Be Heard. Vote Now!

Let your voice be heard at the 2009 NU Rock Awards. Vote for your favorite artists, bands, albums and songs on your SMART cellphone! Just text NUVOTE to 286 or go to mysandbox.com on your mobile to get a list of keywords and instructions for voting. P2.50 per text. Or simply visit http://www.mysandbox.com/ to vote online for free.

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Bamboo "dine ga sa" Lipa:Rock Band Concert

Watch out for BAMBOO "dine ga sa" LIPA plus with special guests on November 30, 2008 @ Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center, Lipa City, Batangas. Show starts 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at any Chowking and Mc Donalds (Lipa Branches), Jowee's Bar and Restaurant and at Bramms Talent Center. For more inquiries please call or text Ate Weng to this numbers 09162320100 / 09082393817...

Wolfgang's "Black Christmas" Concert: Dec 10, 2008

They’ve been sleeping for 6 years, but now iconic rock band Wolfgang returns with ‘The Black Christmas Project’ concert at the Eastwood City Central Plaza, Libis (near Ortigas Avenue) on Wednesday, December 10th, at 7 p.m.

The highly anticipated awakening by the band -- widely regarded as the Philippines’ definitive ‘rock gods’ -- is presented by No Fear, LevelUp, and Eastwood City, which is expected to reverberate with Wolfgang’s signature onslaught of thick ferocious sound.

Precision riffs, emphatic beats, power-drenched vocals, colourful licks, driving ostinatos, occasionally jazz-styled basslines and imaginative breaks merge with razor-sharp interplay in Wolfgang's unique style of American-influenced hard rock, heavy metal, grunge and blues-rock.

Basti Artadi, Manuel Legarda, Mon Legaspi are joined by Francis Aquino at the year’s ultimate year-ender.

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“Metal Blast” in Dagupan

BBV Production together with Tower of Doom Records presents “Metal Blast” on September 25, 2009, 7:00pm at Padis Point Dagupan featuring three of Philippines metal band…Valley of Chrome, April Morning Skies and Imbue No Kudos, also participated by Dagupan’s finest metal bands.

Pinoy guitarist jams with US jazz stars

Although many Filipino musicians dream of catering to an international audience and making it big in the American music scene, few are actually blessed to do so. But one Pinoy musician’s dream has been fulfilled, as jazz guitarist Johnny Alegre has been granted collaborates with two of America’s iconic musicians.

The 54-year old Alegre recently recorded “3,” an album which had the Filipino joining forces with ex-Quest members Ron McClure (bassist) and Billy Hart (drummer), both luminaries in the US and global jazz scene.

“Everything fell into place especially when I learned that Ron and Billy were available to record,” Alegre said. “Record label MCA will distribute and promote the album. Anybody who could help was there when needed.”

Alegre calls “3” either his ‘rock-iest’ or ‘un-jazziest’ album because the tracks here can be appreciated by fans of either genre.

Alegre who is a product of the University of the Philippines College of Music in the latter 1970s, studied composition and became a founding member of the U.P. Jazz Ensemble.

He studied with the jazz educator, Dr. Joseph Howard, and participated in creative workshops conducted by musicologist-composer Erhard Karkoshka, guitarist Ike Isaacs and composer-scholar Chou Wen-chung.

Over the years, before this big break, he had held shows and released albums (under Candid Records) in the UK, and also performed in the US.

“It was incredible to have played before a mixed crowd in Hollywood,”
Alegre says of his US stint. “Everyone was so appreciative and supportive.”

A write-up published by the Los Angeles Times compared Alegre’s performance to those by Pat Metheny and Gabor Szabo. Alegre hopes for this accolade to serve as impetus for the US release of his albums.

