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Phil Lynott Statue Damaged by Vandals

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:32:54 +0000

Investigators are looking for information after a statue of Thin Lizzy bassist Phil Lynott in Dublin was seriously damaged after it was apparently pushed over by vandals.

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Black Star Riders, Comprised of Thin Lizzy Members, To Release Debut Album

Ken Kelley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:01:21 +0000

We are just a little over a month away from the debut release from the Black Star Riders. If the name doesn't immediately ring some bells, the group has some real weight in its ranks. The band is comprised of Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza, all of whom are also members of Thin Lizzy. The band is rounded out by Jimmy DeGrasso on drums.

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Def Lep, BOC, Thin Lizzy Stars Lined Up for 'That Metal Show' Season

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:21:35 +0000

Good news - Season 12 of ‘That Metal Show’ has been confirmed and several classic rockers have made the short list for guest spots over the eight new episodes. The guests dropping by the TMS studio throughout the season run the gamut from classic rockers to brand new members of some veteran acts, offering a balance of musical tastes.

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Thin Lizzy Alumni Project, Black Star Riders CD

Ken Kelley — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:07:08 +0000

As reported by Ultimate Classic Rock this past December, Thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham announced the formation of a new group, Black Star Riders. Now, the group has confirmed details of their debut full-length effort, scheduled to be released in late May. 'All Hell Breaks Loose' is slated for release in the United States on May 28 via Nuclear Blast.

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30 Years Ago: Thin Lizzy Release Final Studio Album, 'Thunder And Lightning'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:53:37 +0000

On March 4, 1983, Thin Lizzy released what would end up being their final studio LP, 'Thunder And Lightning.' Two years earlier, band leader Phil Lynott brought in guitarist John Sykes to replace Snowy White and join the core band of Lynott, guitarist Scott Gorham and the ever-loyal Brian Downey on drums.

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Anthrax Release Cover of Thin Lizzy's 'Jailbreak'

Ken Kelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:28:39 +0000

Anticipation for Anthrax's upcoming 'Anthems' release is running high. Due for release on March 19 in North America and on March 22 in Europe, 'Anthems' features Anthrax tackling some of their best-loved cover songs from the '70's.

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Journey: Schon Has Another Solo Album

Crash — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:36:04 +0000

Journey guitarist Neil Schon says he has another completed solo project in the can that he hopes to put out this year.

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Thin Lizzy Guitarist Debuts New Band Black Star Riders

Jeff Giles — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:51:40 +0000

As promised, the members of Thin Lizzy have decided against recording new music under the band name; instead, guitarist Scott Gorham is soldiering on as the leader of a new outfit, Black Star Riders.

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Thin Lizzy: Mistake In The Making?

Crash — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:20:46 +0000

Perhaps Thin Lizzy thinks it will be a gift for them, but perhaps not for their fans.

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Thin Lizzy Memoir Gets North American Release Date

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:34:25 +0000

Longtime Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham is readying the publication of his musical memoir, and although readers in the UK will be able to buy it next Monday (Nov. 12), American fans will have to wait a few extra months.

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