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THE QUILL Schedules Stockholm Gig

Sweden's THE QUILL will play on September 30 at Club New Life in Stockholm at the Bass 'n Drum Days festival. THE QUILL is currently working on a video for the song "Keep the Circle Whole", which will consist of footage recorded at this year's Sweden Rock Festival. THE QUILL's fifth album, "In Trium...

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EUROPE: Norwegian Date Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have added a Norwegian date to their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, SWE - Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, SWE - Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, SWE - Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, SWE - Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, ...

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RUFFIANS: European Tour Dates Announced

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has announced the following European dates: Nov. 17 - Headbangers Ballroom - Hamburg, GER Nov. 19 - Bat Cave - Tilburg, NETH Nov. 22 - Rock City - Zurich, SWI Nov. 24 - Die Halle...

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EUROPE: Swedish Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will be undertaking a 10-date Swedish tour beginning on October 26. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 26 - Lund, Olympen Oct. 27 - Kalmar, Palace Oct. 28 - Skövde, Valhall Nov. 01 - Halmstad, Diesel Nov. 02 - Göteborg, Lisebergshallen Nov. 03 - Karlstad, Nöjes...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: My True Fans Have The Right To Know The Truth

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted more personal letters on his official web site, including a brand new e-mail exchange with MSG's last vocalist, Finnish singer Jari Tiura, whom Schenker previously blamed for the cancellation of the group's U.S. tour. The lates...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'MSG Is Finished And I Am Not Inspired Anymore'

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted several personal letters on his official web site, including a recent e-mail exchange with MSG's last vocalist, Jari Tiura, whom Schenker previously blamed for the cancellation of the group's U.S. tour. The e-mail exchange read...

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THE HANDSOME BEASTS To Play BRITISH STEEL FESTIVAL Despite Frontman's Death

Following the terrible news that THE HANDSOME BEASTS singer Garry Dalloway was found dead in his apartment on August 20, there was speculation on whether THE HANDSOME BEASTS would now be playing The British Steel Festival. Garry himself had suggested his replacement before his death, and the festiva...

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STEPHEN PEARCY On RATT Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former RATT/ARCADE frontman Stephen Pearcy. Several excepts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Was it grunge that ultimately killed ARCADE? Stephen: "Nobody killed anybody. It was the labels. I was signed to Sony with ARCADE and they had PEARL...

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REDEMPTION Signs With INTROMENTAL MANAGEMENT

California-based progressive metal band REDEMPTION, featuring vocalist Ray Alder of FATES WARNING, has signed with Intromental Management. Intromental has worked closely with REDEMPTION for the past four years, promoting the band's 2003 self-titled debut and 2005's critically acclaimed "The Fullness...

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EUROPE: 'Secret Society' Japanese Release Date Announced; Track Listing Revealed

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will release their new album, "Secret Society", in Japan on November 18 via JVC/Victor Entertainment Inc. The CD will be issued in Europe on October 27. A U.S. release date has not yet been announced. Although the band members chose to produce the album themselve...

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TESLA To Record Covers CD In November; Partial Track Listing Revealed

TESLA is scheduled to enter the studio in November to begin recording an all-covers album, tentatively due next April. Among the cuts that are expected to appear on the CD are TESLA's versions of "Rock Bottom" (UFO),"Street Fightin' Man" (THE ROLLING STONES),and "War Pigs" (BLACK SABBATH). In a re...

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UFO: 'The Monkey Puzzle' Audio Samples Available

Legendary hard rock band UFO has uploaded audio samples of all the tracks that will appear finalized on its new album, "The Monkey Puzzle", due in Europe on September 25 via SPV Records (one day later in North America). The follow-up to 2004's "You Are Here" was recorded at Area 51 Studios with prod...

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THE QUILL: 'Keep The Circle Whole' Video In The Works

Sweden's THE QUILL has issued the following update: "Back from a long, hot (even in Sweden) summer vacation. What's going to happen next in QUILL-land? Well, we did film the entire Sweden Rock Festival show and that material will first of all end up as a video for 'Keep the Circle Whole'. It will be...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Pushed Back To 2007

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker's web site has been updated with the following message: "Due to the serious familiar problems of MSG singer Jari Tiura, we're sad to announce that the planned U.S. tour from MSG in autumn 2006 has to be deferred to 2007. The new dates will be announced as soon as...

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THE HANDSOME BEASTS Lead Singer Found Dead

Garry Dalloway, lead singer for the longtime NWOBHM rockers THE HANDSOME BEASTS, was found dead this past Sunday (August 20) from an apparent heart attack. Longtime fan Fred Dronsrt described Dalloway on the Miskatonic Foundation message board as "a true rocker and a very talented and gifted singer,...