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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer To Guest At 'Greek Sting' Anniversary Party

The "Greek Sting" fan club of SCORPIONS will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Friday, May 18th at the Outlaw Club in Athens, Greece (Bouliagmenis Avenue & Hlia Hliou 28, N. Kosmos). The event will start at 10:30 p.m. Entrance is free. The special guest at the party will be none other than forme...

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K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY Collectible Figures On The Way

KnuckleBonz, Inc., which has produced resin sculptures of such renowned heavy metal/hard rock musicians as JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, and late PANTERA axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has issued the following press release: KnuckleBonz, Inc. announce...

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SACHA BARON COHEN Won't Play FREDDIE MERCURY In QUEEN Biopic

According to MTV.com, "Borat" star Sacha Baron Cohen will play legendary QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury in a musical biopic are "absolutely untrue," the actor's publicist told MTV News. An unidentified source told Britain's Daily Mirror that "filmmakers are working flat out to get the best possible...

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'Borat' Actor To Play FREDDIE MERCURY In Upcoming Film

According to Spin.com, Sacha Baron Cohen, the comical actor from faux-doc blockbuster "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan", has signed to on to portray flamboyant QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury in a forthcoming yet-to-be titled film, the U.K.'s Mirror...

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HELION: 'God Of Fire' Live Video Available

Finnish melodic metallers HELION have posted a video of the song "God of Fire", recorded live during the band's April 27, 2007 concert at Torvi in Lahti, Finland. The clip, which can be viewed at YouTube, features a guest appearance on vocals by Kärtsy Hatakka of WALTARI as HELION is still searching...

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FREDDIE MERCURY MONTREUX MEMORIAL DAY Details Revealed

The prelimary outline program for September 2007 Freddie Mercury memorial event has been announced. Set to take place September 7-8 in Montreux, Switzerland, the fifth Freddie Mercury's Montreux Memorial Day will feature appearances by the following musicians/speakers: * QUEEN UNPLUGGED PROJECT (fro...

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WYKKED WYTCH Parts Ways With SIXSIXSIX RECORDS, Seeks New Label Home

Florida's WYKKED WYTCH has issued the following update: "Here is an update on the current status of the release of our new album 'Memories of a Dying Whore'. The album was completed in December and we are currently seeking a new label to release the album. After parting ways with our label SixSixSix...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'Take It As It Comes' Video Posted Online

Legendary SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell has posted his new video for the track "Take It As It Comes" at this location. The song comes off Rarebell's new solo album, "I'm Back", which is being released on May 14 under the moniker HERMAN RAREBELL AND BAND. According to a press release, the CD is ....

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LOGO To Premiere FREDDIE MERCURY Tribute

LGBT cable network Logo — MTV's television network aimed at gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans programming — will premiere a documentary tribute to QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury, who died of complications from AIDS in 1991. "Freddie Mercury: Magic Remixed" will feature celebrity interviews with Georg...

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QUEEN Turned Into Ice Cream

QUEEN has been turned into ice cream by Ben & Jerry's. The "Bohemian Raspberry" flavor will join other music-themed ice creams such as "Phish Food," inspired by the band PHISH, and THE GRATEFUL DEAD's "Cherry Garcia" and "Glastonberry" flavors. According to NME, QUEEN guitarist Brian May welcome...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer: 'After I Left The Band, They Didn't Have Any More Hits'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell. A couple of excerpts follow: On touring extensively in the States on the strength of "Animal Magnetism": "We were special guests for TED NUGENT, AC/DC and AEROSMITH. Our opening act wa...

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QUEEN Helps Create Majestic Score To 'The Alps'

Rock climbing and classic rock royalty QUEEN come together seamlessly in "The Alps", a compelling giant screen film for IMAX Theaters that captures a spiritual, life-changing journey by one of America's most acclaimed mountaineers, atop one of the world's most celebrated, yet treacherous peaks. The...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Doesn't Want Original KISS Lineup To Reunite

A new Gene Simmons interview appears in the April issue of England's Classic Rock magazine. Gene discusses his reality series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" and "Gene Simmons Rock School", (non-)marriage, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Paul Stanley. On the topic of Ace, Gene says, "I love him dearly, he...

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WRATHAGE Recording New Promo CD

Finnish black metallers WRATHAGE have issued the following update: "Okay, the plans have changed a bit since the last information and to everyone's disappointment no full-length is yet being recorded. "We shall create another promotional masterpiece this fall and pursue finding a proper collaboratio...

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MIKE TRAMP Says He Has No Desire To Pursue A More Modern Sound With WHITE LION

WHITE LION vocalist Mike Tramp recently answered several fan questions via his official web site. Read on: Q: We have been blessed with the box set "Songs I Left Behind" and the WHITE LION and FREAK OF NATURE DVDs, but was interested to know if in the near future you have any intention to release .....