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SCORPIONS Drummer Discusses Future Plans

Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: 2007 was another big touring year for the SCORPIONS, and it also marked the release of their new record, "Humanity - Hour 1". Before I ask you any questions about...

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New Audio Interview With UFO/WAYSTED Bassist PETE WAY Available

A new 20-minute interview with UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way conducted by Way webmaster Joe Kleon has been made available for download at this location. The interview was conducted January 14, 2008. Pete talks about the new WAYSTED release "The Harsh Reality", UFO's recent tour of Russia, the upcomin...

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UFO: 'Showtime' To Receive HD-DVD Release

Steamhammer/SPV will release UFO's "Showtime" DVD as a state-of-the-art HD-DVD on February 25, 2008. This entertaining two-DVD set features UFO's concert filmed in Wilhelmshaven Pumpwerk, Germany on May 13, 2005 and the 16 live songs span much of UFO's lengthy career. The inclusion of a six-song, li...

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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist Named Tucson's 'Citizen Of The Month'

The City of Tucson, Arizona has named DOKKEN/TED NUGENT bassist Barry Sparks its "Citizen of the Month" for January 2008. According to a posting on the official Tucson MySpace page, "Barry Sparks offers a unique brand of guitar driven, electric and acoustic style rock 'n' roll played with an unbelie...

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GAMMA RAY: New Audio Interview With DIRK SCHLÄCHTER Available

Anthony Chowanec of All Metal Music conducted an interview with GAMMA RAY bassist Dirk Schlächter earlier today (Wednesday, January 2). Dirk talks about the group's new album, "Land of the Free II", the band's tour with HELLOWEEN, and the upcoming GAMMA RAY DVD. Listen to the chat in two parts at t...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Classic Flying V Available For Purchase

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, the 1974 Gibson Flying V which legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker used during the years 1975-1978 is listed on Siggi Schwarz' online music store at this location. The guitar's neck was apparently broken but r...

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UFO: 'Showtime' HD-DVD Due Next Year

UFO's "Showtime" concert film will be released as a state-of-the-art HD-DVD through SPV on the following dates: Germany: February 22, 2008 Rest of Europe: February 25, 2008 USA: April 8, 2008 With the recording of their live DVD, "Showtime", at the Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven on May 13, 2005, the Brit...

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WAYSTED: UK Dates Announced

WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has scheduled the following dates: March 01 - The Twist - Colchester, UK March 06 - The Underworld - London, UK (w/ TYGERS OF PAN TANG) March 08 - The Yardbirds Club - Grim...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED To Team Up For Camden Gig

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will team up with WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),for a special concert on March 6, 2008 at The Underworld in Camden, UK. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are pric...

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GAMMA RAY: 'Land Of The Free II' Enters German Chart At No. 54

GAMMA RAY's new album, "Land of the Free II", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 54. The CD, which will arrive in the U.S. in January via SPV Records, also landed on the Swedish chart at No. 57 and Norwegian chart at No. 98. "Land of the Free II" is a ...

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GATOR COUNTRY Putting Finishing Touches On Live Album

GATOR COUNTRY, the band featuring original members of MOLLY HATCHET and former UFO guitarist Paul Chapman, is finishing up the mix on its upcoming live album, tentatively due in early 2008. The CD will contain the band's September 1, 2007 performance "in front of a rabid crowd of fans," recorded by...

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UFO: U.S. Dates Announced

Legendary hard rockers UFO have scheduled the following U.S. dates: Apr. 08 - Saint Petersburg, FL @ The State Theatre Apr. 10 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Apr. 11 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Apr. 12 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blues Club Apr. 15 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre ...

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THE QUILL: 10 Songs Ready For New Album

Sweden's THE QUILL has issued the following update: "Finally some news from us — good or bad, decide yourselves. "First of all, thanks for being patient. There will be a new album but at this moment nothing is set except for the new material. We have pre-recorded 10 songs and are planning to record...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE Announces 'Vinnie Goes Hendrix' Italian Dates

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has scheduled the following "Vinnie Goes Hendrix" performances in Italy: Nov. 27 - Rome, ITA - Stazione Birra (w/ ULI JON ROTH and TM STEVENS) Nov. 28 - Pescara, ITA - Rockhouse (w/ TM STEVENS) More shows will be announced soon. In a recent interview with Get Ready To ...

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GAMMA RAY: New Audio Interview With DIRK SCHLÄCHTER Posted Online

The Metal Cast has posted a new audio interview with GAMMA RAY bassist Dirk Schlächter in which he talks about the group's new album, "Land of the Free II", and the band's upcoming tour with HELLOWEEN. Listen to it at this location. GAMMA RAY's video for the song "Into the Storm" can be ...