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MAGNA-FI: Video Footage Posted Online

Las Vegas-based "power-pop" band MAGNA-FI, one of the second-stage performers at this year's Ozzfest, have uploaded an electronic press kit (EPK) with live performance, interview and studio footage from the recording of their debut album, "Burn Out The Stars". Watch the footage here. The group's vid...
June 12, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004: Unsigned Band Search To Be Televised?

Sharon Osbourne has spoken to the TV show "Extra" about the recently announced "twist" to the ninth annual Ozzfest tour — the Osbournes will choose one unsigned band and take them on the road. Asked if this this going to be the newest reality show, Sharon replied, "It might be, it might not be. But...
June 11, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST to Play 'Old Favorites' On OZZFEST Tour

JUDAS PRIEST are planning on playing a set list consisting of old favorites during their appearance at this year's Ozzfest, then returning to the States in early 2005 on the heels of their as-yet-untitled new album, which they've been recording with Roy Z (who's previously produced HALFORD as well a...
June 10, 2004
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OZZFEST: Band Competition Update

Ozzfest.com has revealed more details about Ozzfest's recently announced search for unsigned bands to perform at this year's festival. As previously reported, auditions will be held coast-to-coast to find eight unsigned, undiscovered bands to take part in a final competition yielding one lucky winne...
June 8, 2004
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LAMB OF GOD: New Album To Arrive In August?

According to an ad in the August 2004 issue of Revolver magazine (page 106),LAMB OF GOD's new album, "Ashes of The Wake", will be released on August 31 through Epic Records. The ad also displays what might be the cover art for the new album. As previously reported, the follow-up to 2003's "As the ....
June 5, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Concerned About His Vocal Cords For OZZFEST

Ozzy Osbourne is reportedly worried that his voice wont be good and lively enough for live performances on this summer's Ozzfest tour after spending months in a neck brace following a quad bike accident last December. Ozzy is said to have been exercising regularly to get back in shape for the concer...
June 5, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: 'Let's Rock!'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has told Launch Radio Networks he's going to have to take a trip through the group's old records to get ideas for a set list for the band's upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest. “I mean, it's not new for me to listen back to the old stuff, because I ...
June 4, 2004
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: REX BROWN Got The Biggest Free Ride Of Anyone

Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently gave a lengthy interview to KNAC.com about the break-up of his previous group and the formation of DAMAGAPLAN. What follows are some of the highlights of that discussion: KNAC.COM: There was an incident that wasn't very widely reported that concerned you and D...
June 3, 2004
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It's Official: Original BLACK SABBATH Lineup To Play OZZFEST 2004!

After initially declining an offer to join BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for a reunion on Ozzfest 2004, drummer Bill Ward has now reconsidered. The original lineup is now complete for their much-anticipated headlining slot on the 9th annual Ozzfest. Sharon Osbourn...
June 2, 2004
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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Talks About P.O.D. Tour, Upcoming Album

The male half of LACUNA COIL's dual lead vocals, Andrea Ferro, recently spoke to Chicago Innerview about the group's current tour with P.O.D. "We are getting along very well with the guys in P.O.D. and the other bands," he said. "And we're getting quite a good reaction, especially since we are the m...
June 2, 2004
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GOD FORBID Explain Show Cancellations

GOD FORBID guitarist "Doc" Coyle has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello there party people! GOD FORBID would like to apologize for cancelling our last 4 shows with MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD. Our van broke down after the Seattle gig, and after it was 'fixed', we made a mad...
June 1, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Football Team To Sell Shirts At OZZFEST

Ozzy Osbourne's "official" football (soccer) team, the 17-strong Ozzy Powered side from the Boar's Head in Perry Barr, England, are reportedly taking their Festival League Cup to this year's Ozzfest and selling their cup-winning Ozzy Powered shirts to raise money for charity. For more information, v...
May 31, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Fans Launch Petition To Get New Music From The Band

Several BLACK SABBATH fans have launched an online petition to convince the original SABBATH members — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Geezer" Butler and Bill Ward — to record a new studio album following their scheduled appearance at this year's Ozzfest. "BLACK SABBATH is all together at the mome...
May 27, 2004
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LACUNA COIL To Perform Acoustically On 'Headbanger's Ball'

Italy's LACUNA COIL will perform acoustically on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, May 29. As previously reported, LACUNA COIL will be releasing "Swamped" as the second single from their highly acclaimed album, "Comalies", on June 7 through Century Media Records. The single release will be c...
May 27, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004 Is Looking For Raw Talent

It's the rock & roll opportunity of a lifetime: Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are looking for the next great band to rock the Ozzfest 2004 main stage alongside BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER and more. Auditions will be held coast-to-coast to find eight unsigned, undiscovered bands to take part i...
May 26, 2004