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MICHAEL SCHENKER Pulls Out Of U.K.'s GUITARFEST

Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has cancelled his appearance at Guitarfest 2006, set to take place Sunday, September 24 at Cocks Moors Woods Centre in Birmingham, England. According to a posting on the Guitarfest web site, Schenker "has unfortunately had to 'bow out' of Guitarfest 2006, du...

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QUIREBOYS Frontman To Support UFO In Europe

QUIREBOYS frontman Spike has been confirmed as the opening act for UFO on their upcoming European tour beginning on November 20. Spike has also announced three solo shows in support of his upcoming second official solo album, "It's a Treat to be Alive", to be released in November. The new CD reporte...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, BERNIE MARSDEN To Perform At England's GUITARFEST This Weekend

Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS),Bernie Marsden (ex-WHITESNAKE) and QUIREBOYS are among the artists scheduled to perform at Guitarfest 2006, set to take place Sunday, September 24 at Cocks Moors Woods Centre in Birmingham, England. The running order is shaping up as follows: 12.30 DOORS OP...

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EUROPE: More Scandinavian Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added Danish and Finnish dates to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Oct. 30 - Copenhagen, DEN - Vega Nov. 01 - ...

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UFO Drummer On New CD: 'Recording This Album Was A Very Different Experience For Me'

The Strangers In The Night web site recently conducted an interview with UFO drummer Andy Parker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Strangers In The Night: Let's start off by talking about your early days with UFO. How did you get into drumming in the first place, and how did you ...

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EUROPE: New Album Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of the new EUROPE tracks "Let the Children Play" and "Always the Pretenders" have been posted online at the band's official web site. Both songs come off the reunited Swedish hard rockers' new album, "Secret Society", which is scheduled for release in Europe on October 27 (November 18...

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DEICIDE Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA: 'Quitting DEATH Was A Very Big Mistake'

Killing Spree Records recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Killing Spree Records: How did you end up as the new guitarist for DEICIDE? Ralph: I was not happy with the direction...

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VENGEANCE: More Tour Dates Announced

Dutch metal outfit VENGEANCE has lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Sep. 15 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands at Boerderij (with ELEKTRO VAN KLOOSTER) Sep. 16 - Baarlo, Netherlands at Shiwa (with STORMRIDER) Sep. 19 - Paris, France at La Locomotive * Sep. 20 - Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7...

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THE QUILL Schedules Stockholm Gig

Sweden's THE QUILL will play on September 30 at Club New Life in Stockholm at the Bass 'n Drum Days festival. THE QUILL is currently working on a video for the song "Keep the Circle Whole", which will consist of footage recorded at this year's Sweden Rock Festival. THE QUILL's fifth album, "In Trium...

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EUROPE: Norwegian Date Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added a Norwegian date to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, SWE - Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, ...

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RUFFIANS: European Tour Dates Announced

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has announced the following European dates: Nov. 17 - Headbangers Ballroom - Hamburg, GER Nov. 19 - Bat Cave - Tilburg, NETH Nov. 22 - Rock City - Zurich, SWI Nov. 24 - Die Halle...

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EUROPE: Swedish Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will be undertaking a 10-date Swedish tour beginning on October 26. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, Lisebergshallen Nov. 03 - Karlstad, Nöjes...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: My True Fans Have The Right To Know The Truth

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted more personal letters on his official web site, including a brand new e-mail exchange with MSG's last vocalist, Finnish singer Jari Tiura, whom Schenker previously blamed for the cancellation of the group's U.S. tour. The lates...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'MSG Is Finished And I Am Not Inspired Anymore'

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted several personal letters on his official web site, including a recent e-mail exchange with MSG's last vocalist, Jari Tiura, whom Schenker previously blamed for the cancellation of the group's U.S. tour. The e-mail exchange read...

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THE HANDSOME BEASTS To Play BRITISH STEEL FESTIVAL Despite Frontman's Death

Following the terrible news that THE HANDSOME BEASTS singer Garry Dalloway was found dead in his apartment on August 20, there was speculation on whether THE HANDSOME BEASTS would now be playing The British Steel Festival. Garry himself had suggested his replacement before his death, and the festiva...