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Round Hill Records will reissue 11 solo Rik recordings in the digital format, including "Ten Invitations" (1998), "Swing Shift" (1998), "Raw Quartet" (1999), "Live At Berklee" (2000), "Handiwork" (2003), "Good Faith" (2003), "Strung-Out Troubadours" (2006), "Live At Hugh's Room" (2007), "Liberty Manifesto" (2007), "Push & Pull" (2009) and "Marco's Secret Songbook" (2012):
TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 11 Solo Titles Reissued Digitally
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For decades, Rik Emmett — largely considered one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time — has been a prolific recording artist, whether it be as a member of TRIUMPH, offering solo material, o...In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of concerts and festivals have either been postponed or canceled, as social distancing and self-quarantining make performing live music and attending live shows all but impossible.
ALICE COOPER: '2021 Is Gonna Be Like A Tidal Wave Of Music'
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In a brand new interview with Riki Rachtman for Rock For Relief, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about when fans might be able to see him and his backing band perform live again. He said: "We h..."The Osbournes Want To Believe" will premiere on Sunday, August 2 at 10 p.m. eastern. In the first episode, Jack shares video footage of poltergeists, haunted dolls, UFOs and unidentifiable beasts.
OZZY, SHARON And JACK OSBOURNE To Star In TRAVEL CHANNEL's New Paranormal Series
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According to Variety, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne will join their son, Jack, for a new Travel Channel series called "The Osbournes Want To Believe". Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, th...Among those also expressing their thoughts are Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Rudy Sarzo, Craig Goldy, Scott Warren, Simon Wright and Vinny Appice of the DIO band, Fred Coury, Robbie Crane and Ricky Warwick of BLACK STAR RIDERS, Ahmet Zappa, Joey Vera, Glenn Hughes, Jeff Pilson, Doug Aldrich, Terry Ilous and Eddie Trunk, who hosts most of the Dio Cancer Fund events.
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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock legend, will commemorate what would have been Dio's 78th birthday on July 10 with a video in which rock music...Rock & Brews CEO Adam Goldberg told The Maui News that the decision to close for good wasn't an easy one. "Unfortunately, due to COVID that’s affecting all of us in many different ways, we had no choice," he said. "We tried to drag it out as long as we can to get a good understanding of what we think will happen with tourism. But we just don't see having the customer base to support our rents and our cost."
GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY's ROCK & BREWS In Maui Closes Doors For Good
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Rock & Brews, the family-friendly restaurant brand co-founded by KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, has closed its location in the beach-side community of Paia on Maui, Hawaii permanen...AEROSMITH was the last of nine artists to either postpone or cancel summer shows at the venue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
AEROSMITH's 50th-Anniversary Concert Postponed To 2021
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AEROSMITH's previously announced 50th-anniversary concert, which was originally scheduled for September 14 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, has been postponed to next year. "Out of an abun...DOKKEN's new album will be released via Silver Lining Music, the label owned by Thomas Jensen, one of the founders of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival.
DOKKEN Has Written 'Seven Songs So Far' For Next Studio Album
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Don Dokken spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the progress of the songwriting sessions for DOKKEN's new album — the group's first since 2012's "Broken Bones". He said (hear audio below): "Luck....