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M3: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...

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SAHG Frontman Talks About Upcoming Tour With CELTIC FROST

Jeff Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with SAHG frontman Olav. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Live-Metal.net: The band is set for an upcoming tour in the U.S. with CELTIC FROST. How did this tour get put together and what can we expect from a live SAHG show? Olav: We ...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: New STONE SOUR Album Is 'Incredible'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "My humble opinion: The new [STONE SOUR] album 'Come What(ever) May' is incredible. I listen to it every day from start to finish at least twice. I think it's the best record I have heard since REFUSED's 'Shape of Punk to Come' or FAITH NO...

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PAUL SAMSON: Complete 'P.S....' Details Revealed

A brand new Paul Samson CD, consisting of recordings the leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON was working on in the months prior to his death in 2002, will be issued on September 4 via Angel Air Records under the title "P.S...." (previously titled "Brand New Day"). Produced and engine...

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ROBERT PLANT: 'Nine Lives' Box Set Pushed Back To November

Launch Radio Networks reports: Robert Plant's post-LED ZEPPELIN career will get boxed on November 14 with the release of "Nine Lives" (cover). The package will have all of Plant's solo albums, as well as a DVD with music videos, interviews, and bonus footage. Each of the albums — "Pictures At Eleven...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Guest On PLANET ROCK Today

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will appear on the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock later today (August 26) on the show "My Planet Rocks" with Nicky Horne. The show airs at 7:00 p.m. U.K. time (6:00 p.m. GMT). DEEP PURPLE is currently on a break from a planned two-year-long world tour behind...

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ROSE TATTOO Rejoined By Former Bassist

Tim Cashmere of Undercover News reports that Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO are back in the studio, just months after the death of slide guitarist Pete Wells. Replacing Wells will be ailing guitar legend and one-time bassist for ROSE TATTOO, Lobby Loyde. Loyde told Undercover earlier t...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN, SKID ROW's SNAKE To Perform With MEAT LOAF's Daughter Tonight

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will be backing his fiancée Pearl Aday's band MOTHER PEARL at the House Of Blues Sunset Strip Foundation Room tonight (August 23) at 10:00 p.m. Also playing with Pearl will be her new guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo (SKID ROW). Ian said, "It's a reunion of sorts for Snake and...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN Tries Writing Novel

Reuters reports that DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan is trying his hand at a new form of writing — a novel. Gillan, 61, said he had already lined up a publisher for his novel, which is a political thriller titled "Wessex". "This is my one and only novel. This really is a labor ...

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Kiss of Death

At 61 years old, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister isn't about to go out of his way to win over those few, pathetic, soulless bints who don't like MOTÖRHEAD. The band has a well-worn groove, and they've settled into it, releasing a string of albums over the last decade so consistent, it's easy to forget someti...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Video Clips From Solo Tour Available

Video clips of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan performing on August 16 at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York at the opening night of his "Gillan's Inn" solo tour have been posted online at YouTube.com. Check them out: "Smoke on the Water" (video) and "Bluesy Blue Sea" (video). Ian Gillan's ...

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IAN GILLAN Kicks Off Solo Tour Tonight

Launch Radio Networks reports: DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan steps out on his own tonight (Wednesday, August 16) with the launch of a solo tour at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York. The five-week North American run is in support of his solo album "Gillan's Inn", which he released to celebrate...

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WHITESNAKE: Second Batch Of Remastered Albums Pushed Back

According to Deep-Purple.net, the second batch of remastered WHITESNAKE albums that were scheduled for around July 2006 have been pushed back to Christmas time. Three more titles are being re-released: "Come An' Get It" from 1981, featuring Jon Lord and Ian Paice; "Live In The Heart Of The City", wh...

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ROBERT PLANT And Current And Former DEEP PURPLE Members Sign On For Charity Event

Launch Radio Networks reports: Robert Plant has signed on for a benefit concert in London that will also feature DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice and former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. They'll perform with a house band that includes ex-WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden, ROXY MUSIC guitarist Phil Man...

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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY: Fall Tour Dates Announced

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has lined up the following tour dates in November: Nov. 02 - Allentown, PA - The Sterling Hotel Nov. 04 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz More shows will be announced soon. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY will enter the studio in September to begin work on their new album, tentatively titled "Op...