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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Performs With ULI JON ROTH At SKY ACADEMY Concerts

Singer Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) was one of a number of special guests who performed with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) at this year's Sky Academy concerts, which are being held August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles. The concept...

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GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-W.A.S.P., OZZY OSBOURNE Members To Perform In Hollywood

THE BIG BALL STARS — featuring Dizzy Reed (GUNS 'N ROSES),Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, ex-RATT),Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.),Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL) and Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR) — will perform this Saturday, August 25 at...

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RATT Frontman: 'I'm Still The Party Director!'

Wisconsin-Music.com recently conducted an interview with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Wisconsin-Music.com: How have the shows been so far on this tour? Pearcy: Pretty good. We're touring with POISON until September 3rd, and then we'll start a solo tour. We...

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RATT: U.K. Dates Announced

RATT will embark on a European tour this fall. So far the following U.K. dates have been announced: Oct. 21 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, UK Oct. 22 - Newcastle City Hall - Newcastle, UK Oct. 23 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK Oct. 28 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK Oct. 30 - ...

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Former BEGGARS & THIEVES Members To Perform With SIN CITY ALL STARS In Las Vegas

Former BEGGARS & THIEVES members Ron Mancuso and Louie Merlino along with Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELECTRIC) are the latest additions to the SIN CITY ALL STARS lineup which will perform in Las Vegas on August 27 at The Canyon Club. SIN CITY ALL STARS — which also features Phil Lewis (L.A. GUNS),Jizzy...

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VINCE NEIL's 'Motley Cruise' Offically Sold Out

Vince Neil's Motley Cruise has officially sold out, according to a statement released by the cruise's organizers. "Of course, there is always a possibility that cabins will become available due to passenger cancellations or otherwise. So we have created a waiting list," the statement reads. "In an e...

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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE: 'Independence Day' Release Date Announced

Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE, whose most recent release, "Soundtrack of a Soul", featured an all-star cast of guest musicians — including Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Stephen Pearcy (RATT) and Tony Harnell (TNT) — will release its follow-up effort, "Independence Day...

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RATT Drummer Says JIZZY PEARL's Voice Didn't Fit The Band's Songs

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How has the tour (with POISON and VAINS OF JENNA) gone thus far? Have the audience reactions been as positive as you'd hoped? Bobby Blotzer: "The tour has been amaz...

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L.A. GUNS, LOVE/HATE, Ex-FASTER PUSSYCAT Members To Perform At EROTIC BALL

Phil Lewis (L.A. GUNS),Jizzy Pearl (RATT, LOVE/HATE),and Brent Muscat (ex-FASTER PUSSYCAT) are among the musicians who will perform as the SIN CITY ALL STARS in Las Vegas on August 27 at The Canyon Club. SIN CITY ALL STARS will play songs from the individual bandmembers' respective groups. SIN CIT...

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KORN, DEVILDRIVER, ENTOMBED, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH First-Week Sales Revealed

KORN's new, untitled album sold 123,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 2 on The Billboard chart. This is slightly more than half of the 221,000 first-week tally achieved by its predecessor, "See You on the Other Side", which landed at No. 3 back in...

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RATT Frontman On New Material: 'We're Coming Up With Great Stuff Right Now'

RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has issued the following update from the band's "Back for More" tour with POISON: "The crowds coming out are f*kin crazy! The shows are getting crazier and better. Always a new experience every day. Warren [DeMartini, guitar] and I are writing new music every chance we g...

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AC/DC Coming To Iowa In 2008?

Jessica Lowe of Newton, Iowa's Newton Daily News reports: Rock 'n' roll fans were treated to more than five hours of music at the Iowa Speedway Saturday night. POISON, RATT, DOKKEN and GREAT WHITE played to a crowd of about 8,000 people, said Mike Beecher, Iowa Speedway director of media relations....

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ROCKLAHOMA: More Than 3,000 Photos Posted Online

More than 3,000 photos from fans and professionals taken at the inaugural Rocklahoma festival have been posted at the Rocklahoma Fan Photo site. Over 30,000 people attended the festival, which took place earlier in the month in Pryor, Oklahoma. Performers included POISON, RATT, QUIET RIOT, SLAUGHTER...

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KISS, RATT, NIGHTWISH Members Offer Advice To Aspiring Musicians; Video Available

Bruce Kulick (KISS),Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT),Tuomas Holopainen (NIGHTWISH) and Anette Olzon (NIGHTWISH) offer advice to aspiring musicians in a five-minute "Music School" segment on Norway's NRK P3TV. Watch the clip at this location. ...

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RATT: Audio Interview With STEPHEN PEARCY Available

Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau has posted an audio interview with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy as part of her podcast, "Cara's Basement". Pearcy discusses many things, from how he got his start in rock and roll literally by accident to attending Friars Club Roasts with Milton Berle. You ca...