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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL
A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...December 9, 2004
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Report: CBS Dropped From GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Lawsuit
The Associated Press is reporting that attorneys representing families of some of the 100 people killed in the West Warwick nightclub fire as well a number who were injured have agreed to drop CBS Broadcasting Inc. as a defendant in one of the lawsuits filed in the aftermath. Lawyers for both sides...December 1, 2004
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Hard Rock Musicians To Perform At Christmas Charity Event
Current and former members of QUIET RIOT, ZEBRA, NIGHT RANGER, DIO, W.A.S.P., YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ENUFF Z'NUFF, GEEZER and SAVATAGE are among the musicians scheduled to take part in the 8th annual Rock 4 X-MAS Christmas charity event held on December 4 at Wildwood Bowl in Riverhead, NY. The concert wi...November 4, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH With ROB HALFORD: Camden Video Stills Posted Online
The BLACK SABBATH fan site Black Sabbath Live Project has posted a number of still captures from a pro-shot film of SABBATH's historic performance with Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) on August 26, 2004 at Ozzfest in Camden, NJ. Check them out at this location. Commented Black Sabbath Live Project's webm...November 4, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Hard At Work On New Solo Album
Vocalist Clark Brown is currently in the studio with BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recording the follow-up to Butler's 1997 solo release, "Black Science" (issued under the GEEZER banner),tentatively titled "Ohmwork". A 2005 release is expected. In the meantime, Clark can be heard on several n...October 27, 2004
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK To Support RICHIE SCARLET In California
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, featuring ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bassist Mike Butler, will be supporting RICHIE SCARLET on four Northern California dates beginning on October 27 at The Pound SF in San Francisco. Richie Scarlet is known affectionately as "Th...October 24, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Track Listing Revealed
The complete track listing has been revealed for the upcoming OZZY OSBOURNE box set, which has apparently been re-titled "The Prince of Darkness", according to IGN.com. The 52-song set, due on February 8, chronicles Ozzy's career via his biggest hits and most memorable collaborations, but the clinch...October 21, 2004
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Talks About WHITE LION Reunion, Recording With OZZY
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist James Lomenzo recently spoke to SDMFWorldwide.com about his work with Zakk Wylde and his thoughts on a much-rumored WHITE LION reunion, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: SDMFWorldwide.com: So just out of curiosity, I've heard you talk about V...October 3, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About SABBATH, ELF And Current State Of The Music Business
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the new DIO album "Master of the Moon" and his views on the world and the current state of the music business. Several excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: You've seen a lot of things in your career. What's your opini...September 28, 2004
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK To Support NEW YORK DOLLS In San Francisco
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, featuring ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bassist Mike Butler, will be opening for the NEW YORK DOLLS at SF's famed Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 3rd. The DOLLS have added former JETBOY bassist Sam Yaffa (recently seen gigging w...September 24, 2004
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APARTMENT 26 Split Up
APARTMENT 26, the British band featuring singer Biff Butler (son of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler),have announced their decision to disband following their recent parting-of-the-ways with the Atlantic label. The split with Atlantic, which took place less than three months after the release of...September 14, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL: New Audio Interview Posted Online
InfinityMag.com has uploaded an 18-minute audio interview with FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. In the interview, Bell discusses the group's break-up and reunion, their new album, "Archetype", their touring plans and experiences touring with SLIPKNOT and CHIMAIRA, his experiences working with t...September 13, 2004
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TONY IOMMI Hopes To Begin Work On New BLACK SABBATH Album Next Year
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has told GibsonCustom.com that the possibility of a new SABBATH album has not been ruled out. Asked point-blank if there will be a new CD of original material from the heavy metal pioneers, Iommi responded, "We would hope so. I'm hoping we will do another one. One...September 11, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Some 'Chick' Named FRANCES Caused OZZFEST To End Early
Ozzy Osbourne has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the final Ozzfest 2004 show in West Palm Beach, FL due to Hurricane Frances hitting the area the same weekend. "Some crazy chick named Frances forced us to end Ozzfest a bit early" said Ozzy. "To the people of West Palm Beach and the...September 10, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: 'The Complete Recording History' Book Due Next Year
Rockdetector.com executive editor Garry Sharpe-Young has been working on a leviathan account of BLACK SABBATH's complete recording history, from the earliest demos through to the "Reunion" album and, possibly, beyond. Already having two highly praised SABBATH-related titles under his belt, "The Stor...September 9, 2004