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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. ...November 26, 2002
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CELTIC FROST's FISCHER: 'L.A. GUNS Had Pronounced Personal Significance In My Life'
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer recently defended his decision to don an L.A. GUNS T-shirt in many of the promotional photos accompanying the release of the band's much-panned and widely-criticized 1988 effort, "Cold Lake". When asked why he chose to wear the shirt and risk possibly alienat...November 26, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Offers Update On DVD, Upcoming Album
In his latest letter to the DEEP PURPLE fans, the group's bassist, Roger Glover, comments on the band's upcoming "Machine Head" DVD and the progress of the songwriting/recording sessions for their next studio album, due sometime in 2003. On "Machine Head": "I have seen the DVD and it is wonderful, a...November 23, 2002
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GEORGE LYNCH Completes Work On Album Of DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB Remakes
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has commenced the mixing process for the as-yet-untitled an album of current remakes of DOKKEN and LYNCH MOB songs, which he recently recorded with the help of ex-DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson (who sings on the DOKKEN tunes) and ex-LYNCH MOB frontman...November 21, 2002
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Former EUROPE Guitarist To Make Swedish Appearance
Former EUROPE/DOKKEN guitarist John Norum will perform at Blå in Eskilstuna, Sweden on Friday, Nov. 29. ...November 21, 2002
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DOKKEN Announce California Gigs
DOKKEN have announced four headlining shows during January. They are as follows: Jan. 09 - Palo Alto, CA @ The Icon Jan. 10 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre Jan. 11 - Agoura Hills, CA @ Canyon Club Jan. 12 - San Diego, CA @ 4th & B ...November 21, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES' DIZZY REED: The Fans Don't Miss The Original Band
Despite the fact that the current incarnation of GUNS N' ROSES features only frontman Axl Rose from the original lineup, keyboardist Dizzy Reed — who has been with the group since 1990 — recently told Launch that, from his perspective, the new GNR is still going over well with the band's fans. "I kn...November 20, 2002
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HYPOCRISY Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
Sweden's HYPOCRISY, led by acclaimed metal producer and PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren, are the latest act to have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head Festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 27-28, 2003 in Balingen, Germany. The following artists are currently s...November 18, 2002
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BARRY SPARKS Skips 'Legends Of Rock' Tour Following Death In Family
Bassist Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, ULI JON ROTH) has been forced to cancel his participation in the Legends Of Rock tour in the UK following the death of his father. The following is Barry's statement on the matter: "My father has been very sick with asthma and heart problems," Sparks wrote on his offici...November 18, 2002
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KELLY KEELING Lines Up Hard Rock Veterans For Upcoming Solo CD
Vocalist/guitarist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, GUITAR ZEUS, JOHN NORUM, etc.),currently signed to Holland's Mascot Records as a solo artist, has posted the following update via his official web site: "I am in Los Angeles recording what I hope will be the last seven songs for the a...November 10, 2002
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Ex-DOKKEN Bassist Speaks Out On Decision To Sue Former Bandmates
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has issued a statement regarding his decision to file a lawsuit against two of his ex-bandmates, singer/guitarist Don Dokken and drummer Mick Brown, to dissolve their musical and financial partnership. "Unfortunately, I felt it was necessary to file the lawsuit," Pi...November 9, 2002
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DOKKEN Band Members Sued By Former Bassist
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has filed suit against two of his ex-bandmates, singer-guitarist Don Dokken and drummer Mick Brown, to dissolve their musical and financial partnership. The lawsuit, filed Monday (Nov. 4) in California Superior Court in Los Angeles, claims Don Dokken wrongfully hire...November 6, 2002
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JEFF PILSON: 'Things Are Heating Up In L/P Land'
L/P, the new group featuring former DOKKEN members George Lynch (guitar) and Jeff Pilson (bass/vocals),are in the final stages of negotiations for a U.S. record deal, having already secured a Japanese release via JVC Records. "Things are heating up in L/P land," Pilson writes on his official web si...November 5, 2002
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SPINESHANK: New Album Coming Out 'Better Than Expected'
SPINESHANK drummer Tommy Decker recently posted the following update on the progress of the recording sessions for the band's forthcoming album, "Violent Mood Swings": "I just wanted to let you know what the latest news on the recording is...We have laid down the drums to 15 tracks and I have 2 more...November 5, 2002
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: Don't Believe Everything You Read
ANNIHILATOR mainman/guitarist Jeff Waters has rejected as "inaccurate" the announcement made by German record company AFM Records via their official web site that the group has already inked a worldwide deal with the label. "Technically, I have not signed anything with anyone, BUT our deal with SPV...October 31, 2002
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