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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Life After JUDAS PRIEST

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he was on a road trip — in a minivan visiting out-of-state relatives — when his former bandmembers made the announcement last Friday (July 11) that he was being replaced by the group's longtime frontman Rob Halford. "I wish I could have been in...
July 15, 2003
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GODSMACK, STAIND Nominated For BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS

GODSMACK and STAIND have garnered four nominations apiece for the 2003 Boston Music Awards, while their respective lead singers — Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis — each scored an additional nod for Male Vocalist of the year. Other nominees include CAVE IN, POWERMAN 5000 and AMERICAN HI-FI. Awards will be...
July 14, 2003
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ALICE COOPER At U.K.'s GUILFEST: Photos Posted Online

ALICE COOPER performed at Guilfest at Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey, England on Friday, July 4. Check out live pictures from LFI. As previously reported, ALICE COOPER has set "The Eyes of Alice Cooper" as the title for his forthcoming CD, tentatively due in the fall. The album was produced by Andrew...
July 7, 2003
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GODSMACK Release Statement Regarding European Tour Cancellation

GODSMACK have released the following statement regarding the cancellation of their European tour, originally scheduled to kick off on July 13 in Manchester, England: "GODSMACK had several projects with contractual deadlines that couldn't be moved, so they were unable to keep the U.K. dates. Future t...
July 2, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE: London Date Pushed Forward

Due to routing difficulties, OZZY OSBOURNE's headlining show at London's Wembley Arena has been moved from Friday, September 5 to Thursday, September 4. Also appearing on the bill will be Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. and Ozzy's daughter, Kelly. GODSMACK, who were originally set to open Ozzy's Europ...
July 2, 2003
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GODSMACK: European Tour Cancelled!

GODSMACK have cancelled all of their previously announced European headlining dates. In addition, the group are said to have pulled out their scheduled shows with OZZY OSBOURNE in September. An official statement regarding the matter is expected shortly. GODSMACK were set to launch a European outing...
July 1, 2003
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ALICE COOPER Names New CD

ALICE COOPER has set "The Eyes of Alice Cooper" as the title for his forthcoming CD, tentatively due in the fall. The album was produced by Andrew "Mudrock" Murdoch (GODSMACK, POWERMAN 5000) and was recorded in the same stripped-down manner as ALICE's demos. "I said, 'Mud, you've got to do this albu...
June 24, 2003
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GODSMACK To Tour Europe, Film Video For 'Serenity'

GODSMACK will launch a European outing July 13 in Manchester, England and plan to return to the States for a headlining tour in the fall, which like the band's current outing, will offer $10 tickets to U.S. soldiers. "We've always been supportive of our country and our president and stuff like that,...
June 19, 2003
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MOTHRA Change Name, Announce Los Angeles Gig

MOTHRA, the new project featuring guitarist Mikey Doling (ex-SNOT, SOULFLY),bassist Jon "Tumor" Fahnestock (ex-SNOT, AMEN),drummer Roy Mayorga (SOULFLY),guitarist Levon Sultanian (ONESIDEZERO),and vocalist Jason Radford (ONESIDEZERO),have officially changed their name to ABLOOM, according to a...
June 16, 2003
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GODSMACK In Concert At Red Rocks: Photos Available

GODMACK performed live at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado on Tuesday (June 10). Check out pictures from Wire Image. ...
June 12, 2003
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H.I.M.'s 'Love Metal' Certified Platinum In Finland

H.I.M.'s latest CD, "Love Metal", has been certified platinum for sales in excess of 30,000 copies in the group's native Finland. "Love Metal", the group's fourth full-length effort, has reportedly shifted over 300,000 copies worldwide. The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights"...
June 10, 2003
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Vintage OZZY And SABBATH Classics Unleashed In Vancouver

OZZY OSBOURNE's first show with his rejuvenated band — Zakk Wylde (guitar),Jason Newsted (bass),and Michael Bordin (drums) — was a rousing success. The Madman's second Canadian tour in as many years kicked off in Vancouver Sunday night (June 1) and a handful of seldom-played Ozzy classics were unl...
June 4, 2003
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ANTHRAX Singer Says Americans Don't Have To Be Arrogant

ANTHRAX singer John Bush recently spoke to Transcending the Mundane regarding his views on the war on terrorism. "I have so many mixed emotions about that," he admitted. "I mean, having just been in Europe my rap onstage was like, 'We're entertainers. That's what we do. We're here to make you forget...
May 30, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Joined By Daughter KELLY At First U.K. Arena Shows In Eight Years

OZZY OSBOURNE is starting a European tour in September with two U.K. headlining shows. The dates are: Friday, Sep. 05 – London @ Wembley Arena Sunday, Sep. 07 - Birmingham @ NEC Both shows will be OZZY'S first solo headlining shows in the U.K. in eight years and will feature another singing Osbourne...
May 29, 2003
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GODSMACK Promise Safe Show During Tour

GODSMACK are bringing a truckload of pyrotechnics with them on the road this summer, but are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of their fans "The [pyrotechnics] company we use basically wrote the book on it," bassist Robbie Merrill told the Associated Press. "All the fire departments go to...
May 28, 2003