's direction. Everyone...April 17, 2004
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SCORPIONS: Career-Spanning Box Set Due Next Month
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS will be releasing a three-CD career retrospective, called "Box Of Scorpions", on May 25, according to Launch Radio Networks. The set features 51 tracks from throughout their recording history, which started with 1972's "Lonesome Crow". There aren't any unrelease...April 13, 2004
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SCORPIONS: New Album Samples Available For Download
Russian SCORPIONS fan site Scorpions.ru is hosting two-minute audio samples of all the tracks from the group's forthcoming CD, "Unbreakable", at this location. The follow-up to 1999's "Eye II Eye", due in Europe on May 3, was recorded at Peppermint Park Studio in Hannover, Germany and was mixed at W...April 12, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: U.S. Touring Plans 'Unclear'
The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "It is currently still unclear precisely when U.J.R. will begin touring the US this year. There have been some rumours that Uli would be part of the UFO tour, which was being envisaged at the tim...April 4, 2004
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MONTROSE, TNT, NIFELHEIM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
MONTROSE, TNT, DANGER DANGER, NIFELHEIM, CRAZY LED and MARYSLIM are the latest confirmations for this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST EURO...March 31, 2004
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COSMOSQUAD: Original Lineup To Reunite For One-Night-Only Performance
L.A. metal fusioneers COSMOSQUAD will be reuniting in their original line-up — guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, $IGN OF 4),bassist Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, TED NUGENT, B'Z),and drummer Shane Gaalaas (GLENN HUGHES, B'Z, $IGN OF 4) — for the first time in 14 months for a one-night only live appear...March 25, 2004
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THANATOS To Release 'Undead. Unholy. Divine' In June
Veteran Dutch death metallers THANATOS have set a June 12 release date through Black Lotus Records for their fourth full-length album, "Undead. Unholy. Divine". The follow-up to 2000's "Angelic Encounters" was produced by Hans Pieters and the band at Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland and was mast...March 22, 2004
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D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 and RITUAL are the latest bands confirmed to appear at this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST EUROPE SCORPIONS UFO MON...March 17, 2004
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer To Launch German Tour With New Band R&R
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell will be launching a German tour with his new band R&R in late April. The group, which includes Claudia Raab, an "exceptional" saxophone player and a successful actress/model, will be releasing their debut album, "The Rhythm of Art", on April 5. The comple...March 14, 2004
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SCORPIONS: First European Tour Dates Announced
SCORPIONS have announced the first dates as part of the "Unbreakable Tour 2004". They are as follows: May, 22 – Ingolstadt, GER @ TBA Jun. 04 – Halberstadt, GER @ Domplatz Jun. 11 – Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 12 – Lichtenvoorde, NETH @ Arrow Rock Festival As previously reported, SCO...March 6, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Embark On U.S. Tour Next Month
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will embark on a U.S. tour beginning in late April. According to a posting on Roth's official web site, the initial tour dates will see Uli opening for UFO, to be followed by some headlining appearances and festivals. Exact cities and dates will be ann...March 5, 2004
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