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ULI JON ROTH Performs In Front Of A Sold-Out Crowd In Greece
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) performed his first-ever show in Athens, Greece Saturday night (Feb. 28) in front of a "sold-out house," according to a post on Roth's web site. " Uli entered the stage to a thunderous standing ovation, which lasted for a long time. He performed for ab...February 29, 2004
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ELEKTRIC ZOO: DARIO MOLLO And GRAHAM BONNET Hit The Road
ELEKTRIC ZOO, the new project featuring Italian guitarist Dario Mollo and legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE),have lined up the following dates during April/May: Apr. 19 – Orpheum – Graz, AUT Apr. 29 - Sala Bikini – Barcelona, SPA...February 28, 2004
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DESTINY To Film Video In March
Long-running Swedish metal band DESTINY will shoot a video clip for the track "In the Shadow of the Rainbow" in mid-March. "In the Shadow of the Rainbow" comes off the group's new album, "Future of the Past", due on March 3 through GMR Music Group. The CD was recorded at the band's own DRS Studios ....February 28, 2004
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KISS: Australian Support Acts, Tour Dates Announced
GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT have been announced as the support bands on KISS' upcoming tour of Australia, which is scheduled to kick off in early May. KISS Australian dates w/ GRINSPOON and SPIDERBAIT, according to GRINSPOON's web site: May 08 – Perth, AUS @ Burswood Dome May 11 – Adelaide, AUS @ AEC M...February 27, 2004
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It's Official: ERIC SINGER Is Back In KISS!
It's official: Eric Singer will be sitting behind the kit for KISS' upcoming Japanese tour, Japanese concert promoter UDO Artists Inc. has confirmed via its web site. KISS' Japanese tour dates are as follows: May 27 – Tokyo, JPN @ Budokan May 28 - Tokyo, JPN @ Budokan May 29 - Tokyo, JPN ...February 26, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET: Hollywood Gig Planned, Album Guest Appearance Announced
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) will be performing on Thursday, March 11 at Club Vodka in Hollywood, California. Showtime will be 11:00 p.m. For information and directions, visit www.clubvodka.com. In other news, Bonnet has con...February 25, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS: TOLKKI Jams On Hard Rock Classics, KOTIPELTO Celebrates Completion Of New Video
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki participated in a very special "hard rock jam session" on Sunday (Feb. 15) at London Pub in Tampere, Finland. Joining Tolkki during the jam were HANOI ROCKS drummer Lacu and BOMFUNK MC'S bassist Ville Mäkinen. The unnamed "band" performed nine cover songs, includin...February 16, 2004
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FORCE OF EVIL: Greek Date Canceled
FORCE OF EVIL were forced (ahem!) to cancel their show with VIRGIN STEELE in Thessaloniki, Greece Saturday night (Feb. 14) due to a heavy snowstorm in Greece, according to a posting at the group's web site. The Athens show, scheduled to take place Sunday (Feb. 15),was still on as of late Friday. "W...February 14, 2004
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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'Candid' Interview To Air On 'Sunday Night Hairball'
Hairball John, the host of "Sunday Night Hairball" radio show on WKQZ Z93 in Saginaw, Michigan, recently conducted a very candid interview with Joe Lynn Turner regarding his past work with RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and DEEP PURPLE as well as his current solo release. The interview can be heard in it...February 13, 2004
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RUDY SARZO Joins YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Touring Band!
Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE) will be joining YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's touring band for the North American leg of his "Attack!! Tour 2004", which is scheduled to kick off on March 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Appearing alongside Malmsteen and Sarzo for the duration o...February 12, 2004
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LIVING LOUD: Video Clip Available Online
A Quicktime clip of the first video from LIVING LOUD, the new "supergroup" featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley alongside members of URIAH HEEP and DEEP PURPLE, is available for download at this location. The track in question, "In The Name of God", will be included on the band's forth...February 11, 2004
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URIAH HEEP/DEEP PURPLE Supergroup Finds A Name
The new "supergroup" featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley alongside members of URIAH HEEP and DEEP PURPLE, will release their debut album under the name LIVING LOUD, according to Undercover News. The band, which consists of Daisley, Lee Kerslake (URIAH HEEP, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums, Do...February 10, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET Joins ELEKTRIC ZOO
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) has accepted an offer to join Italian guitarist Dario Mollo's new project ELEKTRIC ZOO. "The plan is [for the band] to tour Europe, including Spain, Austria, Belgium, Italy and the U.K., from mid...February 7, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: No Chance Of Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE
Ronnie James Dio has shot down the possibility of a RAINBOW reunion with him at the microphone. Back in April 2000 the singer confirmed to Classic Rock magazine that the idea had been discussed, with a British record company rep flying to guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's Connecticut base to discuss mak...February 7, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Explains JON LORD's Departure
DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan recently spoke to Canada's Chart Attack about the departure of founding member Jon Lord and the addition his replacement, Don Airey (ex-RAINBOW, MSG, WHITESNAKE). "Now, how can I say this without in any way undermining the fact that we all adore Jon Lord?" Gillan offe...February 6, 2004