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SOIL Bassist Slams Former Frontman For Joining DROWNING POOL
SOIL bassist Tim King has slammed the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to replace their last vocalist, Ja...July 26, 2005
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OZZFEST Platinum Package: Meet OZZY For $1,000
The following message has been posted at Ozzfest.com: "As a very special bonus for the 10th Anniversary of Ozzfest, 10 lucky fans can celebrate the occasion with Ozzy in person!!!! This package will include a photo with Ozzy, a special Platinum Member Crew Shirt signed by Ozzy, an amazing seat to se...July 26, 2005
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WICKED WISDOM's JADA PINKETT SMITH: 'I Love The Freedom Of Metal Music'
WICKED WISDOM vocalist Jada Pinkett Smith recently spoke to Billboard.com about the group's controversial second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest. The actress, who is married to actor/rapper Will Smith, said she was shocked herself when Sharon Osbourne invited the band onto the tour, so she wasn't...July 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Talks About Making Of 'The Devil's Rejects'
ROB ZOMBIE recently spoke to U-Press Telegram about his second feature film, "The "Devil's Rejects", and his headlining stint on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off on July 15 in Mansfield, MA. An excerpt from the interview follows: U-Press Telegram: Your wife has said that "On...July 25, 2005
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WILL SMITH And JADA PINKETT 'Jam' With BURY YOUR DEAD At OZZFEST: Photo Available!
According to a posting on the Rock N Roll Experience web site, actor/rapper Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who fronts WICKED WISDOM, rapped/jammed with BURY YOUR DEAD during the last song of the band's set at Ozzfest 2005 on Sunday, July 24 at the Nissan Pavillion in Bristow, Virginia....July 25, 2005
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Vocalist JOE LESTE Says BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Is 'A Gang'
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES will release their sophomore album, "Deuce", on August 23, via Spitfire Records, an imprint of Eagle Rock Entertainment. The first single from "Deuce" will be "Anyone". The group, who were recently joined by former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM axeman Mark Simpson on second guitar, are exci...July 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE: There Will Be No No 'Rejects' Sequel
Launch Radio Networks reports: Rob Zombie's second movie as a writer and director, "The Devil's Rejects", grossed approximately $7 million over its opening weekend, good enough for No. 8 at the box office. But no matter how well "Rejects" ultimately does, Zombie told Launch that he won't be doing a...July 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE's 'Rejects' Takes In Over $7 Million At Weekend Box Office
Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects" took in an estimated $7 million over the weekend to debut at No. 8 on this week's list of top-grossing films, according to BoxOfficeProphets.com. "Audiences were obviously intrigued; the horror flick opened to $7 million from only 1,757 venues — it had an excellent...July 24, 2005
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U.S. Army: OZZFEST Attendees Make 'Great Soldiers'
William Weir of The Hartford Courant is reporting that the U.S. Marine recruiters have set up shop amid the T-shirt, tattoo and body-piercing booths at this year's Ozzfest. It's the first year the Army has officially come to the festival, but Sgt. Robert Nerkowski Jr. is a five-time Ozzfest veteran....July 24, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY: Ex-DROWNING POOL Singer's New Band Prepares To Release First Audio Samples
A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, have launched a MySpace.com page at this location. The group, whose lineup is rounded out by ex-STILL NAIVE guitarist Rob Dehaven and CANVAS members Clint Campbell (guitars and voice),De...July 24, 2005
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TONY IOMMI: 'Fused' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's new solo album, "Fused", has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe: #39: Finland #43: Sweden "Fused" sold approximately 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Joining Iommi on "Fused...July 24, 2005
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Former ATHEIST Frontman Says Response To Reissues Has Been 'Bananas'
Former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST and current BIG MACHINE frontman has issued the following update: "Response to the ATHEIST catalog being reissued is bananas!!! I wish to thank everyone for all the great letters and support on these. Relapse has done an incredible job on this package, it must be seen to be...July 22, 2005
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OZZFEST Has Turned Into A Swedish Invasion
This year's Ozzfest lineup includes an unprecedented four Swedish acts: IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK. Previously, only three Scandinavian bands had graced the Ozzfest stage in America over the past decade: Norway's DIMMU BORGIR in 2004 and Swedish metallers MESHUGGAH in 2002 and D...July 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist IOMMI Considered Pulling Double-Duty At OZZFEST 2005
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about his new solo album, "Fused", and SABBATH's headlining slot at Ozzfest 2005. Regarding how his collaboration with Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) on "Fused" came about, Iommi said, "I got in touch with Glenn and we decided to...July 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI And BUTLER Guest On FUSE TV's 'Metal Asylum'
BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) stopped by the New York City studios of Fuse TV on Wednesday (July 20) to tape an appearance on "Metal Asylum". Check out pictures at this location. According to a posting on the "Metal Asylum" blog, "Tony will be on Monday's [July 2...July 21, 2005
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