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OZZY OSBOURNE, TOMMY LEE Remember Their 'Most Spinal Tap' Moments
According to the New York Daily News, Guitar World magazine has culled several tales of excess from several rock gods while they still have some brain cells left. Paying homage to Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary, the mag asked each, "What's your most 'Spinal Tap' moment?" Ozzy Osbourne remembers when...May 18, 2005
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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD Pull Out Of NAPALM DEATH European Tour
New York hardcore legends MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD have pulled out of their previously announced European tour with NAPALM DEATH. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Unfortunately, we've got some bad news... for the first time in our lives we've been given absolutely no choice...May 15, 2005
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POWERMAN 5000 Tap MUDROCK To Mix New Album
POWERMAN 5000 recently spent time at Mad Oak Studios in Boston, Massachusetts completing the recording sessions for their new album, due later this year on frontman Spider One's Megatronic Records. Joining Spider One, drummer Adrian Ost, and bassist Siggy Siursen on tour and on the forthcoming album...May 12, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Tap SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY Mainman To Co-Produce New Album
QUEENSRŸCHE have tapped SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY mainman Jason Slater to assist them with production on their new album, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". More information on Jason Slater and/or SNAKE RIVER...May 10, 2005
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SOULFLY, MSG, TIAMAT, MOONSPELL Featured On 'Metalmania 2004' DVD
Music Video Distributors and Metal Mind will be releasing the "Metalmania 2004" DVD/CD in the U.S. on June 21. Metalmania is the biggest and the most prestigious metal festival in Central-Eastern Europe. Every year the main stage hosts the top metal bands from all around the world (DVD),while on th...May 7, 2005
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Drummer STEVE GORMAN Rejoins BLACK CROWES
Billboard.com is reporting that original BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has rejoined the band, after opting out of the initial dates on the band's reunion tour. Gorman played his first show last night (May 5) during the opener of a four-show run at Atlanta's Tabernacle. He replaces drummer Bill D...May 6, 2005
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ROBERT PLANT: 'I Was Outdone By A Taiwanese Guy Singing TONY ORLANDO'
RollingStone.com recently conducted a question-and-answer session with former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant. Several excerpts from the interview follow: RollingStone.com: What is your best vocal performance? Robert Plant: Can I name two, from different eras? I'd say that on [LED ZEPPELIN's] "Ra...May 5, 2005
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H.I.M. Tap ANDY WALLACE To Mix New Album
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have reportedly tapped Andy Wallace (KORN, LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, SLAYER) to mix their brand-new album, tentatively due in the fall via Sire. The mixing sessions will take place in New York City beginning this week. As previously reported, H.I.M. recorded the follow-...May 4, 2005
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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD To Release New Album In October
New York hardcore legends MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD are in the studio recording what will be their third full-length release for Trustkill Records. The album's tentative title, "Merciless", encompasses both the lyrical themes and music found on this new release. "The songs are a culmination of years and y...May 4, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY 'Best Of' CD Planned As Part Of SPITFIRE RECORDS 'Relaunch'
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the relaunch of its hard rock and heavy metal label Spitfire Records. The relaunch includes new releases from THE DUKE, featuring former STUCK MOJO and FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward, and Georgia-based sleaze-rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY. Additionally, starting May 2, Sp...April 29, 2005
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IAN GILLAN Celebrating 40 Years In Rock: The DVD
Ian Gillan and the producer of the upcoming DVD celebrating Gillan's 40 years in the rock world, Craig Hooper, have posted a letter on Ian's official web site about the upcoming DVD. An excerpt from Craig's portion of the letter follows: "This film takes a look at Gillan's life of forty years of har...April 26, 2005
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South Africa's TOYLAND Tap Producer RON GOUDIE For New Album
Cape Town, South Africa's heavy-hitters TOYLAND have secured the services of cutting-edge producer Ron Goudie (TSOL, POISON, AGENT ORANGE, SOCIAL DISTORTION, GWAR, STRYPER, BOY HITS CAR, FEAR) to guide the up-and-coming band through the recording of their new release. It's Goudie's second trip to th...April 22, 2005
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'This Is Spinal Tap' Named Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Movie Of All Time
According to the Belfast Telegraph, "This is Spinal Tap" has been named the greatest rock 'n' roll movie of all time by readers of the music magazine Mojo. "Spinal Tap" — a mock documentary about a band past their sell-by date on a U.S. tour — beat more earnest portraits such as the ...April 4, 2005
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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...April 3, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST And SCORPIONS Perform In Belfast: Photos, Videos Posted Online
JUDAS PRIEST and the SCORPIONS performed at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland Thursday night (March 24). Check out pictures and videos at this location (courtesy of Mark McGaughey). An excerpt from News Letter's review of the Belfast show follows: "When Rob Halford appeared in the pupil of a mam...March 26, 2005
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