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METALLICA Among Biggest Moneymakers In 2004
METALLICA were among the biggest pop-music earners in 2004, according to Rolling Stone's list of top moneymakers, the New York Post said on Wednesday. The San Francisco-based heavy metal act placed third on the chart after taking in about $43 million in 2004, thanks to their "Madly in Anger With the...February 9, 2005
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Is Rock Dead?
Jim Farber of the New York Daily News has issued the following report: "Is rock dead? Not quite. But judging from its performance on the charts — and compared to its biggest bands and trends from a few years ago — it's wheezing. Cast your eye down 2004's Top 10-selling album list and you won't ...February 2, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Tour Europe And North America This Year
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that BLACK SABBATH will be back in action this summer. Singer-bassist Glenn Hughes, who's finishing up a new album with SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, said that Ozzy Osbourne and company will hit both Europe and North America this year, and that he might also be on...January 28, 2005
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Guests On Japanese Concept Album
Vocalist Mark Boals' (RING OF FIRE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Mark sang a song for Japanese musician/songwriter/producer Tomio Terada's new album. On Mr. Terada's upcoming album 'Flight of the Soul', Mark sang the song 'Tempestus Rex'. The m...January 10, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Prince Of Darkness' Covers Disc Track Listing Changed
According to a posting at Ozzyhead.com, the track listing and song order for Disc Four of OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set, "Prince of Darkness", has changed. As previously reported, the first two discs in the set will encompass re-mastered versions of Ozzy's most popular solo smash hits. The third...January 7, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Says The U.S. Metal Scene 'Could Be Much Better'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about dealing with the media and the group's reasons for re-recording their classic songs for their latest CD, "The Greater of Two Evils". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: I've heard from so many musician...January 7, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUCKETHEAD Auditioned For His Solo Band
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his four-disc retrospective box set, "Prince of Darkness", and the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of his Ozzfest traveling festival, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Revolver: What made you decide to record...January 5, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Changed, Release Date Pushed Back
OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set has undergone a name change to "Prince of Darkness" from the previously announced "Bible of Ozz". In addition, the set's projected release date has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 22. No reason was given for the delay. The 52-song set chronicles Ozzy's career via...January 4, 2005
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PRINCE OF WALES Discusses OSBOURNE Theft
BBC News is reporgiting that The Prince of Wales asked Sharon Osbourne about her £2m burglary and the health of her husband Ozzy after Tuesday's Royal Variety Performance. Prince Charles talked to Osbourne backstage at the London Coliseum show, after she replaced her husband who was recovering from...December 16, 2004
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Injured OZZY OSBOURNE Forced Out Of Variety Show
BBC News is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of the Royal Variety Performance, which is being filmed on Tuesday (Dec. 14),because of a shoulder injury. Osbourne needs another operation because the metal plate he had inserted after a quad bike accident last year has become so...December 14, 2004
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METALLICA's 'Madly In Anger' Trek Among Top Tours Of The Year
METALLICA's "Madly in Anger with the World" tour rang up $53.8 million in total box office gross by the time it wrapped last month — enough to land the group at No. 5 on Billboard's list of top 10 grossing tours of the year. METALLICA were the sole hard rock/heavy metal band on the list, ...December 13, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Star In London Stage Musical?
According to Ireland On-Line, Ozzy Osbourne is in talks with theatre producers to star in the London production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". The BLACK SABBATH frontman, 56, is desperate to play the evil Child Catcher in the West End show, currently being performed by former BOYZONE singer Stephen G...December 11, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Helping Chicago High School Students Learn Geometry
Harry Hitzeman of Chicago's Daily Herald reports: It's a passing period at Community High School in West Chicago, and the heavy metal sounds of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Crazy Train" blares from the public address system. It's all about geometry class, of course. Teacher Gwen Geiger explains how the self-pro...November 30, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform For PRINCE CHARLES
Scotsman.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne will perform at this year's Royal Variety show, it was announced today. The rocker — who grappled with a burglar at his Surrey mansion earlier this week — will give his only U.K. performance of the year. Wife Sharon will also take the stage at the event,...November 24, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Helps Select Top 500 Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time
Ozzy Osbourne was among the panel of recording artists, producers, label executives, critics and songwriters that selected the list of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs of all time, to be published in a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine out on Friday, according to Reuters. Also on the panel w...November 18, 2004
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