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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: Video Interview Posted Online
A 24-minute video interview with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been posted online at the Rhino web site. Watch it at this location. Among the topics discussed during the interview are: * The Stonehenge stage set & "Spinal Tap" * Other lineups besides Iommi/Butler/Ward/Osbourne * SABBATH...May 23, 2004
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SLAYER To Headline Fall 2004 Installment Of JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR
SLAYER will be headlining the fall 2004 installment of the Jägermeister Music Tour, according to Billboard magazine. No further information is currently available. SLAYER are currently in the studio recording their first album with the original lineup since 1990's "Seasons In the Abyss". A late 2004...May 23, 2004
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Report: SLIPKNOT's JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR Did 90 Percent Business
SLIPKNOT's Jägermeister Music Tour with FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA did 90% business at venues ranging from 1,500- to 6,000-seat capacities, according to Billboard magazine. The tour wrapped May 14 at Memorial Hall in Sacramento, Calif. "This was the biggest, best-ever Jäger tour, and it's still build...May 22, 2004
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SLIPKNOT's PAUL GRAY Talks About Early Influences, Upcoming Touring Plans
SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray recently spoke to Peavey.com about his playing technique and his early influences after he first picked up a bass guitar. Asked how long he has been playing bass and what his most formative influences were along the way, Paul replied, "I started playing bass in 1990, but I...May 22, 2004
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DARKEST HOUR To Play Benefit Show In July
DARKEST HOUR will be playing a special show on July 2 at the Black Cat in Washington D.C. Also appearing on the bill will be MAJORITY RULE and THE ROUTNIERS. "Not only is [DARKEST HOUR] playing with some killer bands but this is a great benefit show as well," the band write on their web ...May 21, 2004
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Surprise! BILL WARD To Rock With BLACK SABBATH At OZZFEST After All
Drummer Bill Ward will be rejoining his BLACK SABBATH bandmates at this year's Ozzfest after all. The following is Bill's official statement on the matter, as posted on his official web site: "Dear SABBATH People, "I have communicated to Sharon [Osbourne] that I will accept the proposal of 5/11/04 r...May 21, 2004
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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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