DEEP PURPLE’s IAN PAICE To Celebrate ‘In Rock’ Anniversary In Italy

According to promoters Zed! and Venezia Spettacoli, the “Classic Rock Night” featuring the IAN PAICE & TOLO MARTON BAND on February 4 at Gran Teatro in Padova, Italy, will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of DEEP PURPLE’s “In Rock” album and will also mark 40 years since the passing of Jimi Hendrix.
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Navel Gazing for January 17th, 2010

Hello everybody and welcome to your all-new all-different Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I’m Adam White and I’ll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here’s what got the community talking this week:

With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we’ve see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we’ll see you Monday…
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DREAM THEATER: Mexican Dates Announced

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have scheduled the following Mexican dates: March 05 – Monterrey, Mexico – Esenica March 07 – Mexico City, Mexico – National Auditorium March 08 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Diana Theater DREAM THEATER has contributed a brand new instrumental song, “Raw Dog”, to the digital extended play (EP) soundtrack for the highly anticipated PlayStation3-exclusive
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HAIL! Members Report On CHI CHENG Benefit Concert

HAIL! members David Ellefson (bass; F5, ex-MEGADETH), Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals; YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) took part in an all-star jam last night (Saturday, January 16) at The Slidebar in Fullerton, California to benefit DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng.
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