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'Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival' Organizer, Bands Interviewed
Shawn Skager of the Sumner Reporter reports: This summer, heavy metal is roaring back, this time in the form of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, a 13-band, three-stage metal-stravaganza — featuring DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, DRAGONFORCE and MASTODON — that will storm into the White River Amphith...July 6, 2008
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SHARON OSBOURNE Talks This Year's OZZFEST; Audio Available
Ozzfest co-founder Sharon Osbourne checked in with 93.3 The Bone in Dallas, Texas in early June on the "Cindy Scull & Robert Miguel Morning Show" to chat about this year's one-day Ozzfest, which is set to take place on August 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas. Listen to the interview at this ...July 4, 2008
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DIMEBAG DARRELL Estate Joins Forces With ROCK AGAINST DIABETES
Rock Against Diabetes — an ongoing concert series and fundraising program with the goal of providing information and support to diabetics and people concerned about the disease worldwide — has announced a second event featuring the Dimebag Darrell Stage on October 25, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. The unio...July 3, 2008
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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Opposes Rodeo Animal Abuse
When POISON drummer Rikki Rockett signed to play a July 5 show in Greeley, Colorado, he wasn't told that the venue was part rock show and part rodeo. Rockett, a dedicated animal advocate for over sixteen years, was shocked to learn the truth. "I had no idea that this gig included a rodeo," he says....July 1, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008 VIP Ticket Packages Announced
Representatives for Ozzfest have announced special VIP ticket packages to enhance the Ozzfest experience on Saturday, August 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, TX. These packages are now available, along with the general tickets, ranging from $79.50 – $129.50, that recently went on sale. The VIP Package...June 30, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008 'Gydget' Available
The official Ozzfest 2008 "gydget" can be found below. Gydget is a widget maker providing marketing solutions focused to the entertainment industry. The service is aimed at bands, sports teams, and celebrities looking to get the word out to fans across the social networks they visit. The service is...June 27, 2008
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SATYRICON Replaces OPETH At Norway's HOVEFESTIVALEN, Sweden's METALTOWN
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have issued the following update: "We are in the middle of recording bass for the new record and it is sounding very powerful and everything is coming together nicely. Today we got a call from our agent asking us to step in for OPETH who has to cancel a a show ...June 26, 2008
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Responds To Homophobe Accusations
According to NME.com, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme has defended himself against accusations that he is a homophobe after an outburst at a show in Norway. Homme had a fan pulled from the crowd after a bottle was thrown at him during their set at the Norwegian Wood festival in ...June 20, 2008
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Former EMPEROR Drummer Disputes GLEN BENTON's Account Of EURONYMOUS Meeting
Former EMPEROR drummer Brd G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; also of SCUM, ABORYM) has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET disputing DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's account of Glen's meeting with late MAYHEM mainman Euronymous. As part of the "Going Postal" feature in the August 2008 issue of Revolver ma...June 19, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We're Asking People To Step Into The World Of NOSTRADAMUS'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to Chris Harris of MTV News about the band's latest effort, a double-disc concept album based on the mysterious, world-known 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. "After the last album, [2005's] 'Angel of Retribution', we wanted to do something d...June 19, 2008
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LORDI: A Conversation With A Monster
By Ryan Ogle By now, the dust kicked up from LORDI's 2006 Eurovision Song Contest victory and subsequent global domination is starting to settle a bit, but Finland's true (okay, costumed) monsters of rock are doing anything but. Taking little time to recuperate from the whirlwind that accompanied th...June 18, 2008
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EMPEROR Needs Your Help
Legendary Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR are currently looking for photo material from the live reunion period and are asking their fans for help. Photographs are being collected for possible use in artwork for upcoming live recordings (to be announced). If you have photos of EMPEROR live on stag...June 17, 2008
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LACUNA COIL Wants You To Be Part Of Its Upcoming DVD
Italian goth metal icons LACUNA COIL have launched a very special contest on YouTube asking their fans to contribute to their upcoming DVD. Three favourite clips will be featured on the DVD which is scheduled for release later this year. Commented the band: "As most of you know, were at home right n...June 12, 2008
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METALLICA Says Management 'Error' Is To Blame For Early Album Reviews Being Removed
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "While we occasionally enjoy reading the various comments, rumors, speculation, reviews, gossip and all the good that the Internet brings, rarely do we feel the desire/need to respond to the 'blogosphere' . . . Hey, everyone...June 12, 2008
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CHARLIE DOMINICI: Being In DREAM THEATER 'Was A Slave Gig To Me'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former DREAM THEATER vocalist Charlie Dominici. Several excerpts follow. BigMusicGeek.com: How did you originally become involved with DREAM THEATER? By contrast, how did the audition process differ from your previous experiences? Charli...June 5, 2008
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