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Former WHITESNAKE Duo Put Project On Hold

COMPANY OF SNAKES, the band formed by ex-WHITESNAKE guitarists Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody, have put the band "on hold," according to a statement posted on the group's official web site. Although the statement goes on to say that the band are not splitting up, "after the recent tour in Russia and...

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WINGER Guitarist In Talks To Rejoin DOKKEN

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach is strongly rumored to be eyeing a return to the DOKKEN lineup for the group's upcoming U.S. tour with WHITESNAKE and THE SCORPIONS. When asked about the possibility of rejoining forces with Don Dokken following the latter's stints with John Norum and Italian guitarist Ale...

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DOKKEN Cancel Headlining Dates

DOKKEN have cancelled their previously-announced headlining shows in January as a result of having been confirmed for the upcoming U.S. tour with WHITESNAKE and THE SCORPIONS. Exact dates and venues for the trek — which is set to kick off in early January and last through the end of March — are expe...

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DOKKEN, WHITESNAKE, THE SCORPIONS To Embark On U.S. Tour

DOKKEN have confirmed via their official web site that they will be embarking on a U.S. tour with THE SCORPIONS and WHITESNAKE, beginning at the end of January and lasting until the end of March. Exact dates are expected to be announced within the next week or two. ...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE On Reunion Tour: 'I'm Not Trying To Recreate Anything'

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has yet to reveal the lineup of musicians that will be joining him on the band's upcoming reunion tour, but according to the singer, they will bring their own style of playing to the group's unique brand of bluesy hard rock. "I am not trying to recreate anything, o...

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JOHN SYKES: I Will Not Be Touring With WHITESNAKE

Former WHITESNAKE guitarist John Sykes will NOT be participating in the legendary group's upcoming reunion tour, according to a posting from the axeman on his official web site. "To set the record straight, I will not be participating in the upcoming WHITESNAKE tour," Sykes said. "I hope this answer...

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Former U.D.O./RUNNING WILD Bassist Resurfaces In Cover Band

Former U.D.O./ RUNNING WILD bassist Thomas "Bodo" Smuszynski has resurfaced in a German cover band called BOURBON STREET. The group, who perform classic rock tunes from such acts as DEEP PURPLE, VAN HALEN, AC/DC, WHITESNAKE, JUDAS PRIEST and URIAH HEEP, have launched their official web site at this...

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VANDENBERG Come Back To Life

Long-defunct Dutch hard rockers VANDENBERG have reportedly reformed with a new lineup featuring original guitarist Adrian Vandenberg (ex-WHITESNAKE) and singer Bert Heerink. No further information is available at this time. ...

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WHITESNAKE, THE SCORPIONS To Tour In The Spring?

WHITESNAKE are strongly rumored to be planning a return to the live arena via a U.S. package tour with THE SCORPIONS, tentatively set to take place in the spring. In addition, unconfirmed reports suggest that WHITESNAKE mastermind David Coverdale is mulling an offer from Locomotive/WEA Records for a...

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Guitar Heroes Line Up To Pay Tribute To Ailing Axeman

Swedish guitarist Tommy Denander has written a special song called "Jason" for inclusion on the second tribute album for former David Lee Roth axeman Jason Becker, who is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrigs). As an added bonus, Denander has invited a very impressive list of friends to jam on the track,...

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WHITESNAKE To Issue 'Greatest Hits'-Style Double CD

A "greatest hits"-style double-CD collection from WHITESNAKE, entitled "Here I Go Again", is due to be issued on October 29 via Geffen Records. The full track listing for the compilation is as follows: CD 1: 01. Here I Go Again (Radio Mix) 02. Slide It In 03. Slow An' Easy 04. Love Ain't No Stranger...

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EMPIRE Enlist Help From Metal Superstars For Sophomore CD

EMPIRE, the solo project of VANIZE guitarist Rolf Munkes, are currently working on the follow-up to last year's Hypnotica CD, due in early 2003 through Lion Music. The full list of musicians contributing to the album is as follows: Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH) - Vocals Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE,...

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Former KISS Guitarist To Headline Norway's 1001 WATT Festival

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Jorn Lande & THE PAGAN SNAKES and LOST HORIZON are among the artists confirmed to appear at 1001 WATT Festival, which is set to take place in Skien, Norway on November 28-30. Kulick will reportedly perform a full-length set with KISS cover band and will also p...

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TUFF To Appear On 'The Mullet Years 2'

The TUFF song "American Hair Band" is slated to appear on a Canadian compilation through Universal Records tentatively titled The Mullet Years 2. This CD will feature various tracks from MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON, AEROSMITH, CINDERELLA, RATT, WHITESNAKE, KISS, SKID ROW, JUDAS PRIEST and more. TUFF will al...

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WHITESNAKE To Tour In 2003

WHITESNAKE are planning a tour for 2003, with North American dates tentatively scheduled to begin in February. Band leader/frontman David Coverdale himself announced the news with this message on his official web site: "Don't say we didn't warn you... Coverdale unleashes the serpent... WHITESNAKE wi...