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EDDIE VAN HALEN Has 'A Lot Of Good Music Left' In Him: TOTO Guitarist LUKATHER
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. An excerpt from the chat follows: Classic Rock Revisited: A lot of people are worried about [Steve's good friend Eddie Van Halen]. Is he okay? Steve: "He is fine. He went through a really rough spot. Let's fac...January 18, 2006
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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Gets Help From ZAKK WYLDE On New Solo Album
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian is currently working on his fifth solo album at his own Beachwood Manor Studios in Burbank, CA. This new album is slated to be released June 2006 on InsideOut Music in the U.S. and Europe, and Marquee/Avalon in Japan. After a nine-mon...January 10, 2006
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Former DYOXEN Guitarist Resurfaces In ONE TRIBE NATION
Guitarist Michael Sanders, formerly of the London, Ontario-based metal band DYOXEN (who had some international success and airplay in the '90s but only released one album, 1990's "First Among Equals"),has relocated to Los Angeles and formed ONE TRIBE NATION, which is being decribed in a press relea...November 18, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES Guitarist To Perform At Japan's Musical Instruments Fair
Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Nils Norberg [guitar] is going to Japan later this week for a combined promotion and guitar trip! He will be shredding his Caparison guitars at the Musical Instruments Fair for a few days and the...November 2, 2005
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SLASH, DAVE NAVARRO, JIMMY BAIN To Perform At Hollywood's ROCK & ROLL RELIEF FUND Concert
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, former DIO/RAINBOW bassist Jimmy Bain and ex-members of QUIET RIOT are scheduled to perform at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California this Sunday (Sept. 25) for the Rock & Roll Relief Fund. The event is sponsored by City of West Hollywood and...September 19, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Appear On PINK FLOYD Tribute
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse appears on a tribute to PINK FLOYD's "The Wall", called "Back Against the Wall". Former YES member Billy Sherwood produced the tribute, which also features Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Alan White from YES, Robby Krieger from THE DOORS, Ian Anderson fr...August 11, 2005
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ONI LOGAN: New Album Details Revealed
According to an update from the Oni Logan Fan Club, singer Oni Logan's (ex-LYNCH MOB) new album, "Stranger in a Foreign Land", will be "pre-released until the end of April." All eleven songs (total time: 46:15 minutes) were written and arranged by Oni. The band lineup for this production is: * Oni L...March 29, 2005
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EDWIN DARE: Out-Of-Print Sophomore Album To Be Reissued
Toledo, Ohio progressive metal maestros EDWIN DARE, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY),bassist Kevin Chown (ARTENSION, TONY MACALPINE, MAGNITUDE 9),drummer Tom Kollman and singer Bryce Barnes, have set an April 4 date for the re-release of their long out-of-print...March 29, 2005
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PAT TRAVERS And CARMINE APPICE Hard At Work On New Album
Guitarist Pat Travers and drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER) are in the studio laying down tracks for their second CD, this time for Cleopatra Records. Performing on the album are two acclaimed bass players, Tony Franklin (BLUE MURDER, THE FIRM, WHITESNAKE) and Chuck Wright (QUIET R...February 7, 2005
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Swedish Hard Rock Stars Join Forces On Special DVD To Benefit Tsunami Victims
About 150 of the biggest names in rock and hard rock from Sweden have recorded a song that will be released in a couple of weeks on a special DVD to raise money through the Red Cross for the victims of the horrible earthquake and flood disaster in Asia. The song "Where Is The Fire" ...January 4, 2005
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Heavy Metal Musicians Reveal Their Favorites From The Early Days Of Rock 'N' Roll
Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN),Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Thomas Youngblood (KAMELOT) and Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE) are among the musicians that were recently asked by Imhotep Zine to name their favorite artists from the early days of rock 'n' roll. The obvious choices were T...December 20, 2004
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Take Part In 'All-Star' Recording Session
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has outlined his upcoming activities in the following posting on his official web site: "To go to Japan [on November] 28th to work with a Japanese artist then fly back to the States to L.A. for an 'all star band' recording. What I know so far is that the rhythym...November 22, 2004
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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading
Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...November 3, 2004
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QUEEN Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK: Photos Available
Surviving QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor were inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk on Wednesday (Sept. 8) following the Las Vegas premiere of the musical "We Will Rock You", a rock theatrical stage show featuring 20 of QUEEN's greatest hits. Their handprints will be placed in cement along wi...September 9, 2004
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist To Release New Solo Album In September
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen will release his new solo album, "Get Up", on September 25. Described as "an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's musical influences and diversity," "Get Up" reflects the guitar styles that have defined Kotzen's career as a virtuoso. "In the past a lot...September 1, 2004