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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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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup To Play One-Off Show In Chicago Next Month
ANTHRAX have confirmed a one-off show at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30 with the classic "Among the Living" lineup, featuring singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello. This will be the only U.S. show the band wil...March 8, 2005
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CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer Talks About AT THE GATES Reunion, New Bassist And Upcoming DVD
CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson and singer Dani "Filth" Davey recently spoke to Tartarean Desire about the group's current European tour, their new touring bassist, and the possibility of an AT THE GATES reunion, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On the po...March 8, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Costa Rica Photos Posted Online
ANTHRAX have posted photos from their March 4 visit to Costa Rica at this location. The group's South American/Mexican tour is scheduled to conclude today (March 8) in Mexico City. As previously reported, ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the following European festi...March 8, 2005
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LAMB OF GOD Singer Discusses L.A. Concert 'Ban'
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about being banned from performing at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (which is owned by the Faithful Central Bible Church) during SLIPKNOT's show scheduled for April 9 due to an unusual offense: their former band name. "We use...March 4, 2005
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A DOZEN FURIES, CYN And MANNTIS To Team Up For 'Battle For Ozzfest' Tour
Three of the bands that competed in the "Battle for Ozzfest" contest — A DOZEN FURIES, CYN (formely CYNDER) and MANNTIS — will be teaming up for the "Battle for Ozzfest" tour beginning in late March. So far, only one date has been confirmed: March 26 at the The Avalon Theater in Hollywood, CA. More...March 3, 2005
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DIMMU BORGIR, MONSTER MAGNET, SENTENCED Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR Festival
DIMMU BORGIR, MONSTER MAGNET, SENTENCED, DESTRUCTION, PRIMAL FEAR, BAL-SAGOTH, LAKE OF TEARS and WINTERSUN are the latest bands confirmed for the eighth annual Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to be held July 15-17 at Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki, Finland. The 2005 festival will once again present...March 3, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I LAY DYING Secure Non-Rotating Slots At OZZFEST 2005
ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and AS I LAY DYING have secured three non-rotating slots on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Other acts believed to have been confirmed for the second stage include THE HAUNTED, MASTODON and BURY YOUR DEAD. Although t...March 2, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Offical Press Conference To Be Held Mid-March
An Ozzfest representative has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the lineup and schedule for this year's travelling festival will be announced at a press conference "mid-March." Although there has been no official confirmation on the matter, the 10th edition of Ozzfest is expected to be headlined by BLACK S...February 28, 2005
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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Singer Explains His Departure
Former MUSHROOMHEAD frontman J. Mann (a.k.a. Jason Popson) recently spoke to DomainCleveland.com about his departure from the group, about his Fractured Transmitter record label and his other projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: DomainCleveland.com: I'll just cut right to the chase,...February 26, 2005
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