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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Replaces AXEL RUDI PELL At Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of the the Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place on July 25-26, 2008 in Seebronn, Germany. The lineup is now as follows: THE ORCHESTA MSG TEN YEARS AFTER ALMOST QUEEN (QUEEN tribute) URIAH HEEP SIEGES EVEN ULI JON ROTH JANE S...June 17, 2008
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URIAH HEEP: 'Wake The Sleeper' U.S. Release Date Announced
British rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", in the U.S. on August 26 via Noise/Sanctuary Records. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). The live arena has been vital to the longev...June 13, 2008
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URIAH HEEP And DANGEROUS AGE GRAPHICS Release Rare Art Collectible
To commemorate the release of the new URIAH HEEP album "Wake The Sleeper", Ioannis, the cover artist, has created and issued two hundred and twenty five (225) prints measuring 20" x 24" unframed. This is the approximate size of the original painting. Each print is printed with a seven archival ink p...June 12, 2008
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Conqueror
One need only read vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon's "thanks list" in the liner notes of "Conqueror", the new album by Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER, to realize that this is anything but a new-school metal album. Stating "thanks for the inspiration to: CIRITH UNGOL, BUDGIE, LUCIFER'S FRIEND, URIA...June 9, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Cancels Tour Of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine And Belarus
URIAH HEEP has cancelled its previously announced nine-date tour of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus which was scheduled to commence in Chisinau, Moldova tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4. According to the band, "the last-minute cancellation comes as a result of the tour promoter's complete lack of ad...June 3, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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CYNIC Replaces 3 INCHES OF BLOOD At Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
Reactivated progressive metallers CYNIC have been confirmed for the Zwarte Cross festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands. They will replace 3 INCHES OF BLOOD which cancelled its appearance at the event. Also newly confirmed for the Aardschok Jgermeister Stage are THE...May 14, 2008
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URIAH HEEP: 'Wake The Sleeper' Tour Dates Announced
British rock legends URIAH HEEP have announced tour dates in support of their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", due out via Universal Music in June. All dates are below. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). In the words...April 25, 2008
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URIAH HEEP: New Album Details Revealed
Universal Music has announced the release of a new studio album from British rock legends URIAH HEEP in June 2008. "Wake The Sleeper" will be URIAH HEEP's first studio album in almost ten years (the first since 1998's "Sonic Origami") and is set to herald an exciting new phase for the band. The albu...March 9, 2008
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WHITESNAKE: Japanese Cardboard Sleeve Reissue Series Announced
Geffen has set an April 23 Japanese release date for a three-album WHITESNAKE cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the following LPs: "Slide It In" (1984) "Whitesnake" (1987) "Slip Of The Tongue" (1989) Each cardboard sleeve reissue from WHITESNAKE features the latest remastering and high-quali...February 27, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Frontman Discusses 'Good To Be Bad'
Matthias Mineur recently interviewed WHITESNAKE vocalist David Coverdale about the band's forthcoming album, "Good To Be Bad". The question-and-answer session follows: Q: Ten years between "Restless Heart" and "Good To Be Bad": What has changed in WHITESNAKE and what is still the same? Coverdale: I...February 15, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist Prepares To Hit The Road
WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich has issued the following update: "[I] can't wait for you to hear the new [WHITESNAKE] record and looking forward to seeing you on tour this year! I'm in the process of preparing now for the tour and a few other thing too. I need to get my live rig fired up .....February 13, 2008
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WHITESNAKE: 'Good To Be Bad' Limited-Edition Two-Disc Version Detailed
Legendary hard rock band WHITESNAKE will release its new album, "Good To Be Bad", through SPV/Steamhammer in Germany on April 18, the rest of Europe on April 21 and in North America on April 22. In addition to the regular jewel-case version, a limited-edition two-disc set will contain an extra CD in...February 13, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist Discusses Songwriting Process For New Album
WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich has sent MelodicRock.com the following comment regarding the group's upcoming album, "Good To Be Bad", due out through SPV/Steamhammer in Germany on April 18, rest of Europe on April 21 and North America on April 22: "'Good To Be Bad' was a total commitment and very...February 12, 2008
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WHITESNAKE: New Audio Interview With REB BEACH Available
Guitarist Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER) was a guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show this past Saturday, February 9. Download the 30-minute interview at this location. Video footage of Reb Beach performing at the Suhr guitars booth during this year's NAMM show (National Associa...February 11, 2008