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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: New ZAKK WYLDE Audio Interview Posted Online
A five-minute audio interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde, conducted at the Ozzfest stop in Washington on August 11 by KISW 99.9 FM, can be downloaded in MP3 format at this location. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be embarking on a U.S. tour with BRAND NEW SIN beginning in mid-October. A d...August 24, 2005
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OTEP Frontwoman Says IRON MAIDEN 'Insulted' OZZY While Benefitting From OZZFEST
OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has posted the following message in her online diary: "I was able to get away for a bit and visited a few friends & allies [co-conspirators] at Ozzfest in [San Bernardino] [Saturday] ... I arrived just in time to watch the mighty SLIPKNOT destroy the main stage ... I...August 23, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On OZZFEST's 'Disgusting' And 'Unprofessional' Behavior
IRON MAIDEN's manager, Rod Smallwood of Sanctuary Artist Management, has issued the following statement regarding the band's final Ozzfest performance this past weekend in Devore, CA: "MAIDEN are currently returning from America and preparing for U.K. festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste t...August 23, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's Label: OSBOURNE Camp 'Sabotaged' Band's Final OZZFEST Performance
IRON MAIDEN's European record company, EMI, has hit back at Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne after MAIDEN's headlining set at Devore, CA's Hyundia Pavillion was allegedly sabotaged by Ozzfest crew. In a statement, the band's label said: "As many of you now know, Sharon Osbourne and assorted hangers-on drama...August 23, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL's BITTNER: European Drum Clinics Announced
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be participating in the following drum clinics in September: Sep. 25 - Drummer Live in London Sep. 26 - Hamburg @ Amptown Music Sep. 27 - Ibbenbüren @ Musik Produktiv Sep. 28 - Karlsruhe @ Rockshop Commented Bittner: "I was asked to participate in Drummer Live...August 23, 2005
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OSBOURNE Spokesperson: KELLY Was 'Absolutely Not' Involved In Egging IRON MAIDEN
According to Launch Radio Networks, the Osbourne organization is denying that daughter Kelly Osbourne had anything to do with IRON MAIDEN getting egged on Saturday, August 20. Various Internet reports have put Kelly in the mosh pit at the Ozzfest show in Devore, California, and that she and several...August 23, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: More San Bernardino Photos Posted Online
More photos of IRON MAIDEN performing at this past weekend's Ozzfest in Devore (near San Bernardino),California have been posted online at Yahoo! Music. As previously reported, IRON MAIDEN were pelted with eggs, interrupted by chants for Ozzy Osbourne, and inexplicably had their power cut several t...August 23, 2005
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BURY YOUR DEAD: We Did Not Pelt IRON MAIDEN With Eggs
Boston metalcore outfit BURY YOUR DEAD have issued a statement via their official web site refuting reports that they actively participated in pelting IRON MAIDEN with eggs during the British band's co-headlining appearance at this past weekend's Ozzfest in Devore, California. The statement reads as...August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Performs With Egg On His Shoulder: Photo Available
A photo of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris performing at this past weekend's Ozzfest in Devore, California with egg shell on his shoulder and falling off his elbow has been posted online at this location (photo credit: Neil Lim Sang). Also available is a photo of MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers perfor...August 22, 2005
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OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective
The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock hist...August 22, 2005
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JOEY BELLADONNA: I Would Have Rejoined ANTHRAX Even If FRANK And DANNY Weren't Involved
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: In your opinion, how has the tour gone thus far? Joey: "I think it went quite good. We're working really well together. Everyone's having a very good time wor...August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Series Of Unfortunate Events' Made San Bernardino Show 'Difficult'
IRON MAIDEN have posted the following message on their official web site: "IRON MAIDEN wish to thank all the 45,000 metal fans at Ozzfest in San Bernardino on Saturday night for sticking with us and giving us such a great response at the end of a difficult set. It was obvious to all there that ...August 22, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE Issues Statement: BRUCE DICKINSON Tried To Ruin OZZFEST For Everyone
Sharon Osbourne has issued the following statement via the official Ozzfest web site, Ozzfest.com: "IRON MAIDEN were chosen for the Ozzfest tour because the Ozzfest committee felt they were a good band, plus the fact that they had not done shows in the U.S. for some time. From day one, Bruce Dickins...August 22, 2005
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Review: Controversy Ruled The Day At OZZFEST
Paul Saitowitz of The Press-Enterprise has issued the following report: Between the brutal metal assault from 21 bands and the 30,000-strong revelers who would have been just as at home at a professional wrestling match, controversy was the day's most interesting story at the Ozzfest. IRON MAIDEN's...August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Pelted With Eggs During OZZFEST; SHARON OSBOURNE Calls BRUCE DICKINSON A 'Prick'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received a number of e-mails regarding last night's (August 20) Ozzfest concert in Devore (near San Bernardino),California, which reportedly included an on-stage appearance following IRON MAIDEN's set by Sharon Osbourne during which she called MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson a...August 21, 2005
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