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2004

2004.12.10
Doug in Young Guitar magazine!
Doug is introduced on the "Super Guitarist File" in Japanese Young Guitar magazine's January 2005 issue.  Please check it out if you are interested.
More information to Shinko Music website.

2004.11.7
Metallic Attack - Metallica The Ultimate Tribute
The Metallica tribute album, which Doug plays on, will be released from Victor Entertainment on November 21 in Japan.  The artists on this album is below.  Doug plays on "Holier Than Thou".

1. Whiplash
2. Damage, Inc
3. Enter Sandman
4. Trapped Under Ice
5. Nothing Else Matters
6. Motorbreath
7. Master of Puppets
8. Holier Than Thou
9. Eye of the Beholder
10. Creeping Death
Artists:
Motorhead, Flotsam & Jetsam, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Death Angel, Page Hamilton (Helmet), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Chuck Billy (Testament), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Scott Travis (Judas Priest), Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple), Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Tony Franklin (The Firm), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake), Eric Singer (Kiss), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Randy Castillo (Ozzy Osbourne Band), Mike Inez (Ozzy Osbourne Band), Dark Angel, etc.

2004.10.13
Whitesnake show in London on DVD!
Whitesnake are filming the London show on October 20 for a DVD.
David Coverdale talked about it on his official board ...
"I should also let those of you coming to the London show to be aware we are filming it for a DVD...so, get yer hair done & yer gladrags on!!!"

2004.10.05
Whitesnake in Burrn! magazine!
Japanese Burrn! magazine's November issue released today  features Whitesnake article (David Coverdale Interview & the live report of German show on September 6).  More information to Shinko Music website.

2004.09.30
Whitesnake's live album & new studio album in 2005
David Coverdale seemed to say in a Portuguese newspaper interview that he's planningto to release the new live double CD in 2005.  And we may hear their new studio album also.

2004.09.24
Doug plays on Chris Catena's new album!
Doug recorded Bad Company's song "Rock Steady" on Chris Catena's new album "Discovery - Return of the Galactic Freakboy" before he left for the Whitesnake's European tour.  Chris seemed to join the Whitesnake guys for their date in Karlsruhe where he could spent some times with Doug and the other guys.  There are many other artists who plays on this album, Marco Mendoza, Bluce Kulick, Stevie Salas, etc.
For more information to Chris Catena offcial website.

2004.09.21
New record deal for Burning Rain!
Doug's band, Burning Rain have signed to the Italian label, Frontiers Records for a new studio album in 2005.  If I get more information, I will keep updating.
More informatin to Frontiers Records website.

2004.07.05
Young Guitar Archives Vol. 1 - L.A.METAL is released today!
Young Guitar magazine which has the 35th anniversary, publishes the special issue called "L.A. METAL".
It features a lot of bands from L.A. Metal scene and also has Doug's interview from LION days and the band photo.  There are many intreviews of the guitarists, including George Lynch VS Warren De Martini.  And there are some guitar riffs or phrases and many album reviews of LA Metal music.  This book is interesting both for the people who don't know L.A. Metal and for the people who experienced it.  This is the chance for the new fans to know about Doug in LION days.  Please check it out!
More information to Shinko Music website.

2004.06.25
AC/DC tribute album with Doug
AC/DC - We Salute You (CD + DVD) from USA

1. Highway To Hell - Joe Lynn Turner/Richie Kotzen/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
2. Shot Down In Flames - Phil Lewis/Jeff "Skunk" Baxter/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
3. Down Payment Blues - Tommy Shaw/Albert Lee /Aynsley Dunbar/Tony Franklin 
4. Girls Got Rhythm - Robin McAuley/Bruce Kulick/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - Mark Slaughter/Doug Aldrich/Aynsley Dunbar/Tony Franklin 
6. Problem Child - Jeff Scott Soto/Reb Beach/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
7. You Shook Me All Night Long - Doug Pinnick/Gilby Clarke/Aynsley Dunbar/Tony Franklin 
8. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - Jizzy Pearl/Jennifer Batten/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
9. Hells Bells - John Corabi/Tracii Gunns/Aynsley Dunbar/Tony Franklin 
10. Let There Be Rock - Paul Shortino/Craig Goldy/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar 
11. Rock & Roll Damnation - Stephen Pearcy/Page Hamilton/Aynsley Dunbar/Tony Franklin 
(You can hear the sound samples here.)

2004.06.04
David Coverdale interview
There is David Coverdale interview in the July issue of Burrn! magazine.  And it's with the photo from the book signing for "Food That Rocks" on March 18 in LA.
Shinko-music website - Burrn! magazine

2004.05.20
Doug's Riff on GuitarWorld.com
Doug's guitar riffs is on the Guitar World Magazine's July issue.  "Betcha Can't Play This
Rock's hottest guitarists throw down the ultimate challenge."  That is a syncpated16th-note run based on the E minor blues scale.  You can hear the sound sample of a part of this.
Guitar World Website - Guitar World's online lessons with audio files

Whitesnake's European tour dates are announced officially!
Whitesnake's tour dates in Europe are announced officially on the official site.  (Whitesnake Official Site - May 19)  More details is here.

