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DEEP PURPLE: Live Webcast Available Online
A 100-minute webcast of DEEP PURPLE's July 4, 2004 show at the Stravinski Auditorium in Montreux, Switzerland is available online at this location. As previously reported, DEEP PURPLE will be teaming up with THIN LIZZY and JOE SATRIANI for a North American tour beginning in early August. ...July 9, 2004
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DRAGONFORCE To Embark On U.K. Headlining Tour
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. in September/October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 30 – Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse Oct. 01 - TBC Oct. 02 - Bradford, UK @ Rio's Oct. 03 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 3 Oct. 05 - Norwich, UK @ Waterfront...July 4, 2004
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Third Annual Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT To Take Place In August
Monster Records has announced plans for the third annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" tribute concert, to be held on Saturday, August 7 at Healey's (Jeff Healey's club at 178 Bathurst St.) in Toronto. For the third year in a row, some of the finest musicians on the Canadian...July 2, 2004
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PHIL LYNOTT's Mother Hits Back At Irish Racists
The mother of legendary THIN LIZZY rocker Phil Lynott has hit back at a notorious white supremacist group that has launched an Internet race-hate campaign against her son, vowing to deface a statue being built in his honor, according to the Evening Herald. Members of Stormfront, a U.S.-based racist...July 1, 2004
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SOTO/SCHON/CASTRONOVO/MENDOZA Supergroup: Audio Samples Posted Online
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have launched their official web sit...June 24, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE Is Looking For Fans To Jam With
Before DEEP PURPLE's show in Szczecin, Poland on June 28, PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will perform "Smoke on The Water" with volunteer guitarists on a special stage set up at Boguslawa street in Szczecin. The event will start 3:00 p.m. Anyone who wants to play with Steve should contact the promoter...June 17, 2004
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Magazine: BON SCOTT, OZZY, AXL ROSE Among Rock's Greatest Frontmen
According to AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has topped the list of 100 greatest frontmen published in the July 2004 issue of the U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine. Top 10 greatest frontmen, according to Classic Rock magazine: 01. Bon Scott (AC/DC) 02. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)...June 10, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE To Host Guitar Workshop In Iceland
DEEP PURPLE's Steve Morse will host a guitar workshop on June 24 at FIH in Reykjavik, Iceland, according to Deep-Purple.net. "FIH" stands for the Musicans Union of Iceland, and they have a hall that seats around 300. The event is being organized in co-operation with Ernie Ball/Music Man and Tónabúdi...June 9, 2004
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Report: SLIPKNOT Drummer Saves Day For METALLICA At DOWNLOAD
Virtual Festivals reports: "Rock history was made today as METALLICA seized triumph from the jaws of disaster, after drummer Lars Ulrich was hospitalised with a mystery ailment, on the day of their headline performance at the second day of the Download Festival. "Whereas lesser bands would fold in t...June 6, 2004
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Report: Rhode Island Fire Marshall 'Stretched Thin' Prior To GREAT WHITE Tragedy
A Rhode Island fire marshal responsible for inspecting The Station nightclub logged at least 1,911 hours of overtime in the four years before the deadly fire there, according to a Providence Journal review of his overtime payments. Denis P. Larocque, a self-described "one-man fire prevention divisio...May 31, 2004
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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Comments On ALEX NELSON's Passing
LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson has posted the following message on his web site regarding the recent passing of ex-LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson: "Thanks for all the emails regarding Alex. I have been getting a ton of emails from all over the world. I knew the guy would be missed but I h...May 24, 2004
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Ex-LIZZY BORDEN Guitarist ALEX NELSON: Funeral Services Details Announced
The funeral services for former LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson, who was killed in a head-on collision on Monday (May 17),will be held this morning (May 21) at 10:00 a.m. at: St. Theresa's Catholic Church 2800 E. Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA Following the mass, there will be a procession to: Palm...May 21, 2004
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THIN LIZZY: Another 'Greatest Hits' Collection On The Way
Universal Records will be releasing another THIN LIZZY "Greatest Hits" collection on June 7. A two-CD set, the collection will include "previously unreleased" versions of "Cowboy Song" and "The Boys Are Back In Town", both of which are said to have been taken from the "The Boys Are Back In Town" (Au...May 18, 2004
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Former LIZZY BORDEN Guitarist Dies In Head-On Collision
Former LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson died in a head-on collision the afternoon of May 17, 2004. According to publicist Nancy B. Sayle, Alex "joined LIZZY BORDEN, after replacing Tony Matuzak, on guitar before the recording of 'The Murderess Metal Roadshow'. Alex maintained his place in the band...May 18, 2004
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SOTO/SCHON/CASTRONOVO/MENDOZA Supergroup Gets A Name
The new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) has been christened SOUL SIRKUS. Eleven tracks are...May 16, 2004
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