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2006


2006.12.31
Doug interview by Metal Symphony
You can read the Doug interview by Metal Symphony in Spain.
Please check it out.
Metal Symphony interview

2006.12.29
Doug interview by METALSHRINE
Now you can see the Doug interview by METALSHRINE in Sweden.
Please check it out.
METALSHRINE interview

2006.12.28
Whitesnake at iTunes - The Apple & The Snake!!!
An iTunes Exclusive Until January 2nd 2007!!!...
Yes, Boys & Girls in the US of A can now OFFICIALLY download the new Whitesnake CD ' LIVE...In The Shadow Of The Blues ' into the laptops & iPods they received for being on their very best behavior this Christmas...Keep an eye on the iTunes website...You KNOW it makes sense!!!
Visit the iTunes store here

Doug Aldrich Pickup
The humbucking pickup collaborated by John Suhr and Doug is now on Suhr Guitars website.
Please check out Suhr Guitars website for more information.  Here is the detail of the product.

2006.12.24
Videos from the promo tour
You can see the videos of 4 songs from the promo tour (acoustic show) in Europe in November on Whitesnake's official site.
The quality is great.  Please check them out!
Videos on the Whitesnake's Official Site

2006.12.07
uReady To RockvPV
You can see the video clip of Whitesnake's new song "Ready To Rock" from the album "Live.....In The Shadow Of The Blues".  More information to SPV website.

2006.11.17
Interview on Metal-Rules.com
The interview was taken place in Finland in July during the Whitesnake tour there.  
Doug was asked a lot about his career.  Please check it out.
Metal-Rules.com

2006.11.08
Doug & David Coverdale's promo tour in Sweden and Germany
The new WHITESNAKE Double Live Album "Live.....In The Shadow Of The Blues" (incl. 4 new studio tracks) will be released in Germany on November 24th and in Europe on November 27th. A promo tour will happen directly to the release date.

David Coverdale and Doug Aldrich will do acoustic-sets and signing sessions in Germany:
Friday, Nov. 24th => Saturn Cologne, Hansaring 97, 05.00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 25th => Saturn Munich Schwanthaler Strasse  115, 04.00 pm

Both will also appear at the Sweden Rock Festival Kick off Party in Stockholm on December 2nd.

More information to the Whitesnake.com.

2006.11.06
Whitesnake won the awards!
Today the Classic Rock Awards took place in UK, and Whitesnake was nominated in "The DVD Of The Year" and "The Best Band Of The Year".  And the band won both awards!! Congratulations!!  The singer, David Coverdale attended there.

2006.11.04
Whitesnake's new songs!
Whitesnake's double live album with 4 new songs will be released in Europe and UK on November 27, and now you can hear all the songs including 4 new songs on the album on the Whitesnake page of their label's site.  One of the new songs, "Ready To Rock" is the full-length version and the other songs are 30 minutes long.  Please check them out!
SPV website - Whitesnake


2006.10.18
Doug will perform for Marshall's new amp
As Doug said on his official site, Doug will be going to UK on October 22 for performing and be a part of the launch of a new amp of Marshall at Milton Keys.  And David Coverdale will go to London too for the promotion of Whitesnake's new double live album and for the Classic Rock Awards. 

2006.10.17
News update on Doug's official website
Finally News & Photo on the top page of Doug's official website was updated.

From www.dougaldrich.com

[October 16 2006]
New Whitesnake Double Live Record to be released soon!!!

Doug has just recently returned from working with David and Michael McIntye putting the finishing touches on the new record titled "Live In The Shadow Of The Blues". The record includes many new versions of the Whitesnake classics and features 4 brand new studio tracks recorded by the band earlier this year. The record will be released by Steamhammer/SPV records Nov 27 in Europe. Check out www.spv.de for more details and look for updates on www.whitesnake.com US and Asia release dates to follow later.

From Doug:

"I would like to thank everyone who attended the WS UK/Europe shows this past summer. You all made this a very memorable summer for us and I look forward to getting back on the road with Whitesnake next year to support the new record.
Thanks ya'll and take it easy!"