Alegre was involved in scores of bands and studio recording sessions, spanning more than twenty years of Philippine jazz and popular music history and discography, both as a musician and record producer. In May 2002, Johnny Alegre formed Manila’s premier jazz group, the Johnny Alegre Affinity, with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. Their first recorded work, “Stones Of Intramuros”, written by Alegre, was included in the limited edition Philippine jazz anthology CD, Adobo Jazz Vol.1, which caught the attention of the jazz record company, Candid Records. Subsequently, the self-titled album, Johnny Alegre AFFINITY was released in the Philippines in mid-2005 and was re-released in the UK as Jazzhound, capped by two sold-out engagements in London’s PizzaExpress Jazz Club with guest saxophonist, Dimitri Vassilakis.

As part of the ever-evolving cultural landscape in Asia-Pacific, Johnny Alegre’s musical projects contribute greatly to an emerging and vibrant jazz milieu. The greater part of 2006 and early 2007 engaged Alegre and AFFINITY before a large and ambitious work, Eastern Skies, an album of original compositions set to the symphonic backdrop of the Global Studio Orchestra conducted by Gerard Salonga. The project was released in 2008 by Candid Records (Philippines) as the long-awaited response to the clamor from fans for even more innovative music from the Manila jazz “superband”.

Lets wish him all the best, in this breakthrough trio recording in which the guitarist-composer is joined by world-renowned American jazz musicians, Billy Hart (drums) and Ron McClure (bass) released by MCA Music (Universal Music Group}, entitled “Johnny Alegre 3″.

GILLAN'S TIPS FOR STUDIO SUCCESS

Deep Purple are preparing to record a new album, says singer Ian Gillan. The band will enter the studio in February and aim to work on the follow-up to 2005's Rapture of the Deep the same way they've worked on all their recent studio projects.

Gillan tells MetalUnderground: "I think we are ready. We've been talking about it for some time, and I think we'll start work next February."We go into the studio with absolutely nothing - no music or lyrics whatsoever."We sit in the kitchen, having some cups of tea, talking abuot families and football. Then we go into the room and play for six hours a day. After three days some ideas begin to take shape and we start to turn them into songs.
"To prepare the main lines takes about three weeks and to deal with lyrics, recording process and mixing takes two weeks."

But the band don't subscribe to the full digital experience. Gillan explains: "There have been many technological developments recently. We use them by recording the music in analogue and mix it in digital to achieve the best result."

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Mustaine back on crock list

Megadeth meister Dave Mustaine says he needs medical attention to his neck – but he hopes the initial treatment, which takes place tomorrow, will be “quick and painless” and won’t stop him touring.

The guitarist and singer is poised to release new album Endgame, and revealed the artwork to fans yesterday. The band have also streamed leading track Head Crusher, and will be shooting a video for the single next week.

Now Mustaine, who had surgery on his right arm after cutting off its blood supply by sleeping at a bad angle in 2002, says he needs to make sure he’s not damaging himself any further.

He says: “When you love someone or something so much it actually starts to hurt you, you start to do damage to yourself and others.

“I’ve been working with a very badly-damaged neck and a few lower vertebrae. I require the start of what could be a very quick and painless procedure.

“I will work my ass off to heal again, like I did with my arm injury, and should be back in the saddle in no time.

“But I’ll have to get a much more complicated procedure after I get back from this year’s touring, some time short of the Christmas holidays.”


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Nine Inch Nails Live Concert in Manila with Pupil

Announced months ago by NINE INCH NAILS. And now, it’s final and official. The American industrial rock music group is definitely coming to Manila this coming August. Plus! they will be doing it back-to-back with one the premiere band of the Philippines PUPIL! Talk about a rock fan ultimate dream come true!

For all of you who doesn’t know Nince Inch Nails is, NIN is popular for hits like “Down In It”, “Sin”, “Hurt”, “Closer”, “The Day The World Went Away”, “Just Like You Imagined”, “Discipline”, “Head Like A whole”, “Wish”, “Happiness in Slavery”, among others, making them grab two Grammy Awards. Not only that. Its founder Trent Reznor was cited as one of the most influential people in 1997 for his contribution in music.

Never miss this chance to go rock-and-rollin’ with NIN and PUPIL. Catch Nine Inch Nails Live Concert in Manila with Pupil! You may now get your tickets via Ticketnet outlets near you. For inquiries and reservations, you may call them at 911-5555.

