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Fans Launch Petition To Get MOTÖRHEAD Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
MOTÖRHEAD fans are signing a petition in an attempt to get the band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The petition text reads as follows: "Please induct MOTÖRHEAD into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. MOTÖRHEAD are currently celebrating their 30th Anniversary and it is, quite simply, shoc...August 15, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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AGANKAST Part Ways With Drummer And Guitarist, Announce Replacements
Guitarist Rob Matthew (formerly of ATOMKRAFT, currently in AGANKAST) has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "AGANKAST has suffered a slight set back as we have decided to replace drummer Ava Robertson and guitarist Jimmy Manningham. It was becoming clear that the two were not up to the s...July 9, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist, ALTARIA Bassist Join Forces In WICKED OUTLAW
WICKED OUTLAW, the new band featuring guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO, VIOLET'S DEMISE) and Finnish composer/bassist Marko Pukkila (ALTARIA),are currently writing original material with a view towards touring Europe and the U.S. in 2006. The band, which was formed in May 2004, are currently seeki...July 5, 2005
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Guest On JERRY LEE LEWIS CD
According to The RockRadio.com, LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page was in a studio in London on June 15, 2005 to lay down some guitar work for an upcoming JERRY LEE LEWIS release, to be titled "The Pilgrim", reports Jimmy Page Online. Lewis recorded his rendition of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Rock and Ro...June 20, 2005
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Former ATOMKRAFT Guitarist Returns To Action After Almost 20 Years
Former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I just would like to let everybody know that I've returned to metal after almost 20 years. It's been a long time. The reason for the disappearance has been due to total disillusionment with the music industry...May 21, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist To Embark On West Coast Tour With HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson wil be embarking on a short West Coast tour with his new band HAPPY BIRTHDAY. "We will be supporting Jimmy Chamberlin's new band, THE JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX, on a short run from San Diego to Vancouver in early April," Robertson told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. HAPPY BIRT...March 22, 2005
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GINGER Quits BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns (ex-L.A. GUNS) has posted the following message on his official blog: "Ginger [THE WILDHEARTS] was involved in a couple of the songs we wrote for the [upcoming second] album but he is not in the band. I am not at liberty to discuss his personal life. I am...March 5, 2005
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RUSH Post Tsunami Benefit Performance Online
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that RUSH have posted their performance from last month's Canada For Asia tsunami benefit online. The official Rush.com web site has a link to the new version of their 1977 hit "Closer To The Heart", which features fellow Canadians Ed Robertson of BARENAKED LADIES...February 3, 2005
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RUSH: Charity Telethon Rebroadcast On Band's Official Web Site
RUSH's performance on the Canada for Asia three-hour live telecast in support of relief efforts for the tsunami victims of South Asia will be posted on Rush.com on February 1. This is exclusive to Rush.com and will only be available for viewing until March 2. The performance will not be available fo...January 27, 2005
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Report: DAMAGEPLAN Club Shooting Prompts Security Check
Ray Waddell of Billboard is reporting that more than a month after a shooting spree at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio, left five people dead, including the assailant and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, many questions remain unanswered. Still, most in the touring industry do n...January 15, 2005
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RUSH: Photos From CANADA FOR ASIA Benefit Event Posted Online
RUSH were among the Canadian artists that assembled at the CBC broadcasting center Thursday night (Jan. 13) to take part in Canada for Asia, a three-hour, history-making live telecast in support of relief efforts for the tsunami victims of South Asia. RUSH had recorded a new version of their 1977 hi...January 14, 2005
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Welcome New Singer
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have announced the addition of Italian vocalist Jacopo Meille (MANTRA) to the groups ranks. Commented guitarist Robb Weir: "We are over the moon to have found such a great vocalist. This is something we should have done three years...December 14, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: Limited Edition 'Sky Guitar' To Be Made Available
A "Sky Guitar" designed by legendary axeman Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be sold in limited edition by 17th Street Guitars in a close cooperation with Uli. Only a limited number of the instrument will be made. Click here to find out more. As previously reported, Uli Jon Roth has been invited to...November 1, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH Confirmed For Romania's ROCK MY HEART FESTIVAL
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has been invited to play at the Rock My Heart Festival in Bucharest, Romania on November 6, 2004 at the Sport Arena. He will perform three songs by Jimi Hendrix as part of "The Jimi Hendrix Concert" which also features Mick Abrahams and Brian Robertson as guest guita...October 22, 2004
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