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GLENN HUGHES Performs With KEN HENSLEY In Norway

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) played and sang with Ken Hensley (ex-URIAH HEEP) and his LIVE FIRE band this past weekend (August 4) in Gressvik, Norway, as part of the fourth edition of the annual Ken Hensley Summer Party. The concert was sold out and singer Jor...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hi...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers KISS, FREE, RIOT On 'Diamonds Unlocked' CD

For over 25 years, Axel Rudi Pell has counted as one of Germany's most versatile guitarists. With over a dozen studio albums, he has a record of brilliant productions, loved by his fans and greeted with respect and praise by the press. Alongside numerous original compositions, cover versions of his...

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TESLA Covers LED ZEPPELIN's 'Thank You'; Video Available

TESLA's video for its cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Thank You" has been posted at YouTube. The song is the first single off TESLA's covers album, "Real to Reel", which is being released today (June 5) on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings (Ryko Distribution). TESLA will be the featured guests o...

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JORN LANDE: New Video Interview Available

A video interview with former MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman Jorn Lande, conducted by actionTV on May 22, 2007 at the release party for Ken Hensley's (URIAH HEEP) rock opera "Blood on the Highway" (which features a guest appearance by Lande) in Hamburg, Germany, has been posted online at this location. As...

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TESLA: Pre-Order 'Real To Reel' From Best Buy And Receive Bonus Disc

If you pre-order TESLA's upcoming covers album, "Real to Reel", from Best Buy now, you will get a bonus disc with four exclusive tracks plus free shipping, all for just $11.99. The exclusive bonus disc contains "War Pigs" (BLACK SABBATH cover) from the "Real to Reel" sessions and three studio unplug...

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TESLA: Guitarist DAVE RUDE Named Official Member

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has issued the following update: "We are real proud to announce the 'Real to Reel World Tour'. For the first time in 15 years we will be playing Europe and plans to go to Japan are in the works. But don't you Americans fret as we will be playing more than ...

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TESLA: More 'Real To Reel' Samples Available

Four songs from TESLA's upcoming sixth studio album, "Real To Reel", are available for listening at this location. The CD, which sees TESLA paying homage to their hard rock heroes, is due out June 5 on the band's own independent label, Tesla Electric Company Recordings (in partnership with Ryko Dist...

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URIAH HEEP: New Album Update

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited reports: URIAH HEEP have not released an album of new songs since 1999's "Sonic Origami". While the wait has been tough to take for HEEP fans, they will be delighted to learn that the end is in sight. The band is currently in the studio in Lincolnshire ...

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TESLA: Complete 'Real To Reel' Details Revealed

TESLA has always been revered as a bluesy, no-frills, '70s-style hard rock band, concentrating on solid musicianship more than the trends of modern music. Now, after selling over 16 million albums worldwide since bursting onto the scene in 1986, they're paying homage to their hard rock heroes on the...

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TESLA's Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Thank You' Available For Streaming

TESLA's cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Thank You" is available for streaming at this location. The track will be included on TESLA's upcoming "covers" album, "Real 2 Reel", due on June 5. The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be...

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TESLA To Release 'Real 2 Reel' Covers Collection In June

TESLA has set a June 5 release date for its "covers" album, entitled "Real 2 Reel". The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks, and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be available at all retail outlets. Songs that are expected to appear on the CD include: AEROSMITH...

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From Beale Street to Oblivion

Blame it on a steady diet of old blues and classic rock records, or on their friendship with jammy blues-rockers FIVE HORSE JOHNSON, but don't say you didn't see it coming. CLUTCH, the band who once came off like an off-kilter hardcore or noise-rock band, is now officially drenched in funky groove,...