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ROCKDETECTOR: 50,000 Bands And Counting
Rockdetector, the world's largest rock and metal database, has just entered its 50,000th band. Established by rock journalist and author Garry Sharpe-Young as an online database in September 2001, Rockdetector is recognised as the primary and most detailed host of factual data on all things rock and...October 29, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS In Talks To Play OZZFEST 2007
According to Ozzyhead.com, Sharon Osbourne was interviewed yesterday (Oct. 26) by Opie and Anthony on their syndicated radio show. While discussing the annual Ozzfest travelling festival, Sharon confirmed that Ozzy will be performing on the event's second stage again next year. She also said that th...October 27, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'You Need To Be Passionate About What You Do'
Scott McLennan of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette News recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's songwriting process: "We just get in the studio and work. The bass player and me just...October 26, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE: IOMMI And DIO's New Project 'Has Nothing To Do With BLACK SABBATH'
A representative for Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding the reports that BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are planning on teaming up with ex-SABBATH singer Ronnie James Dio for a tour under the HEAVEN AND HELL moniker: "Tony Iommi and Ronnie Dio a...October 25, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE: Excerpt From 'Extreme' Autobiography Available
Sharon Osbourne became an international celebrity with her hit MTV reality show, "The Osbournes". The show debuted in 2002 and chronicled the lives of Sharon, her husband, BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, and two of their children, Kelly and Jack. On the show, Sharon became known for her frank...October 25, 2006
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It's Official: DIO, IOMMI, BUTLER And WARD To Reunite As HEAVEN AND HELL
A representative for BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that the highly anticipated and much-rumored reunion of Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward appears to be shaping up and taking a new form. After various promoters have approached the former SABBATH bandmates' re...October 25, 2006
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RUDY SARZO's OZZY/RANDY RHOADS Book Finally Available
Bassist Rudy Sarzo's (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) book, entitled "Off The Rails", which was originally due last year but was delayed after Sharon Osbourne allegedly applied pressure to have the book pulled, is finally available for purchase via Amazon.com. According to a postin...October 23, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins ROKTOPUSS
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined ROKTOPUSS, the new band featuring Lorraine Lewis (ex-FEMME FATALE, vocals),Roxy Petrucci (ex-VIXEN, drums) and E.J. Curse (NO DUH, bass),Lorraine Lewis' and Roxy Petrucci's paths barely crossed in the '80s while Petrucci and VIXEN were touring with r...October 23, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Discusses Current State Of Metal Scene
MetalForever.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalForever.com: Why the decision to open this tour in the USA vs Europe? Do you think metal is still strong in the U.S.? Steve: Well I don't think it was really a case...October 21, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE To Tackle Weighty Issues
The Associated Press reports that Sharon Osbourne says she plans to remove a gastric band that helped her lose 125 pounds and instead rely on psychotherapy to cope with her weight issues. "I have to figure out why I do what I do to myself," the 54-year-old wife/manager of rocker Ozzy Osbourne says i...October 20, 2006
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UNEARTH Guitarist: We Wanted To Put Out 'The Most Violent, Aggressive' Album We've Ever Done
Brandon Weiss of The Triangle recently conducted an interview with UNEARTH guitarist Buz McGrath. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Triangle: What was it like co-headlining the second stage at Ozzfest? Buz McGrath: It was cool for a couple of reasons. First, we did it in 2004 and we were one...October 19, 2006
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ILL NINO Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
ILL NINO and RA will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, November 13. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you,...October 19, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks About War In Iraq, Being Friends With OZZY, Legalizing Heroin
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: I really think "Sword of Glory" [off the new album, "Kiss of Death"] is a strong track. Lemmy: We will be doing that on stage soo...October 17, 2006
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NEVERMORE Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Issues Update
NEVERMORE guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-TESTAMENT),who was recently diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure (the result of a congenital birth defect),has issued the following update: "This has been a delayed update, not because there wasn't anything going on, but lately due to one fact; some 'news' I...October 16, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Says Reaction To New Live Show Has Been 'Stunning'
Christina Fuoco of The Flint Journal recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On playing the band's new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", in its entirety on its current tour: "We thought the songs were so strong that it justifies...October 15, 2006
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