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It's Official: BLACK SABBATH To Play This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH will reunite for the first time since 2001 for Ozzfest 2004, which begins July 10 in Hartford, Conn., a spokeswoman for the annual road show told Reuters on Tuesday (May 18). Ozzfest co-founder and headliner Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Bu...May 18, 2004
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APARTMENT 26: Dropped By ATLANTIC?
APARTMENT 26, who feature in their ranks singer Biff Butler (son of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler),have reportedly severed ties with Atlantic Records less than three months after the release of their sophomore album, "Music For The Massive". The split with Atlantic marks the second time the B...May 12, 2004
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Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath
It's this simple: without BLACK SABBATH, you wouldn't be reading this site right now. You would probably have never heard of many of the bands written about here, and in fact, most of those bands probably wouldn't exist. BLACK SABBATH, while they certainly didn't invent hard rock, created the templa...April 20, 2004
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BILL WARD: I Wanted BLACK SABBATH To Go On
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the possibility of the band reuniting for a future tour and studio album. Asked if it ever gets frustrating that SABBATH is not out there, Bill said, "It is frustrating. On the last tour we did, we all worked so hard. I b...April 11, 2004
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OZZY Says He Believes Negotiations Are Underway For A BLACK SABBATH Reunion
Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed in a radio interview that talks are underway for BLACK SABBATH to perform at this year's Ozzfest. Asked during an appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" Wednesday night (March 31) if there is any truth to the reports that SABBATH are in negotiations...April 1, 2004
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ROB HALFORD: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If BLACK SABBATH Played This Year's OZZFEST
Singer Rob Halford of the recently reunited JUDAS PRIEST, who are co-headlining Ozzfest 2004, told Launch Radio Networks that the idea of a BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's traveling festival makes sense to him. "It's brand new news to me, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it happened...March 31, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: BLASKO Out, GEEZER BUTLER In?
OZZY OSBOURNE has parted ways with bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson and has re-joined forces with his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Geezer Butler, reliable sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Butler's return to OSBOURNE's band has further opened the door for a possible BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's Oz...March 30, 2004
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DEATH Tribute CD Update: CHIMAIRA, KING DIAMOND Members Lay Down Their Tracks
Guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update regarding the status of the upcoming tribute CD, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner": "Hi everyone, I have some recent progress on the DEATH tribute project, 'Within The Mind',...March 29, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Drummer Records Track For DEATH Tribute CD
KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson has recorded a guest appearance for the upcoming DEATH tribute CD, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner". Thompson is featured on a cover version of the track "Spirit Crusher", which originally appeared on the final DEATH studio al...March 22, 2004
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CHIMAIRA Book Studio Time For DEATH Tribute
CHIMAIRA will be entering Spider Studios on March 22 to record some music from the DEATH albums "Symbolic" and "Human" for the upcoming tribute CD "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner". Legendary guitarist James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) will be handling t...March 8, 2004
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DEATH Tribute Album Update: CHIMAIRA Added, Web Site Launched
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy has issued the following update regarding his upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records: "This past Saturday, February 28th, the first...March 2, 2004
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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About Playing In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has spoken out about the experience of auditioning for — and ultimately landing — the guitarist gig in OZZY OSBOURNE's band, only to be told less than a month later it had been given to someone else. Asked via his message board what was it like playi...February 29, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: DEATH Tribute CD To Include 'Sound Of Perseverance' Material
Despite previous reports to the contrary "at least one" song from DEATH's "Sound of Perseverance" CD will be included on the upcoming DEATH tribute album, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner" (web site),guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) has to...February 25, 2004
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APARTMENT 26: New Music Available For Listening
Two new tracks from APARTMENT 26's new album "Music For The Massive", have been posted online for listening. You can check out the tracks "Kick To Head" and "Book (Be My Friend)", along with the group's current single, "Give Me More", at this location. "Music For The Massive" was produced by Tchad ....February 25, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: DEATH Tribute Album Update
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy has issued the following update regarding his upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner" (web site),tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records: "This past Saturday [Feb. 21] I tr...February 24, 2004
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