Its not too late..... Whitesnake has been nominated for a couple awards from the readers of Classic Rock Magizine in the UK. Anyone can vote so if you havent already, go vote for Whitesnake for DVD of the Year and Band of the Year!

2006.10.15
JOURNEY TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
On October 13, Journey's concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl in the US.  Doug and Keith St. John seemed to come to see the show.
I hope Burning Rain's new album will be released soon.

"Journey last night played a killer show in trying conditions last night at the Hollywood Bowl. I'll have a full review and extra comments and news from throughout the day and after the show in my Tour Diary and show review, but wanted to post a little something today.....
Guests mingling backstage included Warren DeMartini, Doug Aldrich, The Scorpions, Keith St. John and Howie Simon."
(From www.melodicrock.com)

2006.09.23
Beatles Tribute Album "Butchering The Beatles"
The Beatles tribute album "Butchering The Beatles" which Doug plays for will be released from Restless Records in USA on October 24.
Doug plays on "Day Tripper".

Butchering The Beatles / Various Artists
1. Hey Bulldog
 2. Back In The USSR
 3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
 4. Tomorrow Never Knows
 5. Magical Mystery Tour
 6. Revolution
 7. Day Tripper (Featuring Doug)
 8. I Feel Fine
 9. Taxman
10. I Saw Her Standing There
11. Hey Jude
12. Drive My Car


The mixing of the new album

Whitesnake said on his official website that Doug came up to his house and was working for mixing the new double live album "Live...In The Shadow Of The Blues" together.  The Japanese release hasn't been fixed yet, but it seems to be released in Japan too.
"Doug just came up from LA today for a few days to finish off the mixes with me." (From Whitesnake Official Website)

2006.09.10
David Coverdale interview
David Answers Your Questions About The 2006 Tour & His Plans For The Future!
Now David Coverdale interview is on the Whitesnake's official site.  He talks about the 2006 tour and his plans for the future.  The photos from the tour are put there also, so please check it out.
The interview is here.

2006.08.30
"Live...In The Shadow Of The Blues" - New Release Dates
I informed you the release dates of the Whitesnake's double live album + 4 new songs "Live...In The Shadow Of The Blues.
But those dates have been changed ... November 24, 2006 in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, November 27, 2006 in the rest of Europe.
The release dates in Japan, USA, or any other countries haven't been announced yet.  I will let you know if I get more news.
(From SPV / Steamhammer - NEWS & www.whitesnake.com)

2006.08.22
Restless Records to Release "Butchering The Beatles"
Features Over 50 of Rock's Most Notorious Stars

On October 24, 2006 Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" -- featuring the BIGGEST, the BADDEST, the HEAVIEST all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever -- THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their unique bone-crushing slant to these remarkable songs. Produced by Grammy award-winning producer/guitarist Bob Kulick and ace engineer Brett Chassen, "Butchering The Beatles" features 12 new, ass-kicking versions of The Beatles' chart-topping hits including "Hey Jude," "I Feel Fine," and "Day Tripper," plus the more esoteric "Hey Bulldog," barked out by the legendary Alice Cooper and "Tomorrow Never Knows," uniquely interpreted by the iconic Billy Idol, alongside classic concept songs like "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "Magical Mystery Tour." (From http://www.marketwire.com/)
I will update if I get more news ....

"Butchering The Beatles" track listing:

