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OVER THE RAINBOW: Quality Allentown Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW performing the RAINBOW classic "Street of Dreams" on July 10, 2009 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown, Pennsylvania can be viewed below (courtesy of "Trouble9177"). OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Bobby Rondinelli (R...

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History, Hits & Highlights '68 - '76

You better be a DEEP PURPLE fan that can never get enough to make it through "History, Hits & Highlights '68 – '76", all 287 minutes of it! And that's not saying the product doesn't offer everything you ever wanted to know about the revered British group's first continuous era; only that it's on...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of the "king of pop," Michael Jackson: "In contemplation over these past few days since the tragic news of Michael Jackson's death, I have reflected on other occasions when some of my heroes have die...

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KEEL Frontman Issues New Album Update

Reactivated '80s hard rockers KEEL entered a North Hollywood, California studio on June 18 to begin recording their new album, "Streets Of Rock 'N' Roll", for a tentative late 2009 release. The CD is being co-produced and mixed by ace producer/engineer Pat Regan (RITCHIE BLACKMORE, WARRANT, BILLY SH...

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OVER THE RAINBOW Returning To Russia In September

OVER THE RAINBOW will return to Russia and post-Soviet territories in September/October for another headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows (venue details to be announced): Sep. 15 - Krasnodar Sep. 17 - Rostov-on-Don Sep. 19 - Tumen Sep. 21 - Perm Sep. 23 - Samara Sep. 27 - Omsk Sep. 29 - Ir...

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KEEL: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Vocalist Ron Keel of the reactivated '80s hard rock band KEEL has issued the following update: "We are gathered in North Hollywood to begin sessions for the new KEEL album tomorrow morning. To say the least, we're fired up and really excited about this new project. "Shortly after announcing the KEEL...

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OVER THE RAINBOW To Be Joined By Keyboardist PAUL MORRIS For U.S. Dates

After he received a great reception from over 12,000 fans at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 4, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, keyboardist Paul Morris has been added to OVER THE RAINBOW's lineup for several U.S. concert dates in July. Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, wa...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman: 'I Practice Rock 'N' Roll Ventriloquism'

Metro.co.uk recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metro.co.uk: Have you got a guilty karaoke song? Coverdale: No. I f***in' don't, but my hairdresser is the king of karaoke. I told him to stay clear of BON JOV songs...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: Video Footage Of SWEDEN ROCK Press Conference Available

OVER THE RAINBOW took part in a press conference on June 4, 2009 at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Watch the question-and-answer session in two parts below. OVER THE RAINBOW was joined by keyboardist Paul Morris for the group's performance at Sweden Rock . Tony Carey, the original a...

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OVER THE RAINBOW Announces Temporary Lineup Change

OVER THE RAINBOW will be joined by keyboardist Paul Morris for the group's June 4, 2009 appearance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, is unavailable to perform on this date. After returning from OVER THE RAINBOW's succe...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76' 2DVD Set Due In June

DEEP PURPLE are easily one of the most influential and dynamic British rock bands of the 20th century. On June 2, eager fans will have the opportunity to experience highlights from the early days of this legendary band, when Eagle Rock Entertainment releases "History, Hits, & Highlights", a spec...

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JOE STUMP, MICHAEL HARRIS Shredding In Dayton; Video Available

Metal guitar masters Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) and Michael Harris made a rare in-store appearance at Willis Music in Dayton, Ohio on May 23 2009. Video footage of their performance at the event can be viewed below. The next (and last) show featuring the two guitarists is this coming Satu...

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SEPULTURA, ANGRA, KORZUS: Quality Video Footage Of São Paulo Jam Available

Brazil's SG Strings has uploaded video footage of members of SEPULTURA and ANGRA performing a cover version of KORZUS' "Guerreiros do Metal" (followed by a rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid") — with a special guest appearance by vocalist Marcelo Pompeu from KORZUS — on May 29, 2009 at Via Funch...

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MAYHEM, Ex-INTO ETERNITY Members To Guest On New TOBY KNAPP Album

Attila Cishar of MAYHEM and Dean Sternberg (ex-INTO ETERNITY) will contribute guest vocals to "The Campaign", the new solo album from former ONWARD and current GODLESS RISING guitarist Toby Knapp. Tentatively due in November/December via Shredguy Records, the CD will contain mostly "instrumental shr...

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OVER THE RAINBOW: More U.S. Dates Announced

OVER THE RAINBOW has scheduled the following U.S. dates: July 03 - Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL July 04 - Downtown Street Festival - El Paso, TX July 06 - Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, NJ July 08 - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI (opening for BTO) July 10 - ...