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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". 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 compilation also boasts hi...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Talks Past And Present Lineup

Launch Radio Networks reports: Although DEEP PURPLE has gone through many line-up changes since their formation in 1968, the current one — with singer Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Don Airey, drummer Ian Paice, and guitarist Steve Morse — has been together since 2002. "I think it's p...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman To Guest On 'The Wizard Rock Show'

For those in the Triton College community (near River Grove, Illinois just outside of Chicago),legendary DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan will be interviewed on "The Wizard Rock Show" on Sunday, July 22. The interview will take place before PURPLE's performance at the House Of Blues that evening. Th...

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DEEP PURPLE: New Audio Interview With IAN GILLAN Available

A new audio interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has been posted at The Musician's Voice. Ian chats about the current DEEP PURPLE lineup, the band's last couple of studio records, and his "Gillan's Inn" CD. He also offers up a funny story about dealing with PURPLE drummer Ian Paice's feet...

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JIMMY PAGE Attends METALLICA's Wembley Concert

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message on his web site: "Lars [Ulrich, METALLICA drummer] asked me to come to the METALLICA Wembley show [on Sunday, July 8], so off I went late afternoon. "The new Wembley Stadium was impressive. Huge, like an American stadium. "META...

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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Vocalist Embraces Digital Download Technology

During stints with DEEP PURPLE, Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW and Yngwie Malmsteen's RISING FORCE, singer Joe Lynn Turner was credited with helping these legendary rock bands redefine their sound, diversify their repertoire and achieve even more commercial success. On "Second Hand Life", his first USA...

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GRIM REAPER Replaces MALICE At Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER has replaced MALICE on the billing of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 12-14 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The running order for the event is as follows: Thursday, July 12: SIXTH ALLOY (GER) 18.00-18.45 SILVER FIST (ESP) 19.00-19.50 INTENSE (...

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DEEP PURPLE: 1987 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' Report Posted At YouTube

An eight-minute DEEP PURPLE report that aired on the '80s British BBC TV program "The Old Grey Whistle Test", featuring footage of the band's U.K. fans traveling to Paris in 1987 to see the group perform as well as a short interview with Roger Glover and Ritchie Blackmore, has been posted at YouTube...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's Abbreviated Set Leaves Fans Disappointed

According to fan postings on the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT U.K. Fanclub forum, the band — which features former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night — played an abbreviated set Thursday night (June 14) at the Reading Hexagon in Reading, England, leaving many of the f...

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RAINBOW: 'The Polydor Years 1975-1986' Compilation Released In Japan

According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy web site, another RAINBOW compilation, entitled "The Polydor Years 1975-1986", is being released in Japan, featuring a limited-edition box set comprised of eight CD albums and one two-CD set. It includes the following LPS: "Ritchie Blackmore's Rai...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: More Tour Dates Announced

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, ahs lined up the following tour dates: Jun. 10 - Glen Rothes Hall - Glenrothes (Kingdom Of Fife),Scotland Jun. 12 - York Grand Opera House - York, England Jun. 14 - Reading He...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Daughter Falls Prey To 'Nipple Slip'; Photo Available

The Bulgarian newspaper Sega has published a photo of Lauren Harris, daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris, falling prey to the "nipple slip" during her performance as the opening act for MAIDEN on June 4, 2007 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Check out the picture at Pro-Rock.net. According to Sega, Laur...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer To Guest On BBC West Midlands Tomorrow

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night will be Ben Turner's guest on his radio program on BBC West Midlands tomorrow night (Saturday, June 2) at 11:00 p.m. British time. Tune in as Candice answers the questions BLACKMORE'S NIGHT fans have submitted to Ben. Fans can listen to the Ben Turner broadcast...

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STORMENTAL To Film DVD Next Month

Brazilian "raw prog-metal" act STORMENTAL will record its first-ever DVD on June 29 at the Alvares de Carvalho Theater in Florianópolis, Brazil. In other news, STORMENTAL will play its first show in São Paulo on July 8 at the Blackmore Rock Bar. Also scheduled to appear are HEVILAN and LETHAL DOSE....

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Signs With METAL HEAVEN

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the new group fronted by legendary British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT, LIONSHEART),has inked a deal with Metal Heaven for the release of its debut album, tentatively due in October. The group recently entered the studio with producer Dennis...