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Former SCORPIONS Drummer: 'After I Left The Band, They Didn't Have Any More Hits'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell. A couple of excerpts follow: On touring extensively in the States on the strength of "Animal Magnetism": "We were special guests for TED NUGENT, AC/DC and AEROSMITH. Our opening act wa...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Rock Brigade' Musical Style; Video Available

A video clip of Craig High School (Janesville, Wisconsin) show choir Spotlighters performing its rendition of DEF LEPPARD's "Rock Brigade" has been posted online at YouTube. According to The Janesville Gazette, Craig High School's Spotlighters are a show choir, but the comparison with a sports team...

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SOULFLY Mainman Discusses Upcoming Album

For the past month, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera has been holed up inside his home in Arizona writing songs for the band's next album, recording demos, and letting his creativity flow. The following question-and-answer session with Max was posted on the group's official web site, SoulflyWeb.com: Q:...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist 'Stoked' About Upcoming European Headlining Tour

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We've been home for a couple days getting our shit together before heading off to Ireland to start our European and U.K. headlining The Crusade World Tour 2007 along with very special guests and thras...

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BAM MARGERA To Host 'VH1 Rock Honors'

Bam Margera ("Jackass", "Viva La Bam") has been tapped to host "VH1 Rock Honors". The second annual show, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock, will honor OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART, and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perform live, along with tribute bands NICKELBACK, GR...

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DIECAST: 'Nothing I Could Say' Video Posted Online

DIECAST recently completed a captivating new video for the track "Nothing I Could Say" with acclaimed directors Ian McFarland (SICK OF IT ALL) and Mike Pecci. The directors' unique vision and dedication was a perfect fit for the track, ultimately resulting in an epic, conceptual piece that is sure t...

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DEF LEPPARD: More Tour Dates Announced

DEF LEPPARD has scheduled the following tour dates: July 11 - Walker, MN - Moondance Jam July 21 - Sarnia, ON - Sarnia Bayfest July 22 - Farwell, MI - Mountain Rock Fest July 28 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Frontier Days DEF LEPPARD recently announced that it was booking shows this summer in the ...

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The New Machine of Liechtenstein

Sick of reading about HOLY MOSES reissues yet? Well, too fucking bad, because the smokin' banshee Sabina Classen and her band of German thrashers haven't gotten a fraction of the attention and respect they deserve yet. Getting their discography back in print, including this 1989 rager, is good news...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Offers New Album Update

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Just a brief update from life in the trenches. Contrary to what I'm sure most of you believed when previously told, we are actually well ensconced in working on the new LEPPARD album and have bee...

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EVERGREY To Play Romania In April

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have issued the following update: "As you may remember, we were unfortunately forced to cancel our performance in Bucharest, Romania two months ago. This was due to a vehicle malfunction and totally out of our control. We then said we would come back to make up for this, a...

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DEF LEPPARD: Working Title Of New Album Revealed

DEF LEPPARD has set "Sparkle Lounge" as the working title of its new studio album, the group's guitarist Phil Collen revealed in a brand new interview with Classic Rock Revisited. According to Collen, the CD is being recorded at singer Joe Elliott's house in Dublin, Ireland with Ronan McHugh co-prod...

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It's Official: OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Set For VH1's 'Rock Honors'

VH1 pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of GENESIS, HEART, OZZY OSBOURNE and ZZ TOP (as reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET this morning). Additional performers, presenters, and spec...

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RICK RUBIN's COLUMBIA Co-Chair Move To Take Place This Week?

According to Hits Daily Double, the much-rumored-about move of producer Rick Rubin to Columbia Records as co-chairman could take place as early as this week, with the Grammy-winning producer bringing his American Recordings label and associated artists (including SLAYER) along with him from Warner B...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Rumored For This Year's 'VH1 Rock Honors'

OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS and HEART are the rumored artists that will be honored as part of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" event, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. According to Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited, the program will be taped on Saturday...

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DEF LEPPARD Confirmed For Minnesota's MOONDANCE JAM

DEF LEPPARD has been confirmed as one of the headliners of the Moondance Jam classic rock festival, set to take place July 11-14 in Walker, MN. DEF LEPPARD wll perform on July 11. Also scheduled to appear are LOVERBOY, THE NEW CARS, SMASHMOUTH, THE FIXX, MOODY BLUES and TOTO. For more information, v...