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Irate BLACK SABBATH Fans Launch Online Petition To Get Drummer BILL WARD Back
Irate BLACK SABBATH fans upset over drummer Bill Ward's exclusion from the group's upcoming reunion at Ozzfest 2004 have launched an online petition to "allow" Bill to play with the band this summer. Once the petition closes on June 20, it will be mailed to Ozzfest founder Sharon Osbourne. To view t...May 20, 2004
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Signs On For OZZFEST
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be utilizing the services of bassist James Lomenzo (PRIDE & GLORY, DAVID LEE ROTH, WHITE LION) during their main-stage appearance at this year's Ozzfest, according to BlackLabelSociety.net. Since BLACK SABBATH have been announced as the headliners of this year's festival...May 20, 2004
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist Talks About The Rise In Popularity Of Extreme Metal In The U.S.
CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Blacksmith spoke with the Dallas Music Guide about the recent developments in the Finnish murder case that inspired the band's name, touring logistics for European bands, and how tricky covering IRON MAIDEN is. Asked about the recent rise in the popularity of extreme...May 20, 2004
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LACUNA COIL: 'Swamped' Video Posted Online
LACUNA COIL's video for the track "Swamped" has been posted online at Launch.com. Check it out here. The "Swamped" clip was directed by Revolver Film Company's Patric Ullaeus (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, WITHIN TEMPTATION, EVERGREY, TIAMAT, PASSENGER) and was shot in Sweden in a castle and on the Revol...May 20, 2004
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BILL WARD On BLACK SABBATH: 'I'm Ready, Willing And Able To Rock'
BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has posted a statement from drummer Bill Ward regarding his non-participation in the upcoming BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's Ozzfest. The statement reads as follows: "Dear SABBATH People, "This morning I received the very sad news that Mike Bordin is to...May 19, 2004
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It's Official: BLACK SABBATH To Play This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH will reunite for the first time since 2001 for Ozzfest 2004, which begins July 10 in Hartford, Conn., a spokeswoman for the annual road show told Reuters on Tuesday (May 18). Ozzfest co-founder and headliner Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Bu...May 18, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances From CHRIS POLAND, ALEX SKOLNICK
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and ex-TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE axeman Alex Skolnick will be making guest appearances on the forthcoming LAMB OF GOD album, "Ashes of the Wake". Commented Poland: "This is MEGADETH for the New Millennium." Added Skolnick: "LAMB OF GOD is a breath of fresh air that st...May 18, 2004
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GOD FORBID: 'The Metal Show Unleashed' Session Posted Online
"The Metal Show Unleashed" recorded session with Ozzfest participants GOD FORBID, hosted by Roadrunner Records' own MACHINE HEAD, is now available for listening at www.themetalshow.com. The session, recorded at Lava Room Recording Studio by Billy Morris (ex-WARRANT),features GOD FORBID playing new...May 17, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD Name New Album
LAMB OF GOD have set "Ashes of the Wake" as the title of their new album release. The follow-up to 2003's "As the Palaces Burn" is currently being recorded in the band's hometown of Richmond, VA with producer Machine (WHITE ZOMBIE, (HED)P.E., PITCHSHIFTER, ONE MINUTE SILENCE) and is tentatively set...May 17, 2004
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Checks In From The Road
GOD FORBID guitarist "Doc" Coyle has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up, brothas and sistas! Doc here from GOD FORBID checking in from the road. Sorry it's been so long between updates, but it gets hectic on tour and hard to get ample time at a computer. "First...May 17, 2004
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DARKEST HOUR Confirmed For OZZFEST
According to a posting on the Victory Records web site, DARKEST HOUR have secured a second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, DARKEST HOUR shot a video for the track "The Sadist Nation" during their show with CURL UP AND DIE on A...May 15, 2004
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LACUNA COIL: 'Swamped' Single Due In June
Italy's LACUNA COIL will be releasing the second single, "Swamped", from their highly acclaimed album, "Comalies", on June 7 through Century Media Records. The single release will be complemented by the band's "fantastic" video for "Swamped", which was shot by the popular Swedish director Patric Ull...May 14, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Offer 'Unknown' Band Chance To Perform At OZZFEST 2004
Ozzfest's official web site has posted the first episode of "OzTV 2004", a Quicktime file (size 6.2 MB) containing a written message from Ozzy Osbourne. The message reads as follows: "We interrupt your Friday for a very important announcement from the Prince of F**king Darkness… "Do YOU have what it...May 14, 2004
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SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, CHIMAIRA: L.A. Photos Posted Online
Launch.com has posted high-quality photos of SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA performing live at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on May 11. Check them out: Slipknot, Fear Factory, Chimaira. SLIPKNOT's much-anticipated new album, "Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)", is due on May 25...May 14, 2004
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SLIPKNOT Singer: Playing With BLACK SABBATH At OZZFEST Would Be 'Insane'
As the metal world anxiously awaits the announcement of a possible BLACK SABBATH appearance at this year's Ozzfest, frontman Corey Taylor of second-stage headliners SLIPKNOT gave his stamp of approval to the proposed reunion, telling Launch Radio Networks, "You know what? That would be insane becaus...May 14, 2004
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