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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Launches New Web Site
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has launched his new official web site at GeezerButler.com. Geezer's introductory message on the site reads as follows: "Welcome to the site, it's been a long time coming, but I haven't really had much to say except what's been on Joe Siegler's excellent Black-Sab...April 7, 2005
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ANDREW W.K.: More Tour Dates Announced
ANDREW W.K. has lined up the following tour dates during April/May: Apr. 11 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre - University of Colorado Apr. 12 - University of Kansas - On-Campus Apr. 13 - Chicago, IL @ Park West - Depaul Univ./Northwestern Univ. Apr. 14 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre - University of Wi...April 6, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Guest On NBC's 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
According to RCA Records, VELVET REVOLVER will be the musical guests on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, April 7. Non-musicial guests on the show include actress Brittany Murphy and comic Dave Attell. In other news, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following entry...March 28, 2005
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Ohmwork
Even the gods can fuck up. Tony Iommi released the truly execrable "Forbidden" under the BLACK SABBATH name shortly before reuniting with the band's original lineup. Ozzy has those Bea Arthur stage outfits from the early 1980s to live down (not to mention — cue the hate mail — the steaming pile of A...March 27, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Talks About New Solo CD, This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about his upcoming "solo" album, "Ohmwork", and SABBATH's headlining appearance at this year's Ozzfest. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Exiles.com: Your last GZR came out in 1997, why did it take so long for you...March 24, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Original 'Perry Mason' Demo Available For Download
OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com has been updated with the following message: "OZZY'S OSBOURNE's 'Ozzmosis' album was originally mixed and produced by a man named Michael Wagener. Wagener is a big name in the business, and has mixed albums for METALLICA, MEGADETH, QUEEN, MÖTLEY CRÜE, and OZZY (ju...March 24, 2005
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TRASHLIGHT VISION To Support BUZZCOCKS In U.K.
TRASHLIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade, are about to embark on their third U.K. tour in under a year supporting the BUZZCOCKS. To commemorate the tour, the band will release a limited edition CD/EP, entitled "Allergic to Home". TRASHLIGHT VISION have scheduled an...March 18, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI is Metal Hammer's No. 1 Metal Guitarist
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has topped the poll of "Riff Lords" — best metal guitarists — in Metal Hammer magazine's March 2005 issue. The magazine praises Tony's "highly distinctive style of fretsmanship that's economical yet crushingly effective." And it anticipates the comments from reader...March 17, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Re-Signs With EPIC, Says 'No' To New BLACK SABBATH Album
Billboard.com is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE has re-signed with Epic Records and is working on material for his next studio release. "Ozzy's writing now, and there'll be something out at the beginning of next year," his wife/manager Sharon told Billboard.com. One item not likely to see the light of...March 16, 2005
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GINGER Explains Departure From BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger recently conducted an hour-long interview with Michael Butler (AMERICAN HEARTBREAK bassist) of "The Rock and Roll Geek Show" (web site) about his involvement with BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION and the breakup of THE WILDHEARTS, among other topics. A couple of excerpts f...March 11, 2005
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GZR's 'Ohmwork' Release Date Pushed Back To May
Sanctuary Records has pushed back the release date of the new GZR album, "Ohmwork", to May 10 from the previously announced April 19. Led by legendary BLACK SABBATH bass guitarist and lyricist Geezer Butler, GZR's new album will contain the following tracks: 01. Misfit 02. Pardon My Depression 03. P...March 10, 2005
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GZR Singer CLARK BROWN Launches New Web Site For SYMATIC Project
SYMATIC, the Worcester, Massachusetts-based group featuring GEEZER vocalist Clark Brown, have launched their official web site at www.symaticmusic.com. Currently available for listening on the site are three songs ("All You", "Dead Stare" and "Death") off their soon-to-be-released full-lenghth album...March 9, 2005
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MORTAL SIN Frontman Talks About Touring With METALLICA, Upcoming Album
MORTAL SIN frontman Mat Maurer recently spoke to HailMetal.com about touring with METALLICA and TESTAMENT during the group's early years and their upcoming album, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: HailMetal.com: If given a chance to tour with METALLICA again would y...March 1, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Helsinki Show Confirmed
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 12,000-capacity Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on Tuesday, July 5. Tickets go on sale March 7 and are priced at 51 and 56 euros. The group's European itinerary...March 1, 2005
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PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Still Do MAIDEN Songs Because That's What People Want To Hear'
In the February 17 edition of the Belfast Telegraph, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno is interviewed about his past drug use and his recently published autobiography. Over the course of his 25-year career, Di'Anno has spent time in prison, had five wives, was the original vocalist for Brit m...February 25, 2005