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ALICE COOPER, SCHENKER Brothers To Guest On New AVANTASIA CD

Drummer Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER) revealed during a recent interview with rock and roll comic C.C. Banana at the 21st annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo that Alice Cooper has recorded a guest appearance on "The Scarecrow", the third installment of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA solo project. Ac...

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WAYSTED: New Album Title Announced

WAYSTED, the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has set "The Harsh Reality" as the title of its new album, due in October via U.K.'s Livewire Records. The CD will feature the band's "classic" lineup of Pete...

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VINNIE MOORE Recording Keyboards For New Solo Album

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has been in the studio recording keyboards for his new solo album with keyboardist Tim Lehner. "The sessions are going well and will be finished this week," reads a posting on Vinnie's web site. "The mixing is tentatively scheduled to start in July or August." As previousl...

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WAYSTED: Classic Lineup Is Back!

WAYSTED, the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has issued the following update: "Another year, another location, so time now methinks for another WAYSTED album. Don't you? This time round the classic line-u...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Says He Was 'Forced Out Of The U.S.' Before Completing Tour

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has issued a statement on the abrupt cancellation of the remaining dates on MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's recent U.S. tour. Said Michael: "I am sorry, but, there never will be another tour in the U.S. unless particular people stop interfering. I haved tried my best to...

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UFO: U.K. Dates Announced

Legendary hard rock band UFO has scheduled the following dates: Aug. 31 - Sheffield, UK - The Plug Sep. 01 - Durham, UK - Stormin' The Castle Festival Nov. 10 - Minehead, UK - Hard Rock Hell Festival UFO's new album, "The Monkey Puzzle", came out in September via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2004's...

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ZODIAC MINDWARP Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

ZODIAC MINDWARP has been confirmed for the Hard Rock Hell festival, set to take place from November 9-11 at Butlins in Minehead, U.K. (Somerset). The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AMENTI BEYOND THE GRAVE CHTHONIC CRADLE OF FILTH CRUCIFIED BARBARA FASTWAY FINNTROLL GIRL...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour 'On Hold'

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay has posted a message on his web site confirming that "the MSG remaining U.S. shows have been put on hold." An official statement on the matter is expected shortly. Michael Schenker previously posted a message on his web site that the band's...

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TESLA Bassist Issues Post-European Tour Update

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has issued the following update: "Just got back from Europe. It was the first time we've been back since 1991. The reception was off the hook. "Not knowing what to expect, we got to London and the crowd was fucking amazing. They were one of the loudest crowds ever in the .....

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Cancelled?

San Francisco-based guitar virtuoso Doug Doppler, who was selected to open MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's most recent North American tour, has posted the following message on his web site: "After 11 amazing shows I regret to inform you that the MICHAEL SCHENKER tour has come to a premature end for reasons...

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SALEM: Video Footage From Tel Aviv Signing Session Posted Online

Israeli extreme metal pioneers SALEM recently took part in a signing session at the UFO store in Tel Aviv. Watch video footage at YouTube. SALEM released its new album, "Necessary Evil", in Europe on June 4 via Season of Mist (one day later in North America). According to the group, the new material...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Dallas Show Cancelled, Rest Of Tour Unaffected

According to the web site of the Granada Theatre in Dallas, Texas, tonight's (July 1) MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP concert at the venue has been cancelled. However, despite rumors to the contrary, the band's current U.S. tour has not been called off and will continue as planned. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is...

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TESLA Returns To U.K.; Photos, Review Available

TESLA made its long-awaited return to the U.K. last night (Thursday, June 28) with a show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Promoting its new covers album "Real to Reel" the band's setlist was as follows: 01. Cumin' Atcha Live 02. Into The Now 03. Walk Away (JAMES GANG cover) 04. Modern Day Cowboy 05....

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FASTWAY, FINNTROLL, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

FASTWAY, FINNTROLL, LAUREN HARRIS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, WOLF, BEYOND THE GRAVE, AMENTI and ZERO CIPHER have been confirmed for the Hard Rock Hell festival, set to take place from November 9-11 at Butlins in Minehead, UK (Somerset). The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical ord...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's iTunes 'Celebrity Playlist' Revealed

Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH is currently featured on the front of the iTunes music section under "Celebrity Playlists." Mustaine's list includes the following selections: All the Girls Love Alice - ELTON JOHN Don't Dream It's Over - CROWDED HOUSE Victim of Changes - JUDAS PRIEST Rock Bottom - UFO Anot...