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DRAGONFORCE: More OZZFEST 'Off' Dates Announced

U.K. power metallers DRAGONFORCE have confirmed the following U.S. headlining shows during Ozzfest "off" days (all shows with support from BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME except noted otherwise): Jun. 30 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall Jul. 05 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep Jul. 12 - Ft. Worth, TX - Rid...

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DOWN: Hometown Show Will Be 'Only North American Appearance' This Year

DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — h...

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Promoter Confirms 'Slow Ticket Sales' Caused OZZFEST Cancellation In Somerset

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, promoters have now confirmed that slow ticket sales have caused Ozzfest to cancel its Twin Cities stop for the second year in a row, according to StarTribune.com. The show, set for July 14 in Somerset, Wis., did not include fest founder and namesake OZZY...

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DISTURBED Singer Says First Nights On OZZFEST Are 'Awesome'

Launch Radio Networks report: DISTURBED currently has a couple of weeks off before beginning its co-headlining run on this summer's Ozzfest, but vocalist David Draiman told Launch he's already looking forward to the beginning of the annual metal and hard rock festival. "You know, the first couple of...

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LACUNA COIL To Embark On U.K. Headlining Tour In October

Italian Rock sensations LACUNA COIL have announced they will be heading back to the U.K. for a headlining tour this fall, in support of their new album "Karmacode". Since the release of "Karmacode" in April of this year LACUNA COIL have already made their mark on the music world, with worldwide crit...

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OZZFEST 2006: Somerset Show Cancelled Due To Low Ticket Sales?

The July 14 Ozzfest 2006 date, originally scheduled to take place at the Float-Rite Park in Somerset, Wisconsin, has reportedly been cancelled, apparently due to "low ticket sales." However, it should be noted that this information has not yet been confirmed by the Ozzfest organizers, who are still...

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UNEARTH: 'Giles' Video Trailer Posted Online

A trailer for UNEARTH's video for the track "Giles" — which was shot on June 5 on a massive soundstage in Burbank, California — has been posted online at this location. Director Darren Doane (DEFTONES, EVERY TIME I DIE, AS I LAY DYING, A LIFE ONCE LOST, POISON THE WELL) had previously had ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE to Embark On World Tour In December?

An OZZY OSBOURNE "insider" has revealed to Rockdetector.com that although Ozzy is only taking part in ten of the looming summer Ozzfest events, the BLACK SABBATH frontman is "simultaneously working on two album projects (one being released in November) and he's about to head out on tour this summer...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Want To Be Around For A While'

Chad Bowar of About.com recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About.com: This is your last album for Century Media. You've signed a deal with Atlantic Records, a major label. What led you to make the switch? Brian Fair: "We'...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Says Break Is About 'Being Creative'

Launch Radio Networks reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian says that he knows some fans aren't happy about the group taking a long hiatus after completing this summer's Ozzfest. But Malakian told Launch that taking time off from SYSTEM for other projects is necessary for the group to s...

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MISS OZZFEST 2006: Vote For Your Favorite Contestant

Ozzfest's official web site, Ozzfest.com, has been updated with photos of a number of contestants taking part in the nationwide search for the first-ever Miss Ozzfest. Check them out at this location. Throughout the summer, Ozzfest fans will take matters into their own hands, voting for their favori...

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DOWN: Hometown Show To Be Webcast

DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — h...

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Former MOTOGRATER Frontman Resurfaces In FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan (Ghost) has issued the following update on his current activities: "I get more e-mails than I can possibly reply to, so I decided to publicly answer all the questions about what I'm up to and where I stand with MOTOGRATER. "First off, I'd like to thank all the fans fo...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Ready For OZZFEST Before Break

Launch Radio Networks reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN plans a lengthy hiatus after completing its run on this summer's Ozzfest, but that doesn't mean the group isn't looking forward to co-headlining the annual heavy rock festival. Drummer John Dolmayan told Launch that he and his bandmates expect to enjoy...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Putting Finishing Touches On 'Shot To Hell'

On top of helping Ozzy Osbourne write songs for his next record, guitarist Zakk Wylde is putting the finishing touches on "Shot To Hell", his first BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album for Roadrunner Records. Produced by Zakk and Michael Beinhorn (OZZY, KORN, SOUNDGARDEN),and recorded with longtime pals Craig...