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ANTHRAX Guitarist Thinks 'Big Four' Tour Will Eventually Be 'A Worldwide Adventure'
METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — will play together for the first time in history tonight (Wednesday, June 16) at the Sonisphere festival at Bemowo Airport in Warsaw, Poland. Commented ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian: "This is a metal fan's dream...June 16, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Entire 'Scream' Album Available For Streaming
"Scream" — OZZY OSBOURNE's first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall — is available for streaming in its entirety on the singer's MySpace page. The CD will be released on June 22 in North America via Epic Records. It will be issued in Japan on June 23 with ...June 15, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Another New Song Available For Streaming
A brand new OZZY OSBOURNE track, "Life Won't Wait", is available for streaming at RollingStone.com. According to a posting on the site, "The uplifting rocker starts off like previous Ozzy anthem 'Changes' before it explodes into a swirl of guitar riffs topped by Osbourne's booming and undiminished t...June 14, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Leads Dodger Stadium In Giant Scream; Video, Photos Available
Ozzy Osbourne made an appearance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday night (June 11) to lead the crowd in what was being billed as "the longest and loudest scream ever" during the fifth inning break in that evening's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim....June 12, 2010
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I.C.S. VORTEX Rejoins BORKNAGAR
According to the German edition of Metal Hammer magazine, former DIMMU BORGIR bassist/clean vocalist I.C.S. Vortex (real name: Simen Hestnæs) has rejoined BORKNAGAR as the band's new bassist/singer. Commented I.C.S. Vortex: "I am looking forward to see all you old-school helmet-wearing mofos on the...June 10, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: New Song 'Soul Sucker' Available For Streaming
Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne was interviewed on this past Monday night's (June 7) edition of BBC Radio 1's "Rock Show With Daniel P Carter". Included in the broadcast was the world premiere of the new Ozzy track "Soul Sucker" from his forthcoming album, "Scream". The program is now ava...June 9, 2010
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EXODUS Guitarist: 'The New Stuff Goes Over Every Bit As Well As The Old Stuff'
David E. Gehlke of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Blistering.com: I saw you on the recent MEGADETH tour and the set was loaded with songs from "Bonded By Blood", but...June 8, 2010
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POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Interviewed On 101.7 THE FOX
On June 2, vocalist Spider One (a.k.a. Michael Cummings) of cyber rockers POWERMAN 5000 was interviewed on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge." Watch the 10-minute chat below. POWERMAN 5000 will embark on a U.S. tour this fall. The trek, which will m...June 4, 2010
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DEMON HUNTER To Tour U.S. With SLEEPING GIANT, INHALE EXHALE, BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY
Seattle-based Christian metallers DEMON HUNTER will hit the road as part of "The World Is A Thorn Tour" starting August 3 in Colorado Springs and wrapping up August 16 in Milwaukee. Joining them will be SLEEPING GIANT, INHALE EXHALE and BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY. The 12-date run also includes stops at R...June 2, 2010
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BORKNAGAR Parts Ways With Bassist
Bassist Erik Tiwaz (a.k.a. Tyr) has left Norway's BORKNAGAR due to "general disagreements." According to a press release, "The split happened in a friendly manner and with mutual respect." BORKNAGAR's new album, "Universal", sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. T...June 1, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Let Me Hear You Scream' Video Preview Available
OZZY OSBOURNE filmed a video for his new single, "Let Me Hear You Scream", earlier this month with renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, who has previously worked with METALLICA, SATYRICON, RAMMSTEIN, MADONNA and THE PRODIGY, among others. According to RollingStone.com, fans should expect the cl...May 25, 2010
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ROBERT PLANT To Be Joined By JASON BONHAM On 'The Paul And Young Ron Morning Show'
LED ZEPPELIN fans are in for a rare treat this morning as Robert Plant — who will be joined by Jason Bonham — will give a special interview to the "Paul and Young Ron Morning Show" airing on Big 105.9 FM Miami from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST. Fans can listen to the interview ...May 25, 2010
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist On Illegal Music Downloading, TRENT REZNOR
Joshua Chaplinsky of ChuckPalahniuk.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist Ben Weinman of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Joshua Chaplinsky: Do you think the traditional label system is dead? Ben Weinman: I think there's a place for it, but that's mo...May 22, 2010
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN: DIO 'Was To Heavy Metal What ELVIS Was To Rock 'N' Roll'
Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "As a teenager, I got to witness the BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT concert li...May 20, 2010
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BLABBERMOUTH.NET Writer KEITH BERGMAN Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Longtime metal journalist and BLABBERMOUTH.NET staffer Keith Bergman has released the following comment eulogizing legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who passed away Sunday morning (May 16) after a six-month battle with stomach cancer: "I...May 19, 2010
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