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URIAH HEEP To Be Joined By Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist For HIGH VOLTAGE Performance

According to Classic Rock magazine, URIAH HEEP will be joined by former WHITESNAKE guitarist Micky Moody on stage at this year's High Voltage festival on July 25 at Victoria Park in London, England. Moody will be with the band when they play the whole of their classic album "Demons And Wizards". Moo...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE Bassist URIAH DUFFY: 'DAVID COVERDALE And I Have A Great Relationship'

Bassist Uriah Duffy has released the following statement regarding his departure from the legendary rock band WHITESNAKE: "My time with WHITESNAKE was awesome. David [Coverdale; WHITESNAKE frontman] and I have a great relationship; there are no hard feelings. It was simply time for us to go our sepa...

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BENEDICTUM Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of U.S. metallers BENEDICTUM for the release of a brand new studio album in early 2011. The band is currently recording the effort with with producer Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, LITA FORD, NOFX) at his Area 52 studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CD will feature...

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BOB DAISLEY Says He Wasn't Consulted In Decision To Re-Release Original OZZY OSBOURNE Albums

Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP) recently answered a number of questions for his official web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. Q: It's been insinuated that you and [former Ozzy drummer] Lee Kerslake were only int...

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ROYAL HUNT: Video Footage From 'X' Recording Sessions Posted Online

Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metal band ROYAL HUNT has posted video footage (see below) from the recording sessions for its latest album, "X", which was released in Europe on June 7, 2010 via Scarlet Records. The CD came out in Japan and Southeast Asia on January 21 through Marquee/Avalon. RO...

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BENEDICTUM Completes Work On New Album

San Diego/Phoenix-based metallers BENEDICTUM have finished recording their third album with producer Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, LITA FORD, NOFX) at his Area 52 studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CD will feature guest appearances by Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE...

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BRIAN TICHY Is Excited And Honored To Be Playing Drums For WHITESNAKE

Brian Tichy, who has previously played with FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER and LYNCH MOB, was officially announced this past week as WHITESNAKE's new drummer, replacing Chris Frazier, who was in the group for three years. Commented Tichy: "[WHITESNAKE frontman] David Coverdale...

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WHITESNAKE Parts Ways With DUFFY, FRAZIER; New Drummer Announced

Legendary rock band WHITESNAKE has parted ways with bassist Uriah Duffy and drummer Chris Frazier. According to a press release, "WHITESNAKE wish Uriah and Chris every success in pursuing their individual musical careers and express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both...

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URIAH HEEP: Start Of U.S. Tour Delayed

British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have been forced to delay the start of their previously announced U.S. tour due to "immigration" issues. Commented the band: "URIAH HEEP wishes to inform its U.S. fans that, unfortunately, the U.S. tour is now starting in Annapolis on [June] 19th rather than Chat...

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AIRBOURNE Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL IV

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will headline the Hard Rock Hell IV festival on Friday, December 3. The event will take place December 4-5 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales. Hard Rock Hell promoter John Davis said: "We are pleased to have AIRBOURNE complete our Friday night lineup. They are an excep...

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BOB DAISLEY Interviewed By 'Good Time Metal Oldies'

On April 12, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP). You can now listen to the chat in three parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Interviewed On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show

Guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP was interviewed on tonight's (Friday, May 21) edition of IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". You can now listen to the broadcast for the next seven...

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ROYAL HUNT: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Artist And A Kind, Caring And Bright Person'

Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday, May 16] we lost an amazing man, a fantastic musician, a true legend — R...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was A True Gentleman Of The Highest Order'

Guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "This is a very sad day today, as we have lost one of the true great rock...

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LIVING LOUD To Finish Writing Material For Long-Awaited Second Album

LIVING LOUD , which features legendary bassist Bob Daisley — of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame — alongside Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes, the DEEP PURPLE duo of guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Airey plus URIAH HEEP drummer Lee Kerslake, is pla...