Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) has replaced AXEL RUDI PELL on the billing of the the Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place on July 25-26, 2008 in Seebronn, Germany. The lineup is now as follows: THE ORCHESTA MSG TEN YEARS AFTER ALMOST QUEEN (QUEEN tribute) URIAH HEEP SIEGES EVEN ULI JON ROTH JANE SHAKRA ...
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British rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", in the U.S. on August 26 via Noise/Sanctuary Records. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). The live arena has been vital to the longevity of URIAH HEEP. So ...
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To commemorate the release of the new URIAH HEEP album "Wake The Sleeper", Ioannis, the cover artist, has created and issued two hundred and twenty five (225) prints measuring 20" x 24" unframed. This is the approximate size of the original painting. Each print is printed with a seven archival ink process on pearl paper. ...
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One need only read vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon's "thanks list" in the liner notes of "Conqueror", the new album by Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER, to realize that this is anything but a new-school metal album. Stating "thanks for the inspiration to: CIRITH UNGOL, BUDGIE, LUCIFER'S FRIEND, URIAH HEEP and as always SAINT VITUS," it is ...
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URIAH HEEP has cancelled its previously announced nine-date tour of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus which was scheduled to commence in Chisinau, Moldova tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4. According to the band, "the last-minute cancellation comes as a result of the tour promoter's complete lack of adherence to contractual stipulations concerning PA, lights, backline equipment, visas, ...
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Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TESTAMENT, ARCH ENEMY, KING DIAMOND, ...
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Reactivated progressive metallers CYNIC have been confirmed for the Zwarte Cross festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands. They will replace 3 INCHES OF BLOOD which cancelled its appearance at the event. Also newly confirmed for the Aardschok Jgermeister Stage are THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT, WHY SHE KILLS, HEIDEVOLK, DEVIOUS and CHIRAW. ...
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British rock legends URIAH HEEP have announced tour dates in support of their first studio album in almost ten years, "Wake The Sleeper", due out via Universal Music in June. All dates are below. Recorded in 2007, "Wake The Sleeper" was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). In the words of Mick Box, ...
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Universal Music has announced the release of a new studio album from British rock legends URIAH HEEP in June 2008. "Wake The Sleeper" will be URIAH HEEP's first studio album in almost ten years (the first since 1998's "Sonic Origami") and is set to herald an exciting new phase for the band. The album sees ...
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Geffen has set an April 23 Japanese release date for a three-album WHITESNAKE cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the following LPs: "Slide It In" (1984) "Whitesnake" (1987) "Slip Of The Tongue" (1989) Each cardboard sleeve reissue from WHITESNAKE features the latest remastering and high-quality SHM-CD disc (playable on standard CD players). WHITESNAKE will release its ...
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Matthias Mineur recently interviewed WHITESNAKE vocalist David Coverdale about the band's forthcoming album, "Good To Be Bad". The question-and-answer session follows: Q: Ten years between "Restless Heart" and "Good To Be Bad": What has changed in WHITESNAKE and what is still the same? Coverdale: I feel "Restless Heart" was more like a Coverdale solo album, ...
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WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich has issued the following update: "[I] can't wait for you to hear the new [WHITESNAKE] record and looking forward to seeing you on tour this year! I'm in the process of preparing now for the tour and a few other thing too. I need to get my live rig fired up ...
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Legendary hard rock band WHITESNAKE will release its new album, "Good To Be Bad", through SPV/Steamhammer in Germany on April 18, the rest of Europe on April 21 and in North America on April 22. In addition to the regular jewel-case version, a limited-edition two-disc set will contain an extra CD in a cardboard sleeve, ...
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WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich has sent MelodicRock.com the following comment regarding the group's upcoming album, "Good To Be Bad", due out through SPV/Steamhammer in Germany on April 18, rest of Europe on April 21 and North America on April 22: "'Good To Be Bad' was a total commitment and very focused from the ...
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Guitarist Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER) was a guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show this past Saturday, February 9. Download the 30-minute interview at this location. Video footage of Reb Beach performing at the Suhr guitars booth during this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants), which took place ...
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Veteran hard rockers WHITESNAKE will play four dates in Australia in March. The details are as follows: March 26 - The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+) March 28 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Licensed all ages) March 30 - Palace Theatre, Melbourne (18+) March 31 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (Licensed all ages) Tickets go on sale Friday, February ...
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The cover artwork for WHITESNAKE's new album, "Good to be Bad", can be viewed at this location. Due at the end of April in Europe via SPV/Steamhammer, the legendary hard rock band's first studio album in a decade features "11 new, slamming WHITESNAKE songs which are guaranteed to take their place alongside their ...
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Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA have been forced to cancel their previously announced tour as a result of singer Mark Fox coming down with laryngitis. "Due to Mark's [illness], we couldn't even think about playing a show or rehearsing for the tour, so we thought it's the best decision to cancel the upcoming tour dates," the ...
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Guitarist Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER) will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show on Saturday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as well as interviews, news and music reviews. To hear the program, go to
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Hotly tipped San Francisco-based flamenco/metal hybrid band FLAMETAL, whose 2005-2007 touring lineup included current WHITESNAKE bassist Uriah Duffy, has made its second release, "Master of the Aire", available for streaming in its entirety. The CD, which is currently on sale at all major music stores in Japan via Powerslave Records and will be available soon ...
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Video footage of guitarist Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER) performing at the Suhr guitars booth during this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants), which took place January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed below (courtesy of "lacis"). WHITESNAKE will release its new album, "Good to ...
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Premier Guitar conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the two-minute clip below. The new WHITESNAKE album, "Good To Be Bad", scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, will ...
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Hard rock legends WHITESNAKE have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 22/23 - Rock2Wgtn Festival (Westpac Stadium) - Wellington, New Zealand Jun. 02 – [to be announced] - Banja Luka, Bosnia Jun. 03 - Gripe - Split, Croatia Jun. 06 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden Jun. 08 - Sauna Open Air - Tampere, Finland ...
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WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has posted the following message on the band's web site: "It is true that tour dates for 2008 are currently being put in place. We will likely start in New Zealand (Rock2Wgtn festival in Wellington) for a one-off in March. We are exploring the possibility of nipping over to Australia for ...
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WHITESNAKE has issued the following update: "The new WHITESNAKE album, 'Good To Be Bad', scheduled for release in the spring of 2008 will be their 10th studio record and will feature the exceptional percussive talents of Chris Frazier, the latest member to grace the ranks of the band alongside Doug Aldrich on guitar, who also ...
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Thiago Sarkis of the Imhotep webzine has compiled a list of more than 60 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2007 and has posted it online at this location. The following is complete list of the musicians offering their picks for the finest releases of last year: Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORDIAL) Alex Webster ...
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German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL will play three songs as "special guest" at the "Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony" on December 22 at the Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Also scheduled to perform are John Lawton (ex-URIAH HEEP), ex-members of THE SWEET and SLADE, plus an orchestra, among others. AXEL RUDI PELL will release a new ...
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Legendary rock icon David Coverdale, the former lead singer with DEEP PURPLE, will bring his band WHITESNAKE to New Zealand for the first time when they perform at the upcoming Rock2Wgtn music festival, which is scheduled to take place March 22-23 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Also scheduled to appear are ALICE COOPER, ...
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It takes balls the size of church bells to refer to your own band as the "evil BEATLES." To actually back that statement up, and then some, requires the kind of talent that comes down the pike once, maybe twice a decade, if we're lucky. BIGELF backs it up, and then some, on an album ...
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