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JUDAS PRIEST: European Tour Dates Officially Announced
JUDAS PRIEST have officially confirmed the following European tour dates: Jun. 02 – Leipzig, GER @ Haus Auensee Jun. 04 – Nürnberg, GER @ Rock Im Park Jun. 05 – Bologna, ITA @ Gods of Metal Jun. 06 - Switzerland/Fribourg Jun. 08 – Berlin, GER @ Arena Berlin Jun. 10 – Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden ...February 24, 2004
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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX Gets No Love From Other Bands
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "ANTHRAX has always been a band that gave other bands — old and new — a chance to go on tour and expose them to our audience. We've done this since the early days because we felt that this was ...February 22, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'This Is Going To Be The Most Extreme OZZFEST Ever'
On Track Magazine has posted a report from yesterday's Ozzfest 2004 press conference, including photos and questions/answers involving some of the bands that are set to participate, among them OZZY OSBOURNE, JUDAS PRIEST and SLIPKNOT. Check it out here. When asked what led to the band's decision to...February 21, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004: Press Conference Photos Posted Online
Wire Image and KNAC.com have uploaded a bunch of photos taken at today's press conference to announce the lineup for Ozzfest 2004. Check them out: Wire Image, KNAC.com. The Ozzfest 2004 press conference took place this morning at Avalon in Hollywood, California and was attended by Ozzy and Sharon Os...February 20, 2004
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SHARON OSBOURNE Explains OZZFEST 2004's Lack Of 'Alternative' Acts: 'We're Not Gay!'
"It's harder than hard, and my God, is it ugly," Sharon Osbourne said of the testosterone-fueled lineup of Ozzfest 2004 during today's press conference, according to Reuters. Asked about the absence of more melodic, alternative rock acts, she said, "We're not gay!" As the laughter died down, Rob Hal...February 20, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004: The Official Press Release
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004--"The day OZZfest comes to town is the best day of summer for hardcore fans of hard rock and metal music. They know they're getting value beyond what they paid for." So says OZZfest founder Sharon Osbourne. "The music starts at 9:30 a.m. and doesn't stop unti...February 20, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Ready To Rock'
Ozzy Osbourne confirmed at the Ozzfest 2004 tour announcement today that he will be performing at this year's festival. "Is there going to be a team of paramedics waiting [on stage]?," Osbourne joked, according to Billboard.com. "I'm not dead. I'm ready to rock, man." Ozzy's manager/wife Sharon Osbo...February 20, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004: Lineup, Tour Dates Announced!
The organizers of the annual Ozzfest announced the details of this year's festival at a press conference held this morning at Avalon in Hollywood, California. The lineup is as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE JUDAS PRIEST SLAYER DIMMU BORGIR SUPERJOINT RITUAL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second Stage: SLIP...February 20, 2004
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DIMMU BORGIR Singer To Guest On Norwegian Talk Show
DIMMU BORGIR vocalist Shagrath will be a featured guest on Norway's most popular talk show, "Først & Sist". The show had previously aired interviews with such celebrities as Robbie Williams, Paul McCartney and Nicole Kidman. In addition, DIMMU BORGIR were recently featured in the biggest Norwegi...February 19, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: First U.S. Show Announced!
According to www.rock-fest.com, JUDAS PRIEST have been confirmed for Rock Fest 2004, a four-day festival scheduled to take place July 15-18 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The complete list of bands currently set to appear at Rock Fest 2004 is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST THE ALLMAN BROTHERS STYX REO SPEEDWAGON H...February 19, 2004
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OZZY And His Team Of Doctors On OZZFEST Tour
Richard Johnson of The New York Post's "Page Six" reports: "Ozzfest is going to be a little less raucous this year due to Ozzy Osbourne's recent all-terrain-vehicle accident in England. 'His doctors have said he needs six to eight months of rehab, which will end exactly when Ozzfest begins,' said ou...February 18, 2004
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RAGING SPEEDHORN Launch New Web Site To Promote 'Live And Demos' CD
Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN have created a new "minisite" to celebrate the launch of their "Live and Demos" album, due on March 15 at a mid price through Grand Recordings. The web site features more information about the release, as well as music downloads from the album and previously unseen "altern...February 17, 2004
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL Confirmed For OZZFEST Main Stage
SUPERJOINT RITUAL, the New Orleans-based band fronted by ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo, have been confirmed to appear on the main stage at this year's Ozzfest, according to a posting on the band's official web site. Other groups believed to have secured slots on the main stage include SLAYER, JUD...February 17, 2004
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SLIPKNOT's TAYLOR On New Album: 'People Are Either Going To Love This Or Hate It'
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has spoken to Billboard magazine about the group's much-anticipated follow-up to 2001's "Iowa", due on May 25 through Roadrunner Records. "People are either going to love this or hate it," Taylor said. "We've never been a middle-of-the-road band, and we're either going...February 16, 2004
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Former NOTHINGFACE Members Launch New Projects
Former NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell and drummer Tommy Sickles have announced the formation of COLDWHITECHRIST with bassist Jerry Montano (DEADLIGHTS, DANZIG). Tom Maxwell explains, "After Ozzfest, Tommy and I decided to start a project with our longtime friends Jerry and Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE). W...February 14, 2004
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