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SUIDAKRA Part Ways With Guitarist/Vocalist, Announce Replacement
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have parted ways with guitarist/vocalist Matthias. "After the Summer Breeze festival, it was decided by the band as a whole that it would be best for everyone if Matthias stepped down from his position in the band," reads a posting on the group's web sit...August 28, 2005
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UFO's PAUL RAYMOND: U.S. Tour Recap
UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond has issued the following recap of the group's recent U.S. tour: "Well, I'm just back from the U.S. tour, still a bit jet-lagged but very happy about the great reception we got Stateside. Things started out on the east coast, with sound ticket sales and enthusiastic audie...August 26, 2005
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OZZFEST, GIGANTOUR, MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Ozzfest: BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES & others Venue: Alpine Valley Music Theatre City/State: East Troy,...August 25, 2005
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SCORPIONS To Perform On Polish TV
Veteran german hard rockers SCORPIONS will make a Polish TV appearance on September 3 in Sopot. The band will only perform six songs and will not play a complete concert. In other news, the band's Middle East Tour Dates (Doha, Dubai, Cairo, Beirut; originally scheduled for October 15-24) have been p...August 23, 2005
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'VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems' Track Listing Revealed
"VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems" is set for release on October 18, 2005. With "Volume 1" containing all your favorite '80s metal ballads, "Volume 2" brings back all those shower sing-alongs in hard to find acoustic versions. Imports, live recordings, rare performances, and t...August 23, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH: Band Lineup Announced For September Shows
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has announced the lineup for his upcoming shows in September. Roth's band will consist of the following: Uli Jon Roth - Guitar Olaf Senkbeil - Vocals Oliver Palotai - Keyboards Peter Pichl - Bass Chris Lowe - Drums Ex-SCORPIONS drummer Rudy Lenners wil...August 22, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman Talks About 40th Anniversary Solo CD
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young about his upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rockdetector.com: Ex-SCORPIONS m...August 11, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's Son TYSON Launches RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL
RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL, the U.K.-based band featuring Tyson Schenker — oldest son of legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) — have launched an official web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, main songwriters Tyson Schenker and Matt Taylor (vocals)...July 31, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Embark On OZZFEST; 'Doomsday Machine' Arrives This Tuesday
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their first U.S. tour in support of "Doomsday Machine", their highly anticipated new album, last week on Ozzfest to rave reviews. The dynamic offering was mixed by acclaimed producer Andy Sneap (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, NEVERMORE, OPETH) and features...July 21, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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JOEY VERA: ARMORED SAINT To Play 'Cozy 50-Minute Set' Opening For SCORPIONS
Bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I know, it's been a while eh? Well, here's the latest poop from my end of the world. "Plain and simple, I'm enjoying some 'down time,' although I am not exactly sittin...July 8, 2005
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THANATOS Postpone Recording Sessions For New Album Until Early 2006
Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS have issued the following update on their recent and upcoming activities: "We've got some good news, some bad news and some interesting news for you. "First the good news: "THANATOS just got back from the Excess studios where we recorded two tracks...July 8, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With SCORPIONS For First Time In 27 Years
The following message has been posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "The American tour and Sky Academy have been put back until the beginning of 2006. Uli Jon Roth will first play some shows in Europe instead. "The first of these is going to be in Colmar, Fr...July 5, 2005
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LILLIAN AXE Announce New Album Title
LILLIAN AXE have set "Waters Rising" as the title of their new album. "The band is working on putting the final touches on the new CD," reads a posting on the group's web site. "No release date has been set just yet, but soon." In other news, in addition to being in LILLIAN AXE, bassist ...July 2, 2005
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ARMORED SAINT To Open For SCORPIONS In Phoenix
According to Ticketmaster, ARMORED SAINT will be the "special guest" for the SCORPIONS show at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona on July 30. No further information is currently available. ARMORED SAINT — who feature in their ranks (former?) ANTHRAX frontman John Bush — released their last studio...July 1, 2005
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