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    "Classic Rock to launch Deep Purple Fanpack"

    From classicrockmagazine.com: "Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head is the star attraction in Classic Rock’s upcoming Deep Purple Fanpack. Hear official, all-new recordings of the band’s classic 1972 album performed by Metallica, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot, Black Label Society, Kings...
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    New Jimmy Page Solo Album Accounced

    from ClassicRockMagazine.com: "Jimmy Page is to release a special album next week. And he’s posted a personal message to explain all. Read on to find out the full details. “On March 20, the Spring Equinox 2012, the title music for Lucifer Rising and Other Sound Tracks will have its premiere...
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    New Supergroup formed; former members of Rainbow, Impellitteri and Rising Force

    From MelodicRock.com: "A new group has been formed featuring vocalist Mark Boals (Royal Hunt, The Codex, Yngwie Malmsteen), guitarist/producer Roy Z (Judas Priest, Halford, Bruce Dickinson), keyboardist Edward Roth (Impellitteri, Glenn Hughes), bassist Willie Basse (Black Sheep) and drummer...
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    Montrose and Gamma guitarist Ronnie Montrose passes away

    From Blabbermouth: "Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died earlier today (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a...
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    The World We Live In vs. We Don't Own This World

    The World We Live In - MacAlpine; Eyes of the World (1990) m2PXd3MdRzs vs. We Don't Own This World - George Lynch w/ The Nelson Brothers; Sacred Groove (1993) cF6KxTICL2k
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    Riot Guitarist Mark Reale Passes Away

    From classicrockmagazine.com: Riot guitarist Mark Reale has died at the age of 56. A founder member of the New York band, Reale has been in a coma for the past two weeks, after suffering a haemorrhage. He was hospitalised recently due to complications brought on by Crohn’s Disease. This is...
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    Too Much Is Not Enough: Deep Purple vs. The Law

    Deep Purple - Slaves and Masters (1990) xPvadhQr44g vs. The Law - Unreleased outtake from The Law (1991) 85ZO7fHoqYk Edit: Oops, forgot to attach a poll. Could a Mod please do that for me? Thanks!
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    Hot Cherie: Streetheart vs. Danny Spanos vs. Brunette vs. Steve Thomson vs. Hardline

    A tune that's been done by just about everyone, who do you feel nailed it the best? Streetheart - Buried Treasure (1984) 9OwNozK3SaA vs. Danny Spanos - Passion in the Dark (1983) q_cFfwMo9Lw& vs. Brunette - 1989-1990 Demos (1989-90) 4VGdhU8f6AQ& vs. Steve Thomson -...
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    Here We Go Again...

    The original - Saints & Sinners (1982) DSlSaGcc0QM vs. The 1987 rerecording - 1987/Whitesnake (1987) WyF8RHM1OCg vs. The remixed single version - Greatest Hits (1994) OYluwrPONRs Edit: Ooops, wrong section. Could a Mod please move this over to the song battles?
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    New Album Due from Joe Lynn Turner's Sunstorm Project

    From melodicrock.com: Joe Lynn Turner's popular AOR side project with German/American producer Dennis Ward, Sunstorm, will release the third album entitled Emotional Fire on February 24 in Europe (February 28 in North America) on Frontiers Records. Born after Turner met with Frontiers Records'...
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    For a Little Ride: Benny Mardones vs. The Law

    Benny Mardones - Benny Mardones (1989) tzwnMpdEXAw vs. The Law - The Law (1991) EIgx9zYCEh0
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    I Got Your Number vs. Run for Cover

    Gazza attempting to out-do Hughes/Thrall at their own game on this number (hehe), do you feel he succeeded? I Got Your Number - Hughes/Thrall (1982) M4Cw4mZq1q8 vs. Run for Cover - Run for Cover (1985) e4gc7BAfzBE&
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    Stoned: Richie Kotzen vs. Glenn Hughes

    Both Kotzen and Hughes appear on both versions, but which recording do you prefer? Richie Kotzen - Wave of Emotion (1996) 19584992 vs. Glenn Hughes - From the Archives: Incense & Peaches (2000) 25844361
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    These Are the Good Times: Refugee vs. Eric Martin vs. Jim Jidhed

    Refugee - Affairs in Babylon (1985) sXLPWthofpA vs. Eric Martin - I'm Only Fooling Myself (1987) qSZoPXvDUos& vs. Jim Jidhed - Jim (1990) uw8Fa7Bskx4
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    John Waite (Official Thread)

    Well, I've noticed we have a thread for The Babys, but not one for Waite's solo endeavours. Well, no time like the present to correct such a thing! No doubt we can get some love for Waite's 80s output going, beyond the standard "Missing You" fare? John Waite Official Website "As a solo...
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    Desperate Heart: Michael Bolton vs Starship

    So, whose spin on this AOR gem takes the cake in your opinion? Michael Bolton - Everybody's Crazy (1985) Rt1B58e3Q5U& vs. Starship - Knee Deep in the Hoopla (1985) OmDGoDYuX9o
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    Coast to Coast: Trapeze vs. Hughes/Thrall

    So, which version of this Hughes classic do you prefer; the original 1972 version or the version re-recorded with Pat Thrall a decade later? Trapeze - You Are the Music...We're Just the Band (1972) M1FWv0aJRaw vs. Hughes/Thrall - Hughes/Thrall (1982) 5BDukQyZ9Yo
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    Chris Ousey Solo Album Announced

    From Melodicrock.com Escape Music are excited to reveal news of new music from Heartland vocalist Chris Ousey. Mother Of Invention is the first single from forthcoming solo album Rhyme and Reason. The single will be available for download on October 5 on all digital distributors iTunes...
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    Tak Matsumoto Group

    A eponymous supergroup formed by Tak Matsumoto, guitarist for Japanese rock staple B'z, TMG saw him supported by Mr. Big frontman Eric Martin on lead vocals, Night Ranger bassist/singer Jack Blades and future Whitesnake drummer Chris Frazier (Despite touring and appearing in the promotional...
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    Strangeways (Official Thread)

    I don't think I've seen very many references to the Glaswegian cult AOR heroes beyond a few posts here and there, so I thought I'd take the initiative and give them their own thread! Formed by brothers Ian and David Stewart under the name "China White" in around 1979, the first recording...
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    When I See You Smile vs. Show Me the Way

    Battle of the power ballads between the two biggest Journey supergroup spin-offs! Bad English - When I See You Smile cu6pclWsxzs vs. The Storm - Show Me the Way FKj9Xr1mGkA&
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    2 vs. Forevermore

    So, which former Mk. III vocalist do you feel put out the better album this year? Black Country Communion - 2 Whitesnake - Forevermore
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    Katmandü (Official Thread)

    A minor supergroup of sorts, Katmandü was formed in 1990 by frontman Dave King (Fastway, Floggy Molly) and guitarist Mandy Meyer (Cobra, Asia, Gotthard, Krokus), with bassist Caine Carruthers (The Untouchables) and drummer Mike Alonso (The Meanies) filling out the rhythm section. Only one album...
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    New John Sykes/Mike Portnoy Supergroup in the fold

    From Blabbermouth.net: Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has joined forces with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a brand new power trio. The project is currently recording material at...
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    Jimmy Barnes - Freight Train Heart (1987)

    Genre: Melodic hard rock, AOR Time: 42:56 Label: Mushroom, Geffen Producer: Jonathan Cain & Mike Stone (1, 3-4, 6-9), Mark Optiz (2), Desmond Child (5, 10) The third solo album by former Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes, 1987's Freight Train Heart saw the fiery Scottish-Australian belter very...

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