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'Battle For Ozzfest': More Details Revealed
According to DailyBreeze.com, "Battle for Ozzfest", premiering Monday (Oct. 25) on MTV, represents the Osbournes' attempt to steer Ozzy's career away from TV and back to music, where his long-term legacy lay. In "Battle for Ozzfest", eight metal bands selected from hundreds compete for a coveted mai...October 22, 2004
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OZZY And SHARON Guest On 'The Howard Stern Show'
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were guests on "The Howard Stern Show" on Wednesday (Oct. 20). A synopsis of their appearance on the program, as reported by MarksFriggin.com, follows: "Howard came back from break and brought in Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. He said that they have a bunch of things to promote a...October 21, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Has Been Clean For Six Months
ABC ePrep is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has been clean of recreational drugs and alcohol for six months, thanks to a 12-step program. He told "Access Hollywood"'s Billy Bush that it's really made a difference for his family, too. Ozzy explained, "I'm going to these meetings that they have. I'm bac...October 21, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Track Listing Revealed
The complete track listing has been revealed for the upcoming OZZY OSBOURNE box set, which has apparently been re-titled "The Prince of Darkness", according to IGN.com. The 52-song set, due on February 8, chronicles Ozzy's career via his biggest hits and most memorable collaborations, but the clinch...October 21, 2004
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'Battle For Ozzfest' Premiere Party To Be Held In New York City
A "Battle for Ozzfest" premiere party will be held at O'Farrell's Restaurant & Bar, located at 413 Tenth Avenue at the corner of 33rd Street in New York City on Monday, October 25 at 10:30 pm. If you live in NYC, head down to watch the show and win some prizes. Click here ...October 20, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: Eddie Rips Up The World
According to a posting at the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN's upcoming tour will likely be called "Eddie Rips Up The World Tour", based on the various posters appearing for the already-announced dates. The trek will apparently comprise between 20 and 25 shows. It is unknown if thi...October 20, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR Frontman: It's Time To Recharge The Batteries
DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about the Norwegian black metal band's unprecedented commercial success and their participation in this year's Ozzfest festival. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal Edge: It must feel good to be considered the No. 1 b...October 19, 2004
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE: TV Appearances Scheduled
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will be appearing on MTV's "TRL" on Wednesday, October 20. They will also be the featured guests on "Live with Regis and Kelly" on Thursday, October 21. Ozzy and Sharon are expected to discuss their new MTV show, "Battle for Ozzfest", a new, weekly, unscripted series, chroni...October 18, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Boxed Set Details Revealed
Ozzy Osbourne has recorded covers of ROLLING STONES' "Sympathy for the Devil", BEATLES' "In My Life", KING CRIMSON's "21st Century Schizoid Man" and ARTHUR BROWN's "Fire" for an upcoming covers CD, one of four to be featured in a boxed set due next February, Osbourne told Reuters in an interview at...October 15, 2004
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'Battle For Ozzfest' Finalists Announced: Video Preview Available
MTV.com has revealed the acts that will be featured in "Battle for Ozzfest", a new, weekly, unscripted series, chronicling the intense nationwide search for eight hard rock bands competing for the chance to perform on stage on Ozzfest's worldwide 10th Anniversary tour. In addition to the opportunity...October 14, 2004
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HATE ETERNAL To Open For HATEBREED In Florida
Florida's kings of extreme death metal HATE ETERNAL will be opening for HATEBREED on October 28 at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida. HATEBREED are playing a special show in the Tampa area to make up for the missed Ozzfest show due to the hurricanes here over the last month. HATE ETERNAL...October 14, 2004
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SLAYER's KERRY KING To Offer Wristbands, Pieces Of Stage Pants
KFK Industries, the clothing company created and owned by Kerry King of SLAYER, is undergoing some redevelopment as things gear up for new products to make their debut online as well as a host of Kerry's Guitar Abuse dates which will be taking place during this fall's Jägermeister Music Tour. A new...October 10, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: OZZFEST 2001 Tour Rider Posted Online
The Smoking Gun, a web site that posts original documents on the Internet, has obtained BLACK SABBATH's backstage rider for the Ozzfest 2001 tour. The contract rider includes specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting rigs, as well as an artist's wish list — from transportation and bill...October 10, 2004
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'Battle For Ozzfest' Rejects: Video Available
MTV.com has uploaded a 90-second video featuring some of the "Battle for Ozzfest" audition rejects. See the bands that didn't make the cut at this location. The brainchild of Emmy award-winning producer Sharon Osbourne, "Battle for Ozzfest" is a new, weekly, unscripted series, chronicling the intens...October 10, 2004
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OZZY And SHARON To Launch New MTV Reality Series
Billboard.com reports: Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are launching a new MTV reality series/contest in which a band will win a slot on the Ozzfest 2005 tour. "Battle for Ozzfest", which premieres Oct. 25 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, will feature eight bands competing for the Ozzfest prize in addition to touring...October 6, 2004
