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ROB ROCK On Sophomore Solo CD: 'New Songs Are Faster And Heavier'
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock talked to Electricbasement.com about his new solo record, due later in the year. "The new songs are faster, heavier and little more European sounding to me. We have one song over 10 minutes long and it will be our epic tune for the album. The album is a bit more...January 10, 2003
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Guitarist To Jam With GRAHAM BONNET
JEFF SCOTT SOTO guitarist Howie Simon will be joining former RAINBOW/MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP frontman Graham Bonnet for a special concert at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. The one-off show, which will also include appearances by Graham's bandmates from the IMPELLITTERI "S...January 6, 2003
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Former MEGADETH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Members To Appear On Sophomore LAUDAMUS CD
Marty Friedman (guitar, ex-MEGADETH),Jeff Scott Soto (vocals, TALISMAN/ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Rob Rock (vocals, ex-IMPELLITTERI),Kee Marcello (guitar, ex-EUROPE),and Mattias IA Eklund (guitar, FREAK KITCHEN) are among the guests appearing on the sophomore full-length album from Sweden's LAUDAMUS....January 2, 2003
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Former RAINBOW/MSG Frontman To Perform Special Concert In L.A.
Former RAINBOW/MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP frontman Graham Bonnet will be performing a special concert at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. The one-off show, which will also include appearances by Graham's bandmates from the IMPELLITTERI "System X" sessions (excluding mainman Ch...December 25, 2002
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BITCH Reunite, Confirm Appearance At BANG YOUR HEAD 2003
Legendary '80s Californian act BITCH, fronted by Betsy "Bitch" Weiss, have reunited and will make their European live debut at the 2003 edition of Bang Your Head Festival on Jun. 27-28, 2003 in Balingen, Germany. "Back in the Eighties, Betsy Weiss [became] known as 'Pat Benatar's evil twin' and sang...December 16, 2002
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EDGUY Singer To Appear On ROB ROCK Album
EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet is set to record a guest appearance on the sophomore solo offering from ex-IMPELLITTERI singer Rob Rock, due in early 2003. The as-yet-untitled effort is being produced by Roy Z, who has previously worked with HALFORD and HELLOWEEN, among others. ...December 3, 2002
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Ex-IMPELLITTERI Singer To Play Puerto Rico
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock will perform a headlining show at El Teatro (Antes Asylum) in Puerto Rico on Friday, December 6, 2002. ...October 18, 2002
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ROB ROCK To Perform Florida Gig, Continue Work On Sophomore CD
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock and his band will be playing at the Lost and Found in Longwood, Florida on Friday, October 4th. The band will hit the stage sometime around 11:15 p.m. "Even though we are in studio mode, we like to play out every 6-8 weeks if possible, to keep in touch with ...September 18, 2002
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IMPELLITTERI: 'Best Of' Album Details Unveiled
IMPELLITTERI will release of "best of" album entitled The Very Best of Impellitteri, in Japan on September 21st. The full track listing (in no particular order) for the CD is as follows: 01. Freak Show (prev. unreleased) 02. Victim Of The System 03. Beware Of The Devil 04. Rock & Roll Heros 05....September 6, 2002
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IMPELLITTERI Ink European Deal
IMPELLITTERI have signed a European deal with SPV/Steamhammer Records and will issue their latest CD, System X, in that territory on October 14th. According to the band's official web site, the European version of the CD "may actually sound a bit different, if the band uses some of the new mixes, wh...August 6, 2002
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Ex-IMPELLITTERI Frontman Announces New Touring Guitarist
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock has added guitarist Bob Rossi to his touring band. The revamped line-up will make its live debut on Saturday, August 3rd at Lost and Found in Longwood, Florida. In other news, Rob Rock's band are currently in the studio working on two new albums at the same time...July 11, 2002
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IMPELLITTERI Mainman Denies Beef With Former Singer
IMPELLITTERI leader and namesake Chris Impellitteri recently addressed the reports of a bitter split between him and former vocalist Rob Rock prior to the recording of the group's new album, System X, which features ex-RAINBOW/MSG frontman Graham Bonnet at the mike. According to Chris, "I am friends...June 26, 2002
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Former IMPELLITTERI Frontman Wins Orlando Metal Award
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock won the Orlando Metal Award for Best Metal Vocalist of the year in a ceremony that took place on May 17th and May 24th at the Fairbanks Inn in Winter Park, Florida. Other winners include LUNATIC CANDY KREEP (Best Metal Band),NOIR (Best Live Metal Performance),...June 9, 2002
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IMPELLITTERI To Issue "Best Of" CD
On September 21st, IMPELLITTERI will be issuing a "best of" CD in Japan, featuring unreleased bonus tracks. In other news, IMPELLITTERI is on the verge of inking a major label deal in Europe for the group's latest release, System X. A September release is expected, to be followed by a possible tour....June 6, 2002
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Ex-IMPELLITTERI Singer To Begin Work On Sophomore Solo CD
Former IMPELLITTERI frontman Rob Rock will shortly begin recording his as-yet-untitled second solo album at a Los Angeles studio with producer Roy Z (i.e. BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, HELLOWEEN) for a late summer/early fall release through Japan's JVC/Victor Entertainment ...May 6, 2002
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