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ULI JON ROTH To Be Featured On GUITAR WORLD Instructional DVD

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth was invited to the headquarters of Guitar World magazine on September 20. He was interviewed on camera and gave detailed insights about the guitar work on the SCORPIONS song "The Sails of Charon". For demonstration purposes, Uli opted to play with a completey undisto...
October 5, 2004
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SEX PISTOLS Frontman Is Wild For Bugs

According to Britain's the Sun newspaper, SEX PISTOLS frontman John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten) has signed up to front a wildlife show all about insects. Lydon is already presenting two wildlife shows for Five about gorillas and sharks. Now he will be revealing his love of creepy-crawlies in a Disc...
September 24, 2004
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SCORPIONS To Perform Acoustic Set On 'Rockline'

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, October 20. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). In a...
September 17, 2004
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SCORPIONS Guitarist Says Piracy Is Killing The Music Industry

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker recently spoke to the Malay Mail Online about his views on illegal music downloading and bootlegging. "People don't really understand," he said. "Piracy is killing the whole music industry and new bands. Why? Because of piracy, record companies don't want to spend...
September 14, 2004
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Bassist JIMMY BAIN Says He Misses 'Nothing' About Being In DIO

Former DIO bassist Jimmy Bain explained to the Dio Message Board why he left the group earlier this year, "Because my heart wasn’t into it. When your heart isn't in it, you can't really do it anymore. I want to do something where maybe I can get rich… …as oppose to other people getting rich ...
September 11, 2004
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Islamic Party Seeks To Ban 'Youth-Corrupting' SCORPIONS Concert

HindustanTimes.com is reporting that Islamic fundamentalists urged the Malaysian government on Wednesday (Sept. 8) to bar a concert by the German rock group SCORPIONS, claiming the band would corrupt Malaysian youths. "Concerts like these are the catalysts for hedonism and vice in society," Salahudd...
September 8, 2004
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SCORPIONS Singer: The Word 'Retire' Is Only Something I Know How To Spell

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine recently spoke to Malaysia's The Star Online about how the veteran German hard rock band has beaten the career odds and still continues to thrive with new material. Several excerpts from the interview follow: The Star Online: How has the SCORPIONS survived this long? Kla...
September 7, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: Special Guests Confirmed For 'Rock Meets Renaissance' Concert

Legendary guitarist ULI JON ROTH (ex-SCORPIONS) and his SKY ORCHESTRA will be joined by several very special guests during their performance at the Renaissance castle Schloss Beck in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, Germany on October 9. Performing several pieces with SKY ORCHESTRA will be Doro Pesch, Victor Sm...
September 6, 2004
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KISS Among Top 100 Most Successful Artists In Germany

According to the RTL Chartshow, KISS are the 98th most successful band in Germany based on the number of Top 10 singles. KISS reached the Top 100 position with two Top 10 hits ("I Was Made for Lovin' You" and "God Gave Rock & Roll to You"). The most successfull bands in Germany ...
September 6, 2004
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UFO Singer: MICHAEL SCHENKER Doesn't Take Responsibility For His Actions

UFO frontman Phil Mogg recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the band's former guitarist Michael Schenker and the past, present and future of UFO. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Michael [Schenker] recently did an interview with us and he had this to say...
August 29, 2004
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SCORPIONS Singer Says It Is Once Again 'Cool' To Attend '80s Rock Concerts

SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine recently told Launch Radio Networks that fans who stayed away from the group's shows in the '90s have started going out again. "When we toured in the States — and pretty much everywhere around the world — for all the bands that were big in the '80s, it was, like, uncoo...
August 26, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH Says He Lost $200K On Last U.S. Tour

Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth talked with ElectricBasement.com about his storied career with the SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN and his own projects. He is also coming to the U.S. to tour for the first time in years, sharing the bill with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP. He explains the daunting nature of the last U.S...
August 24, 2004
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SCORPIONS: Complete U.S. Itinerary Released

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have released the complete itinerary for their upcoming U.S. tour. Support on the trek will come from TESLA and KEITH EMERSON. The dates are as follows: Oct. 21 - Seattle, WA (Everett) @ @ Arena Oct. 23 - Portland, OR @ Coliseum Oct. 24 - Boise, ID @ Bank Of ...
August 23, 2004
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Guitarist AMY SCHUGAR Pens Track For Wrestler HAVOK

Acclaimed female guitarist/songwriter Amy Schugar has finished writing and recording an all-instrumental track for an Arizona-based wrestler named Havok. "This song is a customized, personalized song just for him," Amy writes on her web site. "When he walks out on to the stage (all 6 foot 7 of him),...
August 20, 2004
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EVERGREY To Support SCORPIONS In Stockholm

Swedish progressive dark metallers EVERGREY will support German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS at Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 2. As previously reported, EVERGREY will be filming a hometown show in Gothenburg, Sweden on October 9 for an upcoming DVD. The band released their most recent s...
August 18, 2004