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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'If We Do Another Record I'd Rather Have The Original Lineup'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the new DRAGONLORD CD and TESTAMENT's upcoming reunion tour with guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: There's ju...March 16, 2005
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ANTHRAX, MESHUGGAH, NIGHTWISH Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
VirtualFestivals.com is reporting that ANTHRAX and MC5 will play their only U.K. festival dates of 2005 at this year's Download festival — and loads more bands have just been added. ANTHRAX — featuring the classic "Among the Living" era lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar),Frankie...March 16, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Comment On OZZFEST Appearance
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have commented on their upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off July 15 in Boston. Massachusetts. ARCH ENEMY will be performing on the second stage at the traveling festival alongside ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I L...March 16, 2005
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IN FLAMES: More European Festival Appearances Confirmed
Sweden's IN FLAMES have confirmed the following European festival appearances during June/July: Jun. 03 - Rock Im Park – Nürnberg, GER Jun. 04 - Rock Am Ring - Nürburgring / Eifel, GER Jun. 11-12 - Download Festival - Donington Park, UK Jun. 25 - Graspop Festival – Dessel, UK Jun. 26 - Fury Fest - ....March 16, 2005
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MTV: ANTHRAX Confirm Reunion Of 'Among The Living' Lineup
MTV.com is reporting that they have received confirmation that ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup — guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, vocalist Joey Belladonna, bassist Frank Bello, and drummer Charlie Benante — has reunited. However, despite persistent reports that the band would be takin...March 15, 2005
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OZZFEST Is Top-Grossing Festival Of All Time
Billboard.com is reporting that Ozzfest is the top-grossing touring festival of all time, and, outside of the Vans Warped tour, is the longest-lived. Since 1996, Ozzfest has grossed $172 million and drawn 4.2 million fans to about 240 shows, according to producers Clear Channel Entertainment (CCE)....March 15, 2005
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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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