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MICHAEL SCHENKER, CARMINE APPICE Perform With SCORPIONS In Illinois (Video)
Former UFO/SCORPIONS guitarist Michael Schenker and legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) joined SCORPIONS on stage on Saturday, August 21 at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois. Michael came out for "Another Piece of Meat" and Appice...August 23, 2010
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UFO Sighting At OZZFEST 2010 Kick-Off Concert
Roger Marsh of UFO Examiner reports that "a triangle UFO flying higher than any conventional aircraft" was spotted during Ozzy Osbourne's performance at the Ozzfest 2010 kick-off concert on Saturday, August 14 in Devore, California. "The shape was triangular with rounded tips," one concert-goer was...August 18, 2010
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HAIL! Joined By ULI JON ROTH, VINNIE MOORE, SLASH For G-TARANAKI Performances
HAIL! — a global touring machine composed of a tight-knit brotherhood of music's most highly respected and talented artists — performed a very special one-off concert on August 14, 2010 at the G-Taranaki festival in Taranaki/New Plymouth, New Zealand with a lineup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owe...August 17, 2010
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PLASTIC HEAD Signs SPV Deal
SPV GmbH has announced a new distribution agreement in the U.K. with Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd. The agreement, which covers HMV and other stores, is for the house owned labels Steamhammer, Synthetic Symphony, Oblivion and Red. The first frontline titles in autumn on Steamhammer will be the...August 17, 2010
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JAKE E. LEE Performs With 3 DAY CRUSH In Las Vegas; Video Available
Stripped Down TV recently conducted an interview with 3 DAY CRUSH, a Las Vegas-based rock band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, Sydney Levine on drums and vocals, and Johnny Rocker from THE BUDDY MILES BAND on bass. The three-and-half-minute report, which includes perfo...August 12, 2010
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STRYPER Frontman Checks In From Bolivia
Christian hard rockers STRYPER are scheduled to kick off a South American tour on August 11 in La Paz, Bolivia. The band's frontman, Michael Sweet, has checked in with the following update: "We had an eventful day on August 7th as we departed for Bolivia — trying to get out of multiple airports to h...August 9, 2010
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UFO Guitarist Interviewed At U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival
Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore after the band's performance at High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which took place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London. Watch the chat below. SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 28 North American relea...July 27, 2010
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STRYPER: More 'The Covering' Audio Samples Available
Following the success of their 25th-anniversary world tour earlier this year, Christian hard rockers STRYPER headed into the studio to work on their new album, "The Covering", tentatively scheduled for release October 13 via Big3 Records. "The Covering", produced by frontman Michael Sweet, will be u...July 26, 2010
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WHITE WIZZARD: First-Ever U.K. Headlining Tour Announced
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD has announced a headlining tour of the U.K. in November. Following its recent appearance at the Download festival in the U.K., where the band kicked off the Sunday on the Ronnie James Dio stage in front of thousands of fans, WHITE WIZZARD is set...July 26, 2010
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STRYPER: 'The Covering' Tentative Release Date Revealed
Following the success of their 25th-anniversary world tour earlier this year, Christian hard rockers STRYPER headed into the studio to work on their new album, "The Covering", tentatively scheduled for release October 13 via Big3 Records. "The Covering", produced by frontman Michael Sweet, will be u...July 23, 2010
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UFO: 'Best Of A Decade' Collection Due In September
SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 28 North American release date for the "Best Of A Decade" best-of collection from legendary hard rockers UFO. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. The Wild One (5:39) 02. Hard Being Me (3:35) 03. Lights Out (live) (6:17) 04. Saving Me (5:08) 05. Dayligh...July 20, 2010
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STRYPER Covers MAIDEN, SABBATH, SCORPIONS, VAN HALEN; Audio Samples Available
Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release an album of covers, "The Covering", in the fall. The CD will feature the band's original lineup of Michael Sweet on vocals, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on guitar and Timothy Gaines on bass. "The Covering" track listing: 01. SWEET - "Set Me Free" 02. SCOR...July 9, 2010
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BENEDICTUM Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of U.S. metallers BENEDICTUM for the release of a brand new studio album in early 2011. The band is currently recording the effort with with producer Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, LITA FORD, NOFX) at his Area 52 studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CD will feature...July 6, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast
The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Inakustik/MVD has set an October 19 release date for MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP)'s "The 30th Anniversary Concert...July 3, 2010
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THE QUIREBOYS Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
More-Metal.com conducted an interview with U.K. rockers THE QUIREBOYS at the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 9-12 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. Watch the chat below. 2009 saw THE QUIREBOYS, everyone's favorite lovable rogues, play 103 shows in 16 countries in support of the 20th annive...July 1, 2010