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OZZFEST 2004: 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' To Report From San Francisco

"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC, 11:30 p.m. EST) is scheduled to shoot a hilarious report from this year's Ozzfest on July 29 in San Francisco. Stand-up comedian and "Tonight Show" correspondent Mitch Fatel will be asking your favorite Ozzfest bands silly questions and having fun with the meta...
July 6, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: 'RONNIE JAMES DIO Deserves A Bit More Credit'

In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi talked about the Ronnie James Dio-era SABBATH albums. "I'm really satisfied with them," he said. "No disrespect to Ozzy, but I think it's a shame that they've been buried by all the Ozzy stuff. I think they're good...
July 4, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL: 'The Art of Balance' Passes 100,000 Sales Mark

SHADOWS FALL have achieved another great milestone in their already illustrious career, as their latest album, "The Art of Balance", has officially surpassed the 100,000 mark, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This is a huge accomplishment not only for the band, but also for Century Media, who have bo...
July 2, 2004
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Win Autographed ZAKK WYLDE Guitar Pedal

National Noise magazine is offering fans a chance to win an autographed Zakk Wylde Dunlop pedal. For more information, click here. Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be featured on the Ozzfest main stage starting July 10 in Hartford, Connecticut and will continue for 26 shows. Joining BLS is the much-...
July 1, 2004
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GOD FORBID: OZZFEST Off Dates Announced

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID will continue their rigorous U.S. touring schedule all summer long on Ozzfest, which kicks off in Hartford, CT. on July 10. The quintet also locked down a series of Ozzfest off-dates alongside such premier artists as DIMMU BORGIR, SLAYER and SUPERJOINT RITUAL, amon...
June 30, 2004
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LACUNA COIL: 'Headbanger's Ball' Acoustic Performance Posted Online

A video clip of LACUNA COIL performing their track "Heaven's A Lie" acoustically at the "Headbanger's Ball" studios late last month has been posted online at this location. LACUNA COIL released "Swamped" as the second single from their highly acclaimed album, "Comalies", earlier this month through C...
June 28, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks About Reunion With ROB HALFORD

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Glenn Tipton has spoken to Billboard.com about the band's decision to reunite with singer Rob Halford after 14 years apart. "We actually made the decision in a meeting about the British box set. We went into the meeting with no intention of discussing reformation and when we ca...
June 28, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST At Spain's METAL MANIA FESTIVAL: Photos Available

JUDAS PRIEST headlined the 2004 edition of the Metal Mania Festival on Friday (June 25) in Valencia, Spain. Check out tons of pictures and a Spanish review from www.rafabasa.com at this location. JUDAS PRIEST completed a run of European festival dates with an appearance at the Graspop Metal Meeting...
June 28, 2004
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HATEBREED Cut European Tour Short, Complete New Video

HATEBREED will be cutting their European tour short due to various issues that need to be resolved at home before the band leaves for Ozzfest, according to a posting on the group's web site. All shows between July 3 and July 7 have been canceled. "The band would like to apologize to all the fans ...
June 27, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Hoping To Catch Naked Tribute

According to World Entertainment News Network, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford is desperate to catch tribute band NUDIST PRIEST (photo, more information) when he tours with Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH on the Ozzfest tour this summer — because they play naked. The singer — who is fronting the ....
June 27, 2004
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OZZFEST Unsigned Band Search To Turn Into Metal Version Of 'American Idol'?

The New York Post's Page Six reports: "Filming their home life isn't enough for Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. The godfather of metal is now creating a new reality show based on 'American Idol', but for rock bands. 'Ozzy wants to try out new bands for OzzFest,' says our source. 'The winner will get a slo...
June 26, 2004
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INVOCATION OF NEHEK: Debut Album To be Produced By UNEARTH Guitarist

Hartford, Connecticut's INVOCATION OF NEHEK will enter Blue Jay Recording Studio (AEROSMITH, ALICE COOPER) on July 1 to start recording their full-length debut with UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi in the producer's chair. The tentatively self-titled album will be released later in the fall. The band, who...
June 25, 2004
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OZZFEST Organizers Warn Against Sale Of Counterfeit Passes

According to a posting at Ozzfest.com, someone is selling counterfeit passes in Denver, Colorado. "First off, Ozzfest DOES NOT SELL passes so if you are approached, please don't be conned!" reads the message on the site. "These will not be honored at any Ozzfest locations. Tickets are available for...
June 22, 2004
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OBLITERATION Take Part In OZZFEST Unsigned Band Contest

New York death metallers OBLITERATION have issued the following report regarding their participation in the Ozzfest 2004 unsigned band contest: "OBLITERATION made the audition for Ozzfest. I mean we made it by the skin of our teeth. Literally!!! Newly recruited bass player Mike Greenfield didn't sho...
June 20, 2004
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LACUNA COIL Perform Acoustically At Hollywood In-Store: Photos Available

LACUNA COIL played a rare acoustic set during an in-store appearance Thursday (June 17) at the Amoeba record store in Hollywood, CA. Click here to see pictures and to read a report from the event (courtesy of On Track Magazine). LACUNA COIL have just released "Swamped" as the second single from ...
June 18, 2004