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THUNDERSTICK Feat. Former SAMSON And IRON MAIDEN Drummer: 'Something Wicked This Way Came' Live Album Due This Month
British drummer Barry Graham Purkis, better known as Thunderstick, who played with a developing IRON MAIDEN in the seventies and then moved on to SAMSON (being instrumental in finding a very youthful Bruce Dickinson),will release the first official live album from his eponymously named band on Marc...March 10, 2020
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THUNDERSTICK Feat. Former SAMSON And IRON MAIDEN Drummer: New Single Available
Following a series of fantastically well-received live dates last year THUNDERSTICK, with its mesmerizing singer Raven Blackwing, is back with a new single and a return to live shows. Kent's legendary rock venue Leo's Red Lion will be the first to support the release on Saturday, February 8. British...January 13, 2020
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Former SAMSON And IRON MAIDEN Drummer THUNDERSTICK Recruits New Female Singer VIIXEN
British drummer Barry Graham Purkis, better known as Thunderstick, who played with a developing IRON MAIDEN in the seventies and then moved on to SAMSON (being instrumental in finding a very youthful Bruce Dickinson),has revealed his new-look live touring band. Viixen is the rock 'n' roll wildchild...January 15, 2018
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Former SAMSON And IRON MAIDEN Drummer THUNDERSTICK Is Back With New Album, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'
After playing with a developing IRON MAIDEN in the seventies and then moving to SAMSON (being instrumental in finding a very youthful Bruce Dickinson),Barry Graham Purkis became the figurehead of the newly emerging NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) scene. This was done by creating an alter e...July 8, 2017
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Audio: BLAZE BAYLEY Sings IRON MAIDEN's 'Futureal' With MAIDEN UNITED
MAIDEN UNITED, the acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION),released its latest album, "Remembrance", on May 22 on CD, red 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download. MAIDEN UNITED is an IRON MAIDEN tribute project which per...June 17, 2015
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MAIDEN UNITED: Cover Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Still Life' Available For Streaming
MAIDEN UNITED, the acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION),released its latest album, "Remembrance", on May 22 on CD, red 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download. The cover artwork for the album can be seen below. "Remem...June 2, 2015
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Members Of IRON MAIDEN's 1977 Lineup Reunite For First Time In 37 Years
Maiden77, an online site dedicated to the early days of IRON MAIDEN, arranged for four of the five members of MAIDEN's 1977 lineup to get together for the first time in 37 years on Saturday, February 21 in London, England. Tony Moore (keyboards),Terry Wapram (guitars),Barry Purkis (a.k.a. Thunders...February 23, 2015
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NWOBHM Celebrating 30th Anniversary; Members Of SAXON, DIAMOND HEAD, GIRLSCHOOL Interviewed
Roy Wilkinson of U.K.'s The Guardian reports: This year sees the 30th anniversary of one of our most thoroughly titled musical genres: the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, abbreviated to NWOBHM, and pronounced "nuh-wobbum". It's a realm of rapid-fire riffs and heroic declarations about motorbikes, t...January 6, 2009
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Founding SAMSON Bassist Dies After Long Illness
Former SAMSON bassist and founder member Chris Aylmer passed away last week after a long illness. Chris founded the band with Paul Samson, and not only suggested the band name, but was also responsible for young drummer Clive Burr completing the trio. Chris was in SAMSON from 1977 until 1984, and al...January 13, 2007
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PAUL SAMSON: Complete 'P.S....' Details Revealed
A brand new Paul Samson CD, consisting of recordings the leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON was working on in the months prior to his death in 2002, will be issued on September 4 via Angel Air Records under the title "P.S...." (previously titled "Brand New Day"). Produced and engine...August 26, 2006
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PAUL SAMSON: Final Recordings To be Released In September
A brand new Paul Samson CD, consisting of recordings the leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON was working on in the months prior to his death in 2002, will be issued on September 4 via Angel Air Records under the title "P.S...." Produced and engineered by Paul Samson at Yds Norwich an...June 20, 2006
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Ex-SAMSON Drummer THUNDERSTICK Talks About His Time Playing For IRON MAIDEN
Swedish SAMSON fan site (Until Recently) The Only Samson Site On The Web recently conducted an interview with former SAMSON/IRON MAIDEN drummer Barry Purkis (a.k.a. Thunderstick). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So what led you onto the IRON MAIDEN gig then? Was it an audition, adverti...September 11, 2005
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Archive News May 29, 2001
On the eve of the group's European tour, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that the band will be using a new intro for their live show and will be eliminating a lot of songs that have been heard over the last few tours. 'We are going to try to never, ever play a cover ...May 29, 2001