Song Title Players
 1. Hey Bulldog Alice Cooper, vox; Steve Vai, guitars; Duff McKagen (Velvet Revolver / Guns N Roses), bass; Mikkey Dee (Motorhead), drums
 2. Back In The USSR Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), vox/bass; John5 (Marilyn Manson / Rob Zombie), guitars; Eric Singer (Kiss / Alice Cooper), drums
 3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Geoff Tate (Queensryche), vox; Michael Wilton (Queensryche), guitar; Craig Goldy (Dio), guitar; Rudy Sarzo (Dio), bass; Simon Wright (Dio), drums; Scott Warren (Dio), keys
 4. Tomorrow Never Knows Billy Idol, vox; Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), guitars; Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne), bass; Brian Tichy (Billy Idol), drums
 5. Magical Mystery Tour Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen / Soul Sirkus), vox; Yngwie Malmsteen (Rising Force / Alcatrazz), lead guitar; Bob Kulick, (Meat Loaf / Paul Stanley Band), rhythm guitar; Jeff Pilson (Dokken / Foreigner), bass; Frankie Banali (Wasp / Quiet Riot), drums
 6. Revolution Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), vox / guitar; Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), guitar; Mike Porcaro (Toto), bass; Gregg Bisonnette (David Lee Roth / Ringo Starr Band), drums; Joseph Fazzio (Superjoint Ritual), drums
 7. Day Tripper Jack Blades (Night Ranger / Damn Yankees), vox; Tommy Shaw (Styx / Damn Yankees), vox; Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake / Dio), guitars; Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake / Thin Lizzy), bass; Virgil Donati (Steve Vai / Soul Sirkus / Planet X), drums
 8. I Feel Fine John Bush (Anthrax), vox; Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), guitar; Mike Inez (Ozzy Osbourne / Alice In Chains), bass; John Tempesta (The Cult / Testament), drums
 9. Taxman Doug Pinnick (Kings X), vox; Steve Lukather (Toto), guitar; Tony Levin (John Lennon / Peter Gabriel), bass; Steve Ferrone (Eric Clapton / Tom Petty), drums
10. I Saw Her Standing There John Corabi (Motley Crue), vox; Phil Campbell (Motorhead), guitar; C.C. Deville (Poison), guitar; Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction), bass; Kenny Aronoff (Smashing Pumpkins / Jon Bon Jovi), drums
11. Hey Jude Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest / Iced Earth), vox; George Lynch (Dokken / Lynch Mob), guitar; Bob Kulick (Meat Loaf / Paul Stanley Band), rhythm guitar; Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge / Beck / Bogert & Appice), bass; Chris Slade (AC/DC), drums
12. Drive My Car Kip Winger (Winger), vox; Bruce Kulick (Kiss / Grand Funk), guitar; Tony Franklin (The Firm / Whitesnake), bass; Aynsley Dunbar (Whitesnake / Journey), drums


2006.08.04
European release of Whitesnake's double live album + 4 new songs
New Double Live Album "Live....In The Shadow Of The Blues" Out on November 3, 2006 in Germany and November 6, 2006 in Europe - Featuring the Classics plus Four Brand-New Studio Recordings.  More information to SPV website with the message from David Coverdale.

TRACKLISTING of "Live...In The Shadow Of The Blues"
CD 1
 1. Bad Boys
 2. Slide It In
 3. Slow Anf Easy
 4. Love Ainft No Stranger
 5. Judgement Day
 6. Is This Love
 7. Blues For Mylene
 8. Snake Dance
 9. Crying In The Rain
10. Ainft No Love In The Heart Of The City
11. Fool For Your Loving
12. Here I Go Again
13. Still Of The Night

CD 2
 1. Burn - Stormbringer - Burn
 2. Give Me All Your Love Tonight
 3. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues
 4. The Deeper The Love
 5. Ready An` Willing
 6. Don`t Break My Heart Again
 7. Take Me With You
 8. Ready To Rock (new studio recording)
 9. If You Want Me - Ifll Come Running (new studio recording)
10. All I Want Is You (new studio recording)
11. Dog (new studio recording)

Bonustrack (Limited Edition):
Crying In The Rain (extended version with Tommyfs Drum Solo)

2006.08.01
Whitesnake's show in Budapest was cancelled
Not a good day for a concert. The Show was cancelled shortly before it began due to unforeseen Circumstances. 
 "...owing to an extreme  electrical storm that blew into Budapest tonight forcing  the WS show to be reluctantly & unfortunately cancelled...It was agreed by both promoter & representatives of the band that it would have been dangerous to go ahead with the concert...WS offer their sincere regrets to all those who are disappointed by this evenings cancellation..." 
(From www.whitesnake.com - You can see the photos from Budapest.)

