The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: DROWNING POOL has extended its current "This Is For The Soldiers" tour, with the newly announced shows beginning on September 3 in Corpus Christi, Texas and ending on November 8 in New York City. THE EXIES will appear on the bill as well. As previously reported, ...
Posted in: News
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Oregon/California death metal band BRAIN DRILL. BRAIN DRILL was formed in the summer of 2005 by Dylan Ruskin (guitars), whose next goal was to find a drummer that could actually play death metal and not just claim they could. Dylan ended up recruiting drummer Marco Pitruzzella, former ...
Posted in: News
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will perform live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, September 5. "The quality of the live music coming out of the 'Rockline' studios over the past year has been incredible so JLT fans will get to hear some ...
Posted in: News
Greenville, South Carolina-based extreme metal band LECHEROUS NOCTURNE has inked a deal with Unique Leader Records. "We would like to thank Graham Landers with Deepsend Records [the group's previous label] and Erik Lindmark at Unique Leader for giving LECHEROUS NOCTURNE this great opportunity," the band writes in a statement. "LECHEROUS NOCTURNE will also be touring ...
Posted in: News
DEVILDRIVER and GOD FORBID will team up for a short tour in August. Most shows also feature KATAKLYSM and SUICIDE SILENCE. Dates so far are as follows: Aug. 14 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre Aug. 15 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA Aug. 16 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk Aug. 17 - Hollywood, ...
Posted in: News
ODS (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON), the band formed by SAXON founding members Steve Dawson (bass) and Graham Oliver (guitar), will headline the Eastern Haze Music festival ("Metal" stage) this Friday, July 20 at Somerlerton Hall Estate, Somerlerton, Nr Lowestoft, England. They will also headline the Patriot Games festival in Monmouth on Saturday, August 25 at the ...
Posted in: News
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has issued a statement on the abrupt cancellation of the remaining dates on MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's recent U.S. tour. Said Michael: "I am sorry, but, there never will be another tour in the U.S. unless particular people stop interfering. I haved tried my best to give all my fans a live ...
Posted in: News
Several video clips shot during legendary singer Graham Bonnet's (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) recent tour of Japan under the ALCATRAZZ moniker have been posted at YouTube. Bonnet is joined in his version of ALCATRAZZ by guitarist Howie Simon, drummer Glen Sobel and bassist Tim Luce. Bonnet's ALCATRAZZ is is currently writing ...
Posted in: News
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay has posted a message on his web site confirming that "the MSG remaining U.S. shows have been put on hold." An official statement on the matter is expected shortly. Michael Schenker previously posted a message on his web site that the band's U.S. tour would continue as planned. Watch ...
Posted in: News
San Francisco-based guitar virtuoso Doug Doppler, who was selected to open MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's most recent North American tour, has posted the following message on his web site: "After 11 amazing shows I regret to inform you that the MICHAEL SCHENKER tour has come to a premature end for reasons beyond our control. Michael, his ...
Posted in: News
According to the web site of the Granada Theatre in Dallas, Texas, tonight's (July 1) MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP concert at the venue has been cancelled. However, despite rumors to the contrary, the band's current U.S. tour has not been called off and will continue as planned. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is performing timeless classics from all ...
Posted in: News
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward and Martyn Millard, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY), Jason Graham and James Kiely, have just had their "Militia of Blood Sacrifice" four-track EP released on 7" vinyl through Land O Smiles Records. "Militia of Blood Sacrifice" track listing: 01. Panzer Maniac 02. Exploding ...
Posted in: News
ODS (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON), the band formed by SAXON founding members Steve Dawson (bass) and Graham Oliver (guitar), has lined up the following dates in the United Kingdom: Jun. 15 - The Underworld - London Jul. 07 - The Brickmakers Live Music Venue - Norwich, East Jul. 20 - The Kingswood - Birmingham Aug. 25 ...
Posted in: News
The following message has been posted on the web site of legendary singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI): "ALCATRAZZ is now touring Japan and has finished three shows in Tokyo/Osaka, and only the last gig in Sapporo is left now. Apparently the tour has been HUGE success so far! The tickets are ...
Posted in: News
According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy web site, founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards), Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have put together a new version of the group with guitarist Stig Mathisen. A vocalist for the band has not yet been announced. A message on the group's
Posted in: News
Former ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards), Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have sent a "cease-and-desist" letter to the group's singer, Graham Bonnet, requesting that he stop calling his new band ALCATRAZZ in violation of their intellectual property rights. An excerpt from the letter, dated May 23, 2007, follows: "[Jimmy Waldo, Gary Shea and ...
Posted in: News
According to NME.com, Jimi Hendrix's legendary Woodstock performance of the "Star Spangled Banner" will be the focus of a special art exhibition. The late guitar star features in a giant digital projection at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art in Gateshead, England. Entitled "Star Spangled Banner Recurring" by artist Graham Dolphin, the legendary ...
Posted in: News
More photos have been posted online from PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk (which took place Thursday afternoon, May 17 in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California) and the Black Tooth Bash, which followed later in the evening at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. ...
Posted in: News
California-based instrumental rock guitarist Adrian Galysh has completed work on his new recording, entitled "Earth Tones". The new CD features Marco Mendoza (THINK LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) on bass and Joey Heredia (STEVIE WONDER, TRIBAL TECH) on drums. Also featured are special guest performances by guitarist Carl Verheyen (SUPERTRAMP) on "Terrestrial Races", bassist Chuck Wright ...
Posted in: News
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was posthumously inducted on Thursday (May 17) 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 (located in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, ...
Posted in: News
Paul Cashmere of Undercover News reports: Singer Graham Bonnet is looking forward to returning to Australia for the "Countdown Spectacular II" shows. "Countdown" has fond memories for him. "It was the start of my so called career," he tells Undercover News. "It was the first time I ever hosted a show and it ...
Posted in: News
Six-String Masterpieces is currently presenting The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute Auction to benefit the Little Kids Rock Foundation, including Dimebag's Black Tooth Bash. Purchase your VIP package through the House of Blues or Ticketmaster. The donation is $100.00 per person. The VIP Package includes: * The Foundation Room — exclusive to VIP & rock royalty ...
Posted in: News
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 @ ...
Posted in: News
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 - ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
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 ...
Posted in: News