2004.05.02
Kiss tribute album was released on April 27!
Spin The Bottle - An All-star Tribute To Kiss

Track Listing:
1. "Detroit Rock City" (Featuring Dee Snider of Twisted Sister on vocals)
2. "Love Gun" (Featuring Tommy Shaw of Styx on vocals)
3. "Cold Gin" (Feat. Mark Slaughter of Slaughter on vocals)
4. "King Of The Night Time World" (Featuring Chris Jericho WWE Wrestler/Fozzy)
5. "I Want You" (Featuring Kip Winger of Winger vocals and bass)
6. "God of Thunder" (Featuring Buzz Osborne of The Melvins on vocals)
7. "Calling Doctor Love" (Featuring Page Hamilton of HELMET on vocals and guitar)
8. "Shout It Out Loud" (Featuring Lemmy Kilmeister of Motorhead on vocals/ bass)
9. "Parasite" (Featuring Doug Pinnick of King's X on vocals)
10. "Strutter" (Featuring Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns on vocals)
11. "I Stole Your Love" (Featuring Robin McAuley of the McAuley-Shencker Group)

On April 27th, the KISS Army will finally have something new to get excited about as KOCH Records releases Spin the Bottle - An All Star Tribute To KISS. The album is an all-star tribute to Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter. Produced by long-time band associate Bob Kulick (and Bruce Bouillet), it also features an appearance by brother (and 12 year KISS member) Bruce Kulick.

Over the years, the Kulick blood lineage has run deep within the KISS organization with both brothers Bob and Bruce leaving their respective stamps on KISStory. Bob toured with Paul Stanley on the star man's 1989 solo club tour while brother Bruce Kulick became a permanent fixture in the group from 1984-1995. Rounding out
the album's line-up is an impressive assortment of members from Styx, King's X, HELMET, Melvins, Motorhead, Dokken, Motorhead, Whitesnake, Twisted Sister, Poison, Journey, Ozzy's band and much more.

The initial run of the CD will be packaged with a limited edition bonus DVD featuring a 40-minute documentary of the making of the record. It contains performances, session footage and interviews with Chris Jericho, Doug Aldrich, Tommy Shaw, Steve Lukather, Tim Bogart, Bruce Kulick, Carmine Appice, Jeff Pilson, Bobby Rock,
Robin McAuley, C.C. DeVille, Tony Franklin, Aynsley Dunbar, Page Hamilton, Mike Porcaro, Greg Bissonette, Kip Winger, Paul Gilbert, Mark Slaughter, Robben Ford, Fred Coury, Lemmy Kilmeister, Jennifer Batten, Samantha Maloney, and Bob Kulick.
More information to Koch Records Website. (You can hear the sound samples).

2004.04.24
Doug's new solo tune!
Doug's new guitar tune "Good Morning Sioux" is now available on Doug Radio at Doug Aldrich Official Site.  
Please check it out!  And there is a message from Doug on the top page.
New unreleased track from the Doug Aldrich vault! (April 23)
This track was originally recorded to be included
on Doug's second solo record "Electrovision" in '97
The track was not finished in time for that release
and remained unfinished and unmixed for several years. Recently, Doug came across the track "Good Morning Sioux" and did a rough mix of it.
For those people familiar with Doug's solo work at that time, you will find this track fits the vibe of Electrovision.
"This song has a kind of American Indian feel to it. I was inspired by the movie "Dances With Wolves" and I knew Hendrix was into that so it went in that direction. Anyway, I always liked the song so I thought it might be cool to check it out." GMS also features Chris Frazier on Drums.

2004.03.05
Doug will appear at the cookbook signing
Doug and some other musicians, who put their recipes on the cookbook "Food That Rocks", will appear at the book signing event.  The date and time is following ...
Date & Time: 2004.03.18 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Virgin Megastore (Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California)
Guest: David Coverdale, Tommy Aldridge, Doug Aldrich, Doug Bossi, Tony Franklin, Jon Butcher, Timothy Drury, Alex Ligertwood, Marco Mendoza, Frankie Banali, Special Guest: John X
More information to Food That Rocks website.
Virgin Megastore LA website is here.

2004.02.22
Doug on KISS tribute album!
Doug plays on KISS' song "Detroit Rock City" on the KISS tribute album called "Spin The Bottle An Allstar Kiss".  This album will be released on March 24 in Japan from Universal Music.  You can enjoy Doug's amazing guitar play!
The other musicians on this album ... Tommy Shaw, Tony Franklin, Carmine Appice, Steve Lukather, Paul Gilbert, Dee Snider, Bruce & Bob Kulick, etc and 2 Japanese bands.   Please check it out!

2004.01.26
Doug at NAMM JAMM 04
On January 15, Doug seemed to join NAMM JAMM 04 at the Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA.  You can see the photos at Pat Travers website.

2004.01.24
Message from Doug
Doug's message was added on the top page of his official site on January 21.  Please check it out at Doug Aldrich official site.

Mr. & Mrs. Aldrich's recipe in the cook book
There is the recipe of Mr. & Mrs. Aldrich in David Coverdale's wife, Cindy's cook Book called "Food That Rocks".  It features the recipies of many musicians like Patti LaBelle, Eric Martin, David Coverdale, Tommy Aldridge, Reb Beach, Marco Mendoza, Shania Twain, Timothy Drury, Joe Lynn Turner, Eric Singer, Adrian Vandenberg, Steve Lukather, Joe Perry, Tony Franklin, Steve Vai, etc.  Please check it out, if you are interested.  (Food That Rocks website)

2004.01.20
The Electro-Lesson will be re-released on DVD
Doug's instructional video "The Electro-Lesson", which was released from Pony Canyon in Japan in 1997, will be re-released as DVD on February 18.  It features the mode scales, basic techniques, demonstration, etc.  Please check it out if you still don't have it!  
More information to Pony Canyon Website