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Former BLACK SABBATH Vocalist To Sing With 'A Whole Lotta Metal'
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin will be one of three featured singers at an upcoming show about rock music of the '70s and '80s. Dubbed "A Whole Lotta Metal", the show will hit the road in the U.K. in May for a minimum of 25 dates and will feature music from such bands as ...February 17, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS: TOLKKI Jams On Hard Rock Classics, KOTIPELTO Celebrates Completion Of New Video
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki participated in a very special "hard rock jam session" on Sunday (Feb. 15) at London Pub in Tampere, Finland. Joining Tolkki during the jam were HANOI ROCKS drummer Lacu and BOMFUNK MC'S bassist Ville Mäkinen. The unnamed "band" performed nine cover songs, includin...February 16, 2004
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RUDY SARZO Joins YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Touring Band!
Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE) will be joining YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's touring band for the North American leg of his "Attack!! Tour 2004", which is scheduled to kick off on March 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Appearing alongside Malmsteen and Sarzo for the duration o...February 12, 2004
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Back With Fresh 'Noises'
25 years after the emergence of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) movement, TYGERS OF PAN TANG are back with a new studio album, "Noises From The Cat House". The album, out now on Communiqué Records, was mixed by the band's longtime producer, Chris Tsangarides, famed for his production wo...February 11, 2004
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VANDENBERG: Compilation CD To Receive European Release
Long-defunct Dutch hard rock outfit VANDENBERG, led by one-time WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, will be issuing a compilation CD, "The Definitive Vandenberg", on February 27 through Warner Music in Europe. "The Definitive Vandenberg" track listing: Disc 1: 01. Burning Heart 2004 (symphonic v...February 10, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Explains JON LORD's Departure
DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan recently spoke to Canada's Chart Attack about the departure of founding member Jon Lord and the addition his replacement, Don Airey (ex-RAINBOW, MSG, WHITESNAKE). "Now, how can I say this without in any way undermining the fact that we all adore Jon Lord?" Gillan offe...February 6, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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Updated: Top-Selling Hard Rock Artists According To NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN
Metal Sludge has posted an updated list of total sales figures for a variety of their favorite artists, according to Nielsen SoundScan (13 more bands have been added since the original list was published). Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they...January 30, 2004
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Top-Selling Hard Rock Artists According To NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN
Metal Sludge has posted a list of total sales figures for a variety of their favorite artists, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they are misleading in the sense that many of the veteran hard rock groups' early e...January 28, 2004
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BLUE MURDER To Tour Japan In April?
Guitarist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) will reportedly play a few dates in Japan as BLUE MURDER in April. It is not presently clear which musicians will make up the rest of Sykes' touring band. According to the Japanese promoter Creativeman, BLUE MURDER will play the following shows: Apr. 16...January 27, 2004
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CHRISTIAN RIVEL'S AUDIOVISION To Feature Some Of Hard Rock's Finest
Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Tony Franklin (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, FIRM),Mats Levén (KRUX, AT VANCE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Mic Michaeli (EUROPE) are among the special guests set to appear on the debut album from CHRISTIAN RIVEL'S AUDIOVISION, the new solo project from NA...January 26, 2004
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VANDENBERG To Be Featured In Dutch TV Program
Long-defunct Dutch hard rock outfit VANDENBERG, led by one-time WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, will be featured in a Dutch TV program called "Single Luck" this Friday, January 23. The brainchild of producer "Tonko Dop", the show focuses on bands that produced one world smash hit before reve...January 22, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Perform With Italian Tribute Band
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey is due to play a show in Italy on January 23 at the Cinema Moderno, Montecosaro Scalo. He'll be joining the PERFECT STRANGERS band for a "tribute to his career," featuring music from his time with DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE and others. Click here to view the g...January 4, 2004
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BARRY SPARKS Looks Back On 2003: The Best And The Worst
Bassist Barry Sparks (TED NUGENT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, MSG) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello and Happy New Year! I am on United Airlines flight 890, flying from Tokyo to Los Angeles. With nothing at all to do, so I guess this is a good time for me to reflect ...December 31, 2003
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'Donington Monsters of Rock 1981' Presentation Plaque Being Auctioned Off
An original "Donington Monsters of Rock 1981" Performing Artists Presentation Plaque, one of only seven ever made (one of which was given to the founding member of each band performing on the day),is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. According to the seller's sales pitch, "I...December 31, 2003
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