Former SKUNK ANANSIE, UFO, DIAMOND HEAD Drummer Robbie France has died, aged 52, after reportedly suffering a ruptured aorta. he passed away on Saturday, January 14th. His funeral will be held in Spain later this week.
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Simon Wright, former drummer of AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, took part in a four-date mini-tour of Italy in late December with the AC/DC tribute band RIFF RAFF.
Video footage of Wright‘s December 29, 2011 performance with RIFF RAFF at Black Horse in Cermenate, Italy can be seen below.
When asked by BlastzoneOnline.tk in an August 2011 interview why he left AC/DC, Wright said, “Well, I had been in the band for about eight years and I began to get complacent about things. Don’t get me wrong — they are an incredible band, as we know, but I needed to expand on my drumming more. Branch out a bit. I think they noticed this in me — I guess it happens — so it was time to move on. I will never have enough thanks for the amazing journey they took me on. They are great people and a killer band.” Source: Blabbermouth.net
SIMON WRIGHT, former drummer of AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, will be in northern Italy, for a mini-tour of four dates, in late December and early January 2012. The musician will be presented and accompanied on stage by RIFF RAFF, one of the most enduring and valuable AC/DC tribute bands. Official Partner of the event: AC/DC Italy.
Italian Tour dates:
29/12/2011 – Black Horse – Cermenate (CO)
30/12/2011 – Festa della birra “Socorock” – Grisignano (VI)
31/12/2011 – Rock’n’Roll Arena – Romagnano Sesia (NO)
01/01/2012 – Fuori onda – Cura Carpignano (PV)
For more information, please visit:
http://www.myspace.com/drummersimonwright
http://www.therocker.org
http://www.riffraff.it
http://www.acdc-italia.com
Source: Truemetal
British rock legends UFO featuring Phil Mogg – vocals, Andy Parker – drums, Vinnie Moore – guitars and Paul Raymond – keyboards are currently in the studio with producer Tommy Newton (HELLOWEEN) recording their new studio album which will be released on February 27th, 2012 through SPV/Steamhammer. The album title has been revealed and will be called Last Of The Bone Riders.
UFO recently announced a massive UK/Ireland-Tour for 2012. Dates include:
March
15 – Cambridge, UK – The Junction
16 – Edinburgh, UK – HMV Picture House
17 – Newcastle, UK – 02 Academy
18 – Leeds, UK – 02 Academy
20 – Dublin, Ireland – Academy
21 – Belfast, Ireland – Spring & Airbrake
23 – Milton Keynes, UK – The Stables
24 – Tavistock, UK – The Wharf
25 – Bristol, UK – 02 Academy
27 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
28 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront
30 – Manchester, UK – HMV Ritz
31 – Wolverhampton, UK – Wulfrun Hall
April
1 – Southampton, UK – The Brook
3 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
4 – London, UK – Forum
Source: Bravewords
At the turn of a new wave of British heavy metal and hard rock, UFO, established in 1969, lands in Finland in October.
Phil Mogg, Vinnie Moore, Paul Raymond, Pete Way and Andy Parker will pilot the Band to Helsinki, Tampere and Turku. The concerts make part of the “Visitor World Tour 2010”.
Originally, the band was called “Hocus Pocus” which was changed to UFO to honor the Ufo London Club, where they were signed to Beacon Records. Their debut album “UFO1” was completed in October 1970, followed by 20 albums by 2009. For further info: http://www.ufo-music.info
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Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 