Drummer Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND, SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD, AGHORA) will make a guest appearance on VIOLENT STORM's upcoming album titled "Back Against The Wall". A single is expected to be out by late February 2010, accompanied by a surprise cover song.

VIOLENT STORM is the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT...

Photos of BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's October 29, 2009 performance at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in New York City can be found at RockStarPix.com.

Fan-filmed video footage of the concert is available below.

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT features in its ranks legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore...

High-quality video footage of guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) performing the song "Blackmore's Boogie" on October 9, 2009 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, Michigan can be viewed below.

"Blackmore's Boogie" is featured on Stump's latest album "Virtuostic Vendetta", which was released on April 17 via Lion Music...

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE members Timo Tolkki (guitar; ex-STRATOVARIUS), Gus Monsanto (vocals) and Bruno Agra (drums) were joined by guest musicians Andria Busic (bass) and Fabrizio Di Sarno (keyboards) for a special one-off concert at the Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on November 22, 2009 to celebrate the release of ...

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin's HEADLESS CROSS, whose live set celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of the SABBATH album "Headless Cross", has been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II...

BilbaoIsRock.com has uploaded video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW...

U.K.'s Internet television channel Channel Bee has uploaded a short video clip of MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister recalling "the best story he ever heard" involving legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT). Watch the clip below.

Fender.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT). A few excerpts from the chat follow below.

Fender.com: As a founding member of DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW...

Former RAINBOW keyboard player Tony Carey has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that he can never see a reunion of the band.

Carey, who played on the classic "Rising" and "On Stage"...

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, was interviewed live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25. Candice discussed BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's forthcoming ...

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, will appear live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. (EST). Candice will discuss BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's forthcoming ...

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW performing the RAINBOW classic "Can't Happen Here" on September 4 at Fratelli in Bucharest, Romania can be viewed below (courtesy of "jedipancu").

OVER THE RAINBOW's current European tour features the following setlist:

01. Tarot Woman
02. Kill the King
03. Street of Dreams
04. ...

Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, has scheduled the following "Secret Voyage Autumn Nights 2009"...

Metal Hangar 18 conducted an interview with OVER THE RAINBOW guitarist Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore after the band's September 5, 2009 concert at the city square in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Watch the chat below.

3,500 fans attended OVER THE RAINBOW's show in Kavarna, which featured the following setlist:

01. ...

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — is in pre-production for a new studio album, to be released in the winter of 2009.

Regarding the possibility of guest musicians appearing on the next VIOLENT STORM CD, Cervino...

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — is in pre-production for a new studio album, to be released in the winter of 2009. More details to be announced very soon.

VIOLENT STORM's video for the song "War No More"...

Reactivated '80s hard rockers KEEL entered a North Hollywood, California studio on June 18 to begin recording their new album, "Streets Of Rock 'N' Roll", for a tentative late 2009 release. The CD is being co-produced and mixed by ace producer/engineer Pat Regan (RITCHIE BLACKMORE, WARRANT, BILLY SHEEHAN...

Vocalist Ron Keel of the reactivated '80s hard rock band KEEL has issued the following update:

"We are gathered in North Hollywood to begin sessions for the new KEEL album tomorrow morning. To say the least, we're fired up and really excited about this new project.

"Shortly after announcing the KEEL...

OVER THE RAINBOW will be joined by keyboardist Paul Morris for the group's June 4, 2009 appearance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Tony Carey, the original and permanent keyboardist for the band, is unavailable to perform on this date.

After returning from OVER THE RAINBOW's successful Japanese tour, Carey...

DEEP PURPLE are easily one of the most influential and dynamic British rock bands of the 20th century. On June 2, eager fans will have the opportunity to experience highlights from the early days of this legendary band, when Eagle Rock Entertainment releases "History, Hits, & Highlights"...

Metal guitar masters Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) and Michael Harris made a rare in-store appearance at Willis Music in Dayton, Ohio on May 23 2009.

Video footage of their performance at the event can be viewed below.

The next (and last) show featuring the two guitarists is this coming Saturday, May 30 at Jimmy's Bar & Grill...

OVER THE RAINBOW has scheduled the following U.S. dates:

July 03 - Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL
July 04 - Downtown Street Festival - El Paso, TX
July 06 - Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, NJ
July 08 - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI (opening for BTO)
July 10 - Crocodile Rock Cafe - Allentown, PA
July 11 - The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

OVER THE RAINBOW...

OVER THE RAINBOW has scheduled the following U.S. dates:

Jul. 06 - Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, NJ
Jul. 08 - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI (Opening for BTO)
Jul. 10 - Crocodile Rock Cafe - Allentown, PA
Jul. 11 - The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

OVER THE RAINBOW is:

Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey...

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes was interviewed on "The Classic Metal Show" on April 11 about his new album, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen", and the 35th anniversary of the DEEP PURPLE classics "Burn" and "Stormbringer" (along with their recent remastered reissues). An excerpt from the chat follows below.

The Classic Metal Show: ...

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — will play three shows in New Brunswick, Canada this month. Suport on the dates will come from New Brunswick's own BIGG MEDICINE...

The full-length version of the track "The Dance of Kashani", taken from the forthcoming Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) album "Virtuostic Vendetta", is available for streaming below.

"Virtuostic Vendetta" will be released on April 17 via Lion Music.

Commented Joe...

Legendary lead guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (a.k.a. Richard Hugh) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night's (Candice Lauren) October 5, 2008 wedding at Castle on the Hudson is now being profiled at the Brides.com...

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 18, 2009 concert in Moscow, Russia can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "Tizianadolce").

OVER THE RAINBOW is:

Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass
...

Guitar shredder Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) will release his new album, "Virtuostic Vendetta", on April 17 via Lion Music.

Commented Joe, "On this record, I kind of went back and re-introduced myself to myself. Two of my early albums, 'Guitar Dominance' and 'Supersonic Shred Machine'...

Fan-filmed video footage of OVER THE RAINBOW's February 23, 2009 concert in Odessa, Ukraine can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "abuuu1978").

OVER THE RAINBOW is:

Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass
...