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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'It's Not My Fault BRUCE DICKINSON's Solo Records Are Sh*t'

ContactMusic.com is reporting that music matriarch Sharon Osbourne is a fan of heavy rockers IRON MAIDEN despite sabotaging the band's performance at the climax of her husband Ozzy's Ozzfest tour this summer. MAIDEN were pelted with debris by fans when Sharon allowed sound problems to wreck their se...
November 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, POISON, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Interviewed For VH1 CLASSIC's 'Fairway To Heaven'

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, VH1 Classic premieres "Fairway to Heaven". The annual VH1 event pairs up pro golfers and artists with VH1 clients for some fun in the sun. This year's event was held at the Southern Highland Golf Club in Las Vegas and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott was on...
October 28, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer To Jam With DEEPSET At Florida Gig

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will be joining some of his fellow MCBRAIN DAMAGE bandmates for a jam at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. DEEPSET, the Florida-based act which features in its ranks MCBRAIN DAMAGE members Jonathan Murphy, Rick Baum and Dave Spitz (ex-BLACK SABBA...
October 11, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: NICKO MCBRAIN U.K. Road Show 2005 Announced

Premier Percussion has announced the launch of the 2005 Nicko McBrain Road Shows. The events will take place in September and October in association with some of the top U.K. retailers. Nicko McBrain, IRON MAIDEN's charismatic sticksman for over 20 years, will be showcasing his larger-than-life play...
September 8, 2005
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OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective

The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock hist...
August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Schedules U.K. Drum Clinic

According to a posting at MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled a drum clinic on September 26 in Brighton, England. The event, which is being sponsored by GAK, will also include an appearance by RAGE drummer Mike Terrana. The clinic will take place at Komedia, Gardner Stree...
August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Pelted With Eggs During OZZFEST; SHARON OSBOURNE Calls BRUCE DICKINSON A 'Prick'

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received a number of e-mails regarding last night's (August 20) Ozzfest concert in Devore (near San Bernardino),California, which reportedly included an on-stage appearance following IRON MAIDEN's set by Sharon Osbourne during which she called MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson a...
August 21, 2005
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'I Was Sick Of The Tough-Guy Sh*t And Working For One Guy's Dream'

Metal Sludge recently conducted an interview with former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos as part of their regularly weekly "20 Questions With?" feature. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? This is your one and only chance to plug your sh...
August 17, 2005
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V.O.X.: NY Band Co-Managed By IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN Complete Work On New CD

V.O.X., the Long Island, New York-based "alternative metal" band co-managed by IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, have completed work on a full-length CD, entitled "Hypocrite". The group, whose current lineup includes drummer John Macaluso (STARBREAKER, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, TNT),will make thei...
August 16, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Refuse To Limit My Musical Experiences'

Holland's Vampire Magazine recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5/TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Vampire Magazine: I guess it was right after MEGADETH quit that you wanted to form another band, how important is it f...
August 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: New Audio Interview Posted Online

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was recently interview by the former bassist for his solo band, Chris Dale (Dale played on Dickinson's 1996 effort, "Skunkworks"),for Dale's Total Rock show. Download the interview at BruceFans.om. Chris Dale has posted a message on the SACK TRICK discussion for...
July 9, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, WHITESNAKE, KORN Members Offer God Testimonials To 'Metal Bible'

Johannes Jonsson of Metal For Jesus has completed work on a special version of the Bible called the "Metal Bible". Besides the New Testament in easy-to-understand language (Living Bible) it will also contain testimonials from metalheads about what God and the Bible has meant to them. Some of the par...
July 3, 2005
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DEEPSET To Open For JUDAS PRIEST, QUEENSRŸCHE

DEEPSET, a hard rock band featuring members of Nicko McBrain's (IRON MAIDEN) MCBRAIN DAMAGE, is set to open for JUDAS PRIEST and QUEENSRŸCHE at Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. on June 23. DEEPSET features Jonathan Murphy (vocals),Rick Baum (guitar),Marcus Suarez (drums) and...
June 14, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE, IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Attend 21ST CENTURY LEADERS Launch

Ozzy Osbourne and Nicko McBrain of IRON MAIDEN attended the launch of 21st Century Leaders Charity - Rock Wristbands, an organization that aims to raise $3 million for charities, on Wednesday (June 8) in London, England. There are over 200 A-list celebrities involved in the pioneering organization,...
June 11, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON Flies Plane Filled With IRON MAIDEN Fans: Photos Available

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson flew a chartered plane filled with MAIDEN fans on Tuesday, June 7 from London, England to the band's gig in Reykjavik, Iceland. Bruce, MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and band manager Rod Smallwood were on board, and helped keep the fans entertained during the flight....
June 10, 2005