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SLASH To Perform U.S., Canadian Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will perform the Canadian and U.S. national anthems prior to the 29th home opener in the Toronto Blue Jays' history. The Blue Jays will face the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 8 on General Motors Opening Night 2005 presented b...March 29, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Perform On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will perform the title track from their latest CD, "The End of Heartache", on on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday, April 20. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE released "The End of Heartache: Special Edition" on March 1. The double-CD set...March 25, 2005
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More 'Battle For Ozzfest' Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the "Battle for Ozzfest" tour, featuring three of the bands that competed for a slot at this year's festival. A DOZEN FURIES, CYN (CURSE YOUR NAME; formely CYNDER) and MANNTIS beat out over 600 bands to take part in MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest", which aired earlier i...March 25, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Vocalist JOHN BUSH Is Not Out Of The Band
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected Internet rumors that vocalist John Bush has been kicked out of the group in favor of returning frontman Joey Belladonna. Just hours after an offical press release was circulated confirming ANTHRAX's plans to tour this summer with the classic "Among the Living...March 24, 2005
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TRIVIUM Enter BILLBOARD Chart At No. 151
TRIVIUM's latest CD, "Ascendancy", has sold 6,976 copies in its first week of release to debut at No. 151 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart (No. 4 on Heatseeker chart, No. 21 on Top Hard Music Albums chart). TRIVIUM are currently on the Road Rage tour with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, THE AGONY SCENE ...March 23, 2005
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GODSMACK Frontman Focuses His Energy On Community Service
Kimberly Houghton of The Union Leader is reporting that GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna is softening his image to promote a drug- and alcohol-free environment for local teenagers. The 37-year-old rock star, who grew up in Boston, says it's time to give back to the community by participating in Derry's...March 23, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE: North American Support Act Announced
According to Billboard.com, support for AUDIOSLAVE's upcoming North American tour will come from singer/songwriter JONNY POLONSKY, who last year released his first album since 1996, "The Power of Sound". AUDIOSLAVE will begin a five-week North American tour April 14 in Las Vegas. The quartet of form...March 21, 2005
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Is Not Ready To Say Goodbye To Duxbury
Emily Sweeney of the Boston Globe has issued the following report: When Joe Perry, lead guitarist for the legendary rock band AEROSMITH, recently bought a farm in Vermont, many in Duxbury wondered if the longtime local resident was leaving town for good. The answer is no, at least for now. The Perry...March 20, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist To Sit Out Next Few Dates Due To Injury
Due to a prior injury aggravated on the current Taste of Chaos tour, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz "regretfully must bow out of performing with his band on the next few dates," according to a statement released by the group's record company, Roadrunner Records. "He hopes to return to t...March 17, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE: Tour Dates Announced
AUDIOSLAVE have lined up the following tour dates during the coming months: Apr. 14 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint Apr. 17 - Austin, TX @ Music Hall Apr. 18 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Theatre Apr. 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Quest Apr. 22 - Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom Apr. 24 - ...March 16, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN To Skip Last Seven OZZFEST Tour Dates
According to an online posting by IRON MAIDEN's webmaster, MAIDEN will play their final Ozzfest 2005 show on August 20 at the Hyundai Pavilion (at Glen Helen),just outside Los Angeles, California. The band will not take part in the last seven shows of the tour. Ozzfest 2005 featuring IRON MAIDEN: J...March 16, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Don't Know How Long I'll Be Doing Music'
Muswell Hill Journal is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's quad-biking accident in December 2003 changed his attitude to life. "I haven't fully recovered from my bike injuries — it's gonna take another six months before I get this metal rod taken out of my chest," said the 56-year-old. "I don't know how...March 16, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Comment On OZZFEST Appearance
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have commented on their upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off July 15 in Boston. Massachusetts. ARCH ENEMY will be performing on the second stage at the traveling festival alongside ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I L...March 16, 2005
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IN FLAMES: More European Festival Appearances Confirmed
Sweden's IN FLAMES have confirmed the following European festival appearances during June/July: Jun. 03 - Rock Im Park – Nürnberg, GER Jun. 04 - Rock Am Ring - Nürburgring / Eifel, GER Jun. 11-12 - Download Festival - Donington Park, UK Jun. 25 - Graspop Festival – Dessel, UK Jun. 26 - Fury Fest - ....March 16, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Complete Details Revealed
It's big. It's bad. And it's back for more. Got a problem with that? Ozzfest — the king of festivals — triumphantly returns this summer to celebrate its hard-earned 10th anniversary with the staggering line-up of BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and BLACK LABEL...March 15, 2005
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