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SCORPIONS Complete 'First Leg' Of Pre-Production Sessions For Upcoming Album

According to Mikkey Dee, SCORPIONS have completed the "first leg" of the pre-production sessions for their upcoming studio album. The drummer and his bandmates are scheduled to regroup in October to resume work on the effort, which is tentatively due in 2021. The initial session for SCORPIONS' new L...

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TNT's RONNI LE TEKRØ Collaborates With LEDFOOT On 'A Death Divine' Album

Due to the COVID-19 situation around the world, Norwegian rockers TNT do not have the opportunity to come together to hold concerts. But while we wait for the borders to open and TNT can once again be in studio and on stage, guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø has worked in his studio with his good friend Tim...

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METALLICA, MEGADETH, JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS Members, Others Featured In 'Flying V' Documentary

September 11 will see the release of the new DVD "Flying V". Issued as part of the popular "Inside Metal" series, "Flying V" was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, and features in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this mak...

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SCORPIONS Are 'Making Progress' On New Album

SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee has posted a short video update from Peppermint Park Studios in Hannover, Germany, where he and his bandmates are rehearsing and doing pre-production for their upcoming studio album. Tentatively due in 2021, the disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release...

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Watch Trailer For Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's 'Mean Man' Documentary

Cleopatra Entertainment has secured the North American, U.K., Australian, New Zealand and South African distribution rights to the documentary film "Mean Man: The Story Of Chris Holmes". Written and directed by French filmmakers Antoine De Montremy and Laurent Hart (whose music production career inc...

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DON DOKKEN On His Diminished Vocal Capability: 'I Have Good Days And I Have Bad Days'

In a new interview with Antihero Magazine, Don Dokken spoke about the difficulties he has had preserving his voice as he gets older and the issues he has encountered trying to reproduce DOKKEN's classic material in a live setting. He said: "Yes, it's been a problem. We get older, and our voices are...

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SCORPIONS Aren't Interested In Playing Drive-In Concerts: 'It Doesn't Have Any Atmosphere'

In a recent interview with "Pollstar Live! Digital Session", guitarist Matthias Jabs ruled out the possibility of SCORPIONS playing drive-in concerts in the future. "The SCORPIONS aren't [interested in playing] those — how do you call it? The car, movie-theater type of shows," he said (see video bel...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Launches THE SEEING TREE Rock Art Collective

Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell has announced his latest musical collaboration, THE SEEING TREE, a rock art collective committed to using music as a force for connection, awakening and positive change in an uncertain world. THE SEEING TREE recognizes that the medium is the message, and in a...

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SCORPIONS' 'Wind Of Change: The Iconic Song' Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Iconic Power Ballad

As one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time, SCORPIONS are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first release of "Wind Of Change" by releasing an exclusive box set on October 3. "Wind Of Change: The Iconic Song" is dedicated exclusively to the power ballad written by Klaus Meine, which bec...

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WINGER's New Album 'Should Easily Be Out By January'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie" podcast, WINGER frontman Kip Winger spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. "Reb [Beach, g...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's New MSG Album 'Immortal' To Feature JOE LYNN TURNER, RALF SCHEEPERS And RONNIE ROMERO

Michael Schenker is currently in the final stages of recording a brand new MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP album, which is set to be released on Nuclear Blast on January 8, 2021. The album title will be "Immortal", a perfect statement to describe Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a m...

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Legendary IRON MAIDEN And DEEP PURPLE Producer MARTIN BIRCH Dead At 71

Legendary British producer Martin Birch, who is best known for engineering and producing albums by DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, FLEETWOOD MAC, WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and IRON MAIDEN, died earlier today (Sunday, August 9) at the age of 71. His passing was confirmed former DEEP PURPLE an...

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WINGER Is Working On New Music Remotely

WINGER frontman Kip Winger spoke to Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. "It's very interesting, 'cause I was never into doing albums...

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SCORPIONS Drummer MIKKEY DEE Checks In From The Studio: 'It Sounds Great'

SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee has posted a short video update from Peppermint Park Studios in Hannover, Germany, where he and his bandmates are rehearsing and doing pre-production for their upcoming studio album. Tentatively due in 2021, the disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Says His Debut Solo Album 'Sounds Awesome'

The long-in-the-works solo album from QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre is currently being mixed for a late 2020 release via Rat Pak Records. On Monday (July 27),La Torre tweeted: "Listening to latest mixes of my solo record, sounds awesome! @ratpakrecords #worldwidesoon" This past March, Todd said...