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WHITE WIZZARD: First-Ever U.K. Headlining Tour Announced
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD has announced a headlining tour of the U.K. in November. Following its recent appearance at the Download festival in the U.K., where the band kicked off the Sunday on the Ronnie James Dio stage in front of thousands of fans, WHITE WIZZARD is set...July 26, 2010
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'Sex Tips From Rock Stars' Book To Receive U.S. Release In October
Available in bookstores across Europe and scheduled for release in North America and Australia on October 1 is "Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In Their Own Words" — the new book from rock historian Paul Miles. Published by Omnibus Press, "Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In Their Own Words" is the first confess...July 23, 2010
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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE To Appear On AC/DC Tribute Album
Versailles Records' forthcoming "Rock & Roll Train: A Millennium Tribute to AC/DC" will feature former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade alongside LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Ira Black on the Bon Scott-era classic "Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock & Roll)". Black co-produced the track, along with a...May 21, 2010
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JASON NEWSTED On Leaving METALLICA: 'It Took 10 Years For Me To Decompress'
Tony Hicks of the Contra Costa Times recently conducted an interview with bassist Jason Newsted's (VOIVOD, METALLICA, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) about Jason's first exhibition of original art, which is being held until June 27, 2010 at Micaëla Gallery (49 Geary Street, No. 234) in San Francisco, California...May 21, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...May 11, 2010
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RAVEN Frontman Reveals Top Musical Influences
Vocalist/bassist John Gallagher of the veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN counted down his Top 9 musical influences with Ranker.com. His list is as follows: 01. THE WHO's John Entwistle 02. RUSH's Geddy Lee 03. FREE's Andy Fraser 04. URIAH HEEP's Gary Thain 05. SLADE's Jimmy Lea 06. YES...April 28, 2010
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ECOTONIC Featuring Ex-AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE: Album Due Next Month
ECOTONIC, the band featuring former AC/DC/THE FIRM drummer Chris Slade and ex-PETER CRISS guitarist/vocalist Jason Ebs, will release its new album, "When Sparks Fly", on April 13. According to a press release, the CD — which is described as "a collection of songs that range from 'slammin' pop' to 'm...March 31, 2010
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'Sex Tips From Rock Stars' Book Due Later This Year
"Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In Their Own UNCENSORED Words", the forthcoming book by Paul Miles, will be published by Omnibus Press in 2010. The title is set to be the first entire book of quoted insights from rock stars on the topic of sex to ever be published. "Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In ...March 26, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New MSG Concert DVD, Instructional DVD Coming Soon
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker's official web site has been updated with the following message: "We successfully finished the MSG [MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP] 30th-anniversary (special line-up) Japan tour. A DVD and recording featuring live footage from this tour will be released in autumn. Also,...March 24, 2010
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VOODOO SIX To Support THE UNION In U.K.
VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, will support former THUNDER guitarist Luke Morley's THE UNION on the following dates: April 10 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK April 11 - Rio's - LEEDS, UK April 13 - The Cluny - Newcastle, UK April 14 - King ...March 22, 2010
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ACEY SLADE AND THE DARK PARTY To Support ACE FREHLEY On East Coast Dates
New York-based rock/electronic artist ACEY SLADE AND THE DARK PARTY, featuring Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS, DOPE, TRASHLIGHT VISION),has been tapped as support for former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley on his upcoming East Coast dates. "I am thrilled beyond belief to support one of my idols, Mr. Ace Frehle...March 18, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Live Performance To Air On Japanese TV
According to a posting on MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay's MySpace page, an MSG show filmed in January 2010 in Japan will be aired on the Japanese TV channel NHK-BS2 on Saturday, March 27 from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. local time. Fan-filmed video footage of MICHAEL S...March 16, 2010
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THIN LIZZY, DEEP PURPLE, UFO, AC/DC Among Greatest Live Albums Of All Time
According to Gigwise.com, THIN LIZZY's 1978 double LP "Live and Dangerous" was voted the greatest live album of all time in a new poll. Listeners of Planet Rock radio voted in the thousands on the poll, with THIN LIZZY's record beating DEEP PURPLE's 1972 classic "Made In Japan" to the top spot. The...March 1, 2010
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ACEY SLADE Interviewed On 'Jay Stone Show'
New York-based musician Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS, DOPE, TRASHLIGHT VISION) was interviewed on episode 71 of the "Jay Stone Show" at RockMetalTalk.com. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. TrashPit Records will release the debut album from ACEY SLADE & THE DARK...January 18, 2010
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MORTIFICATION Mainman Completes Recording WONROWE VISION Debut
WONROWE VISION, the solo rock project of bassist/vocalist Steve Rowe of Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION, has finished recording its debut album for a tentative May release. The track listing for the CD is as follows (song order subject to change): 01. The Spirit Of The Rock 02. Mission...January 3, 2010
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