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MICHAEL SCHENKER Two-Hour Special To Air On ROCK 247 ONLINE

Guitar legend Michael Schenker is the subject of a two-hour special show that will premiere on Rock 247 Online this Thursday evening (January 24) at 8:00 p.m. (UK time). Michael discusses his career from the first notes he played on a guitar to the present day. He talks about the music that inspired...

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METALIUM Singer Performs With GAMMA RAY In Spain; Video Footage, Photos Available

METALIUM singer Henning Basse performed two shows in Spain with GAMMA RAY — in Lugo (Jan. 17) and Baracaldo (Jan. 18) — after GAMMA RAY frontman Kai Hansen came down with a flu and was ordered not to sing for a couple of days. Kai played guitar in Lugo and Baracaldo but wasn't able to ...

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METALIUM's BASSE To Sing For GAMMA RAY In Spain

According to the Spanish web site Rafabasa.com, METALIUM singer Henning Basse will perform with GAMMA RAY in Lugo (Jan. 17) and Baracaldo (Jan. 18),Spain. GAMMA RAY frontman Kai Hansen has had a terrible flu since yesterday (Wednesday, January 16) and doctors have ordered him not to sing for the ne...

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VINNIE MOORE: Photos From New Album Recording Sessions Posted Online

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has uploaded new photos taken during the recording sessions for Vinnie's upcoming solo album. Check them out at this location. In a 2007 interview with Get Ready To Roll!, Vinnie Moore stated about his upcoming CD, "The album has 11 songs and is being mixed right now ...

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SCORPIONS Drummer Discusses Future Plans

Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: 2007 was another big touring year for the SCORPIONS, and it also marked the release of their new record, "Humanity - Hour 1". Before I ask you any questions about...

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New Audio Interview With UFO/WAYSTED Bassist PETE WAY Available

A new 20-minute interview with UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way conducted by Way webmaster Joe Kleon has been made available for download at this location. The interview was conducted January 14, 2008. Pete talks about the new WAYSTED release "The Harsh Reality", UFO's recent tour of Russia, the upcomin...

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UFO: 'Showtime' To Receive HD-DVD Release

Steamhammer/SPV will release UFO's "Showtime" DVD as a state-of-the-art HD-DVD on February 25, 2008. This entertaining two-DVD set features UFO's concert filmed in Wilhelmshaven Pumpwerk, Germany on May 13, 2005 and the 16 live songs span much of UFO's lengthy career. The inclusion of a six-song, li...

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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist Named Tucson's 'Citizen Of The Month'

The City of Tucson, Arizona has named DOKKEN/TED NUGENT bassist Barry Sparks its "Citizen of the Month" for January 2008. According to a posting on the official Tucson MySpace page, "Barry Sparks offers a unique brand of guitar driven, electric and acoustic style rock 'n' roll played with an unbelie...

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GAMMA RAY: New Audio Interview With DIRK SCHLÄCHTER Available

Anthony Chowanec of All Metal Music conducted an interview with GAMMA RAY bassist Dirk Schlächter earlier today (Wednesday, January 2). Dirk talks about the group's new album, "Land of the Free II", the band's tour with HELLOWEEN, and the upcoming GAMMA RAY DVD. Listen to the chat in two parts at t...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Classic Flying V Available For Purchase

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, the 1974 Gibson Flying V which legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker used during the years 1975-1978 is listed on Siggi Schwarz' online music store at this location. The guitar's neck was apparently broken but r...

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UFO: 'Showtime' HD-DVD Due Next Year

UFO's "Showtime" concert film will be released as a state-of-the-art HD-DVD through SPV on the following dates: Germany: February 22, 2008 Rest of Europe: February 25, 2008 USA: April 8, 2008 With the recording of their live DVD, "Showtime", at the Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven on May 13, 2005, the Brit...

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WAYSTED: UK Dates Announced

WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has scheduled the following dates: March 01 - The Twist - Colchester, UK March 06 - The Underworld - London, UK (w/ TYGERS OF PAN TANG) March 08 - The Yardbirds Club - Grim...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED To Team Up For Camden Gig

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will team up with WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),for a special concert on March 6, 2008 at The Underworld in Camden, UK. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are pric...

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GAMMA RAY: 'Land Of The Free II' Enters German Chart At No. 54

GAMMA RAY's new album, "Land of the Free II", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 54. The CD, which will arrive in the U.S. in January via SPV Records, also landed on the Swedish chart at No. 57 and Norwegian chart at No. 98. "Land of the Free II" is a ...

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GATOR COUNTRY Putting Finishing Touches On Live Album

GATOR COUNTRY, the band featuring original members of MOLLY HATCHET and former UFO guitarist Paul Chapman, is finishing up the mix on its upcoming live album, tentatively due in early 2008. The CD will contain the band's September 1, 2007 performance "in front of a rabid crowd of fans," recorded by...