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Comeblack

I find albums of rerecorded material to be about as hit-or-miss (usually "miss") as cover-song releases. So when "Comeblack" arrived containing both rerecorded SCORPIONS classics and cover songs from several 1960s era acts it was little enthusiasm that I considered the possibility for a review. That...

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SCORPIONS: New North American Tour Dates Announced

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have scheduled the following North American tour dates: June 08 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center June 09 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater June 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre June 12 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre June 14 - Albuquerq...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Produces POC Debut

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has produced "Rock N Roll Baby", the debut single from the Mexican rock singer Poc. Drums on the track were laid down by GUNS N' ROSES' Frank Ferrer. Poc's story begins as a young ballet dancer in Mexico City, on the morning of her audition to enter prof...

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SCORPIONS Perform On German TV (Video)

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed on the January 30 edition of "TV Total", a German late-night television comedy talk show. The played two songs: the classic SCORPIONS track "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and a cover of the GLORIA JONES song "Tainted Love". Video footage of their appearance...

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SCORPIONS: 'Comeblack' First-Week Sales Revealed

SCORPIONS' "Comeblack", a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances of signature repertoire recorded last year, sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 90 on The Billboard 200 chart. SCORPIONS' last collection of all-original...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Talks About Upcoming U.K. Tour On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)

Legendary rock guitarist Michael Schenker was interviewed on the January 26, 2012 edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Schenker interview begins around the 11-minute mark.) Michael Schenker recently announced that his brand...

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DIO DISCIPLES Featuring ROBIN MCAULEY, ROBERT SARZO: 'Living Legends Jam' Tribute To DIO

A special incarnation of DIO DISCIPLES took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can...

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SCORPIONS: Entire 'Comeblack' Album Available For Streaming

SCORPIONS' "Comeblack", a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances of signature repertoire recorded last year, is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Launched by guitarist Rudolf Schenker in 1965, SCORPIONS forged metal, rock and pop into a sound that's come to signi...

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NICKO MCBRAIN, CHRIS SLADE Take Part In 'Living Legends Jam' At NAMM (Video)

Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) and Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...

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SCORPIONS Singer: 'We Are Really Happening Right Now And We Feel The Energy'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with vocalist Klaus Meine of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: As the farewell tour goes on, are you starting to get emotional that the end is near? Klaus:...

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VAINGLORY/KINRICK Guitarist Releases New Instrumental Solo Album

Corbin King, guitarist for VAINGLORY and KINRICK, has just released his "Nightwalker" album on Diginet Music. This all-instrumental effort showcases Corbin's prowess and features drummer Mike Haid and bassist Steven Taylor. This rhythm section has worked with guitarists Gus G., David T. Chastain, Jo...

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Norwegian Black Metal Band Causes Stir With Anti-Islamic Lyrics

According to the Arab television network Al Arabiya, Norwegian black metallers TAAKE have sparked outrage after being nominated for a prestigious Norwegian music award despite having written lyrics that are allegedly anti-Islamic. TAAKE's "Noregs Vaapen" album, along with the latest releases from IN...

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SCORPIONS Ring In New Year At Berlin's Brandenburg Gate (Video)

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed their 1984 hit "Rock You Like A Hurricane" in front of hundreds of thousands of people who gathered at Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate to ring in the new year under a 12-minute firework display. According to Deutsche Welle, authorities in the German c...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Be Joined By Ex-SCORPIONS Members, DOOGIE WHITE On U.K. Tour

Legendary rock guitarist Michael Schenker has announced that his brand new classic rock band TEMPLE OF ROCK will embark on a four-date U.K. tour in May. The dates are as follows: May 09 - Wolverhampton - The Wulfren May 10 - Manchester - HMV Ritz May 11 - Glasgow - O2 ABC May 12 - ...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Says TOM CRUISE Called 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' A Classic

Tom Cruise stars in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which showcases popular rock songs from the '70s and '80s. The actor stars as Stacee Jaxx, an aging musician whose glory days are long past. Among the tunes Cruise will perform are DEF LEPPARD's "Pour Some S...