The said concert will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on August 5, Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

 

MUNKY CAN’T BELIEVE KORN DRUMMER'S GONE

Korn’s Munky Shaffer has told of the band’s pain and disbelief after drummer David Silvera left the band, sold his instruments and decided never to perform again. But he’s not sure if Silvera’s drug problems are entirely to blame.

Silvera went on “indefinite hiatus” from the band in 2006. He was replaced in the studio by virtuoso Terry Bozzio and Bad Religion’s Brooks Wackerman, with Korn frontman Jonathan Davis also taking a turn on the stool.

They later toured with Slipknot’s Joey Jordison before finding Ray Luzier, who was recently announced as Silvera’s permanent replacement.

Munky tells BigMusicGeek: “Three weeks ago I found out David had sold all his drums and never wants to play again. I was blown away. I’m over him not wanting to play with us – but he doesn’t want to ever play the drums again? I told everyone in the band and they were like, ‘wow’.

“He’s one of the best drummers in the world. I can’t believe he’s not coming back. I’m still in disbelief. It’s painful.”

When asked if he thinks Silvera’s addictions are at the root of the problem, Munky says: “I don’t know with David. I really feel his heart wasn’t into it and that may be why he was doing a lot of drugs. But then again, I’m into it and I did a lot of drugs.”

He explains it’s a similar feeling to have lost guitarist Head Welch, who left in 2005 to pursue his religious callings. Munky says: “We underwent separation anxiety because these people wre were a major part of our lives – and then they weren’t there. The next day they’re just gone. And I’ve never talked to either one of them again. It’s almost as if a death has occurred.

“These are the people we grew up with. We had dreams together and saw those dreams unfold. Then one falls off and another falls off.

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FHM 100 Sexiest Party 2009

Witness the Sexiest Party up close! Register at FHM to enjoy the live streaming of the FHM 100 Sexiest Party July 09, 2009. Brought to you by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Eradioportal NMI (GMA New Media, Inc.) and Sun Broadband.

MUSTAINE WARY OF PULLING MORE STALKERS

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine regards himself as an honest man these days. He just wishes he could get away with being even more honest.

His band are on tour with Slayer for the first time in 18 years after the 1991 Clash of the Titans world tour proved to be just that – a clash. Back in the day Mustaine was well-known for his hard head and outspoken attitude, and was responsible for a lot of his own heartache.

Just before he announced the Canadian Carnage tie-up with his fellow thrash legends he referred to doing something “which will lead to another one of the potential feuds going away for good.” And now he backs that up with a bright, positive attitude to the upcoming shows.

He tells Jam: “This tour’s going to be outrageous. I think the fans are going to be excited because it’s two very powerful bands. We’re gonna play straightforward no-nonsense Megadeth thrash metal.”

Discussing his modern-day attitude to his music, he says: “I’ve been playing a long time. I’m a legendary guitar player – I’m very confident and very content. I’ve got what I want in life.

“If every time I go up on stage, I get caught up in trying to steal back my thunder from the guy who was on stage before me, then I never really had any thunder in the first place. I just go out there to have fun and play.”

And the only thing that still disappoints Mustaine is having to be careful with what he says. He explains how he already has a number of stalkers and doesn’t need any more. “I’ve been through a lot of stuff and I’ve been pretty open with my fans about it. A burden shared is a burdened lessened – I believe in that. Our fans know they can count on me to be honest with them.

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Mike Portnoy favourite metal bands

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Ozzy sues Iommi over Black Sabbath name

Ozzy Osbourne has launched legal action against Tony Iommi, demanding a share of the rights to the Black Sabbath trademark.

Iommi owns the name outright and is entitled to do anything he likes with it. But Osbourne says he's been arguing the point for three years, and believes all four founding members of the band - himself, Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - should co-own the brand.

He says he's been forced to go to court after failing to persuade Iommi to "do the right thing" by any other means - and he's only taking action "with regret".

In a statement Osbourne explains: "In the mid-1990s, after constant changes in band members, the brand of Black Sabbath was in the toilet, and Tony, touring under the name Black Sabbath, was reduced to performing in clubs.