2006.07.09
Young Guitar magazine's August issue
Young Guitar magazine's August issue published tomorrow features the interview of Doug & Reb Beach (Whitesnake)
and their guitars & equipments.  Please check it out!

2006.07.05
Burrn! magazine's August issue
Burrn! magazine's August issue which is published today features the live report of the Whitesnake's Yokohama show on May 14.
Please check it out!

2006.06.17
Arrow Rock Festival
The photos & Interviews (video & audio) from the Arrow Rock Festival on June 9 are online.  Doug and Uriah speaks on the video interview.
Photos & Interviews from Arrow Rock Festival

2006.06.11
Dio's live CD•DVD "Holy Diver Live" - Japanese version
Dio's live CD which was recorded in December, 2005, which was already released in USA and UK, will be released from Victor Entertainment in Japan on July 26, and DVD from Columbia Music on September 2.

Whitesnake's live report in Young Guitar magazine

In the Young Guitar magazine which was published on June 10, the Whitesnake's live report from the Japan show in Pacifico Yokohama on May 14.

Two shows on the Whitesnake's UK tour were rescheduled
Two shows were rescheduled because of the singer, David Coverdale's health problem.
Nia Arena - Birmingham, UK  May 28 -->August 9
Hammersmith - London, UK  May 30 -->June 1

2006.04.02
Dio's live CD•DVD "Holy Diver Live"
Dio's live CD which was recorded in December, 2005 will be released on April 18, DVD on May 30 in USA.
Track listing is following ....  It will come from Eagle Rock Entertainment.

"Holy Diver Live" CD
CD1
1. Stand Up and Shout
2. Holy Diver
3. Gypsy
4. Caught in the Middle
5. Donft Talk to Strangers
6. Straight Through the Heart
7. Invisible
8. Rainbow in the Dark
9. Shame on the Night
CD2
1. Tarot Woman
2. Sign of the Southern Cross
3. One Night in the City
4. Gates of Babylon
5. Heaven & Hell
6. Man on the Silver Mountain
7. Long Live Rock eNf Roll
8. We Rock

"Holy Diver Live" DVD
1. Tarot Woman
2. Sign of the Southern Cross
3. One Night in the City
4. Stand Up and Shout
5. Holy Diver
6. Gypsy
7. Caught in the Middle
8. Donft Talk to Strangers
9. Straight Through the Heart
10. Invisible
11. Rainbow in the Dark
12. Shame on the Night
13. Gates of Babylon
14. Heaven & Hell
15. Man on the Silver Mountain
16. Long Live Rock eNf Roll
17. We Rock
Bonus Features:
Interviews

Doug do a recording session for a Pachinko game
Doug and Keith did a recording session for a Pachinko game in the middle of March.  It was a song that somebody wrote and they just recorded it.
It was also with Chris Frazier on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass.

2006.03.05
David Coverdale & Doug at the wedding!
In the morning  of March 3, David Coverdale and Doug played "Is This Love" for the wedding of one couple on the event called "Two Strangers and a AWedding" of KLOS.com, and it was broadcasted through the internet.  Please check out the photos from the wedding on KLOS.com (including one Doug photo).  

Whitesnake's live DVD is confirmed to be released in Japan!
Whitesnake's live DVD's release was postponed from last year and cancelled this year, but finally the Japnese released date is fixed.  It will be released on April 26 from Tokuma Japan labal.  There are 2 versions, the limited edition of DVD+CD and only DVD.

