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Ex-YNGWIE/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Bassist MICK CERVINO Seeks Vocalist For New Band
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino is currently seeking a vocalist for his new rock band. Applicants "must be experienced [and must] have broad vocal range," according to Mick. The group are said to have a "major label waiting," with "major guest appearances" lined up. "W...April 19, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Leaves Door Open For Possible Live Appearances With RITCHIE BLACKMORE
George Palathingal of The Sydney Morning Herald reports that some DEEP PURPLE purists wonder whether the band should have even continued to use the name since the (final) departure of founding guitarist and linchpin Ritchie Blackmore in 1994. Would Blackmore ever be allowed to return to the fold? "W...April 15, 2004
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Jams With DESTRUCTION: Photos Available
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser joined DESTRUCTION on stage during the German thrashers' DVD-release party at the Blackmore bar in São Paulo, Brazil Tuesday night (April 13) to play "Curse the Gods" from DESTRUCTION's classic 1986 "Eternal Devastation" CD and a version of METALLICA's "Whiplash"....April 15, 2004
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MOSTLY AUTUMN Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
British Celtic-influenced progressive rock band MOSTLY AUTUMN have parted ways with drummer Jonathan Blackmore. "There is a great deal to do if the band is to achieve all we hope to do over the coming years and Jonathan felt unable to make the extra commitment which we need in terms of time and effo...April 5, 2004
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DESTRUCTION: More South American Dates Announced
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have added more dates to their upcoming South American tour. The trek is currently shaping up as follows: Apr. 07 – Porto Alegre, BRA @ Bar Opinião Apr. 08 – TBA, BRA @ TBA Apr. 09 – São Paulo, BRA @ KVA Apr. 10 – Belo Horizonte, BRA @ Lapa Multishow ...March 1, 2004
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Review: DEEP PURPLE 'Dissed' Their Classic
Vit Wagner of The Toronto Star reviewed DEEP PURPLE's headlining appearance at Massey Hall Thursday night (Feb. 26). "I'll admit, skeptical as I was going in, that DEEP PURPLE sucked me into their blistering recreation of the 1972 prog/metal classic 'Machine Head' at Massey Hall last night — that wa...February 27, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Defends The Group's Right To Rock
In a recent interview with The Daily Journal, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke about the contributions of former PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore to the group's early sound and the changes brought about with the addition of Ritchie's permanent replacement, Steve Morse. "You know, it's strang...February 26, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: No Chance Of Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE
Ronnie James Dio has shot down the possibility of a RAINBOW reunion with him at the microphone. Back in April 2000 the singer confirmed to Classic Rock magazine that the idea had been discussed, with a British record company rep flying to guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's Connecticut base to discuss mak...February 7, 2004
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer Is 'Disappointed' The Group's DVD Hasn't Been Released
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night (wife of former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW and current BLACKMORE'S NIGHT guitarist Ritchie Blackmore) has posted the following update regarding the group's long-delayed DVD: "We did record a DVD in two different German castles. We were told by our record company in Ge...January 29, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC
Singer Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will be sharing compelling anecdotes and introducing classic pop and rock videos on cable channel, VH1 Classic, starting at 6:00 a.m. January 31. Turner's guest VJ shift will appear in segments throughout the weekend. He'll be joined by...January 21, 2004
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New SILVER MOUNTAIN CD Proves 'True' Heavy Metal Is Timeless
Now that the original members of SILVER MOUNTAIN have taken time out from their various musical projects to record their first CD in 18 years, the question remains if they will tour to give the fans who have waited more than 15 years for this moment a chance to see the virtuosos play live. According...November 24, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Go Gold In The Czech Republic
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, were awarded gold albums in the Czech Republic for the "Fires At Midnight" and "Ghost of A Rose" CDs at a special ceremony held at Cartouche in Prague on October 17. Sir Robert of...November 3, 2003
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Tribute To RITCHIE BLACKMORE To Arrive In November
A tribute to former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, titled "Blackmore's Castle: A Tribute to Deep Purple and Rainbow", is slated for release on November 11 through Lion Music. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. MISTER KITE – Bloodsucker 02. TRANSCENDENCE –...October 21, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Announce European Tour
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, have announced the details of their European tour, set to take place in October/November. These will be the only shows for "2003 Ghost of A Rose Acoustic/Electric Tour", according...September 15, 2003
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