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MOONSTONE PROJECT: 'Shooting Star' Video Available

"Shooting Star", the new video from MOONSTONE PROJECT — the ambitious musical creature of Italian guitarist Matt Filippini — can be viewed below. The song comes off the project's new album, "Rebel On The Run", which is available now via Blistering Records. According to a press release, "Rebel On The...

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ROYAL HUNT Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have parted ways with bassist Per Schelander and have replaced him with Andreas Passmark (NARNIA, ROB ROCK, E-TYPE). Commented Schelander, "After four rollercoaster years of music, laughter and good memories I have to leave ROYAL HUNT. The reason is that I simpl...

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JON LORD, GLENN HUGHES Perform Together At 'ChildLine Rocks'; Video Available

Former DEEP PURPLE members Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes are among the musicians who performed at the ChildLine Rocks concert this past Monday (June 1) at the IndigO2 in London, England. Francesco at Deep Purple Italia, who attended the show, tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Jon Lord hit the stage first, perfor...

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'ChildLine Rocks' Concert Featuring JON LORD, GLENN HUGHES To Be Released On CD

According to JonLord.org, the June 1 ChildLine Rocks charity show in London — featuring performances by formerDEEP PURPLE legends Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes; URIAH HEEP; THUNDER; THE PRETTY THINGS; HOT LEG; and Steve Balsamo — will be released on CD. Concerts Live will make the show available on a li...

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ROYAL HUNT: Drum Tracks Completed For New Album

Allan Sorensen of Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT has finished laying down the drum tracks for the band's new album, which is scheduled for release later in the year. ROYAL HUNT is posting regular updates, photos, video clips as well as offering a "track-by-track" breakdown of the recording pr...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist To Guest On PLANET ROCK

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box will be interviewed by Nicky Horne of Planet Rock on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. UK time about the band's involvement in this year's Childline Rocks event. For more information, visit www.planetrock.com. The Childline Rocks concert will take place...

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BOB DAISLEY Tribute Album 'Blizzards From Oz' Now Available

Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based Ozzy Osbourne impersonator Joe Lalonde — who played with former ALICE COOPER guitarist Pete Friesen in BLACKNIGHT in the early '80s — recently spoke to Maple Ridge News about his involvement with "Blizzards From Oz", an international, all-star compilation tribute CD (f...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Interviewed For PINKPOP Festival Documentary

The Pinkpop festival — held annually in Landgraaf, Netherlands — is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a historical TV documentary. URIAH HEEP guitar legend Mick Box was interviewed in London for this program on May 6. The broadcast is set for Monday, May 25 at 9:30 p.m. on channel Nederland 3 (w...

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CHITRAL 'CHITY' SOMAPALA To Perform With LUXEMBOURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Internationally renowned rock vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala of CIVILIZATION ONE/REKUIEM will perform rock anthems with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Gast Waltzing) on June 21 for the Féte de la Musique in Luxembourg City. Chitral is a much in-demand singer due to his chamel...

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ROYAL HUNT: Studio Diary Launched

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have launched a "studio diary" on their official web site, where fans can follow the entire recording process of the new album. The band is planning to post regular updates, photos, video clips as well as a "track-by-track" breakdown of the recording process for...

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Former URIAH HEEP Tour Manager Dies

Legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP have issued the following update: "It is with much regret that we inform you of the death of Peter Gibbs. Peter was the tour manager during the 'High And Mighty' era (1976) of URIAH HEEP's history and is listed on this album as the tour manager on the r...

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COVERED CALL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish melodic hard rock band COVERED CALL — which features established members of the Swedish music scene, including founding member/drummer Ronny Svanströmer and Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS, THERION) — has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesb...

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DAVID COVERDALE On JOE LYNN TURNER: 'Next He'll Be Accusing Me Of Wearing A Wig On Stage'

David Coverdale has released a new statement exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding Joe Lynn Turner's (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) allegations that the WHITESNAKE frontman lip-synchs to pre-recorded tapes of vocals in concert. Coverdale said, "I am shocked, very disappointed and surpr...

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ROYAL HUNT: Video Footage From 'Collision Course' Recording Sessions Posted Online

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have posted video footage (see below) from the recording sessions for their last album, "Collision Course - Paradox II", which was released in March 2008. The CD, which is said to be the conceptual follow-up to the 1997 release "Paradox", marked the recorded deb...

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ROYAL HUNT Prepares To Enter Studio

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have issued the following update: "ROYAL HUNT are entering the very final stages of pre-production for their new — tenth since their debut in 1991 — studio album (the actual recordings will start by the end of this month). This time the band decided to revisit t...