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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND: New Month's Concert To Be Webcast
The November 1, 2008 concert by THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — at the Berlin Studios in Blackpool, UK — will be streamed live via the Internet at www.globegig.com. The webstream will be a one-hour special and totally free to v...October 19, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND: UK Tour Dates Announced
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will team up with THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, for the following UK dates: Oct. 26 - JBs - Dudley, UK Oct. 30 - Yardbirds - Grimsby, UK Nov. 02 - Moses Gate - Bolton, UK Nov. 06 - ...October 17, 2008
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NOTHINGFACE Bassist Posts More Music From 'In For The Kill' Sessions
NOTHINGFACE bassist Bill Gaal has posted full versions of five of the seven tracks from "In for the Kill... Kingdom Sessions: Volume One". The album was released on September 2 and is available for purchase exclusively online from iTunes and Napster. According to a press release, the "In For The Kil...October 14, 2008
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE, Longtime Girlfriend CANDICE NIGHT Tie The Knot
At 4:48 p.m. on October 5, 2008, legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (a.k.a. Richard Hugh) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night (Candice Lauren) were pronounced husband and wife. It was a small gathering of friends and family at Castle on the Hudson. Ritchie was overheard...October 13, 2008
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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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GRIM REAPER Back Catalog Being Reissued In Japan
According to CDJapan.co.jp, the back catalog from classic British heavy metallers GRIM REAPER will be reissued in Japan on October 22 via RCA/BMG. "See You in Hell" (1984),"Fear No Evil" (1985) and "Rock You to Hell" (1987) feature JVC K2 24-bit remastering and are available for pre-order at this l...September 30, 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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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Interviewed At UK's ROCK OF AGES; Video Available
THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, was interviewed by "Angel Of Metal" at the Rock Of Ages Fest 2008, a charity event in aid of cancer research which was held on September 6-7 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Watch the chat bel...September 26, 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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