"Since 1997, when Geezer, Bill and myself rejoined the band, Black Sabbath has returned to its former glory. We headlined sold-out arenas, playing to upwards of 50,000 people at each show. We worked collectively to restore credibility and bring dignity back to the name.

"Throughout the last 12 years it was my management who oversaw the marketing and quality control of the brand through Ozzfest, touring, merchandising and album reissues. The name Black Sabbath now has a value it would not have had by continuing on the road it was on prior to the 1997 reunion tour."

Then, in a personal open message to Iommi, Osbourne adds: "Tony, I am so sorry it's had to get to this point. I don't have the right to speak for Geezer and Bill but I feel the trademark should be owned by the four of us equally. I hope it will end up that way. Please do the right thing."

Osbourne's lawsuit calls for half the rights to be transferred to him, rather than a quarter; but it may be that the intention is not to complete legal action, but to reach an out-of-court settlement involving all four musicians.

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After a decade of rockin’ and rollin, WHAT’S NEXT FOR RED HORSE BEER MUZIKLABAN?

After ten Years of setting the stage for the biggest amateur rock competion in the Philippines, Red Horse Beer is extending its kick outside rock and roll zone through its annual Muziklaban.

Aspiring local rock bands need not worry, though. The name “Muziklaban” will not be coined by the country’s leading extra strong beer for nothing. Muzik (for music) and Laban (for fight) will continue to be the breeding ground for promising rock groups, with more than 100 activision sites nationwide to be tapped by the Red Horse Beer marketing team in search of this year’s title holder.

On it’s 11th year, the word “laban” in Muziklaban has taken on a higher level and Pinoy rock legend Pepe Smith thinks the Red Horse Beer team is definitely hitting the right note. Now, the fight for stardom is up not just for his kind but for talents from extreme sports and the creative arts. [Youtube]“The more, the merrier. Rock and Roll!,”[/Youtube] one can just imagine Smith say.

Bigger, Better, meaner

Tattoo design. Indie Films. Extreme sports. These are three lifestyles that are immensely gaining popularity among the “astig” Filipino. Red Horse Beer is introducing these three components in this year’s Muziklaban to add to its rock music equity, making the annual event more legendary than ever.

“Red Horse Beer has always been supportive of the Pinoy talent. While the brand will continue to discover amateur rock bands, it will also open it’s door to hopefuls from the world of creative arts and extreme sports,” explains Red Horse Beer brand Manager Ray Encomienda.

The Annual Muziklaban has been the springboard to the careers of the then struggling bands like from Manila like 18th issue (2002 winner), Fuseboxx (2003 winner), Sunfllower Day Camp (2004), Mayonnaise (2005) and from provinces like Hardboiledeggz (2006) and Even (2008) from Baguio City and Gayuma from Batangas City (2007).

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Wylde slams Aerosmith and Metallica

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne fame has slammed what he sees as fakes in the rock industry - including Aerosmith, Metallica and professional songwriters.

In an interview with Gibson.com the guitarist explains he believes in honesty and strength, and if you don't have those you have "no business making records".

He says: "I laugh when I go into a music store and there's a title called How To Write Songs. You can't teach someone how to write a song.

"Angus Young didn't need books to learn to write Hells Bells. The musicians I grew up on and loved - like Led Zepelling and Jimi Hendrix - it's their names on their songs. That's the beauty of buying a record by a real artist.

"Appetite for Destruction was written by Guns n'Roses, not some weak-asses like those lame songwriters on Aerosmith. Aerosmith wrote great songs like Dream On and Back in the Saddle when they were on booze and drugs.

"Next thing you know, they get sober and bring songwriters in, and then it's the most watered-down shit. If you can't write songs you're as phoney as Britney Spears. You don't have any business making records."

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The Philips Bandwidth Virtual Battle of the Bands

With all the rapid advancements in digital media since the turn of the millennium, the decade has seen a corresponding explosion in the number of bands looking to take advantage of the new avenues for creating and sharing music. The variety of media channels both traditional and online through which musicians can let others hear their craft is unprecedented, creating an encouraging environment for new bands.

