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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Talks About Past And Future

Crashtest of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Well, you know we need to talk about it, even though it was more than fifteen years ago... your time in DIO. The legend goes t...

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Singer CHRIS HEAVEN Recording WHITESNAKE, LED ZEPPELIN Covers

Italian hard rock singer Chris Heaven is currently working on cover versions of WHITESNAKE's "Slide It In" and LED ZEPPELIN's "Kashmir" for upcoming tribute albums. Other musicians that are scheduled take part include Rowan Robertson (DIO),Gerald Kloos (EMPIRE),Gonzo (ARMORED SAINT),Johan Niemann...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist: 'You All Made This A Very Memorable Summer For Us'

WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich has posted the following message on his official web site: "I would like to thank everyone who attended the WHITESNAKE U.K./Europe shows this past summer. You all made this a very memorable summer for us and I look forward to getting back on the road with WHITESNAKE...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman To Begin Work On New CD, Compile Anniversary Edition Of '1987' Album

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has issued the following update on the band's current activities: "We have LOTS of 'irons in the fire’ right now, and all important. I feel it's time to address the future and know the past will ultimately take care of itself. "I'm coming into London for the Class...

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ROGER GLOVER Signature Bass Announced

Vigier Guitars has announced the release of the Excess Roger Glover signature bass. With over a 100 million albums sold with DEEP PURPLE or as a producer of bands like STATUS QUO, RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE, Roger Glover is undoubtedly one of the most successful bass players of the hard rock scene and also...

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Guitarist ROLF MUNKES To Join Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN On Russian Tour

German guitarist Rolf Munkes (RAZORBACK, ex-MAJESTY, VANIZE) will join former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin for three shows in Russia next month. The dates are as follows: Nov. 07 – Moscow, RUS - Kremlin Palace Nov. 09 - St. Petersburg, RUS - New Ice-Hall Nov. 11 - Moscow, RUS - Luzhniki Arena Mu...

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WHITESNAKE: New Live Album Mastered And Ready For Release

WHITESNAKE's new double live album, "Live ... In the Shadow of the Blues", was finally mastered in Los Angeles earlier this week for a November release via Steamhammer/SPV, the group's frontman, David Coverdale, revealed in a posting on his web site. The set includes almost all the remarkable hits f...

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SOILWORK Frontman Checks In From U.K.

SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "[It's] been a good tour [SOILWORK is headlining a tour of the U.K., with LYZANXIA as support]. Have three shows to go, including tonight's show in Birmingham. It's our first full tour in the U.K....

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WHITESNAKE Frontman Putting Finishing Touches On New Live Album

WHITESNAKE will release a new double live album, "Live ... In the Shadow of the Blues", in November via Steamhammer/SPV. The set includes almost all the remarkable hits from WHITESNAKE's career, as well as two timeless DEEP PURPLE classics in "Burn" and "Stormbringer". WHITESNAKE's David Coverdale w...

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Former KNAC.COM DJ Lands New Job At Texas Radio Station 104 THE BEAR

Radio personality Vicki Vox — best known as "The Rack" during her four years as a DJ on KNAC.COM — was recently hired by Wichita Falls, Texas-based Cumulus Broadcasting for their station 104 The Bear, with her first official on-air date set for October 2. This follows her much-publicized split from...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, BERNIE MARSDEN To Perform At England's GUITARFEST This Weekend

Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS),Bernie Marsden (ex-WHITESNAKE) and QUIREBOYS are among the artists scheduled to perform at Guitarfest 2006, set to take place Sunday, September 24 at Cocks Moors Woods Centre in Birmingham, England. The running order is shaping up as follows: 12.30 DOORS OP...

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METALIUM: New Album To Contain 'Most Direct And Dramatic Lyrics' So Far

German metallers METALIUM have set "Nothing To Undo – Chapter VI" as the full title of their sixth album, "Chapter VI", tentatively due in early 2007. Commented the band: The lyrical themes are about the deepest innerside of a human being…. Lies, betrayal, false friends… but also about honour, loyal...

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METALIUM: 'Chapter VI' Track Listing Revealed

German metallers METALIUM are currently in the sstudio recording their sixth album, "Chapter VI", tentatively due in early 2007. The tentative track listing is as follows (in no particular order): 01. When Death Calls 02. Dare 03. Insane 04. Gates 05. On My Way 06. Hellfire 07. Spirits 08. Never Die...

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Report: MÖTLEY CRÜE Has Survived In Spite Of Itself

Adam Williams of PopMatters.com reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2005-6 global extravaganza traversed the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Mexico; packed venues large and small; and generated massive stacks of money. Most importantly, though, the tour was a powerful statement made in the f...

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WHITESNAKE: No U.S. Deal In Place For Upcoming Live Album

WHITESNAKE has yet to secure a U.S. deal for its upcoming double live album, "Live ... In The Shadow Of The Blues", which is scheduled to receive a European release in November via Steamhammer/SPV. Commented WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale in a posting on his official web site: "No U.S. release...