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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Not Part Of The G3 '03 Tour

When legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN hits the road this fall as part of the G3 '03 tour (also featuring JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI),he will be doing so without his current singer, Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW). "If any singing is to be done [during Malmsteen's set] then I think [Yngwie] wi...
August 18, 2003
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Review: IRON MAIDEN Continues Love Affair With Heavy Metal Fans

Dave Ferman of the Star-Telegram reviewed the IRON MAIDEN/DIO/MOTÖRHEAD tour when it came to the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas Wednesday night (August 13). "I love the MAIDEN, always have," he wrote. "Virtually alone among the wave of British metal bands that emerged in the early 1980s, the...
August 16, 2003
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IMPELLITTERI: New Album To Sound Like SLIPKNOT?

IMPELLITTERI's as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "System X", which is currently being recorded with producer Greg Reely (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD),will apparently mark a significant musical departure from the band's previous neo-classical offerings. Says mainman Chris Impellitteri, "The record...
August 12, 2003
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DON DOKKEN: New Material Sounds Like 'Tooth And Nail'

Don Dokken has posted the following message to DOKKEN's official web site: "Hi everybody, it's been a long time since I've posted a note. As you know we've been on tour almost a year and a half, and a lot has happened during that time. Member changes tough tours and law suits to boot! After ...
August 11, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE/URIAH HEEP Supergroup To Begin Mixing Debut Album

The new supergroup featuring members of URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and OZZY OSBOURNE's former bass player Bob Daisley is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. The as-yet-unnamed band, which consists of Daisley, Lee...
August 11, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: U.K. Tour Announced

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, have announced a U.K. tour in November. "For ALL our fans in Renaissance Garb — please call the theater directly and tell them you will be in Garb for special seating," reads a post on the...
August 9, 2003
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Says He Hopes He's Still Part Of The Band

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW) recently answered several fan questions on his official web site regarding the current status of the band, their upcoming tour and live album. When asked if there is any chance that he will get to write with Yngwie in the future as opposed to just si...
August 7, 2003
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E! Online: No Arrest Warrant For MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer

Despite initial reports claiming local authorities in Lyon County, Nevada had put out an arrest warrant for MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil for allegedly assaulting a prostitute on July 10, prosecutors decided not to issue said warrant because the rocker posted a $1,000 bond, E! Online reports. Lyon C...
August 4, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Explain Difficulty In Landing U.S. Gigs

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night recently posted the following message to her official web site: "We do have just 2 dates right now booked for the US. One in New York and one in Pennsylvania on September 17th and 19th. The new album 'Ghost of a Rose' is due out on August 26th and then ...
August 1, 2003
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Police Report: MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Threw Prostitute Against The Wall

MTV.com has confirmed RockConfidential.com's report that police in Nevada have issued a warrant for the arrest of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil for allegedly attacking a prostitute at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch. As reported here yesterday, the warrant apparently stems from a July 10 incident involving...
July 30, 2003
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Wanted For Assault

According to Rock Confidential, an arrest warrant has been issued for MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil for assaulting a porn star/brothel girl in Lyon County, Nevada, on July 11. Trixxxie Blue (more information),who works for the legendary Bunny Ranch brothel, allegedly filed a complaint against Neil...
July 29, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Announce U.S. Dates

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his companion Candice Night, have lined up two special U.S. performances during September. Here is the venue, ticket and on-sale information: Wednesday, September 17 Theatre of Living Arts 334 South Street Philad...
July 29, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Guest On METALIUM CD

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) will make a guest appearance on the forthcoming album from Germany's METALIUM, "In League As One - Chapter Four", tentatively due in late 2003 through Massacre Records. The follow-up to last year's "Hero-Nation Chapter III"...
July 24, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Enter Japanese Chart At No. 15!

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's latest CD, "Ghost Of A Rose", has entered the Japanese charts at No. 15. In addition, the album is currently at No. 25 on the German chart after three weeks of release. "Ghost Of A Rose", due in the U.S on August 30 through SPV/Steamhammer Records, features former DEEP PURPLE/RAI...
July 23, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE, Ex-WHITESNAKE Members Jam At U.K. Charity Gig

The "Gransdens' 10th Anniversary Blues and Soul Charity Concert", organized by DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey, took place on July 12 in Cambridge, England. Former RAINBOW and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Doogie White participated in the event and offered his thoughts on the show: "Don Airey ha...
July 22, 2003