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Paying Tribute To TOMMY VANCE
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com has issued the following statement regarding the pasing of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tommy Vance: "If there's one person I really owe a debt to in my career it's Tommy Vance. It might be hard for those outside the U.K. to realize just how important Tommy was to the...March 7, 2005
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TNT Frontman Discusses His New Band STARBREAKER
In an interview with "The Hairball John Radio Show", Tony Harnell of TNT shared some great stories regarding early TNT, the various tours and some of his favorite tracks from over the years. He also talked about his new side project STARBREAKER: Hairball John Radio Show: Tony, I know that 2005 is al...March 7, 2005
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KROKUS Part Ways With Guitarist FERNANDO VON ARB, Announce Replacement
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are proud to officially announce the return of guitarist Mandy Meyer to KROKUS as replacement of Fernando Von Arb who decided to leave the band. Mandy was a member of KROKUS during the '80s already an...March 5, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES: New IOMMI Collaboration Will Compete With VELVET REVOLVER, AUDIOSLAVE
In a recent interview with MelodicRock.com, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke in greater detail about his new collaboration with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, which also features Kenny Aronoff (ex-JOHN MELLENCAMP) on drums. The trio have cut 13 track...March 4, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Celebrates 40 Years In Rock With Special CD, DVD
According to an article in The Buffalo News, DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has been spending time in Buffalo, New York working on a record documenting and celebrating his 40 years in the rock world. "I love Buffalo," Gillan told Jeff Miers of The Buffalo News. "The people here are wonderful, genui...March 4, 2005
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VREID Check In From ENSLAVED European Tour
VREID, the new Norwegian band formed by former WINDIR members Hváll (bass),Steingrim (drums) and Sture (vocals, guitar),are in the middle of a European tour as the support act for ENSLAVED. The following tour report was posted on the group's official web site: "After a horrible start with the ulti...March 4, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Helsinki Show Confirmed
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 12,000-capacity Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on Tuesday, July 5. Tickets go on sale March 7 and are priced at 51 and 56 euros. The group's European itinerary...March 1, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Rising Force' Named 'Top Shred Album Of All Time'
Guitar One magazine has published a list of the "Top 10 Shred Albums of All Time" in its February 2005 issue. According to the magazine's editors, "arpeggio for arpeggio, these 10 albums strike the finest balance between tasteful melody (ahem) and 'no way did he just play that!'" Guitar One's "Top 1...February 25, 2005
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T. REX 'Boogies' Again On DVD, CD
According to Billboard.com, T. REX's Ringo Starr-directed 1972 film, "Born To Boogie", will make its DVD debut in May via Sanctuary. Not only will it be issued as a double-disc set loaded with previously unseen extras, but a double CD will also be released, with audio recently remastered by T. REX's...February 24, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: ADAM WAKEMAN To Return On Keyboards For 2005 Tour
Webmaster Joe Siegler of the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black Sabbath Online has posted the following message at his web site: "Overnight I got an email from Adam Wakeman who handled keyboard duties (what that they were) on the Ozzfest 2004 gigs. Adam told me that he will be handling keyboards again for...February 23, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Confirmed For Greece's ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have been confimed for Greece's Rockwave Festival, set to take place June 25 at Terra Vibe in Athens. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are VELVET REVOLVER, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WASTEFALL. A po...February 23, 2005
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RESISTANCE Sign With LION MUSIC
Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE have inked an exclusive deal with Finland's Lion Music (SUN CAGED, CHRIS POLAND, TONY MACALPINE). RESISTANCE, whose sound is being described as "early Bay Area thrash mixed with a Euro power metal vibe," have independently released their first album, "Li...February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Play Bulgaria In June
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the fourth edition of the Bulgarian "Arena Music" festival, set to take place on June 23 in Sofia. The group's European itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 09 –...February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Second Norwegian Concert Announced
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 13,000-capacity Koengen in Bergen, Norway on Saturday, July 9. As previously reported, SABBATH will also perform at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum arena in Oslo on...February 22, 2005
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TONY IOMMI Talks About His Influences in GUITAR ONE Magazine
In the March 2005 issue of Guitar One magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi talks about the music that influenced him in their "Under The Influence" column. Here is a selection of his quotes: Artist: HANK MARVIN & THE SHADOWS: Tony Iommi: "The vibe and sound of the instrumental stuff real...February 21, 2005
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