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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD: New Video Interview Available

During his recent visit to Budapest, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord was interviewed by Hungarian MTV. Starting with the Concerto and the misconception that Ritchie Blackmore had to be convinced to play it, the interview moves on to discuss the relationship between Jon Lord's classically ins...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: Odessa Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 23, 2009 concert in Odessa, Ukraine can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "abuuu1978"). OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums Gr...

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OVER THE RAINBOW In Moscow: Russian TV Report Available

A Russian TV report on OVER THE RAINBOW's February 18, 2009 concert in Moscow can be viewed below. OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass Jürgen "J...

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OVER THE RAINBOW's Russian Promoters Using Dubious Tricks To Lure Fans Into Buying Tickets

Sergey Chernov of The St. Petersburg Times reports: Russian promoters have used dubious tricks to lure fans into buying tickets for a newly formed band of Western hard-rock veterans, altering the band's official logo and printing misleading statements on the posters. The band's management company cl...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: Saint-Petersburg Performance, Interview Footage Available

Quality footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 16, 2009 concert at BKZ Octyabrsky in Saint-Petersburg, Russia can be viewed at Nevex.tv. Also available is a backstage interview with all five members of the band. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Tarot Woman 02. Kill The King 03. Street Of Drea...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: Saint-Petersburg Photos Posted Online

Russia's Darkside e-zine has uploaded quality photos of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 16, 2009 concert at BKZ Octyabrsky in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Tarot Woman 02. Kill The King 03. Street Of Dreams 04. Man On The Silver Mountain 05. Death Alley Driver 06. Eye...

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OVER THE RAINBOW Performs Live For First Time; Video Available

OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith alongside the son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore — made its live debut last night (Saturday, February 14) in Minsk, Belarus at...

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IAN GILLAN Says 'Fireball' Is His Favorite Album Of First DEEP PURPLE Era

The career of legendary rock band DEEP PURPLE comprises three different eras, with the period between 1968 and 1973 rated as the creative highpoint. "The reason 'Fireball' is my favorite album of that period is that without 'Fireball' we would never have been able to make 'Machine Head'," DEEP PURPL...

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GRIM REAPER's STEVE GRIMMETT: New Audio Interview Available

St. Paul, Minnesota-based podcast/radio show "Metalkast" recently conducted an interview with legendary U.K. singer Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, LIONSHEART, SEVEN DEADLY SINS, ONSLAUGHT). The chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER has b...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Goes Over The Rainbow

With Ritchie Blackmore firmly ensconced in BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, chances of seeing a RAINBOW reunion have been almost nil…until now. Former vocalist Joe Lynn Turner has put together a reunion of sorts under a new banner called OVER THE RAINBOW. The band will feature ex-members of RAINBOW from various i...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Song Featured In 'Yes Man' Motion Picture

Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, can now be heard in Warner Bros. major motion picture release "Yes Man". The film, starring Jim Carrey, features the song "Olde Mill Inn" from the BLACKM...

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STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER Confirmed For Italy's PLAY IT LOUD IV Festival

STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER has been confirmed for the Play it Loud IV festival, set to take place September 26, 2009. Singer Steve Grimmett says, "The venue is to be confirmed but will be in Bologna. This is a true metal festival that keeps the spirit of classic heavy rock and metal alive. The sho...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT: New Solo Music Posted Online

After tying the knot with former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW rocker Ritchie Blackmore on October 5, 2008, singer/songwriter Candice Night has launched a new web site that is designed to appeal to a broader market. With her impending solo release just months away, as well as an appearance in the film "Pray f...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Live 1974 (TV Recordings)' DVD Due Next Month

IMV Blueline has set a February 10, 2009 release date for the DEEP PURPLE "Live 1974 (TV Recordings)" DVD. According to the sales sheet, the 55-minute disc features footage of "DEEP PURPLE performing for the TV cameras in 1974 in Germany, originally broadcast in Argentina. They perform their biggest...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Comments On His Inclusion In 'Metal Guitarists' Book

Jeff Waters of Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR has placed his entry from "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", the new book from U.K.-based author Joel McIver, on his official web site. Read it at this location. Commented Waters: "I'm delighted to be in Joel's book; not only because I was recogni...