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GREG LEON Starts Work On New INVASION album; Re-Teams With SURVIVOR Drummer

Southern California guitar legend/vocalist Greg Leon (ex-DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT) has started work on a new studio album, tentivately titled "Stormbringer". Joining Greg Leon on the follow-up to last year's "Unfinished Business" (Leon's first record under the INVASION banner since their cult classic 1984...

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CARMINE APPICE Says 'Osbournes' TV Show Made OZZY Look Stupid

In a brand new, exclusive extensive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe drum legend Carmine Appice discusses his entire career, from his early days in VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK, BOGERT & APPICE, through his years spent with ROD STEWART, KING KOBRA, OZZY OSBOURNE and BLUE MURDER, workin...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Attends SEVENDUST Gig In Los Angeles

Paul Gargano of the Hollywood Reporter has issued the following report: Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen bore witness to an eruption like no other Sunday night at the Sunset Strip House of Blues, when Atlanta metal veterans SEVENDUST had a sold-out, all-ages crowd running with the devil as they unchain...

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KALEDON Part Ways With STEELBORN RECORDS

Italian power metal band KALEDON have parted ways with Steelborn Records (division of Nortwind Records). "After four years of collaboration, this label was to small for us, so we decided to look up for a bigger one," the band write on their web site. "We thank our old label manager for his work and...

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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Calls For PHIL LYNOTT Statue To be Erected In Birmingham

The Irish Post has issued the following report: The former lead guitarist with Irish band THIN LIZZY has called for a statue of the group's legendary frontman to be erected in Birmingham. Scott Gorham wants a bronze of the late Phil Lynott to be erected in the city of the singer's birth as ...

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ULI JON ROTH To Play New York City In May

Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be performing at the B.B. King's Blues Club in New York City on May 16. Additional U.S. dates are expected to be announced soon. As previously reported, Uli Jon Roth's first-ever Sky Academy Seminar & Sky Music Festival is going to take place in Los...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Perform At NYC Benefit Concert

On Wednesday, March 15, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will be taking part in an evening to benefit the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health. He will be performing solo piano. The event will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City. Also scheduled to perfo...

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AC/DC: Australian Mayor Backs Plans For BON SCOTT Statue

Australia's The Sunday Times has issued the following report: Fans of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott want a statue honouring the rock legend as part of a planned Fremantle redevelopment. And the city's mayor is backing the idea. Of 380 public submissions received by Fremantle council on a multimillio...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: Ex-ANVIL CHORUS Guitar Legend To Join Band For Upcoming Dates

San Francisico Bay Area metal guitarist Thaen Rasmussen (ANVIL CHORUS, BLACK SUN) has joined up with VICIOUS RUMORS for four European shows. Thaen will replace Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER, OZZY OSBOURNE) who cannot tour due to family committments. Thaen's global VICIOUS RUMORS debut will be at the Ata...

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RAUNCHY To Support SOULFLY In Germany

Danish modern metalles RAUNCHY will support SOULFLY on their German club dates in February/March. The details are as follows: Feb. 14 - Koln, GER @ Live Music Hall Feb. 15 - Bremen, GER @ Aladin Feb. 16 - Hamburg, GER @ Docks Feb. 17 - Berlin, GER @ SO36 Feb. 18 - Leipzig, GER @ ...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL, JOE SATRIANI To Guest On 'Rockline'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell and guitar legend Joe Satriani will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, March 15. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program a...

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LINKIN PARK To Perform At GRAMMY AWARDS

LINKIN PARK will be teaming up with rapper Jay-Z to perform "Numb/ Encore" at Wednesday's 48th annual Grammy awards in Los Angeles, acording to MTV.com. The track is up for the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration award, contending with Ciara and Missy Elliott's "1, 2 Step", Common, Kanye West and John Legen...

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JOE SATRIANI Announces New Bassist, Prepares To Hit The Road

Guitar legend Joe Satriani has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm happy to announce that bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS, STEVE MORSE BAND, JOHN PETRUCCI, VINNIE MOORE and PLANET X) will be joining us on our upcoming 'Super Colossal Tour'. Dave is a monster player and I look...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Set For LES PAUL Salute Next Week

Launch Radio Networks reports: Guitarists Joe Perry from AEROSMITH and Neal Schon from JOURNEY are among those taking part in a tribute concert to music industry legend Les Paul next week. The Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute takes place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cali...

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METALLICA: Official SUNDANCE Video, Photos Posted Online

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with photos and a video clip of the band's performance at a private party for the film "The Darwin Awards" following the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere on Wednesday, January 25 at Harry O's on Main Street in Park City, Utah. Check it out at Met...