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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'A Big Surprise Is Coming Up In The Near Future'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted the following update at his official web site: "I really had a great tour 2003/2004. I teamed up with Dean Guitars and worked on a Michael Schenker model. It turned out great. "In December I did a project with Bob Kulick. He is th...September 27, 2005
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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'I'm Relieved That RICK HUNOLT Is Gone'
Germany's Terrorverlag recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Terrorverlag: It was [reported] in the media that [former EXODUS drummer] Tom Hunting was ill, but nothing was said about whether he would return to the band again. I me...September 27, 2005
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STATUS QUO Hold U.K. Singles Record
BBC News is reporting that veteran rock group STATUS QUO have had more hit singles than any other band in U.K. chart history, according to research published by Guinness World Records. The band have scored 61 chart successes, dating from "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1968 to "You'll Come Around" i...September 19, 2005
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FOZZY Frontman Signs On As TV GUIDE CHANNEL Correspondent At EMMY AWARDS
According to a posting on FOZZY's official web site, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) will be a red-carpet correspondent, along with Joan and Melissa Rivers, on TV Guide Channel's "Live" at the Emmy Awards show this Sunday, September 18 beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. Chris will also be appear...September 14, 2005
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MYTHIASIN Announce New Bassist, Prepare To Record Debut Album
Guitarist Mark Coglan of MYTHIASIN — the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin — has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are VERY happy to announce our new bassist, Doug Truman. Doug played with Dave [Bellomo, drums], Star [Coglan, guitar] and I...September 12, 2005
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Report: KORN To Receive $15 Million Upfront For Signing EMI Deal
According to a report published in today's edition of the Los Angeles Times, KORN's newly announced deal with the EMI Group calls for EMI to pay the four-member band an estimated $15 million upfront — more than twice what the band might expect from a traditional recording contract. In return, EMI wo...September 12, 2005
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ALICE COOPER/CHEAP TRICK History Goes Back More Than 25 Years
Launch Radio Networks reports: Putting ALICE COOPER and CHEAP TRICK together for a late-summer tour might seem odd to some, but not to the musicians themselves. Cooper told Launch that he's glad to be out with his old friends, since his history with CHEAP TRICK dates back to some recording sessions...September 8, 2005
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ROTTING CORPSE Announce New Tour Dates, Plan DVD Release
Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — have confirmed six dates for September and October. Three of the dates in October have ROTTING CORPSE opening for the re...September 6, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Drummer ERIC SINGER Checks In From CHEAP TRICK Tour
KISS drummer Eric Singer, who is currently touring with CHEAP TRICK as part of ALICE COOPER's backing band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "The tour is going really well... CHEAP TRICK is great to watch/hear every night. "I got the privledge of seeing Bun. E's [Carlos, CH...September 5, 2005
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WET ANIMAL: Debut Album Samples Posted Online
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),have uploaded audio samples from their upcoming self-titled debut at WetAnimal.net. "Wet Animal" track listing: 01. Soul Alone 02. Lost in my Head 03. Outside a Hole 04. Left Behind 0...September 2, 2005
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TOMMY LEE: Rolling Stone Q&A Posted Online
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee recently took part in a question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rolling Stone: Have you ever done a huge rail of coke off your snare drum? Tommy Lee: "Not off the snare, but I used to fill up a beer ...August 31, 2005
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HEATHEN: Entire New Demo Available For Free Download
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have made their entire new demo available for free download at this location. The tracks featured on the demo are "Empty Nothingness", "Dying Season" and "Arrows of Agony". Despite the fact that HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus was recently named an offic...August 30, 2005
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WET ANIMAL: TROUBLE Side Project To Shoot First Video
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),will shoot their first promotional video mid-September. No further details are currently available. WET ANIMAL played two "awesome" shows in Chicago over the weekend," Wartell told BL...August 29, 2005
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Vocalist ANDREW FREEMAN To Join ACOUSTIC OUTCAST Tour For One Show
George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) vocalist Andrew Freeman will be joining the Acoustic Outcast tour, featuring DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken and ex-BATON ROUGE singer Kelly Keeling (both of whom have also previously played with Lynch),for one show on Friday, October 7 at The Mystic Theatre in Petaluma,...August 25, 2005
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BLOCKK 16 To Support Y&T On East Coast Tour
Legendary rockers Y&T will embark on a mini-tour of the East Coast in late September with support from Rick Skatore's (24-7 SPYZ) BLOCKK 16. The BLOCKK lineup will consist of Skatore on bass, Andrew Freeman (GEORGE LYNCH, BLACK SYMPHONY) on guitars, Ray Freeman Jr. on vocals and Shawn Vickers (T...August 24, 2005
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