But while the band scene certainly is as healthy at the moment as it has ever been, with rock musicians receiving considerable coverage on mainstream radio and TV, the flipside is that it is also very easy for a fledgling group to get lost amid the din. With the number of young bands plying the gig circuit competing for audiences’ attention, talented musicians may find it difficult to break onto the county’s musical main stage.

Leading consumer electronics maker Philips is this year looking to help these undiscovered talents with the Bandwidth Virtual Battle of the Bands. The contest is meant to help unsigned bands take full advantage of new digital multimedia technology in sharing their music with the rest of the music community.

Bandwidth participants will each be required to upload recent performance videos to the competition’s Youtube channel. Each band will be asked to perform two original songs, with one video uploaded for each song. Videos will be cross-posted to the Bandwidth website where visitors will be allowed to vote for their favorite performances

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Creed Promises New Album This Summer, Plenty Of Pyro On Tour

Creed frontman Scott Stapp says the reunited group is about "a week and a half away" from pre-production for its new album, tentatively titled "Full Circle." And he promises that "we're gonna have an album mixed and mastered in the next five weeks" -- hopefully for an August release.

"We're excited to share (the new music) with our fans, and we really have a lot we want to prove" after a five-year hiatus, Stapp tells Billboard.com. He says Creed -- which hits the road Aug. 6 for a 10-week tour -- has "13, 14 songs that we would consider as album keepers" for the group's first set of new material since 2001's "Weathered." We've written more than that, but we've got this many that are fighting for a spot on the record. So we're in a good place." The group plans to record in Nashville with producer Howard Benson.

Stapp says Creed came up with the song "Full Circle" during its first session playing together and hope to release that track as the album's first single, perhaps by late June. Other pending song titles include "A Thousand Faces," "Slow Suicide" and "Don't Give Up," and the frontman says there's "a lot of reflection" in the new material, much of which focuses on the "resolution" Stapp and his bandmates have found between each other and in their own lives.

"It's not a hopeless, complaining record," Stapp says. "It's telling stories, but it's also rocking out, man. We're rocking harder now with some of the songs than we ever have. It's from a different place and a different type of reflection and a different level of maturity, but we're a rock band, so there's still that brashness. There's a confidence and a swagger that I think we only feel collectively. Our music is fresh and still very connected to who we are and the sound we have, but it's also taken a natural evolution."

Article courtesy of www.billboard.com

Bloodlines @ Tunog Bangus

Click Here to watch the live performance of Bloodlines during the Tunog Bangus first elimination round last April 15, 2009 if the embeded player did not work.

Kanta-Kabandaan concert in Dagupan

Bitstop Network Services has been part of this upcoming gig on March 27, 2009 at the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome at exactly 6:00 pm, intitled “Kanta-Kabandaan” with special guest artist Spongecola.For the benefit of Good News Community Church. This one night concert has been brought to us by GCT & JP Productions featuring one of those big local bands of Pangasinan with Bloodlines, Brootzalad, AntiOxidant, Evil Art of Fighting, Angel Dust, Bloodsurge, Mix Genreh, Blacks, Agos, and Omen. Tickets available at Bitstop Inc. main office (3rd floor New Sim Too Building, A.B. Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City) or you contact to this following numbers +639052399479 / +639212500665 / +639274151417. Be there and keep on Rockin’ baby!

Side A concert in Singapore

There has been infromation and poster in Singapore, specifically at Downtown East, near Pasir Ris MRT, that says Side A concert is confirmed for April 9. While a (deleted) post in PinoySG says it's on April 12, 2009 at the Downtown East complex. Can anyone confirm this? So we can plug it here in eRadioportal? Where can tickets be bought? The poster says its at ticket.com. But Ticket.com does not list the Side A concert.

"The Final Set" Eraserheads Reunion Concert Part 2

The one of the most prominent successful and significant band in the history of the Philippine Music during 90’s. Eraserheads formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro credited for helping to change the sound of Pinoy Rock by their diverse music worked fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae and synthpop.

