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Billboard: OZZY, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Set For OZZFEST
Billboard.com is reporting that SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST and SLIPKNOT will join OZZY OSBOURNE as the mainstage acts on this year's Ozzfest, set to begin in early July. Details of the tour will be announced next week in Los Angeles. Since its inaugural run in 1996, Ozzfest has grossed $146.5 million from...February 11, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR For OZZFEST 2004?
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR are "90% confirmed" for the main stage at Ozzfest 2004, an informed source has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. As previously reported, JUDAS PRIEST and SLAYER are also said to be in talks to play the main stage at the annual traveling festival, which will once...February 11, 2004
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DAVE GROHL Responds To ZAKK WYLDE's Threat
Former NIRVANA drummer/current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has responded to Zakk Wylde's infamous 2001 quote in which the OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist threatened to "kick [Grohl's] ass" because he wrote this cheese-dick song for OZZ that Zakk had to play on during the recording sessions for OSBOURNE...February 11, 2004
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SLAYER Set For OZZFEST 2004?
SLAYER are strongly rumored to be close to landing a slot on the main stage at this year's Ozzfest, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. As previously reported, OZZY OSBOURNE will once again be headlining the annual traveling festival while SLIPKNOT and HATEBREED are said to be "all but conf...February 10, 2004
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SLIPKNOT Set Release Date For New Album
SLIPKNOT have set a May 25 release date through Roadrunner Records for their much-anticipated, as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Iowa". The band are currently preparing to hit the road as part of the fourth installment of the Jägermeister Music Tour, beginning March 30 in Orlando, Florida. FEAR F...February 10, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' To Go For Radio Adds In Late March
"Slither", the first single from VELVET REVOLVER's upcoming debut CD, "Contraband", is scheduled to go for radio adds on March 22, according to a posting at the web site of radio industry trade publication FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback). "Contraband", due on May 11 through RCA Records, will inclu...February 9, 2004
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'Get Thrashed': Thrash Metal Documentary Preview Clip Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted the first preview clip via the project's official web site. The first clip features Zetro Souza (vocals),Gary Holt (guitar) and Tom Hunting (d...February 9, 2004
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Producer: SLIPKNOT To Find New Kind Of Extreme On Upcoming CD
Producer Rick Rubin (SLAYER, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, AUDIOSLAVE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) recently spoke to Guitar One magazine about SLIPKNOT's decision to relocate to a mansion in the Hollywood Hills for the recording of the follow-up to 2001's "Iowa", due this summer through Roadrunner Records. "By natur...February 7, 2004
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UPDATED: SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, CHIMAIRA To Team Up For JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR
It's official: SLIPKNOT will top the bill for the fourth installment of the Jägermeister Music Tour, beginning March 30 in Orlando, Florida, a Roadrunner Records spokesperson has confirmed to MTV.com. FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA are also onboard for the five-week trek (as first reported here yesterday...February 6, 2004
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ROTTING CORPSE To Reunite For Album, Tour
Renowned '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE, whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez, will finally record and release an album, according to guitarist Walter Trachsler (former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie). "Many well-known guest musicians have expressed interest i...February 6, 2004
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SLAYER Drummer Completes 'Dawn Of The Dead' Recording Session
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo recently completed a one-day recording session for the soundtrack to the upcoming remake of the horror film classic "Dawn of the Dead". "It was absolutely amazing!" Dave said of working with Tyler Bates, composer of the Universal release. A blood-and-guts classic! Workin...February 6, 2004
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CRUACHAN: 'Pagan' Cover Artwork Posted Online
Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN have posted the cover artwork for their forthcoming album, "Pagan", at this location. Cover artwork for "Pagan" was created by John Howe, the leading JRR Tolkien illustrator and the conceptual artist from "The Lord of the Rings" movies. The group's fourth full-length a...February 5, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY Added To SLIPKNOT Tour?
According to Clear Channel Entertainment (web site),FEAR FACTORY has been added to the forthcoming SLIPKNOT-headlined "Jagermeister" tour beginning in late March. It is not presently clear how many of the shows will feature FEAR FACTORY or which additional acts will provide support on the trek. Con...February 5, 2004
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SLIPKNOT: U.S. Tour Dates Released
Roadrunner Records has released what is believed to be the first batch of dates for SLIPKNOT's spring 2004 Jagermeister-sponsored U.S. tour. The dates are as follows: Mar. 30 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando, FL Mar. 31 - Sound Advice Ampitheater - West Palm Beach, FL Apr. 02 - Sloss Furnace - Birmingham,...February 5, 2004
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Updated: Top-Selling Hard Rock Artists According To NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN
Metal Sludge has posted an updated list of total sales figures for a variety of their favorite artists, according to Nielsen SoundScan (13 more bands have been added since the original list was published). Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they...January 30, 2004
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