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It's Official: MUDVAYNE To Fill 'Mystery Band' Slot On OZZFEST's Main Stage

After several weeks of rumors and speculation, MUDVAYNE have been officially announced the "mystery band" on Ozzfest 2005's main stage, according to Ozzfest.com. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Main Stage: BLACK SABBATH IRON MAIDEN MUDVAYNE SHADOWS FALL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second...

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ANTHRAX Talk About Reunion Tour, OZZFEST And Possibility Of New Studio Album

The reunited pre-1993 lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar),Dan Spitz (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — were the special guests on on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (April 1). The reformed group discussed th...

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ANTHRAX: First Press Conference Photos Posted Online

Getty Images has uploaded several photos from ANTHRAX's press conference Friday (April 1) at Sirius Satellite Radio in New York City to announce the reunion of the group's classic "Among the Living" lineup. Check them out below: Photo#1 Photo#2 Photo#3 Photo#4 Photo#5 Photo#6 ...

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MANNTIS Sign Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Southern California quintet MANNTIS have officially signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group’s debut album, "Sleep In Your Grave", is set for a June 28th release. The disc was produced by Cameron Webb (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION) and features 11 blistering tracks of un...

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ANTHRAX: Documentary DVD Due In Late 2005, No OZZFEST Appearances Planned

ANTHRAX have shot down rumors that they will be appearing at this year's Ozzfest, stating that they will be holding off their U.S. touring plans until the fall. According to guitarist Scott Ian, the band will kick off their trek with two "warm-up" shows in Chicago, to be followed by two more warm-up...

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MATT SORUM Says VELVET REVOLVER Will Play Last Ten OZZFEST Dates

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER has firmed up plans to be part of this year's Ozzfest tour. Drummer Matt Sorum said the group will play 10 Ozzfest dates, commencing on August 16 in West Valley City, Utah. The last seven dates will be in lieu of IRON MAIDEN, which drops off th...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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). ...

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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...

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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...

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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...