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DAVE MUSTAINE Says ANTHRAX Will Not Be Touring With MEGADETH This Summer
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has shot down rumors that the classic pre-1993 lineup of ANTHRAX is one of the bands confirmed to appear on the MEGADETH-headlined summer U.S. tour. An official press statement announcing the other groups and dates for MEGADETH's trek is expected to be made available i...March 31, 2005
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More OZZFEST Speculation: OZZY OSBOURNE Solo To Replace IRON MAIDEN On Last Seven Shows?
A Clear Channel event detail page for the August 27 stop on the Ozzfest 2005 tour is listing OZZY OSBOURNE separately from BLACK SABBATH as one of the artists performing at the show, leading to speculation that OZZY may be replacing IRON MAIDEN on the last seven dates of the trek. Although Ozzfest's...March 31, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Replace IRON MAIDEN At Final Seven OZZFEST Dates?
According to a post at Ozzfest.com, VELVET REVOLVER will perform at the August 27 Woodlands, TX stop of this year's Ozzfest, leading to speculation that VR will take over IRON MAIDEN's slot at the festival once co-headliners MAIDEN depart the tour. The posting also lists MUDVAYNE as being on the tou...March 25, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Perform On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will perform the title track from their latest CD, "The End of Heartache", on on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday, April 20. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE released "The End of Heartache: Special Edition" on March 1. The double-CD set...March 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Taps ALICE COOPER Drummer For OZZFEST
Word has it that ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos has joined ROB ZOMBIE's touring lineup for this year's Ozzfest. Joining Cluefetos and Zombie in the new formation will be former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5. It is not presently clear who will be handling bass duties for Zombie's band at this...March 25, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks To Detroit's WRIF: Audio Available
Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about his new box set, "Prince of Darkness", and this year's Ozzfest, among other topics. Listen to the four-minute interview at this location (Windows Media). ...March 25, 2005
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More 'Battle For Ozzfest' Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the "Battle for Ozzfest" tour, featuring three of the bands that competed for a slot at this year's festival. A DOZEN FURIES, CYN (CURSE YOUR NAME; formely CYNDER) and MANNTIS beat out over 600 bands to take part in MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest", which aired earlier i...March 25, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Vocalist JOHN BUSH Is Not Out Of The Band
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected Internet rumors that vocalist John Bush has been kicked out of the group in favor of returning frontman Joey Belladonna. Just hours after an offical press release was circulated confirming ANTHRAX's plans to tour this summer with the classic "Among the Living...March 24, 2005
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MASTODON: New Single Transcribed In GUITAR WORLD
The new single from Relapse Records recording artists MASTODON has been transcribed for Guitar World magazine. The lead-off track, "Blood and Thunder", from the band's widely acclaimed album "Leviathan", is available as tablature in the May 2005 issue of Guitar World, on stands now. MASTODON, curren...March 24, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Talks About New Solo CD, This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about his upcoming "solo" album, "Ohmwork", and SABBATH's headlining appearance at this year's Ozzfest. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Exiles.com: Your last GZR came out in 1997, why did it take so long for you...March 24, 2005
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IN FLAMES To Begin Tracking New Album In Two Weeks
Sweden's IN FLAMES have posted the following message on their official web site: "12 [new] songs have been written so far and we're all extremely excited. Hopefully both old and new members of the IN FLAMES family will be pleased. Daniel [Svensson] will begin tracking drums in about two weeks and at...March 24, 2005
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GOD FORBID Embark On Headlining U.S. Tour; Commence Pre-Production For New Album
Early next month GOD FORBID will begin their final round of touring in support of their critically acclaimed and highly successful "Gone Forever" album. This will be the group's first national headlining U.S. tour supporting their latest offering and it will feature CALIBAN, IT DIES TODAY and FULL B...March 23, 2005
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TRIVIUM Enter BILLBOARD Chart At No. 151
TRIVIUM's latest CD, "Ascendancy", has sold 6,976 copies in its first week of release to debut at No. 151 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart (No. 4 on Heatseeker chart, No. 21 on Top Hard Music Albums chart). TRIVIUM are currently on the Road Rage tour with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, THE AGONY SCENE ...March 23, 2005
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LACUNA COIL Surpass 200,000 U.S. SoundScan Mark; New Material In The Works
LACUNA COIL's critically acclaimed 2002 album, "Comalies", has just surpassed the 200,000 U.S. SoundScan plateau. This marks the first time a Century Family artist has reached this illustrious benchmark. The accomplishment comes on the heels of the Active Rock radio success of the powerful singles "...March 23, 2005
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Former MARILYN MANSON Guitarist Joins ROB ZOMBIE
Former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has announced that he will be playing guitar for ROB ZOMBIE on the Hot Topic Second stage at this year's Ozzfest. "I'm totally estatic about having the opportunity to play with Rob on Ozzfest!" John 5 said in a statement. "He has been one of my favorite artists...March 22, 2005
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