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Archive for the 'News' Category
Streaming Afterglow
The entire Black Country Communion’s new album Afterglow is available for streaming from Soundcloud courtesy of Joe Bonamassa:
2013 touring
If the stars will align right, the world live premiere of the new Deep Purple album will happen in New Zealand, where the band kicks off 2013 touring schedule on February 24, followed by six more dates in Australia. New Zealand ticket presales start on November 7, with the sale to general public followed on […]
Read more »Russian setlists
The band has not been touring since February and as they’ve assembled for the rehearsals there were many speculations regarding upcoming setlist. This is what was played on the first three dates of the Russian leg.
Read more »It’s not gonna be a country record
Ian Gillan did an interview for Michigan radio station WJRW. They have talked about the new album, the Ron’n’Roll Hall of Fame induction, the late Jon Lord, Jesus Christ Superstar, and some other things. You can listen to the interview online. Thanks to James Gemmell for the info.
Read more »Being pretty bad at receiving awards
Blabbermouth reports that Ritchie Blackmore gave an interview to the VH1 Radio Network and elaborated on his stance regarding the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame: I was quoted as saying I couldn’t care less about it, and, yes, I couldn’t care less, but at the same time, I don’t wish to throw it back in their […]
Read more »14 tracks ready for the new album
As the band has gathered in a Russian studio to rehearse for the upcoming tour, Roger Glover spoke to ITAR-TASS. Here are the highlights (in reverse translation, so take it with a grain of salt): There are 14 tracks ready for the new album, probably 11 or 12 of them will pass the final selection […]
Read more »Cal Jam book now comes with 4 autographs
Rufus Stone has announced that the signature edition of the California Jam photo book will now come with four autographs: by Jon Lord, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes and Ian Paice. The signature edition is limited to 350 copies and costs £300 + shipping. Preorders are being accepted at the publisher’s site. The book will ship […]
Read more »A Proggy Christmas
Another all-star album with Steve Morse participation — this one is called A Proggy Christmas. Brainchild of Neil Morse, it features some of the finest names in, naturally, prog rock — Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis), Roine Stolt (ex-Sane Person), our own Steve, and Pete Trewavas (Transatlantic, Marillion). Track list: Joy To The […]
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