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For safety reasons, we've had to do away with the World Stage we had planned at the outdoor pool of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium Complex. Apparently, the area around the pool won't be able to support the stage and all the heavy equipment.

But the other three stages won't be affected. In fact, work on them has already begun and they should be adequate to accommodate all the artists for RentakAsia.

So, even without the World Stage, RentakAsia promises to be a BIG, BIG show!

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS (National Stadium): Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, G3, Toto's Bobby Kimball, Jethro Tull, Eric Sardinas, Mike Keneally, Big Country, Sugar Ray, All-4-One, Derek Trucks.

LOCAL ARTISTS (National Stadium): Ramli Sarip & Rentak All-Star Band, Amy, Kristal, Black Maria, FTG, Lo and Flu.

CHINESE ARTISTS (Putra 1 Stadium): Grasshopper, Paul Wong (Beyond), Kenny Bee, Elisa Chan, Joyce Lee Lok See, Amanda Lee Wai Man and Karen Tong Po Yu.

INDIAN ARTISTS (Putra 2 Stadium): Seerinivas, Krisharaj, Sebasan, Harini & Company, T.M.S. Balaji, Subha, Lock-Up, O.G., Rathiya-Rathiya, Tulasi, Mano, Chandirika, Jothi, Manivanan and Shobana Nair.

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Yes, Toto singer Bobby Kimball is also set to rock out at RentakAsia. He will be here with his own band to thrill you with the hits -- "Hold the Line", "Rosanna", "I Won't Hold You Back" etc.

CAN'T believe it, huh? Yes, the legendary British progressive-rock band, noted for such classic albums as 'Aqualung' (1971), 'Living in the Past' (1972), 'Minstrel in the Gallery' (1975), 'Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll' (1976) and 'Songs from the Wood' (1977), will be one of the major attractions at RentakAsia.

Besides leader Ian Anderson, the flute master and vocalist who's still the band's main motivating force, the current line-up of Jethro Tull includes guitarist Martin Barre, drummer Doane Perry, keyboardist Andrew Giddings and bassist Jonathan Noyce.

You can expect plenty of old hits like "Teacher", "Life is a Long Song", "Bungle in the Jungle", "The Witch's Promise" and "Living in the Past".

Also confirmed for a spot is SoCal funk/rap-rock band Sugar Ray, fronted by singer Mark McGrath and featuring guitarist Rodney Sheppard, bassist Murphy Karges, DJ Craig Bullock and drummer Stan Frazier.

The band's three albums, 'Floored', 'Lemonade and Brownies' and '14:59', feature tracks that explore everything from hip-hop to reggae and rock.

YES, the three rock guitar icons have confirmed that they'll be playing individually and together (as G3) at RentakAsia with a universal support band comprising bassist Stu Hamm, multi-instrumentalistMike Keneally and drummer Jeff Campitelli. You can expect Satriani to do most of his popular piledrivers as well as feature tracks from his latest album, 'Engines of Creation'.

As for Vai, don't forget that this is a guy who cut his teeth handling the "impossible" guitar parts in Frank Zappa's tightly-drilled band. So, expect nothing less than a jaw-dropping shredfest.

Vai has a string of solo recordings, the most notable of which are 1993's 'Sex & Religion', 1995's 'Alien Love Secrets' and 1999's 'The Ultra Zone'.

And last but not least, there's Johnson, who emerged as a formidable soloist in the late '80s after years of woodshedding on the bustling Austin (Texas) music scene. A fastidious perfectionist with a fluid, flawless style, Johnson takes a meticulous approach to composition and recording. His solo albums include 1990's 'Ah Via Musicom' and 1996's 'Venus Isle', which feature him on vocals as well.

So get ready for a true feast of fast, furious, soaring, scorching electric guitar!

More: Big Country, Eric Sardinas, Derek Trucks, All-4-0ne (Sept. 4)

Yes, four more international acts are a sure bet at RentakAsia. Scottish band Big Country, best known for the 1983 hit "In the Big Country", will offer plenty of folk-flavored rock.

Then there's Eric Sardinas, (right) a Texas/Delta blues slide guitarist based in the Los Angeles, California area.

Derek Trucks (group photo above) -- his uncle, drummer Butch Trucks, is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band -- is another guitar prodigy who's doing much to keep the fire of blues-rock burning bright.

And if you're into smooth pop, you should be thrilled to see All-4-One, best known for the 1994 hit "I Swear", do their thang!

Ramli Sarip & Amy Also In (Sept. 4)

Singapore rock icon Ramli Sarip will lead the Rentak All-Star Band comprising guitarists Man Kidal, Hillary and Yantono (Indonesia), drummer Yazid, bassists Andy Peterson and Jay Jay, keyboardist Iwang (Indonesia), percussionists Ramli Reban and Steve Thornton, flutist Mohar and guest vocalists Amy, Jamal and Mohd Albar (Indonesia).

Amy (of Search) will be backed by guitarists Hillary and Adre, bassist Kelly, drummer Sotong and programmer Bat.

Other Confirmed Local Acts

The list so far includes FTG, Kristal, Black Maria, Loh, Y2K, Motherland and Indra.

Where to Get Tickets

Tickets: RM50 (Children Under 12), RM150 (Sepang F1 Ticket Holders), RM180 (Others).

Each ticket covers entries for both days and all venues but does not include food. Every ticket holder is also entitled to a bag of goodies at the gate.

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For ticket information, call AXCESS Hotline: 603-705 3000/www.axcesstickets.com

You can also contact the RentakAsia office at 5A, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, 60000 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Tel: 603-7727 7286 / Fax: 603-7727 7268 / e-mail: rhythm@rentakasia.com) for more details.

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