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MICHAEL SCHENKER's, IAN HUNTER's Sons Join Forces In THE AUDIO CARTEL

Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse have started a band together called THE AUDIO CARTEL. Lifelong friends at opposite ends of the Atlantic Ocean, they decided it was time to start a band together. They started writing in Brooklyn, New York in January...

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FASTWAY Bassist Change Announced

According to the organizers of the Sweden Rock Festival, the bass duties for original MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke's band FASTWAY at this year's event will be handled by ex-SWEET SAVAGE bassist Raymond Haller and not John McManus (MAMA'S BOYS) as previously announced. The rest of the lineup...

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ATTACKER Vocalist And SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist To Collaborate

Vocalist Bob Mitchell (ATTACKER) and guitarist Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, ex-SAVATAGE) will join forces and co-write four original songs that will be featured on Frost's upcoming third solo album. As on his previous solo releases, Frost will utilize a host of guest singers and musicians to record th...

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RÖCKWORKZ Rock Collective To Perform In London This Weekend

RÖCKWORKZ, a new collective of the cream of the London rock world — featuring MEN & GODS singer Marc Eden, whom Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) reportedly called "one of the greatest rock 'n' roll singers I have ever heard"; and Henry Rundell from VOODOO SIX, who's been described as "the best voice to...

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UFO Bassist PETE WAY: New Audio Interviews Available

Webmaster Joe Kleon has posted two new interviews with UFO bassist Pete Way at Pete's official web site. The first was done on December 26, 2006 and features a discussion about UFO's 2006 tour, the new CD "Monkey Puzzle", playing again with original drummer Andy Parker, WAYSTED, and more. This inter...

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FASTWAY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

FASTWAY, the reactivated band featuring original MOTÖRHEAD guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clark, have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH AFTER FORE...

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VINNIE MOORE Talks Influences, Upcoming Solo Album

InstruMentalCase.com recently conducted an interview with UFO guitar shredder Vinnie Moore. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: InstruMentalCase.com: Legend has it that you recorded all 60 minutes of your original "Hot Licks" instructional video in just one hour. Is there any shred of truth t...

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THE QUILL: 'Keep The Circle Whole' Video Available

Sweden's THE QUILL has posted a video for the song "Keep the Circle Whole" on the band's MySpace page. The clip was shot in June 2006 during the band's appearance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. THE QUILL in December recorded a three-song demo in Blomstermåla, Sweden. The tracks "...

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UFO Drummer Forced To Sit Out Tour; DIO's SIMON WRIGHT Steps In

Legendary hard rockers UFO have issued the following update: "We are very sorry to announce that last Wednesday Andy Parker [drums] broke his ankle by slipping on a wet floor. After two hospital appointments Andy had surgery today and now has a plate and some screws in his ankle. Needless to say, he...

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VINNIE MOORE: European Clinics Announced

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has scheduled the following ENGL clinics during the band's European tour: Mar. 01 - Just Guitar & Basses - Hamburg, Germany – 5:30pm Mar. 07 - Klier Musikhalle - Nürnberg, Germany - 5:30pm Mar. 14 - Musikbörsen - Malmö, Sweden - 5:30pm Mar. 16 - Musik Utan Gränser - Go...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Guests On New VINNIE MOORE Album

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio recorded a guest appearance last month for the new solo album from UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore. Check out pictures at this location. The CD is being recorded in part at Spin Studios in Queens, New York with Van Romaine (BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS, KANSAS,...

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REDEMPTION: 'The Origins Of Ruin' Release Date Announced

REDEMPTION, the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING, will release its third CD, "The Origins of Ruin", on April 3 via Inside Out Music. Injecting traditional progressive metal with an u...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Tablature Book Available In Japan

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, a new Michael Schenker tablature book with a karaoke CD has been published in Japan by Shinko Music. Titled "Young Guitar Ultra Extra 01 - Michael Schenker", the book features 80 pages with the following contents: * B...

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ANGRA: More Tour Dates Announced

After a succesful first leg of the "Aurora Consurgens World Tour", Brazilian power metallers ANGRA get back on the road, starting Far East on February 2. The band will do an eight-show tour in Japan as a co-headler alongside Germany's BLIND GUARDIAN. The trek is being hailed as one of Japan's metal...

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THE QUILL: Previously Unreleased Track Posted Online

Sweden's THE QUILL has posted a previously unreleased song on its MySpace page. The track "Rock And Roll Might Be Dead" was recorded during the "In Triumph" sessions but was omitted from the LP's final track listing. THE QUILL last month recorded a three-song demo in Blomstermåla, Sweden. The tracks...