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OZZY OSBOURNE Signs On For BOB DYLAN Tribute?

According to TheRockRadio.com, MOUNTAIN has been working on their new album, which is a tribute to Bob Dylan. Singer-guitarist Leslie West and drummer Corky Laing have recorded a number of Dylan songs for the project, including "Subterranean Homesick Blues", "Gotta Serve Somebody" and "Blowing In Th...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: DEVIN TOWNSEND Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 88 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this second episode of their Ozzfest series, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Devin Townsend of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. Interview topics include STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, Ozzfest, and Steve Vai. A photo as well as...

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DISTURBED Drummer Explains Why He Hasnt Tied The Knot Yet

Launch Radio Networks reports: DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren proposed to his future wife nearly a year ago, on August 31, 2005, onstage in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since then, however, the couple have not managed to seal the deal. Wengren told Launch what's been holding up the big day....

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'Metal Injection' Launches First Extreme Music On-Demand Broadband Network

New York-based "Metal Injection" has always been on the cutting edge of new media. When the show started three years ago, producers saw opportunity on the Internet to reach a worldwide audience and became one of the firsts to fully stream a half-hour show online. The shows would constantly feature i...

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MISS OZZFEST 2006 Crowned: Photo Available

Jennifer Parker (photo) from Buffalo, NY was crowned Miss Ozzfest 2006 at the final show of this year's tour earlier today (Sunday, August 13) in West Palm Beach, Florida. Check out photos of all the contestants at this location. As previously reported, throughout the summer, Ozzfest fans took matte...

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DISTURBED: Blender.com Video Interview Posted Online

Blender.com recently spoke to DISTURBED about surviving the fall of "nu metal," recording a cover of GENESIS' "Land of Confusion", working with Todd McFarlane and singer David Draiman's bizarre chin piercing. Watch the three-minute interview at this location. DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren recently...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Discuss Their Cover Of PANTERA's 'Walk': Video Available

Blender.com recently spoke to AVENGED SEVENFOLD about their cover version of PANTERA's "Walk" and their participation in this year's Ozzfest. Watch the four-minute interview at Blender.com. When asked about their version of "Walk", AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows said, "Kerrang! magazine came to...

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DISTURBED Frontman To Go Under The Knife

Ultimate-Guitar.com reports that DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman has had surgery to repair his stomach and lungs for an acid reflux problem, and now he's set for another operation. Draiman has had a rough time trying to keep his voice in shape for Ozzfest, but with some vocal exercises and proper r...

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'Women Of Ozzfest': Video Interview With LACUNA COIL, WALLS OF JERICHO, BLEEDING THROUGH

Blender.com recently caught up with Cristina Scabbia (vocals) of LACUNA COIL, Candace Kucsulain (vocals) of WALLS OF JERICHO and Marta Peterson (keyboards) of BLEEDING THROUGH for an intriguing "Women of Ozzfest" piece. This unique feature sees the women touch upon many issues regarding the touring...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'VOIVOD Is Always Number One Because That's Just That Way It Is'

Christine Carney of MP3.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD members Jason "Jasonic" Newsted, Michel "Away" Langevin and Denis "Snake" Belanger. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MP3.com: [To Jason] Do you consider this your priority, working with VOIVOD? Jason Newsted: "Well, VO...

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NORMA JEAN To Release New Album Next Month

This month, NORMA JEAN wrap up their spectacular touring appearances on Ozzfest 2006 to then unleash it on their headline "Radio Rebellion Tour" with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, FEAR BEFORE THE MARCH OF FLAMES, and MISERY SIGNALS. NORMA JEAN's new album, entitled "Redeemer", is scheduled for release...

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HATEBREED, NAPALM DEATH, EXODUS: More Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been released for "Monsters of Mayhem", the upcoming tour featuring HATEBREED, NAPALM DEATH, EXODUS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DESPISED ICON and FIRST BLOOD. They are as follows: Sep. 01 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Sep. 03 - Lancaster, PA @ The Chameleon Sep. 04 - Springfield, VA...

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LACUNA COIL Checks In With OZZFEST Report

LACUNA COIL continues to mesmerize the masses on the main stage of this year's Ozzfest, further defining their status as one of today's premiere hard rock acts. The massive summer trek coincided with the release of the new single "Enjoy The Silence" (DEPECHE MODE cover),which is currently making bi...

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Rare OZZFEST Ibanez Guitar Up For Grabs

Ibanez, GuitarTrader.com and PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics have teamed up for what they claim is "one of the most exciting guitar giveaways of the decade." According to a posting on the GuitarTrader.com web site, "One reason this is so exciting is the RARE Ibanez guitar being given away. You can't...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Interview With PHIL LABONTE To Air This Weekend

An interview with ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte is scheduled to air this Saturday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sirius Satellite Radio's "Hard Attack". The former SHADOWS FALL singer holds nothing back talking about past band troubles, his vocal influences, Ozzfest 2006 and his new favorit...