The stage is set fro the second installment of the Eraserheads reunion concert.

At the MTV-Philippines press conference this afternoon, January 19, held at Italianni’s restaurant on Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, the band announced that the big event will be held at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds in Pasay City on March 7.

Tentatively titled The Final Set, the concert will once again feature Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro on one stage performance.

The band’s first reunion concert last August 30, 2008 at the Bonifacio Global City open field in Taguig ended abruptly after 15 songs when lead singer Ely Buendia suffered chest pains and had to be rushed to the hospital. The legendary quarted was supposed to perform 30 of their original songs, which comprise the bulk of their entire catalog.

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MTV Music Summit 2008

Music fans all over the Philippines are prepping up for one of the country’s biggest concert events for a cause as the 5th MTV Staying Alive Music Summit 2008 airs via live streaming on Windows Live on December 3, 2008. This is the first ever airing of the said concert webcast by Bitstop Network Services , http://www.mtv-phil.com/ and Microsoft Philippines
The MTV Philippines’ annual Music Summit gathers together the country’s biggest performers in the Philippine music industry in support of MTV Networks International’s Staying Alive campaign for HIV/AIDS awareness. Foreign acts like Mandy Moore, Duncan Sheik, Joshua Payne, The Barbs, Jay Sean, and Mig Ayesa have also joined the event as performers in previous years.
This year’s concert acts include the country’s top bands and performers such as 6cyclemind, Bamboo, Callalily, Chicosci, Hale, Itchyworms, Kitchie Nadal, Parokya ni Edgar, Pupil, Rivermaya, Sandwich, Silent Sanctuary, Urbandub, and a host of other prominent artists who are expected to attract throngs of music fans, as well as guests from the entertainment, sports, business, and public service sectors. The MTV Music Summit will be aired live from the concert grounds of the SM Mall of Asia.
Watch the live webcast on the screen below: (You may need to wait a few minutes for the signal) Click here to watch the archived video of this event

A Highway Eskinita to The Squeezers Band

The Squeezers Band are one of the hottest bands around. Their original style is second to none and their live shows are the stuff of legend.

The band was reformed in February 2007 consisted of Byron Ricamara (vocals / guitar), Judith Abad (bass), Jeremy John S. Ricamara (drums) and Lex Maravilla (guitar).

First album Highway Eskinita was released in October 2008, and the guys are working on some of their new songs. Some of their achievements include impressive repertoire of over 40 original songs, grand prize winner of “Distortion” Battle of the Bands, backup band for acoustic artist Pipo Lina, getting radio air played with their songs (93.9 iFM, NU107.5, 105.9 RJ Underground, 99.5 RT etc.) Squeezers has also played at the following venues: Magnet, Bonifacio High Street (The Fort), 70’s Bistro, Freedom Bar, Club Dredd, Mayrics, Kolumn Bar, 6th Under Ground and more.

The Beatles, Oasis, Weezer, Cardigans, Foo Fighters and Blur inspired some of their songs. During this time, Squeezers has recorded and also performing both their originals and range of rock covers in private functions.

Squeezers’ ultimate goal is to make more albums and share our music to people.

Listen to their songs Address and Nagbabalik

Metallica Purple Hopes Shot Down

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has commented on rumors of a possible reunion of the Deep Purple Mk III lineup featuring a special guest appearance by Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.
Writing on his official web site, JonLord.org, Jon Lord commented on the report by saying, "It all seems like a lot of hot air and wild speculation to me.

"I like Lars and what he has achieved with Metallica. He's obviously always been very complimentary in his comments about Deep Purple, and I love the story of his famous nine-years-old 'baptism of fire' at our '73 concert in The KB Halle in Copenhagen, but if I was asked to be involved in a 'Mark III' reunion — (which, by the way, I haven't. All I ever said was that the idea had a few good points and a few not-so-good points.) — and I indeed considered that offer, I would not be able to even imagine it without the presence of Ian Paice."

Article courtesy of http://www.antimusic.com/