Whitesnake - Live In The Still Of The Night (DVD)

Region Code: 2 (Japan)
Color: Color, Wide Screen
Signal Type: NTSC (Japan)
Release Date: 2006.04.26
Catalog No: TKBA3005, (only ‚c‚u‚c) TKBA3002
Label: Tokuma Japan
Language: English
Subtitles: Japanese
Sound: English - DTS 5.1 Ch Surround, English - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, English - PCM Stereo 
First Limited Edition includes live CD
With Documentary & Photo Gallery

<DVD>
 1. Burn
 2. Bad Boys
 3. Love Ain't No Stranger
 4. Ready An' Willing
 5. Is This Love
 6. Give Me All Your Love
 7. Judgement Day
 8. Snake Dance
 9. Cryin' In The Rain
10. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City    
11. Don't Break My Heart Again
12. Fool For Your Loving
13. Here I Go Again
14. Take Me With You
15. Still Of The Night
<Bonus CD>
 1. Burn
 2. Give Me All Your Love
 3. Is This Love
 4. Love Ain't No Stranger
 5. Judgement Day
 6. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City
 7. Fool For Your Lovin'
 8. Here I Go Again
 9. Take Me With You
10. Still Of The Night


2006.02.26
Holy Diver Live DVD
Holy Diver Live DVD Due Out April 17
The fall 2005 Holy Diver tour was captured live at London's Astoria and will be released on DVD April 17, 2006 through Eagle Records. Holy Diver Live features the classic Holy Diver album in its entirety, from start to finish, recorded live for the very first time along with other Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath classics. The complete tracklisting of Holy Diver Live is as follows:
(From Dio's official site)
(More information to Eagle Rock Entertainment)
This DVD seems to be released on April 17 in UK and 18 in USA.

Disc 1
Stand Up And Shout
Holy Diver
Gypsy
Caught In The Middle
Don't Talk To Strangers
Straight Through The Heart
Invisible
Rainbow In The Dark
Shame On The Night

Disc 2
Tarot Woman
Sign Of The Southern Cross
One Night In The City
Gates Of Babylon
Heaven And Hell
Man On The Silver Mountain
Long Live Rock & Roll
We Rock

Whitesnake's 2006 tour in UK & Europe
Whitesnake's tour dates in UK & Europe are announced officially.  
They will play at some festivals like Sweden Rock Festival, Bang Your Head!!! Festival, etc.

Whitesnake Japan Tour 2006
Japan

2006.05.09 (Tue) ZEPP FUKUOKA Fukuoka
2006.05.10 (Wed) Mielparque Hiroshima Hiroshima
2006.05.12 (Fri) Nagoya Citizen's Auditorium Aichi
2006.05.14 (Sun) Pacifico Yokohama Kanagawa
2006.05.15 (Mon) Actcity Hamamatsu Shizuoka
2006.05.16 (Tue) Osaka International Convention Center (Main Hall) Osaka
2006.05.18 (Thu) Tersa Niigata Niigata
2006.05.19 (Fri) ZEPP SENDAI Miyagi
2006.05.21 (Sun) Tokyo International Forum Hall A Tokyo


UK & Europe

2006.05.27 Apollo Manchester, UK
2006.05.28 Nia Arena Birmingham, UK
2006.05.30 Hammersmith London, UK
2006.05.31 Guildhall Portsmouth, UK
2006.06.03 TBA Milan, Italy
2006.06.05 Volkshaus Zurich, Switzerland
2006.06.06 Big Box Kempten, Germany
2006.06.07 Westfalenhalle Dortmund, Germany
2006.06.09 Arrow Classic the Netherlands
2006.06.23 Graspop Dessel, Belgium
2006.06.24 Bang Your Head Festival Balingen, Germany
2006.06.26 City Hall Newcastle, UK
2006.06.29 City Hall Sheffield, UK
2006.06.30 Academy Glasgow, UK
2006.07.02 Nia Arena Cardiff, UK


2006.02.11
Whitesnake's Japan tour has been confirmed!
Finally Whitesnake's Japan tour has been confirmed.  The dates are following.
If I get more information about the ticket sale, I will update it.  About the show in Tokyo and Yokohama,
the ticket sale will start on March 5.

