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'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book Due In January
UK-based author Joel McIver's twelfth book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", will be published globally in January 2009 by Jawbone Press, the world's leading publisher of guitar titles. Featuring a foreword by Glen Benton of DEICIDE, the book takes the reader in reverse order from No. 100 to No....October 9, 2008
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IAIN ASHLEY HERSEY: New CD Featuring Guest Appearance By Ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE Singer
Los Angeles, California-based guitarist Iain Ashley Hersey will release his new album, "Nomad", on October 7 via Perris Records. The CD features an all-star lineup including Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW),Jochen Mayer (CASANOVA, DEMON DRIVE, DOMAIN),Frank Kraus (DEMON DRIVE),Paul Logue...October 4, 2008
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Former DEEP PURPLE Bassist's Tribute Shows Cancelled
According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, former PURPLE bassist Nick Simper's previously announced tribute shows to DEEP PURPLE's original lineup — which were supposed to be held in Austria and Germany during November with the Austrian rock band NASTY HABITS — have bee...September 28, 2008
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI: Insights From A Metal Legend
The Ludwig Drums web site recently conducted an interview with drummer Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, FREAKSHOW). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Ludwig: What is your schedule like for the next few months? Frankie Banali: I continue to do sessions. I expect the usual slowdown in November, and t...September 13, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Castles And Dreams' DVD Certified Gold In Germany
The "Castles and Dreams" DVD from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — featuring legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night — has been certified gold in Germany. "Secret Voyage", the latest album from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, recently entered the German Media Contr...September 12, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Issues Update From The Road
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message on his official web site: "If you think I'm going to sit here and look for words of complaint about the rapid passing of time, you'd be right. I realize that the precious time spent with my mother before she passed away took a large ....August 23, 2008
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NOTHINGFACE Bassist Releases Footage From 'In For The Kill' Sessions
NOTHINGFACE bassist Bill Gaal has released the first in a series of video updates (see below) about the making of "In for the Kill... Kingdom Sessions: Volume One". According to a press release, the "In For The Kill..." sessions "bring together guest musicians of all genres to add their own unique s...August 19, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Tops Billboard's New Age Chart For Fourth Straight Week
"Secret Voyage", the latest album from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — the award-winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore — has remained No. 1 on the Billboard New Age chart for the fourth straight week. The CD recently entered...August 18, 2008
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NOTHINGFACE Bassist Releasing 'In For The Kill…' Recordings
NOTHINGFACE bassist Bill Gaal has issued the following update: "While me and the boys are busy writing the new NOTHINGFACE album, I'm taking the opportunity to begin releasing my 'In for the Kill...' material. As the description states, the project will be a revolving door of musicians, and this new...August 13, 2008
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JOE STUMP Putting Finishing Touches On New Solo Album
REIGN OF TERROR/HOLYHELL guitarist Joe Stump has issued the following update: "Both the Bulgarian festival and the Magic Circle Festival were quite successful for HOLYHELL. The band played killer sets at both, and the band's fan base has really begun to grow. We previewed a couple new things from th...August 9, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Locked Within The Crystal Ball' Video Posted Online
"Locked Within The Crystal Ball", the new video from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — the award-winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore — can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Secret Voyage", which en...August 2, 2008
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VIOLENT STORM's MICK CERVINO Schedules Plano Bass Clinic
Bass player Mick Cervino (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, VIOLENT STORM) will take part in a clinic at Guitar Center in Plano, Texas on Thursday, July 24. The admission is free and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. The location is as follows: Guitar Center #447 2333 N. Central Expressway Plano, TX...July 23, 2008
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JOE LYNN TURNER Featured In Video Interview Series With 'Living Legends'
The staff of Living Legends Music (which includes DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW tour manager Colin Hart) recently met up with legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) in Florida. Living Legends' Greg Rike says, "I have taken it upon myself to reconnect the arti...July 19, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Secret Voyage' Lands On German Chart
"Secret Voyage", the new album by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the award-winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 14. SPV Records has set an August 19 U.S. release d...July 11, 2008
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's 'Secret Voyage' To Receive U.S. Release In August
SPV Records has set an August 19 U.S. release date for "Secret Voyage" by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the award-winning band fronted by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night with legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Other members of the band include Bard David of Larchmont (keyboards/v...July 9, 2008
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