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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: 'I Got Down On My Knees And Said A Prayer' For BRUCE DICKINSON

In a brand new interview with Overdrive, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain was asked if he thought the band was over when it was discovered that MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson had a cancerous tumor. "Well, I'd be a liar if I didn't think for a minute that IRON MAIDEN [was] finished," he ...

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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Singer JOE LYNN TURNER Performs In Greek Cave (Video)

On September 11, legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performed at Perama, one of Greece's largest and most impressive caves. According to Rock Overdose, Turner, accompanied by George Gakis and his musicians, played an acoustic set during Ioannina Rock...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Taps 'Exciting' New Singer For Upcoming Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore spoke to Billboard.com about his plans to perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. "I'm now 70, so I just felt like playing some rock 'n' roll for a few days," he said. "We're going to do four or ...

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'The Ritchie Blackmore Story' DVD, Blu-Ray Due In November

On November 6, Eagle Rock Entertainment will issue "The Ritchie Blackmore Story" on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Formats and a deluxe 2DVD+2CD edition. Without a doubt one of the all-time great guitar players, Ritchie Blackmore has always been one to let his music do the talking. In this documentary film,...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Explains Decision To Play Rock Again: 'Nostalgia Is A Big Reason To Do It, But Not The Only Reason'

Legendary guitarist Richie Blackmore has confirmed to Noisey his plans to regroup with members of RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE for what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. "I am doing four dates in June, which will be all rock," Blackmore said. "I have the band basically together and it will...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Feat. VINNY APPICE, JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'Until I Left You' Video

Joel Hoekstra will release "Dying To Live", the new melodic hard rock studio album from his electrifying new side project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, on October 16 via Frontiers Srl. The currrent guitarist for WHITESNAKE, Hoekstra is best known for his work with NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and th...

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SKID ROW, Ex-BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Singers Guest On New MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREEFALL Album

Frontiers Music Srl will release the sophomore album from MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREEFALL, "Kingdom Of Rock", on November 6. Magnus Karlsson is the mastermind behind several Frontiers Music Srl productions, including the successful initial ALLEN/LANDE trilogy, STARBREAKER, BOB CATLEY, KISKE/SOMERVILLE an...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Acoustic Version Of VAN MORRISON's 'Moondance'

Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing an acoustic cover version of the VAN MORRISON classic "Moondance" on July 23 at Berkeley 2 Studios in Glasgow, Scotland can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed and edited by James Ma...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY On State Of Rock And Roll: 'I Think It's Pretty Poor Right Now'

In last week's issue of U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister was asked for his opinion on the current state of rock and roll. "I think it's pretty poor right now," he responded. "We're waiting for something, and I'm not sure what it is. Maybe it's for the death of rock 'n' ro...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE Classics In Crimea

Fan-filmed video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing on August 15 in Yalta, a resort town on the Crimea peninsula in Ukraine, can be seen below. Joe Lynn Turner made headlines last week when it was revealed that he joined a list o...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Dying To Live' Album

Joel Hoekstra will release "Dying To Live", the new melodic hard rock studio album from his electrifying new side project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, on October 16 via Frontiers Srl. The currrent guitarist for WHITESNAKE, Hoekstra is best known for his work with NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and th...

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Norwegian 'Street Of Dreams' Documentary Feat. JOE LYNN TURNER To Receive Worldwide Release

Legendary singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) stars in the documentary "Street Of Dreams", due on August 20 worldwide via Musicfilmweb.tv. "Street Of Dreams" tells the story of Jan Erling Holberg, a bass player and songwriter from a small town in Norway. Jan Erling has ju...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On Cancer Treatment: 'I Am My Own Science Project'

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson has spoken to Metal Hammer about his battle with cancer. A statement released in February indicated that Dickinson had a single growth on his tongue, but he later revealed he also had two tumors removed from his neck. He was given the all-clear in May. Dickinson...

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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Singer JOE LYNN TURNER: Russian President PUTIN Is 'The Only One Who's Telling The Truth'

According to Delfi, legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has joined a list of Western celebrities who publicly expressed support for and defended Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose image has suffered greatly because of Moscow's aggressive foreign p...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13: Lyric Video For 'Anymore' Song Feat. SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN

Joel Hoekstra will release "Dying To Live", the new melodic hard rock studio album from his electrifying new side project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, on October 16 via Frontiers Srl. The currrent guitarist for WHITESNAKE, Hoekstra is best known for his work with NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and th...