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THIN LIZZY: European Tour Back On
The webmaster for THIN LIZZY's official MySpace page has released the following message from THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham: "Contrary to earlier reports, THIN LIZZY will be undertaking the proposed tour of European cities as posted on various web sites. We apologise to all our loyal fans for any...September 20, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Wake The Sleeper'
Greg Prato of GuitarSite.com recently conducted an interview with URIAH HEEP founding guitarist Mick Box. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarSite.com: How do you compare URIAH HEEP 2008 to earlier versions of the group? Box: Ah, that is a tough one. I would say though that this l...September 10, 2008
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S.E.X. DEPARTMENT To Enter Studio Next Week
After completing the Spaghetti Glam Rock Tour of the USA — which included appearances at Rocklahoma and South Texas Rock Fest — Italian sleaze/glamsters S.E.X. DEPARTMENT are preparing to enter the Chapel studios (THE DARKNESS, NAPALM DEATH, URIAH HEEP, WET WET WET, SIMPLE MINDS) on September 15 to...September 9, 2008
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Wake the Sleeper
If memory serves, the last URIAH HEEP album I owned was 1982's "Abominog" and the last one I recall hearing was 1985's "Equator". So yes, it has been awhile. Mick Box and the boys certainly haven't waited for me to catch up and continued releasing albums, just like they've been doing since 1970. Tha...September 8, 2008
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THE LIZARDS Featuring Former BLACK SABBATH, RIOT Members: New DVD, CD Out Now
Neo-clasic rock afficiandos THE LIZARDS have released a new DVD and CD simultaneously. Featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and vocalist/keyboardist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN),along with bassist Randy Pratt (who also plays harp with CACTUS) and guitarist...August 18, 2008
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TRAPEZE Stage Backdrop Being Auctioned
A full-size stage backdrop used by the legendary rock band TRAPEZE between 1976 and 1994 is being auctioned via eBay. TRAPEZE was known not only for its great albums and amazing live performances but for the fact that bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes went on to join DEEP PURPLE, drummer Dave Holland jo...August 13, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Performs At Germany's Rottenburg Prison; Video Available
Legendary British rock band URIAH HEEP played one of the most unusual shows of its illustrious career on July 24 when it performed a free gig for the inmates of Rottenburg prison in Germany. Housed in a former castle, the prison also acted as the location for the German launch of URIAH HEEP's first...July 25, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK Featured In SAPGIR BAND Video
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has issued the following update: "A few months ago I told you all about a session I did for a popular Russian artist, SAPGIR BAND. Well, they used footage of my session in the video for the song [see below], and here is it to ...July 24, 2008
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URIAH HEEP To Perform At Germany's Rottenburg Prison
Legendary British rock band URIAH HEEP will perform one of the most unusual shows of its illustrious career next week when it plays a free gig for the inmates of Rottenburg prison in Germany. Housed in a former castle, the prison will also act as the location for the German launch of URIAH HEEP's fi...July 18, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Replaces AXEL RUDI PELL At Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of the the Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place on July 25-26, 2008 in Seebronn, Germany. The lineup is now as follows: THE ORCHESTA MSG TEN YEARS AFTER ALMOST QUEEN (QUEEN tribute) URIAH HEEP SIEGES EVEN ULI JON ROTH JANE S...June 17, 2008
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URIAH HEEP: 'Wake The Sleeper' U.S. Release Date Announced
British rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", in the U.S. on August 26 via Noise/Sanctuary Records. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). The live arena has been vital to the longev...June 13, 2008
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URIAH HEEP And DANGEROUS AGE GRAPHICS Release Rare Art Collectible
To commemorate the release of the new URIAH HEEP album "Wake The Sleeper", Ioannis, the cover artist, has created and issued two hundred and twenty five (225) prints measuring 20" x 24" unframed. This is the approximate size of the original painting. Each print is printed with a seven archival ink p...June 12, 2008
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Conqueror
One need only read vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon's "thanks list" in the liner notes of "Conqueror", the new album by Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER, to realize that this is anything but a new-school metal album. Stating "thanks for the inspiration to: CIRITH UNGOL, BUDGIE, LUCIFER'S FRIEND, URIA...June 9, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Cancels Tour Of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine And Belarus
URIAH HEEP has cancelled its previously announced nine-date tour of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus which was scheduled to commence in Chisinau, Moldova tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4. According to the band, "the last-minute cancellation comes as a result of the tour promoter's complete lack of ad...June 3, 2008
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