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LIVING LOUD Assembling Songs For Second Album

Legendary bassist Bob Daisley — of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame — has told Rockdetector.com that the LIVING LOUD project, which features Bob alongside Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes, the DEEP PURPLE duo of guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Aire...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'Our Record Company Is Thrilled With Us'

antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. An excerpt from the chat follows: antiMUSIC: You said you're pulling in the crowds...how is the record ["Rapture of the Deep"] doing globally? Ian Gillan: "Biggest-selling record we've had since 'Perfect...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist's 'Lesson In Humility'

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has posted a lengthy message in the "Notes from the Road" section of his official web site. An excerpt from his latest entry follows: "Just before this trip [to Australia and New Zealand], I had the great pleasure of taking my son to a concert with Joe Satriani and...

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Brazilian Prog Metallers KHALLICE Sign With MAGNA CARTA RECORDS

Brazilian progressive metal band KHALLICE have inked a deal with Magna Carta Records. The agreement includes the licensing rights to the band's debut CD, "The Journey", plus the international release of the group's two next albums. Commented KHALLICE guitarist Marcelo Barbosa: "It was such big surpr...

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IAN GILLAN Says 'Smoke On The Water' Was The Natural Choice For All-Star Jam

Launch Radio Networks reports: On his new album called "Gillan's Inn", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan got a bunch of friends to play on the tracks, and a bunch of them also took turns on the PURPLE classic "Smoke On The Water". Gillan told Launch that of all the songs from his 40-year career, "Smoke"...

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Former ALICE COOPER BAND Drummer To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show

Former ALICE COOPER BAND drummer Neal Smith will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Thursday, April 27. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to...

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WATCHTOWER Guitarist Teams Up With LAMB OF GOD Drummer For 'Drum Nation Vol. 3' CD

Guitarist Ron Jarzombek (SPASTIC INK, WATCHTOWER) has announced that he will be holding a master class/clinic on Thursday, April 6 at The College Of The Mainland, 1200 Amburn Rd., in Texas City, TX, located halfway between Houston and Galveston. "I don't know yet what the exact format will be," Ron...

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OPETH Frontman Talks About Collaboration With MIKE PORTNOY, STEVEN WILSON

OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has confirmed reports that he is planning on collaborating with PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson and DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy on an as-yet-unnamed new project. "We've been talking the three of us," Mikael said in a recent interview with Tony of KASC The Blaze...

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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY To Collaborate With OPETH's ÅKERFELDT?

Jakob Herrmann of Drummer's Digest recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether the technical side of the band's music superior to the musical side: Portnoy: "We try to have a balance. There's times when we know we wan...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist RUDESS: 'Screaming Head' Video Posted Online

A video clip of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess performing the track "Screaming Head" from his latest solo album, "Rhythm of Time", has been posted online at this location. "Rhythm of Time" was released in August 2004 through Magna Carta Records. It features Rod Morgenstein (ex-WINGER, DIXIE...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Appear On STEELY DAN Tribute Album

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will appear on a STEELY DAN tribute album, to be released via the Tone Center label. Produced by guitarist Jeff Richman, the CD will feature a rhythm section of Peter Wolf, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Richman and Jimmy Haslip and other guest guitarists Mike Stern, Robben...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: 'Gillan's In' Details Revealed

The complete track listing has been released for DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career. As previously reported, "Gillan's Inn" will be made available on the new DualDisc...

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TRANSATLANTIC Featuring DREAM THEATER Drummer: Two-DVD Set Out Now

TRANSATLANTIC, the supergroup project featuring Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) on keyboards and vocals, Roine Stolt (THE FLOWER KINGS) on guitar, and Pete Trewavas (MARILLION) on bass, have just released a two-DVD set, "Building The Bridge" and "Live In America"...

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JOE SATRIANI Announces New Bassist, Prepares To Hit The Road

Guitar legend Joe Satriani has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm happy to announce that bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS, STEVE MORSE BAND, JOHN PETRUCCI, VINNIE MOORE and PLANET X) will be joining us on our upcoming 'Super Colossal Tour'. Dave is a monster player and I look...

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Drummer CARMINE APPICE Signs Book Deal With ALFRED PUBLISHING

Drummer/author/educator Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK/BOGERT/APPICE, ROD STEWART) ahs signed a 10-year agreement with Alfred Publishing to distribute a line of educational percussion books. (Alfred, on December 24, 2005, bought Warner Bros. Publications, one of the world's largest publ...