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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'I Get Very Bored And Distracted Very Easily'

Fender.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Fender.com: As a founding member of DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW, it's very interesting that you have also become so successful in a...

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RAINBOW Reunion? Forget It, Says Former Keyboardist TONY CAREY

Former RAINBOW keyboard player Tony Carey has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that he can never see a reunion of the band. Carey, who played on the classic "Rising" and "On Stage" albums, believes the time has now passed for this to happen. "I'd love the chance to get on stage again with ...

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ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT: 'I'm Living My Dream'

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott on August 10, 2009. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: For those who're unfamiliar with "The Root of All Evil", could you provide some background information on that...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT Interviewed On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'; Audio Available

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, was interviewed live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25. Candice discussed BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's for...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, will appear live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. (EST). Candice will discuss BLACK...

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OVER THE RAINBOW In Bucharest: Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW performing the RAINBOW classic "Can't Happen Here" on September 4 at Fratelli in Bucharest, Romania can be viewed below (courtesy of "jedipancu"). OVER THE RAINBOW's current European tour features the following setlist: 01. Tarot Woman 02. Kill the King 0...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN In Brazil: More Video Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin performing the SABBATH classic "The Shining" on September 6, 2009 at Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below (courtesy of "kajibrino"). Martin was recently forced to cancel his U.S. tour to celebrate the 20th ann...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, has scheduled the following "Secret Voyage Autumn Nights 2009" tour dates: Oct. 14 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH Oct. 17 - House of Blues -...

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JÜRGEN 'J.R.' BLACKMORE Talks OVER THE RAINBOW; Video Available

Metal Hangar 18 conducted an interview with OVER THE RAINBOW guitarist Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore after the band's September 5, 2009 concert at the city square in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Watch the chat below. 3,500 fans attended OVER THE RAINBOW's show in Kavarna, which featured the following setlist: 01. T...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist To Guest On New RIVERA BOMMA Album

SYMPHONY X bassist Michael LePond has recorded a guest appearance on several tracks on the upcoming third release from RIVERA BOMMA, the New Jersey-based Christian hard rock band featuring guitarist Rod Rivera and vocalist/keyboardist John Bomma. Entitled "Angels & Demons", the CD will be made a...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Claims RAINBOW Legend Tried To Prevent Son From Using 'BLACKMORE' Name

Joe Lynn Turner has spoken to Classic Rock magazine about Ritchie Blackmore's reaction to OVER THE RAINBOW, the band featuring Turner (vocals),Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore (guitar),Greg Smith (bass),Paul Morris (keyboards) and Bobby Rondinelli (drums). "At first Ritchie was fine about it all," he said...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN To Play Brazil In September

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin will embark on a short tour of Brazil in early September: Sep. 05 - Blackout Bar - Brasília - DF Sep. 06 - Blackmore Rock Bar - São Paulo - SP Martin was recently forced to cancel his U.S. tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of ...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: Video Footage Of Florianópolis 'Workshop' Posted Online

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) took part in a special "workshop" performance on August 8, 2009 at Opus Espaço Cultural in Florianópolis, Brazil. Video footage of his appearance can be viewed below. OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring forme...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: New Tour Dates Announced

OVER THE RAINBOW has announced the following dates: Sep. 04 - Fratelli - Bucharest, Romania Sep. 05 - City Square - Kavarna, Bulgaria Sep. 15 - Palace of Sport - Krasnodar, Russia Sep. 17 - Palace of Sport Olimp - Rostov-on-Don, Russia Sep. 19 - Concert Hall Philarmonic - Tyumen, Russia Sep. 21 - Pa...

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OVER THE RAINBOW's BLACKMORE Is 'Very Happy' With Crowd Response To New Band

Michael Lello of Northeastern Pennsylvania's The Weekender recently conducted an interview with OVER THE RAINBOW guitarist Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore (son of RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how RAINBOW fans are reacting to OVER T...