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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: The Story Behind 'Once In A Million Years'
In a recent online posting, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT frontwoman Candice Night explained how she and her fiancé, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (ex-DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW),came to record a reworked version of an old German composition for the group's recently released compilation CD, "Beyond t...November 12, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Confirmed
Despite previous reports to the contrary, OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set will be called "Bible of Ozz" and not "The Prince of Darkness", a spokesperson at Sharon Osbourne Management has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 52-song set, due on February 8, chronicles Ozzy's career via his biggest hits...November 11, 2004
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GODSMACK Music To Be Featured In 'Prince of Persia: Warrior Within' Videogame
GODSMACK have signed on for the forthcoming multi-format videogame, "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within", according to Total Video Games. The Boston-based quartet have reportedly provided a number of songs for use within the game, with the likes of "I Stand Alone" and "Straight Out of Line" setting th...November 8, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Films Video For THE BEATLES Cover
The U.K.'s Mirror is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE filmed the video to his Christmas single, a cover of THE BEATLES' "In My Life", on a bench in Battersea Park, London, accompanied by a "grumpy"-looking bulldog. Ozzy's version of "In My Life" will be included on his upcoming box set, "The Prince of D...October 29, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Track Listing Revealed
The complete track listing has been revealed for the upcoming OZZY OSBOURNE box set, which has apparently been re-titled "The Prince of Darkness", according to IGN.com. The 52-song set, due on February 8, chronicles Ozzy's career via his biggest hits and most memorable collaborations, but the clinch...October 21, 2004
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Report: KISS 'Rock The Nation' Tour Was One Of Summer's Biggest Flops
According to an article in the USA Today, KISS' "Rock the Nation" tour was one of the summer's bigger flops. Based on the figures released by Billboard Boxscore, KISS sold 49 percent of all tickets, with an average of 8,444 tickets sold per show. The hottest acts of the summer were bands like JIMMY...October 11, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: OZZFEST 2001 Tour Rider Posted Online
The Smoking Gun, a web site that posts original documents on the Internet, has obtained BLACK SABBATH's backstage rider for the Ozzfest 2001 tour. The contract rider includes specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting rigs, as well as an artist's wish list — from transportation and bill...October 10, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Pledges To Stop Swearing For Charity
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has poked fun at his reputation as a foul-mouthed rocker by appearing gagged in an advertisement for a British television charity event Children In Need. The BLACK SABBATH singer is rendered silent by tape covering his mouth in the ske...September 22, 2004
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Former BLACK SABBATH, KROKUS Singers To Tour With WHOLE LOTTA METAL
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin, PHENOMENA frontman Matt Moreton and ex-KROKUS vocalist Carl Sentance will be touring with the U.K. rock show known as WHOLE LOTTA METAL beginning in early February 2005. The show, which toured early 2004 to "brilliant" reviews, reportedly features music from...September 10, 2004
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Opinion: How METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Turned Into Erroneous And Soulless Affair
Anthony Kuzminski of Oklahoma's KTOK-AM has posted a lengthy review of METALLICA's recently released documentary, "Some Kind of Monster". An excerpt from his review follows: "The most miraculous thing about 'Some Kind of Monster' is it justifies the two years the band spent recording 'St. Anger'. Wh...August 30, 2004
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VAN HALEN Cancel Carolinas Concerts, Cite 'Scheduling Conflicts'
VAN HALEN have canceled their Sept. 12 concert in South Carolina and their Sept. 14 concert in North Carolina, citing scheduling conflicts. A Sept. 15 show in Greenville's Bi-Lo Center remains on the schedule. Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of Pollstar, a publication that tracks U.S. concert busi...August 20, 2004
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METALLICA's Trek With GODSMACK No. 7 Most Successful Tour Of The Year
METALLICA's tour with GODSMACK grossed around $22 million in the first half of 2004 to land at No. 7 on the list of the 10 most successful tours so far this year, according to Billboard. METALLICA might have grossed even more had they not taken several breaks from the road to spend time with their ....July 16, 2004
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MEGADETH: Complete Reissue Details Revealed
www.cdon.com has posted what appears to be the complete track listing for the upcoming MEGADETH reissues, due on July 27 through Capitol Records. A total of seven albums from the group's back catalogue as well as the MD45 record re-sung by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine have been remixed and remaste...July 5, 2004
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Australian Metal Compilation To Be Unleashed This Week
An Australian metal compilation, featuring 26 "hordes from under the southern skies," many presenting new and exclusive tracks, will be unleashed July 1 via Blacktalon Media. Titled "Legions – Opening Of The Southern Gate", the two-disc collection will feature the following track listing: Disc One:...June 29, 2004
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SHARON OSBOURNE 'Most Important Person in Rock'
Sharon Osbourne has topped a list of the most important people in rock compiled by Kerrang! magazine, according to Scotsman.com. The 51-year-old wife/manager Ozzy Osbourne, who beat the likes of Kurt Cobain and Justin Hawkins from THE DARKNESS in the Kerrang! power list, was recently given the all-c...June 20, 2004