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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman Checks In From OZZFEST
ALL THAT REMAINS singer Phil Labonte checked in from this year's Ozzfest tour, where the band are performing on the second stage all summer long. Said Labonte: "So yesterday was our first Ozzfest show. It seemed to me that Washington has more than a few ATR fans and they were out early and in force...July 6, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE Doesn't Rule Out Future BLACK SABBATH Activity
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Paul Saitowitz of The Press-Enterprise about his participation in the 11th rendition of Ozzfest, the traveling metal circus helmed by his wife, Sharon. And though this is the first time he will not be included on all dates, hanging it up is the furthest thing from his...July 6, 2006
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Malfunctioning?
Launch Radio Networks reports: Despite repeated assurances that their forthcoming "hiatus" is not a break-up, SYSTEM OF A DOWN reportedly acted like a band on the brink at the opening day of this summer's Ozzfest last Thursday (June 29) in Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from Seattle. According t...July 6, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman: 'Being Dark, Nasty And Perverse Are Necessary Elements In What We Do'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was recently asked by San Bernardino County Sun writer Paul Andersen what his band would write about if the world suddenly turned peaceful and less chaotic. "Our lyrics have always been passionate about moments of life, passionate about the state of world events unfo...July 6, 2006
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Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Is Honored To Be Playing With ROB ZOMBIE
Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with ROB ZOMBIE drummer Tommy Clufetos. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: Now the new ROB ZOMBIE album, "Educated Horses", is phenomenal. How do you like performing the new songs live? Tommy: "The new songs are killer...July 6, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'Someone In OZZY's Position Doesn't Need A Record Company'
Steve Appleford of The Los Angeles Times recently spoke to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne about the annual event known as Ozzfest. It began 10 years ago as a hard-rock alternative in the era of Lollapalooza and Horde and Lilith Fair. And it has outlasted virtually all competitors, establishing Ozzy and hi...July 6, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE Says Bassist Departure Was Amicable
Launch Radio Networks reports: ROB ZOMBIE kicked off his "American Witch Across America" tour on Friday (June 30),with bassist Matt Montgomery along as the newest member of his live band. Montgomery replaced longtime bass player Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, who left to join Ozzy Osbourne's backing group...July 5, 2006
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Concert Venue Cited For Alcohol Violations During OZZFEST
According to KOBTV.com, The Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, NM was gigged three times by state alcohol investigators on Tuesday for violating laws on dispensing alcohol during July 4th's Ozzfest. One of the venue's vendors was charged with providing alcohol to two different intoxicated men. Officia...July 5, 2006
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Drummer GENE HOGLAN: 'STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is Not Disappearing Anytime Soon'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has rejected reports that the band will split up shortly after completing their current second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest. In a recent interview with Finland's Imperiumi webzine, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend revealed that the band's upc...July 5, 2006
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BLEEDING THROUGH: 'Love In Slow Motion' Video Posted Online
BLEEDING THROUGH's video for the song "Love in Slow Motion" has been posted online at this location. The clip, which was filmed last month in the California desert, continues the band's homage to gritty Americana horror. Directed by Zach Merck (SHADOWS FALL, CONVERGE) and Kevin Leonard (HIMSA, DIECA...July 4, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I Don't Have Anything To Say With STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Anymore'
Niko Kaartinen of Finland's Imperiumi webzine recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend. A few excerpts from the chat follow (translated from Finnish by Mike Portnoy forum member "tommidt"): Imperiumi: "The New Black" is STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's fifth and final...July 4, 2006
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Review: OZZY OSBOURNE's Sound Was 'Way Too Soft' During Late Afternoon OZZFEST Set
Brad Kava of The Mercury News reviewed this year's Ozzfest when it hit the Shoreline Amphitheater in San Francisco, California on Saturday (July 1). An excerpt from his review follows: The Prince of Darkness played in the bright light of day Saturday at the 11th annual Ozzfest concert, and, while th...July 2, 2006
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Performs With BLEEDING THROUGH In San Francisco
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn joined BLEEDING THROUGH Saturday, July 1 during their second-stage Ozzfest 2006 appearance at Shoreline Amphitheatre in San Franisco, CA for a rendition of the BT track "Revenge I Seek". MACHINE HEAD will enter Sharkbite studios in Oakland, California the second we...July 2, 2006
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN: New Audio Interview With SHAVO ODADJIAN Posted Online
A 14-minute audio interview with SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist bassist Shavo Odadjian, conducted on Wednesday, June 28 by "Metal Shop" on the Seattle station 99.9 KISW, has been posted online at this location. SYSTEM OF A DOWN is planning on taking a long hiatus after completing this summer's Ozzfest. Th...July 1, 2006
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Review: OZZY's Voice At OZZFEST Kick-Off 'Sounded Stronger Than It Has In Years'
Chris Harris of MTV.com reviewed the opening night of this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off Thursday (June 29) at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. An excerpt from his review follows: On Thursday, with the majestic, snowcapped Mount Rainier as its backdrop, Sharon Osbourne's travel...July 1, 2006
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