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KELLY KEELING Talks About GEORGE LYNCH, DOKKEN And Upcoming Solo Album
Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM),who recently toured the U.S. as part of guitarist George Lynch's (ex-DOKKEN) solo band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "I've been in Georgia for a few...May 11, 2004
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MEMORY GARDEN Announce One-Off Live Performance
MEMORY GARDEN, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, will play a show at Sombrero in Örebro this coming Saturday (May 15). Also appearing will be CHAIN OF HATE. As previously reported, MEMORY GARDEN have commenced the recording sessions for th...May 10, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET Lays Down Vocals For MOONSTONE Project: Photos Available
Legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) recently spent time at a California studio laying down vocals on the track "Not Dead Yet" from MOONSTONE, the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. "The song is an up-tempo r...May 4, 2004
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JEFF PILSON: New DIO Album Is 'Phenomenal'
Bassist Jeff Pilson has issued the following update regarding the forthcoming DIO album, tentatively due in July through Sanctuary Records in the U.S. and SPV Records in Europe: "The DIO record went extremely well — Simon [Wright] and I finished our parts last week. What kick-ass bass and drum sound...May 3, 2004
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MEMORY GARDEN: Single Artwork Posted Online
Stockholm, Sweden's MEMORY GARDEN, the band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, have posted the cover artwork (by the outstanding artist Travis Smith) for their upcoming seven-inch single release, "Marion", at this location. The single, containing the tracks "Nameless" and...May 1, 2004
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MUDVAYNE Select Producer For New Album
MUDVAYNE have selected Toby Wright (KORN, ALICE IN CHAINS, SEVENDUST, SOULFLY) to produce their quartet's third, as-yet-untitled release, according to a source at Epic Records. Scheduled for this fall, the upcoming album follows the success of MUDVAYNE's first two albums — "L.D. 50" (2000) and "The...April 19, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Working On CD Of Electronic Dance Music
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has revealed to People magazine that he is currently working on a new CD of electronic dance music. "I'm absolutely passionate about dance music," he said. "It's one big party." Lee has also confirmed that he has been romantically involved with supermodel Naomi C...April 8, 2004
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Former BLACK SABBATH Roadie Talks About Working For OZZY OSBOURNE
The News & Star has interviewed Dave Tangye, one of the authors of "How Black Was Our Sabbath", which looks at the band's exploits during their Seventies' heyday. Tangye, 53, worked with SABBATH for three years and was later Ozzy Osbourne's personal assistant. "How Black Was Our Sabbath" was co-...April 5, 2004
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ELEKTRIC ZOO: More Dates Added
ELEKTRIC ZOO, the new project featuring Italian guitarist Dario Mollo and legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE),have lined up the following dates during April/May: Apr. 17 – Arluno – Milan, ITA Apr. 19 – Orpheum – Graz, AUT Apr. 29...March 28, 2004
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JEFF PILSON To Rejoin DIO?
KNAC.com is reporting that bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) will be reuniting with former bandmates in DIO to record the group's as-yet-untitled new album. Pilson replaces Jimmy Bain, who recently exited the band. Frontman Ronnie James Dio, guitarist Craig Goldy, drummer Simon Wright and Pilson will...March 19, 2004
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UPDATED: RANDY RHOADS' ROCKWALK Induction Marred By Misspelling Shocker
Legendary OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads' induction into Hollywood's RockWalk earlier today turned downright embarrassing when the bronze bust unveiled during the ceremony and later installed along the RockWalk posthumous inductee wall displayed the guitarist's often-misspelled last name as "R...March 18, 2004
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: Drummer ALEX PAPA Leaves The Fold
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has parted ways with the drummer from his solo band, Alex Papa. "Alex has decided to pursue other avenues in his career," Jeff said in a statement. "I and the rest of the band support his decisions and wish him nothing but every success in his...March 18, 2004
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RUSH: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Petition Launched
Classic Rock Revisited (www.classicrockrevisited.com) owner and operator Jeb Wright has started an online petition to get RUSH elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I know... I know this has been done before but please hear me out," Jeb writes. "Our goal is to get FIFTY THOUSAND signatures and...March 14, 2004
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: New Solo Album On The Way
In addition to his brand-new, as-yet-unnamed project with Neal Schon and Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY),singer Jeff Scott Soto has started recording his highly anticipated third solo album, tentatively titled "Lost In The Translation". Jeff...March 11, 2004
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It's Official: JIMMY BAIN Exits DIO
DIO bassist Jimmy Bain has officially left the band, according to KNAC.com (originally reported here in January). No replacement has been named at the present time. Ronnie James Dio commented, "Jimmy has chosen to follow his own career path, and we wish him well." Ronnie, guitarist Craig Goldy and d...March 4, 2004
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