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JOE LYNN TURNER's 'Street Of Dreams - Boston 1985' Live Album To Be Released
In a career that spans nearly 30 years and includes over 60 album credits, Joe Lynn Turner remains one of rock and roll's most distinctive, soulful and expressive vocalists. Best known for his work with hard rock band RAINBOW, during his career, Turner fronted pop rock band FANDANGO, and had stints...March 3, 2016
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Undergoes Surgery
Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) underwent an operation in February due to an excess of uric acid buildup in his finger joint. He will be unable to play for about a month but this will have no effect on the upcoming shows this summer. The pictures below sho...March 1, 2016
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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Ghost Of You' Song Available For Streaming
"Ghost Of You", a brand new song from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, reno...February 26, 2016
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JOE LYNN TURNER On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK HALL Controversy: 'They're All Acting Like Children'
Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has once again commented on Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and perform the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to fo...February 25, 2016
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Explains Decision To Hire New Musicians For RAINBOW Comeback
Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) spoke to Dutch magazine Aardschok about his decision to enlist a new group of musicians to help him perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics at three European shows this summer. Blackmore will be joined at the gigs by LORDS...February 24, 2016
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LITA FORD: TONY IOMMI 'Will Always Be A Superhero In My Mind'
In a brand new radio interview with radio DJ Eddie Winters, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford opened up about what she has described in her newly released memoir as an abusive relationship with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. The former RUNAWAYS member said (hear audio below): "Tony Iommi was my id...February 23, 2016
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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Comeback: 'The Fans Deserve Better Than A Cover Band'
Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted Ritchie Blackmore for going out and performing the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians, explaining that "the fans deserve better than a cover band." Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to form a medieval folk...February 21, 2016
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IAN GILLAN Defends DEEP PURPLE's Decision To Only Perform With Current Lineup At ROCK HALL Induction
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has defended the band's decision to only perform with the group's current lineup at the upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, explaining that "there is no slight intended nor any desire to upset anyone" with this move. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction c...February 19, 2016
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DEEP PURPLE Is 'Unwilling' To Perform With RITCHIE BLACKMORE At ROCK HALL Induction
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Joel Peresman has denied that former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been "banned" from attending the band's Rock Hall induction ceremony, insisting that Ritchie "is invited to come enjoy the evening and accept the award." Blackmore claimed in...February 19, 2016
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says DEEP PURPLE Manager Won't Let Him Attend ROCK HALL Induction
Ritchie Blackmore says that he has been prevented from attending DEEP PURPLE's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction by the band's manager. In a statement, the PURPLE co-founder claims that Bruce Payne has asked for the guitarist to be excluded from the ceremony in April. Blackmore writes in a post o...February 19, 2016
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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Tears I Will Be' Song Available For Streaming
"Tears I Will Be", a brand new song from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, r...February 9, 2016
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DEEP PURPLE Companies Fall Into Administration
According to Music Business Worldwide, the two companies set up to manage copyrights for DEEP PURPLE and other associated acts have fallen into administration — a process designed so that it protects companies from their creditors while a restructuring plan is completed. ReSolve Partners Limited wer...February 1, 2016
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?
According to Cleveland.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has been added as a guest at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in New York. Although there has been no announcement on what Ulrich's specific involvement will be at the event, he is expected to induct DEEP PURPLE on April...January 28, 2016
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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Everything You're Not' Video Premiere
"Everything You're Not", the new video from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, re...January 26, 2016
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Wasn't Nervous About Replacing K.K. DOWNING
Metal Blast recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Metal Blast: When you joined JUDAS PRIEST for the "Epitaph" tour, you kind of came out of nowhere. People were surprised when you were announced as K.K. Downing's replacem...January 17, 2016
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