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OZZFEST 2007: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DAATH Added To Second-Stage Lineup

3 INCHES OF BLOOD and DAATH have been confirmed for the second stage at this year's Ozzfest. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE LAMB OF GOD [to be announced] LORDI Second Stage – Non Rotating: HATEBREED [to be announced] MONDO GENERATOR Second Stage – Rotati...

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NILE Mainman: 'We Will Be The First Real Death Metal Band To Ever Play OZZFEST'

NILE mainman Karl Sanders has issued a statement explaining his band's decision to take part in the 2007 Ozzfest tour. LAMB OF GOD and LORDI will perform on the main stage with headliner OZZY OSBOURNE, while HATEBREED will headline the second stage, supported by MONDO GENERATOR, ANKLA, CIRCUS DIABLO...

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French OZZY OSBOURNE Biography Now Available

According to StonerRock.com, a new biography on BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne has just been published in french under the title "Du Cauchemar A La Réalité" ("From Nightmare to Reality"). The 560-page tome is "full of stories, dates, details, and everything you've ever wanted to know about the...

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LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED, LORDI Members Comment On Upcoming OZZFEST Tour

Members of LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and LORDI have commented on their participation in the 2007 Ozzfest tour. LAMB OF GOD and LORDI will perform on the main stage with headliner OZZY OSBOURNE, while HATEBREED will headline the second stage, supported by MONDO GENERATOR, ANKLA, CIRCUS DIABLO, NILE and...

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OZZFEST 2007: OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED, LORDI Among Confirmed Acts

Billboard.com reports that LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and LORDI are among the first acts to be revealed for the 2007 Ozzfest tour. LAMB OF GOD and LORDI will perform on the main stage with headliner OZZY OSBOURNE, while HATEBREED will headline the second stage, supported by MONDO GENERATOR, ANKLA, CIRCU...

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KOCH RECORDS Hires SCOTT GIVENS As VP Of Metal

KOCH Records has hired executive Scott Givens as VP of Metal. Givens will be based in New York and will report to KOCH Records President Bob Frank. Givens will be responsible for all metal signings and the day-to-day management of the division. Previously, Givens worked at RCA Records as Senior Dire...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NEIL Says WALKEN WILL Play OZZY In 'The Dirt' Movie

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has contradicted a statement his bandmate, bassist Nikki Sixx, made to MTV News regarding the upcoming CRÜE movie, "The Dirt". Sixx recently rejected speculation that Christopher Walken will play Ozzy Osbourne in the flick, stating, "I think [Walken] had a couple drinks...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'Our Current President Has Created A Disaster For The Country'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO/TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: In hindsight, what was the final catalyst that prompted you to step away from the heavy metal genre? Alex: "Well, there were a few things...

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VINNY APPICE Talks About DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH, Drum Clinics

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Do you think the Dio era of BLACK SABBATH has been...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: New Album Samples, Concert Video Footage Available

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the band led by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, has posted four songs from its newly released album, "Last Day in Paradise", on its MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Mercury Retrograde", "Western Sabbath Stomp", "Last Day in Paradise" and "Tom Sawyer" (a live electronica-ins...

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CARMINE APPICE: New Audio Interview Posted Online

In the latest episode of "Talking Metal", hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy broadcast from O’Reilly's Pub in New York City. The podcast features an interview Ostronomy conducted with legendary drummer Carmine Appice. Interview topics include BLUE MURDER, KING KOBRA, OZZY OSBOURNE, Carmine's SLAM!...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX Rejects Reports WALKEN Has Been Cast As OZZY In 'Dirt' Movie

According to MTV.com, the hard-rocking legends of MÖTLEY CRÜE are working on a movie about their lives, but don't expect a concert film, bassist Nikki Sixx revealed. "It's a really important story, [but] it's not the [one] you would think it is," he insisted. "It's not really a rock movie — I mean,...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, MEGADETH, SLAYER Confirmed For Spain's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

OZZY OSBOURNE, MEGADETH, VELVET REVOLVER, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER and DREAM THEATER are among the confirmed bands for the Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 22-23 in Zaragoza, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 22: OZZY OSBOURNE MEGADETH VELVET REVOLVER MÄGO...

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ZAKK WYLDE Interview To Air On REBEL ACCESS TV This Weekend

An exclusive interview with Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) will air this Sunday (March 18) on "Rebel Access" TV beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Channel 19 all over the Chicagoland area. Watch Zakk discuss being on the set of "Rock Star", his time with Ozzy, and the movie "Berzerkers" tha...

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OZZFEST 2007: Complete Itinerary Revealed

The complete itinerary has been announced for this year's Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off July 12 in Seattle, WA. It is as follows: Jul. 12 - White River Amphitheatre, Seattle, WA Jul. 14 - Gorge, George, WA Jul. 17 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Sacramento, CA Jul. 19 - Shoreline Amphitheatre,...