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OZZFEST 2005: Complete Details Revealed
It's big. It's bad. And it's back for more. Got a problem with that? Ozzfest — the king of festivals — triumphantly returns this summer to celebrate its hard-earned 10th anniversary with the staggering line-up of BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and BLACK LABEL...March 15, 2005
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OZZY, ZAKK And ROB ZOMBIE Take Part In OZZFEST-Related Photo Shoot
Word has it that Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and Rob Zombie took part in a photo shoot Monday (March 14) for an upcoming issue of Revolver magazine focusing on this year's Ozzfest festival. As previously reported, confirmed and rumored Ozzfest dates so far include: Jul. 19 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Cente...March 15, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Camden Date Revealed
According to Philadelphia's 94 WYSP radio station, Ozzfest 2005 will be making a stop at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey on July 19. In addition, the station is reporting that the following bands will take part in the festival: IN FLAMES, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL, ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK L...March 15, 2005
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Court Upholds Conviction After OZZFEST Concert Violated Noise Bylaws
The Toronto Star is reporting that a Toronto appeal court has upheld a conviction against the Docks Entertainment Complex for violating noise bylaws in connection with an Ozzfest concert in 2001. The nightclub, which sits on the waterfront at the foot of Cherry St., must pay $6,000 in fines and is p...March 15, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: First Unconfirmed Tour Dates Leaked
The following *unconfirmed* Ozzfest 2005 tour dates have been leaked: Jul. 31 - Noblesville, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center Aug. 02 - Columbus, OH @ Germain Ampitheatre Aug. 04 - Tinley Park, IL @ Tweeter Center Aug. 06 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre Aug. 18 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricke...March 14, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Compilation Offers OZZFEST Tie-In
Bilboard is reporting that early purchasers of OZZY OSBOURNE's March 22 boxed set, "Prince of Darkness", will get a little bonus. The initial pressing of the set will include a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for this summer's Ozzfest, valued at $40. To redeem, customers go to the Ozzfest.com web site a...March 13, 2005
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Did EVANESCENCE's Success Open Doors For Bands Like LACUNA COIL And NIGHTWISH?
Freelance writer Bryan Reesman has submitted the following report to GRAMMY.com: If the multi-platinum success of EVANESCENCE proved to narrow-minded rock jocks that female-fronted metal bands were viable, a fresh wave of melodic European headbangers should cement that affirmation, with their distin...March 12, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Official Tour Details Could Arrive Next Week
As first reported here yesterday, MTV News has now confirmed that the Ozzfest 2005 press conference will NOT be held on Tuesday (March 15),contrary to a previous MTV announcement. A new statement on MTV.com reads as follows: "Scheduling conflicts have forced the cancellation of an Ozzfest 2005 pres...March 12, 2005
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Legend has it that JAMES BROWN used to make his new records on tour, pretty much as he came up with the hook for each song. He'd pull the bus over in whatever town the band was driving through, hustle everyone into the nearest studio, hum and point and snap his fingers 'till everyone got ...March 12, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Second Chicago Date Added
ANTHRAX have confirmed a second show at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on May 1 (after the April 30 date sold out) with the classic "Among the Living" lineup, featuring singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello. These will be...March 11, 2005
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Reports That OZZFEST Press Conference Will Be Held Tuesday Are Incorrect
An Ozzfest representative has dismissed as "incorrect" an MTV News report that a press conference will be held on Tuesday (March 15) to announce the dates for the 2005 rendition of the perennial summer metal festival. As previously reported, the following bands are believed to have secured slots at...March 11, 2005
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'Battle For Ozzfest': More Tour Dates Announced
Three of the bands that competed in the "Battle for Ozzfest" contest — A DOZEN FURIES, CYN (CURSE YOUR NAME; formely CYNDER) and MANNTIS — will be teaming up for the "Battle for Ozzfest" tour beginning in late March. Confirmed dates so far, according to Ozzfest.com: Mar. 26 - Hollywood, CA @ The Ava...March 10, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Praises DIMMU BORGIR
JUDAS PRIEST lead singer Rob Halford recently talked to Swedish newspaper Expressen about Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, with whom he shared the stage during last year's Ozzfest. Halford commented: "They're very good musicians, talented songwriters and an excellent live act — a great additi...March 10, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says MEGADETH Will Not Play This Year's OZZFEST
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has shot down rumors that the band might have secured a slot on the main stage at this year's Ozzfest alongside BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN and the "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX. The band, who completed a U.S. headlining tour last December, are expected to top a...March 10, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By TOMMY LEE, WES BORLAND, JOHN 5
ROB ZOMBIE has told MTV News that he is back in the recording studio trying to finish the unnamed album he's been working on in fits and starts for over a year, aiming for a summer release. Among those who've contributed to the nearly 30 instrumental tracks recorded to date are drummers Josh ...March 9, 2005
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