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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Heavy Hitters' CD To Surface Next Month
According to CD Universe, the "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters" album, featuring an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries, is scheduled for release on July 12. This 10-track powerhouse collection was...June 8, 2005
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Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says He Is 'Lucky' To Be In The SCORPIONS
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORIONS/ex-KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing drums in Ronnie James Dio's band for the few shows that you did with him on his "Angry Machines" t...May 30, 2005
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CARMINE APPICE Says OZZY OSBOURNE Was The Weakest Link In His Own Band
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing with OZZY OSBOURNE and what did you think Of Jake E. Lee's playing?...May 28, 2005
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DAVID COVERDALE Says RUDY SARZO Was Never Approached To Rejoin WHITESNAKE
WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has shot down Internet rumors that bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) was approached about joining the group following the recent departure of Marco Mendoza. Commented Coverdale, "Someone was wondering if Mr. Sarzo was approached for the bass gig....May 24, 2005
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CARMINE APPICE To Hold 'Master Classes' On VANILLA FUDGE Tour
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER) will be holding master classes along the way while on the "Strange Days" festival tour with the original VANILLA FUDGE. More information about booking a class in your area can be obtained by contacting Carmine's master clas...May 22, 2005
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WHITESNAKE Announce New Bassist
WHITESNAKE have announced the addition of bassist Uriah Duffy to the group's ranks. This young up-and-coming bassist has established himself as one of the few top-choice working musicians in all of the California Bay Area, having previously played with CARMINE APPICE/PAT TRAVERS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA,...May 12, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE: 'Retraced' Final Track Listing Revealed
The final track listing has been revealed for former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's "covers" album, "Retraced", due in the U.S. on April 26 via Shrapnel Records (the CD will be released in Europe on April 25 through Mascot Records). Check out the cover artwork at JakeELee.com. The al...April 10, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE: 'Retraced' U.S. Release Date Announced
Shrapnel Records has set an April 26 U.S. release date for former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's "covers" album, "Retraced", (the CD will be released in Europe on April 25 via Mascot Records). The album, which was engineered by Michael Lardie (formerly of GREAT WHITE),will feature t...April 7, 2005
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MOONSTONE: More Audio Samples Posted Online
MOONSTONE, the project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini, has posted several new samples from the upcoming CD at the official web site, www.moonstone.it. Described as "genuine British-oriented '70s classic rock," not a million miles removed from the likes of FREE, JIMI HENDRIX and DEEP PURPLE, t...April 2, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE: More 'Retraced' Audio Samples Posted Online
JakeELee.com has uploaded two more audio samples from former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's "covers" album, "Retraced", due in Europe on April 25 via Mascot Records (the CD will be released in the U.S. via Shrapnel Records. The album, which is being engineered by Michael Lardie (form...March 26, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE's 'Retraced' To Receive European Release In Late April
Mascot Records has set an April 25 European release date for former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's "covers" album, entitled "Retraced" (the CD will be released in the U.S. via Shrapnel Records). The album, which is being engineered by Michael Lardie (formerly of GREAT WHITE),will fe...March 22, 2005
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Manager Blasts RAINBOW Reunion Rumors
A representative for Ritchie Blackmore's (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) management company has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a rumor that RAINBOW are in talks about reforming for a series of live shows. A report posted Wednesday (March 9) on The Dio Message Board indicated that Ronnie James Dio's wif...March 10, 2005
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RAINBOW To Reunite For Tour?
According to a posting on The Dio Message Board, RAINBOW may reform for a series of live shows after all. Word has it that Ronnie James Dio's wife Wendy's management company Niji Management may be looking at getting the members of the group back together for a number of live appearances. The lineup...March 9, 2005
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TESLA Headline Benefit Concert For Fire Victims
Rock veterans TESLA headlined a sold out show this past Friday evening at the Providence Performing Arts Center which benefited survivors of the West Warwick Station nightclub fire of two years ago. The Station Family Fund, a non-profit organization founded by fire survivors and the Wake Up To Love...March 6, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE: New Album Samples Posted Online
JakeELee.com has uploaded exclusive sample tracks from former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's upcoming "covers" album, which is scheduled for release this spring via Shrapnel Records. The CD, which is being engineered by Michael Lardie (formerly of GREAT WHITE),will feature the follo...March 1, 2005