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Former DOKKEN Bassist Talks About Resurgence Of Rock
In a recent interview with ElectricBasement.com, former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson talked about rock music's supposed resurgence. "I think it just comes down to the fact that noting has come along to takes its place yet. The MÖTLEY [CRÜE] thing you could kind of see coming. I think that there ha...January 24, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST VOL. II
MOTÖRHEAD are the first band confirmed for the Monterrey Metal Fest Vol. II to be held on Saturday May 28 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The first edition of the festival was held last year on November 13, 2004 and featured TWISTED SISTER (headliner),DIO, QUIET RIOT, D...January 24, 2005
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Drummer TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says OZZY Made Fun Of RONNIE JAMES DIO
In an interview with the Dio Message Board, legendary drummer Tommy Aldridge (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) addressed the confusion as to why his picture appeared on the OZZY OSBOURNE "Diary of a Madman" album sleeve when he was not the drummer on the recording (Lee Kerslake was). "I think it's pretty obv...January 22, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SEBASTIAN BACH, CANDLEMASS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SEBASTIAN BACH, CANDLEMASS, THERION, STATETROOPER and FORCE OF EVIL have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T...January 21, 2005
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WAR & PEACE To Release Live Album In April
WAR & PEACE, the band led by former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson, are currently mixing their live album for an April release via Z Records. The album was recorded during the band's headlining appearance at the Z Rock 04 bash at the world-famous Cavern club, Liverpool on Sunday, September 19. T...January 20, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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MANDY LION Working On New Solo Album, DVD
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, ex-WICKED ALLIANCE) is currently working with his solo band on material for a new CD release. A full-length DVD will also be finished within the first quarter of 2005. Last fall, the reformed WWIII, featuring Lion, Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Jimmy Bain (R...January 19, 2005
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DIO: 'Evil Or Divine: Live In New York City' CD Due In February
According to DIO's official web site, the group's "Evil or Divine: Live in New York City" CD will be released on February 22 on Spitfire Records. This is the companion CD to the DVD released in 2003. The "Evil Or Divine" DVD was recorded on Dec. 13, 2002 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City ...January 19, 2005
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PHANTOM-X: Demo Tracks Available For Download
PHANTOM-X, the new project featuring OMEN singer Kevin Goocher along with guitarist Russell D. Contreras (TYR),bassist Glenn Malicki (STRANGERS) and drummer Danny White (ASKA),have uploaded their three-song demo at their official web site. The demo, which was engineered and produced by Sterling Wi...January 18, 2005
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GOADED: Audio Samples Posted Online
GOADED (formerly DRIVEN),the California-based band featuring former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G and DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier, have released their new, self-titled CD via Tracy's Spooky G label. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Disclaimer 02. Stand 03. Feed the F...January 16, 2005
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U.D.O. Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have been confirmed to appear at the 2005 installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 24-25 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. Bang Your Head!!! 2005 will mark the festival's 10th anniversary and th...January 14, 2005
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TESTAMENT: 'Seen Between The Lines' DVD Details Revealed
More information has surfaced regarding the upcoming DVD release of TESTAMENT's classic "Seen Between the Lines" band documentary. A fan favorite for over a decade, "Seen Between the Lines" was originally released on VHS in 1991 and has been re-recorded in DVD format to enhance picture clarity and s...January 13, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist's 1984 Solo Album To Be Reissued On CD
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover's 1984 solo album "The Mask" is scheduled to be reissued on CD by Cherry Red. The album, which was available on CD via the Connoisseur label several years ago but has since gone out of print, will not include the bonus track "Unnatural", which had previously only app...January 12, 2005
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JEFF PILSON Says DON DOKKEN Tried To Take Credit For Things He Didn't Do
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson recently spoke to Jeff Kerby of KNAC.com about his work with both bands and his WAR & PEACE project, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: Another point of contention seems to be the belief that you were never satisfie...January 12, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Drummer LARRY HOWE Returns To The Fold
San Francisco Bay Area power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have been rejoined by drummer Larry Howe, according to a posting on the group's web site. An interview with Howe and VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe discussing Larry's return to the fold and what VICIOUS RUMORS have planned for 2005 will be...January 10, 2005
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