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Rasta Poet Writes OSBOURNE Verses

BBC News is reporting that Birmingham-born poet Benjamin Zephaniah has written a poem about the Osbourne family to mark the final episode of their popular MTV reality series. "I thought it was only fitting to put pen to paper and write them a fitting ode," said the Rastafarian writer. "The challenge...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Some Cover Songs Were Recorded Under Odd Circumstances

Launch Radio Networks reports that the cover songs included on OZZY OSBOURNE's box set "Prince of Darkness" are all favorites of his, but that doesn't mean they were easy to do. Osbourne laid down some of his vocals while on his annual Ozzfest tour last year, and he told Launch that not every track...

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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Top U.K. Parents Poll

Sky News is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have been voted the U.K.'s favorite parents. The Prince of Wales and his bride-to-be Camilla Parker-Bowles, whose son Tom was exposed snorting cocaine at a West End party, are the nation's least favourite parents, the MTV survey found. The...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Another Unreleased Cover Song To Look Forward To?

In a recent Metal Edge interview, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he has recorded a cover of "Go Now" by the MOODY BLUES. Ozzy says, "It came out great." The song may be considered for inclusion on the separate release of Disc 4 ("Under Covers") of Ozzy's recently issued box set, "Prince of Darkness", w...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says It's A 'Good Experience' To Collaborate With Other Artists

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE's been getting a lot of good reviews for his hit cover of MOUNTAIN's "Mississippi Queen", which features MOUNTAIN leader Leslie West on guitar. However, not everyone has appreciated the cover songs that are on the new "Prince of Darkness" box set...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About Cost Of Living, War In Iraq And His Family's Health Scares

The U.K.'s Sunday Mirror recently spoke to Ozzy Osbourne about a number of topics, including the upcoming Royal wedding in Britain, the cost of living, wife Sharon's TV career and the war in Iraq. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his "cursed" family home in the English countryside: "Ev...

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TOOL, DEEP PURPLE, SHADOWS FALL, LAMB OF GOD Drummers To Perform At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL

Danny Carey (TOOL),Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) are among the scheduled performers at the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2005, set to take place May 28-29 at Prudential Hall at NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) in Newark, New Jersey. S...

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SOUNDSCAN Report: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, OZZY OSBOURNE, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD

The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending March 29, 2005, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (The Billboard 200 chart position included, where applicable): QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – "Lullabies To Paralyze": 96,751 (#5) OZZY OSBOURNE – "Prince of Darkess" (4...

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Guitar Center Creates The Ultimate JIMI HENDRIX Experience

Guitar Center announced today that it has teamed up with Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (the official Jimi Hendrix Family Company) to launch the retailer's biggest promotion to date. Known for providing monthly promotions to millions of consumers, Guitar Center will hold an exclusive enter-to-win contes...

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MISFITS Comment On Drummer MARKY RAMONE's Departure

MISFITS have issued the following update regarding the previously announced departure of former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone: "As most of you know, Marky Ramone (of the world-famous RAMONES) has been sitting in on drums as a 'special guest' with the MISFITS on tour for the past few years. Marky's fi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Under Covers' CD To Be Released Separately This Summer

According to a post on the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com, Sony Music has confirmed that Disc 4 of Ozzy's recently issued box set, "Prince of Darkness", will be "released by itself sometime in June or this summer." In recent interviews, Ozzy stated that this disc would be released on its own "s...

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ALICE COOPER's Daughter Lands Movie Role

According to a post at SickthingsUK, Alice Cooper's daughter Calico has just signed on to play a small part in the upcoming horror movie called "Scarlet Fry's Junkfood Horrorfest" which is scheduled for DVD release in October 2005. Calico's scene will be very similar to Alice's role in John Carpente...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Guests On 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart': Video Available

Ozzy Osbourne was on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" the other night to promote the last season of "The Osbournes" and his new box sex, "Prince Of Darkness". Ozzy also talked about being on "Dr. Phil" and what it's like at home after the MTV cameras left. Watch the 5 ½-minute interview at

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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks To Detroit's WRIF: Audio Available

Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about his new box set, "Prince of Darkness", and this year's Ozzfest, among other topics. Listen to the four-minute interview at this location (Windows Media). ...

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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Chat With WB11: Video Report Available

The Osbournes' may be ending their run on television, but that's not stopping Ozzy from opening up on his new box set, "Prince of Darkness". WB11 caught up with Ozzy and Sharon at Tower Records in New York City on Tuesday (March 22). Watch a video report here. ...