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LACUNA COIL Enter Studio; Announce New Album Title

LACUNA COIL — the Italian hard rock sensation, whose standout Active Rock singles for "Heaven's A Lie" and "Swamped", led Billboard to name them one of last year's biggest success stories — entered the studio on September 3 to begin tracking "Karmacode", the highly anticipated follow-up to their cri...

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THE HAUNTED Prepare For THE FURY OF THE FALL Tour

Ozzfest 2005 has now come to a close but THE HAUNTED's U.S. and Canadian touring insanity continues early next month on The Fury of The Fall tour this October alongside MESHUGGAH, GOD FORBID and MNEMIC, which leads them directly into a massive European trek with labelmates GOD FORBID. The group have...

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OZZFEST 2005: 'Ozzfest Xth Anniversary' DVD/CD Set To Surface In November

Clear Channel Entertainment has set a November 22 North American release date for the "Ozzfest Xth Anniversary" DVD/CD set. The two-disc set is expected to include highlights from this year's festival, which was headlined by co-headlined by BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN, with additional appearances...

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SHADOWS FALL Singer Performs SLAYER's 'Raining Blood' With THE HAUNTED: Photos Available

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair joined THE HAUNTED for a "lethal" cover of SLAYER's "Raining Blood" to close out the Swedish band's set on Thursday, September 8 at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD. SHADOWS FALL headlined the concert in what was the final show of their post-Ozzfest trek with THE HAU...

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ARCH ENEMY: Working With New Swedish Guitarist

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Wow, that was two months that went by quickly — we had a blast this summer in the U.S.! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new ....

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ROB ZOMBIE: New Album Will Be 'Most Kick-Ass Record Yet'

ROB ZOMBIE's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Well, here some exciting news kids! Just in time for Christmas is something we call 'Hellbilly Super Deluxe'! What is it you ask? Well, it a new version of 'Hellbilly Deluxe' featuring a CD of the original album plus a DVD...

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A DOZEN FURIES: 'The Cycle' Video Preview Available Now

An A DOZEN FURIES e-card, containing a "sneak peek" at the group's debut video, can be accessed at this location. The clip for "The Cycle" was directed by Darren Doane, who has also helmed videos for EVERY TIME I DIE, THURSDAY, POISON THE WELL, DEFTONES and DARKEST HOUR. The clip, which is set ...

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SOILWORK Frontman Offers Post-OZZFEST Update

SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're back in Sweden now, have been sleeping straight for almost 24 hours.. It's really hard to melt all the impressions from Ozzfest. I gotta say that the tour went much faster than I expected....

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist: 'A Lot Of Americans Are Trying To Sound Like Swedish Bands'

Kyle Jongerden of the Vermont Cynic recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Vermont Cynic: Why do you think heavy metal is becoming so popular in America? Michael: "I mean, everything seems to go around in circles. Now peopl...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer's Eighth Audio Diary Entry Available

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's official web site has been updated with the eighth entry in his audio diary series. Bill phoned in from West Palm Beach, Florida before SABBATH played the final gig of this year's Ozzfest on Sunday, September 4. This new edition, totaling 29:42 in length, covers sev...

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A DOZEN FURIES Singer Comments On IRON MAIDEN Vs. SHARON OSBOURNE Feud

Morley Seaver of antiMUSIC.com recently conducted an interview with A DOZEN FURIES lead singer Bucky Garrett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: antiMusic: Looking back at the [MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest"] competition. What are your thoughts on the whole thing and is it something you would do...

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A DOZEN FURIES Team With Virgin Megastore To Put On Show For Hometown Fans

A DOZEN FURIES, who won a highly coveted tour spot on Ozzfest 2005 after beating out North Carolina's CYNDER (now CYN) in MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest" finale, will prepare for their Sanctuary/Divine Recordings debut, "A Concept From Fire", on September 13 by playing a show in their hometown of Dallas....

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IN FLAMES: 'Like You Better Dead' Video Posted Online

IN FLAMES' video for the track "Like You Better Dead" has been posted online at NuclearBlast.de (Real Media). The Super-3D clip was directed by the School of Future Entertainment from Sweden. "Like You Better Dead" comes off the group's 2004 album, "Soundtrack to Your Escape", available now on Nucle...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Stand-In Drummer MARK SCHULMAN Speaks

Davesontour.com recently conducted an interview with veteran drummer Mark Schulman, who was on tour drumming for VELVET REVOLVER on their appearances at Ozzfest. Mark was spending his first off-day on the tour traveling to and from Muskegon, Michigan, where he was conducting a drum clinic. An excerp...

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TRIVIUM: Post-OZZFEST Update

Orlando-based metallers TRIVIUM have posted the following message on their official web site: "First we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all the souls negatively affected by Hurricane Katrina, we have friends, family and fans along the gulf coast and our thoug...