Legendary vocalists Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) and Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will team up for a tour of Finland in August. The dates are as follows: Aug. 08 - Tampere, Finland @ Klubi Aug. 09 - Helsinki, Finland @ Virgin 0il & Co Aug. 10 - Mikkeli, Finland @ ...
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Legendary has rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) will sing in seven special shows called "The Countdown Spectacular 2" in August and September in Australia. The dates are as follows: Aug. 18 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre - Newcastle, Australia Aug. 21 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia Aug. 24 - ...
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Two video clips of MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS performing on April 26, 2007 at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden have been posted at YouTube. The songs available for viewing are "Only You Can Rock Me" and "Lights Out". MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP will return to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour beginning ...
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May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveiled during the ceremony and later installed ...
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According to the Contra Costa Times, METALLICA's James Hetfield was seen conversing by the curb Sunday (April 29) before a public talk by Tibetan leader-in-exile the Dalai Lama at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. About 10,000 tickets for the San Francisco weekend, two days of teachings followed by Sunday's public talk, were ...
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The reformed ALCATRAZZ, led by legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, IMPELLITTERI), has announced a headlining concert at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Friday, May 25 at 11:00 p.m. Bonnet is joined in the new group by guitarist Howie Simon, drummer Glen Sobel and bassist Tim Luce. ALCATRAZZ is is currently writing material ...
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Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", which is out now. Support ...
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At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveiled during ...
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Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", which is out now. Support ...
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Launch Radio Networks reports: BUCKCHERRY began a new leg of tour dates this past weekend as the band got closer to performing its 200th show in support of its third album, "15", which was released one year ago on Wednesday (April 11). Guitarist Keith Nelson said that the band has eased back on the rock ...
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SAXON's video for the song "If I Was You" has been posted at YouTube. The track comes off the British heavy metal legends' latest album, "The Inner Sanctum", which was released in early March. SAXON is the subject of this coming Tuesday's (April 10) "Get Your Act Together with Harvey Goldsmith" documentary series ...
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According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has lined up the following U.K. dates in July/August: July 28 - Derbyshire, UK - Rock & Blues Festival * July 29 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Apollo * July 30 - London, UK - Hammersmith ...
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Montana-based black/death metal band MARTRIDEN is confirmed to open for Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR on two of the three shows they are playing in the U.S. The details are as follows: May 30 - The Metro - Chicago, IL June 03 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA MARTRIDEN recently inked a deal with U.K.'s ...
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The web site of legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) has been updated with the following update: "Glenn's performance at the Classics in Rock was nothing but sensational. In Rotterdam (Holland) almost 10,000 people whitnessed Glenn Hughes in a very fine form. Hughes' stunning performance took the jaw dropping crowd from breathless ...
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Norman, Oklahoma-based grindcore act EXITIUM has officially called it quits. The group's statement on the matter reads as follows: "We regret to report that EXITIUM is toast. Don't bother asking why. Thanks to everyone who's shown support over the years, all of the bands we've played with, all the venues, all the promotors, and anyone ...
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The San-Diego based TAZ TAYLOR BAND, featuring legendary singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI), will embark on a U.K. tour in June/July. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 22 - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Jun. 23 - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Jun. 25 - The Limelight, Crewe Jun. 26 - Riffs, Blackpool ...
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Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", which is out now. Support ...
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According to the concert ticketing agency Ticnet.se, MICHAEL SCHENKER AND FRIENDS, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno and the QUIREBOYS will team up for a live show at Kolingsborg in Stockholm, Sweden on April 28. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current touring lineup is as follows: Michael Schenker (guitar) Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards) Jari Tiura (vocals) Bodo ...
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Simon Collins of The West Australian reports that fists pumped in time to hard rock music under the searing sun at Claremont Showground Sunday (February 25) as THE ANGELS, ROSE TATTOO, SCREAMING JETS and others paid tribute to the late, great AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. More than 10,000 black T-shirt-clad rock fans of ...
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San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the addition of bassist Stephen Goodwin to the group's ranks. He replaces original bassist Dave Starr, who left the band last month. VICIOUS RUMORS will kick off U.S. tour at home February 23 at 505 club in Santa Rosa, California and Saturday, February 24 at Rooster's ...
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Launching an omnious campaign for "In Sorte Diaboli" — their first studio album in four years scheduled for North American release on April 24 — Norwegian melodic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced their headlining return to the western hemisphere. Beginning on Friday, April 20 in Cleveland, Ohio and supported by UNEARTH from Massachusetts, California's ...
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San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have lined up the following tour dates: Feb. 23 - 505 Club Santa Rosa, California Feb. 24 - Rooster's Roadhouse - Alameda, California Mar. 08 - Graham Central Station - San Antonio, Texas Mar. 09 - Room 710 - Austin, Texas Mar. 10 - FBI Rock Club #1 ...
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Audio samples of all ten tracks that are set to appear on SAXON's upcoming album, "The Inner Sanctum", and the CD artwork have been posted online on the band's newly re-launched web site. Regarding the rather unusual working process that went into the new songs, SAXON singer Biff Byford states, "The past 12 ...
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Former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner has issued the following update: "In a couple days, I leave for Russia for a few show dates! It's been insane for me getting ready for Russia and finishing up my next solo CD at the same time. "The new disc is almost done and I would describe ...
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Ex-RAINBOW singers Joe Lynn Turner and Graham Bonnet are scheduled to appear on a double bill in late May and early June in Japan. This is certain to be an amazing experience for RAINBOW fans. Bonnet will front ALCATRAZZ and JLT's band will feature collaborator and friend, guitarist Akira Kajiyama. Kajiyama and Turner recently enjoyed ...
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ANGRA, SPOCK'S BEARD and JON OLIVA'S PAIN have been confirmed as the headlining acts of the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, a two-day progressive rock and metal festival set to take place May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco. ANGRA returns to North America for the first time since 2005 for an exclusive appearance ...
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Versailles Records has announced that Ron Keel will appear alongside Grammy-winning pianist Randy Cantor on a remake of the GUNS N' ROSES track "Don't Cry" as part of the label's forthcoming "Double Talkin' Jive: A Hard Rock Tribute to Guns N' Roses", the second volume of the tribute series to Axl, Izzy, Slash, Duff, and ...
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Journalist Greg Prato is currently working on a book about the history of BLIND MELON. He has already done extensive interviews with all the surviving members as well as those close to the band (members of bands they toured with, producers, friends, etc.). Prato has written a few articles about BLIND MELON for the Rolling ...
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SEVENDUST has announced more shows for its 57-date North American tour, scheduled to begin on February 8 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also appearing on the trek will be DIECAST. The tour will be in support of the Atlanta-based band's sixth studio album, "Alpha", which arrives on March 6. SEVENDUST / DIECAST tour dates: Feb. 08 ...
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According to a posting on the web site of International Concert Service GMBH (ICS), the management/booking company of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, MSG's lineup is as follows: Michael Schenker - Guitar Jari Tiura - Vocals Wayne Findlay – Keyboards, Guitar Bodo Schopf - Drums Barry Sparks - Bass Bodo was a drummer of MCAULEY ...
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