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Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2007
Thiago Sarkis of the Imhotep webzine has compiled a list of more than 60 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2007 and has posted it online at this location. The following is complete list of the musicians offering their picks for the finest releases of last year: Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORD...December 21, 2007
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AXEL RUDI PELL To Perform At 'Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony'
German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL will play three songs as "special guest" at the "Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony" on December 22 at the Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Also scheduled to perform are John Lawton (ex-URIAH HEEP),ex-members of THE SWEET and SLADE, plus an orchestra, among others. AXEL RUDI...December 19, 2007
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WHITESNAKE Confirmed For New Zealand's ROCK2WGTN Festival
Legendary rock icon David Coverdale, the former lead singer with DEEP PURPLE, will bring his band WHITESNAKE to New Zealand for the first time when they perform at the upcoming Rock2Wgtn music festival, which is scheduled to take place March 22-23 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Also...December 17, 2007
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Hex
It takes balls the size of church bells to refer to your own band as the "evil BEATLES." To actually back that statement up, and then some, requires the kind of talent that comes down the pike once, maybe twice a decade, if we're lucky. BIGELF backs it up, and then some, on an album ...December 6, 2007
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SHAKRA Parts Ways With Bassist
Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA have parted ways with bassist Oliver Linder due to "private reasons." According to the group, Oliver will stay in the band until his bandmates find a new bass player. In a statement announcing his departure from the group, Oliver wrote: "We split on amicable terms. There we...December 4, 2007
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Legendary Bassist BOB DAISLEY: New Audio Interview Available
A new podcast from Dim Lights Thick Smoke Promotions featuring legendary bassist Bob Daisley is available for download in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. Daisley talks about his early influences; holding the bottom with RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP and BLACK SABBATH; plus his first meeting with guitaris...October 28, 2007
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Rock Legends WISHBONE ASH Celebrate Release of New CD/DVD With World Tour
When the lights go up, the hum of the endless road is lost to the unmistakable strains of those twin-lead guitars and the cheers of the crowd, symbiotic exchanges between band and audience that spark each and every night and make everything worthwhile. Life on the road has seduced Andy Powell and WI...October 1, 2007
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'Heavy Metal Box' Animated Product Shot Available
An animated product shot for the upcoming "Heavy Metal Box" (due on October 2 via Rhino Records) can be viewed below. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compila...September 19, 2007
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WHITESNAKE: New Album Tentatively Due In May
According to Classic Rock magazine, the new WHITESNAKE album, "Good to be Bad", will be released on May 13, 2008 via SPV. The CD was produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, AEROSMITH, COVERDALE/PAGE, METALLICA, etc.) and David Coverdale and features 14 songs (12 hard rock songs and two ballads),all of whic...September 13, 2007
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URIAH HEEP To Support ALICE COOPER In Finland
British rock legends URIAH HEEP will support ALICE COOPER in Finland this November. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Sep. 08 - Plock, Poland - Cover Festival Sep. 09 - Sibiu, Romania - Open Air Oct. 14 - Oradea, Romania - TBA Oct. 15 - Cluj, Romania - TBA Oct. 19 - ...September 5, 2007
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Former URIAH HEEP Legend To Attend Italian Grand Prix
Former URIAH HEEP legend Ken Hensley (guitar, keyboards, vocals) will fly to Monza, Italy on Thursday, September 6 to attend the Italian Grand Prix as the guest of German magazine Auto Bild & Motor Sport. During this time, Ken will interview legendary former triple world champion Niki Lauda for...September 5, 2007
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Swiss Hard Rock Band SHAKRA Unleashes Sixth Album
Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA will release their sixth album, "Infected", on September 11 via Locomotive Records. Ever since its promising 1998 self-titled debut, SHAKRA has stayed true to its classic hard rock approach. The 1999 "Moving Force" follow-up saw the band tour with GREAT WHITE and URIAH HEEP...August 28, 2007
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GLENN HUGHES Performs With KEN HENSLEY In Norway
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) played and sang with Ken Hensley (ex-URIAH HEEP) and his LIVE FIRE band this past weekend (August 4) in Gressvik, Norway, as part of the fourth edition of the annual Ken Hensley Summer Party. The concert was sold out and singer Jor...August 8, 2007
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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available
German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...August 7, 2007
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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available
German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...July 31, 2007