Whitesnake Japan Tour 2006
2006.05.09 (Tue) Fukuoka - Zepp Fukuoka
2006.05.10 (Wed) Hiroshima -Mielparque Hiroshima
2006.05.12 (Fri) Nagoya - Nagoya Citizen's Auditorium
2006.05.14 (Sun) Yokohama - Pacifico Yokohama
2006.05.15 (Mon) Shizuoka - Actcity Hamamatsu
2006.05.16 (Tue) Osaka - Osaka International Convention Center (Main Hall)
2006.05.18 (Thu) Niigata - Tersa Niigata
2006.05.19 (Fri) Sendai - Zepp Sendai
2006.05.21 (Sun) Tokyo - Tokyo International Forum Hall A

The lineup of the band:
David Coverdale (Vo)
Doug Aldrich (G)
Reb Beach (G)
Timothy Drury (Key)
Uriah Duffy (B)
Tommy Aldridge (Dr)

More information to Creativeman websiteiTel.: 03-5466-0777j.

2006.02.01
Whitesnake at Sweden Rock Festival 2006
Whitesnake has been confirmed as the headliner of Sweden Rock Festival on June  8 - 10.
The confirmed bands are following ....

WHITESNAKE (UK) - Headliner
DEEP PURPLE (UK) - Headliner
JOURNEY (US)
VENOM (UK)
CELTIC FROST (CH)
W.A.S.P. (US)
GAMMARAY (D)
KROKUS (CH)
JEFF HEALEY BAND (CAN)
STRYPER (US)
CACTUS (US)
GEORGE THOROGOOD & The Destroyers (US)
THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND(UK)
ANVIL(CAN)
CATHEDRAL (UK)
MOLLY HATCHET (US)
DORO (D)
THE SWEET (UK)
EASY ACTION (S)
NEVERMORE (US)
METAL CHURCH (US)
FROM BEHIND (S/UK/US)
BLITZKRIEG(UK)
LORD BELIAL (S)
EVERGREY (S)
FIREWIND (GR/S)
JADED HEART (D)
RAISE HELL (S)
THE STORYTELLER (S)

More information is on the Sweden Rock Festival website.

2006.01.28
Whitesnake at Bang Your Head!!! Festival 2006
WHITESNAKE have been confirmed as the headliners of Bang Your Head!!! festival 2006 in Germany.  The date is set to take place June 23-24 in Balingen, Germany. The band's appearance at the event will be the only German open-air show David Coverdale and his band will play this summer. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (seven more acts to be confirmed):

LINE-UP
COUNT RAVEN
EXODUS
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
FOREIGNER
HELLOWEEN
JON OLIVA'S PAIN
L.A. GUNS
LEATHERWOLF
POWERWOLF
RIK EMMETT (playing a set of TRIUMPH music)
VENGEANCE
VICTORY
WHITESNAKE
Y&T

For more information, please visit Bang Your Head!!! website.

2006.01.18
Dio at NAMM show
It's that time of the year, and the NAMM Convention happens January 19-22, 2006 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
For those of you attending this year, Ronnie and the band will be signing at Dean Markley Friday, January 20 from 1-3pm. Also, Rudy will be at the Icons of Rock booth Thursday, January 19 and Saturday, January 21 1-2pm both days. Simon will be signing at Vic Firth Saturday, January 21 from noon - 1pm, and Doug will be playing at Yamaha Saturday night (visit booth for exact time and location)
(From Dio's official site)

2006.01.15
Whitesnake's live DVD+CD
Whitesnake's live DVD, "Live In The Still Of The Night" is expected to be released on February 6 in UK
and February 7 in USA. The Japanese version seems to be released in April.
The tracks are listed below and it includes the bonus CD.


<DVD>
1 Burn
2 Bad Boys
3 Love Ain't No Stranger
4 Ready An' Willing
5 Is This Love
6 Give Me All Your Love
7 Judgement Day
8 Snake Dance
9 Cryin' In The Rain
10 Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City
11 Don't Break My Heart Again
12 Fool For Your Loving
13 Here I Go Again
14 Take Me With You
15 Still Of The Night

<Bonus CD>
1 Burn
2 Give Me All Your Love
3 Is This Love
4 Love Ain't No Stranger
5 Judgement Day
6 Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City
7 Fool For Your Lovin'
8 Here I Go Again
9 Take Me With You
10 Still Of The Night

* This DVD includes the bonus CD with 10 tracks, Behind-the-scenes documentary,
and photo gallery.



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