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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks New Album, Upcoming Tour

Eric Schelkopf of Northwest Herald recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Northwest Herald: This looks to be a long tour, going until the end of September. Are you looking forward to it? Vivian: Yeah, but that's actually...

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THE FLUFFY JACKETS Demos Featuring NEIL MURRAY Now Available

London-based hard rock outfit THE FLUFFY JACKETS has posted two songs featuring a guest appearance by legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. Check out a high-octane cover version of NAZARETH's "Salty Salty" (from NAZARETH's 1986 album release "Cinema") and a self-penned southern blu...

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DON DOKKEN, NEVERMORE's STEVE SMYTH Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Don Dokken and NEVERMORE/ex-TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth have been confirmed as guests at this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach...

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CRASH KELLY: New CD To Feature Guest Appearances By RUDY SARZO, GILBY CLARKE

Toronto hard rock quartet CRASH KELLY recently spent time in a Los Angeles studio with fellow rock conspirator Gilby Clarke (ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) recording tracks for a new album, due in the fall. CRASH KELLY frontman Sean Kelly has issued the following update: "At Gilby's recommen...

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RUDY SARZO Joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT For 'Balance Of 2007'

Starting today, June 16, 2007, Rudy Sarzo joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT as bassist for the balance of 2007. Former bassist with QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE and longtime friend of the band, Rudy will play until Ronnie James Dio returns from touring with HEAVEN AND HELL (Rudy is the current bassist...

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Legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE Bassist Working With THE FLUFFY JACKETS

Legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray is currently working with THE FLUFFY JACKETS to record their first demo, to be released independently in July. Neil Murray initially shot to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s as founding member of the successful band WHITESNAKE where he contribut...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Take Part In 'Vampires Rock' Tour

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will take part in Steve Steinman's "Vampires Rock" tour in Europe during September-December 2007. Commented Ojeda: "It's a great show for me to be a part of and three months of touring with them will be great!" "Vampires Rock" is a musical stage show which premie...

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DAVID COVERDALE Explains Lack Of U.S. Release For WHITESNAKE's '1987: 20 Anniversary' Edition

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has posted a message on his official web site regarding WHITESNAKE's "1987: 20 Anniversary Collector's Edition" CD and DVD which was recently issued in Europe. According to Coverdale, "the 'powers that be' at Universal/Geffen had so far declined to get involved wit...

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ULI JON ROTH Jams With SMASHING PUMPKINS At ROCK AM RING; Video Available

Video footage of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) jam with the SMASHING PUMPKINS at the Rock am Ring festival on Saturday, June 2 in Nürburgring, Germany has been posted at YouTube in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on...

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RUDY SARZO With BLUE ÖYSTER CULT; Video Available

Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) handled bass guitar duties for BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's April 28, 2007 concert at the Hawgs of Texas motorcycle rally in Lake Somerville, TX. Watch a fan-filmed video clip of "Burnin' for You" at YouTube. Sarzo was one o...

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ULI JON ROTH: First SKY ACADEMY Guests Confirmed

The first guests have been confirmed for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach his own unique approach to musicians wanting to take...

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THIN LIZZY, QUIET RIOT Members Guest On New ADRIAN GALYSH CD

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 performa...

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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist BERNIE MARSDEN To Rock London's Rose Morris Music Store

On Thursday, May 17, former WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden will make a special guest appear at the Rose Morris Music Shop on Denmark Street, London as part of an afternoon and evening event for PRS Guitars. Hosted by Rose Morris and PRS Guitars, visitors to the store can will be able to witness...

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RUDY SARZO: 'RANDY RHOADS Was An Amazing Musician, Teacher, Musician, Friend'

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE). An excerpt from the chat follows: Glam-Metal.com: Tell me what inspired you to write your [book, "Off the Rails"]? Sarzo: In the 25 years si...

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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY To Tour With W.A.S.P., OBITUARY

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has signed with booking agency Artists Worldwide and is preparing to tour the U.S. with W.A.S.P. from July to September. A fall U.S. run with OBITUARY is also in the works. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY will join LAMB OF GOD on September 2 for a hometown show in Richmond, VA at Toads. In...