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THE SCORPIONS Cancel Belgian Date
Veteran German hard rockers THE SCORPIONS have cancelled their previously announced Dec. 6 concert in Roeselare, Belgium "due to the promoter not fulfilling his contractual obligations," according to a post on the band's official web site. No further information is available at this time. ...December 3, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's 'Under Construction' CD On Sale
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, THE SCORPIONS) has teamed up with vocalist/guitarist Amy Schugar in a new project, dubbed simply SCHUGAR/SCHENKER. The group recently completed work on an eight-song demo, entitled "Under Construction", which they are currently making available to the...November 19, 2003
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EDGUY: New EP Details Revealed
German melodic metallers EDGUY have announced the details of their upcoming EP, "King Of Fools", due on February 2, 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The complete track listing for "King Of Fools" is as follows: 01. King Of Fools (3:30) 02. New Age Messiah (5:58) 03. The Savage Union (4:14) 04. Ho...November 4, 2003
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BLACK SABBATH's Biography From Roadcrew's Point Of View To Surface In March
The upcoming BLACK SABBATH biography "How Black Was Our Sabbath", which promises to tell "the story of BLACK SABBATH as told by the people who were closest to the band during [the early] years — [their] full-time roadcrew," is now scheduled to be published on March 5, 2004 through Panmacmillan/Sidgw...October 20, 2003
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EDGUY Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
German power metallers EDGUY have signed a long-term deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first release for the label — an as-yet-untitled EP — will surface in early 2004, to be followed by the band's new full-length studio effort, "Hellfire Club" in March. Singer Tobias Sammet describes the...October 7, 2003
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BLACK SABBATH: 'How Black Was Our Sabbath' To Be Published Soon
A brand new BLACK SABBATH biography, titled "How Black Was Our Sabbath", is due soon through Panmacmillan/Sidgwick & Jackson books. Described as "the definitive BLACK SABBATH story, covering the Ozzy Osbourne years, from the band's inception in 1968 through to the demise of the 'Prince of Darkne...September 10, 2003
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ULI JON ROTH's 'Metamorphosis' To Surface In September
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-THE SCORPIONS) will issue his long-awaited guitar concerto, titled "Metamorphosis", on September 18 through Nippon Crown Records in Japan. A European release will follow soon after. Check out the cover art at this location. ...August 25, 2003
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'The WHITESNAKE Choir Is Alive And Well'
WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale recently spoke to the Mansfield News Journal about his decision to unpack his band out of the attic of "Headbanger's Ball" obscurity for a tour, with hopes of not only reconnecting with old fans, but eventually, returning to the new record bin with a vengeance. "Too...August 21, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Career Retrospective On The Way
SPV Records has announced plans to release a career retrospective from MICHAEL SCHENKER, titled "Forever And More - The Best of Michael Schenker". The complete track listing for the double-CD compilation (view cover here) is as follows: CD1: 01. Armed And Ready (live) (MSG) 02. Pilot Of Your Soul (M...August 21, 2003
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Former KINGDOM COME Guitarist Recounts Getting Kicked Off SCORPIONS Tour
Former KINGDOM COME guitarist Danny Stag (photo) recently spoke to Regis Behe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about the experience of playing with VAN HALEN, DOKKEN, THE SCORPIONS and METALLICA as part of the Monsters of Rock tour that took place during the summer of 1988. "We actually lost money e...August 17, 2003
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THE SCORPIONS To Perform In Moscow's Red Square
THE SCORPIONS will be performing in Moscow's Red Square on September 6 as part of a "mega-show" being presented by the famous German light designer Gert Hof. The band will alternate between playing with the Presidential Orchestra of Russian Federation and a pure rock show. Also set to appear at the...August 16, 2003
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TRIUMPH To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of US FESTIVAL With Live DVD/CD
The Canadian hard-rock trio TRIUMPH will mark the 20th anniversary of the legendary US Festival with separate DVD and CD releases, "Live At The US Festival", on TML Entertainment Inc., distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance, on September 23, 2003. TRIUMPH — vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, b...August 14, 2003
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DON DOKKEN: New Material Sounds Like 'Tooth And Nail'
Don Dokken has posted the following message to DOKKEN's official web site: "Hi everybody, it's been a long time since I've posted a note. As you know we've been on tour almost a year and a half, and a lot has happened during that time. Member changes tough tours and law suits to boot! After ...August 11, 2003
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THE SCORPIONS, STEVE VAI, URIAH HEEP Confirmed For Spain's VI LORCA ROCK FESTIVAL
THE SCORPIONS, STEVE VAI, Y&T, URIAH HEEP, CLAWFINGER and THE GATHERING are among the artists confirmed to appear at Vi Lorca Rock Festival, a three-day event set to take place August 15-17 at Huerto de la Rueda in Lorca ( Murcia),Spain. For more information, visit www.lorcarockfestival.com. (T...July 22, 2003
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EDGUY: Japanese Version Of Live Album To Include Bonus Track
German melodic metallers EDGUY will release their double live album, "Burning Down The Opera", in Japan on August 21. The Japanese version of the album will include an exclusive bonus track, "Wake Up The King" (which originally appeared on the group's 1999 release "Theater Of Salvation"),as well as...July 21, 2003
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