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BLACK STONE CHERRY To Release New Album In May
Roadrunner Records has set a May 31 release date for the third BLACK STONE CHERRY album, "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea". Kentucky's BLACK STONE CHERRY, comprised of vocalist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon and drummer John Fred Young, is a band adept at creating b...March 8, 2011
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GARY MOORE Documentary In The Works; Trailer Available
A trailer for "White Knuckles & Blue Moods", the forthcoming hour-long documentary on former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock icon Gary Moore, can be viewed below. The film is reportedly being made by Jörgen Holmstedt and Stefan Mossberg, who've been working on it for s...March 1, 2011
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'Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back - The True Story' Book + DVD Due This Month
Abstract Sounds Books will release the "Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back - The True Story" book plus four-DVD set on March 28. A description of the set reads as follows: "Featuring a masterful and comprehensive text by Dave Thompson plus a comprehensive track by track analysis by Robert M. Corich, this...March 1, 2011
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METALLICA, DEF LEPPARD Members Pay Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT In HOT PRESS Special Issue
A host of Irish and international stars have come together in a Hot Press special issue, marking the 25th anniversary of the death of the THIN LIZZY frontman. The Hot Press Philip Lynott Special, which hit shelves on Thursday, February 24, includes interviews with a wide range of artists who either...February 26, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Joins THIN LIZZY On Stage In Dublin (Video)
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott joined THIN LIZZY on stage this past Thursday (February 17) at Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland to perform the LIZZY classic "The Boys Are Back In Town". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be viewed below. Commented Elliott: "I suppose you could say it wa...February 19, 2011
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Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
The Music Legends web site has posted an "epitaph" written for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) by former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. The dedication originally appeared in the book "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir", which cam...February 16, 2011
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BRIAN ROBERTSON Remembers GARY MOORE
Ex-THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson took some time out to reflect and remember former bandmate and friend Gary Moore, who passed away earlier this week. Brian spoke about the recording process of the THIN LIZZY "Nightlife" album and his refusal to re-record Gary's solos: "When I first...February 11, 2011
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Remembers GARY MOORE
Days after the news came down that legendary guitarist Gary Moore died, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett called RollingStone.com from his home in Hawaii to talk about his guitar idol. An excerpt from his remembrance follows below. "Gary Moore is definitely in my list of top five guitar influences, right up...February 9, 2011
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Ex-THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist BRIAN ROBERTSON To Release 'Diamonds And Dirt' In March
It's not for the first time in the history of rock music that coincidence led to the discovery of hidden treasures: a carrier bag full of music tapes (note: tapes!) turned out to be the basis for "Diamonds And Dirt", the first solo release by Scottish guitarist/composer Brian Robertson, due to be re...February 1, 2011
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THIN LIZZY's 'Bad Reputation' Documentary Doubles BBC Audience Numbers
According to BroadcastNow.co.uk, the THIN LIZZY documentary, "Bad Reputation", which aired this past Friday, January on BBC4 in the U.K. at 21:00 GMT, drew 500,000 viewers — more than double the channel's usual audience at the time. Directed/produced by Linda Brusasco, the film's official descriptio...January 24, 2011
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THIN LIZZY: 'Bad Reputation' Documentary To Air Tonight On BBC
A THIN LIZZY documentary, "Bad Reputation", is set to air tonight at 21:00 GMT on BBC4 in the U.K. Directed/produced by Linda Brusasco, the film's official description reads as follows: Affectionate but honest portrait of THIN LIZZY, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting...January 21, 2011
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Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON To Perform Entire 'Lock Up The Wolves' Album In Norway
Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DC4, ex-DIO) will take part in a special Ronnie James Dio tribute concert with QUEENSTOWN on January 21 at Verdens Teateret in Sandefjord, Norway. He says, "This gives me the chance to play some of these great songs live and visit Norway before the new DC4 CD is released....January 9, 2011
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG To Record 'The Spellbound Sessions' EP
NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will enter the studio in January to record a special EP to celebrate 30 years since the release of their iconic album "Spellbound". Entitled "The Spellbound Sessions", the effort will include six songs from the original album re-rec...December 23, 2010
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LYNCH: My Problem With DON DOKKEN Has Always Been That He Was 'Not An Honest, Trustful Person'
Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What's the situation with [LYNCH MOB singer] Oni Logan now? I mean, he's been on and off from thi...December 2, 2010
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DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN: Entire 'Bitten By The Beast' Album Available For Streaming
"Bitten By The Beast", the new solo album from David "Rock" Feinstein — a former member of RONNIE DIO & THE PROPHETS, THE ELECTRIC ELVES, ELF, and the leader of the legendary New York band THE RODS — is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on November 23 via ...November 22, 2010
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