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Guitarist BRAD GILLIS Talks About Replacing RANDY RHOADS In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
Guitarist Brad Gillis recently spoke to the Contra Costa Times about the pressure-packed job back in 1982 of replacing Randy Rhoads after Ozzy Osbourne's virtuoso guitarist died in a plane crash. Read more (free registration required). ...May 22, 2004
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TRACII GUNS: 'NIKKI SIXX Has Become The Best Friend I Have Ever Had'
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns recently spoke to Chicago Innerview about his partnership with MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx. "It's really weird, I knew Nikki differently before we started talking about the band," he said. "He was like an acquaintance but we used to argue a lot. Just about ev...May 4, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Talks About LIVING LOUD's Live Debut
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm on a very long plane flight right now. For some reason, I haven't been able to find much time to write any e mails. This tour leg has been busier than the written schedule of gigs would suggest. As ...May 2, 2004
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Former QUIET RIOT/OZZY Bassist To Pen Book About RANDY RHOADS
Former QUIET RIOT/OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Rudy Sarzo has revealed that he is currently writing a book on the Randy Rhoads era, titled "Off The Rails". "It is very hard to write a book," Sarzo told Classic Rock Revisited. "Whatever money I make from it, I can make a lot more from things that are much ....May 2, 2004
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Ex-QUIET RIOT Bassist: OZZY And SHARON Didn't Care About RANDY RHOADS' Happiness
Bassist Kelly Garni, one of the founding members of QUIET RIOT, has slammed Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne over their treatment of Randy Rhoads prior to the guitar legend's death, alleging that they "didn't care about [Randy's] happiness" and claiming that Ozzy "punched" Randy when Rhoads said he wanted t...April 5, 2004
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HEATHEN: First Two Albums Available For Free Download
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have made their entire "Breaking the Silence" (1987) and "Victims of Deception" (1989) albums available for free download via their official web site. Check them out here. As previously reported, HEATHEN have encountered unforeseen problems in the ma...April 4, 2004
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MEGADETH Reissues To Feature Plenty Of Bonus Material
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Droogies! "Today I officially finished the last song of MEGADETH and am on to the MD.45 record. "The news is that excluding 'Risk' which will only have two, every other record is going to have four bon...April 3, 2004
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HEATHEN: 'Recovered' Delayed Due To 'Manufacturing Difficulties'
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have encountered unforeseen problems in the manufacturing of their new CD, "Recovered", and have been forced to delay its release until mid-April. Commented the band: "We are currently experiencing difficulties with our manufacturer in getting the ne...March 30, 2004
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HEATHEN To Guest On San Francisco Radio Station
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN will appear on Billy Steel's "Metal Zone" show on San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone on Friday, April 2. The show will air between 9:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. PST. For those of you not in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can still listen in with...March 27, 2004
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RANDY RHOADS: Floral Tribute Unveiled At Gravesite
Randy Rhoads fan site Randy Rhoads Club has posted photos of the flower arrangement in the shape of Randy's polkadot Flying V guitar that was unveiled at the ex-OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist's gravesite in San Bernardino, California on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Also present at the March 19, 2004...March 22, 2004
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FOZZY Name New Album
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "Well, the year of the FOZZ is kickin into high gear and there's tons of news to tell ya about. "First off, the shows in Omaha and at the Jersey Metalfest in Irvington were both awes...March 22, 2004
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RANDY RHOADS' HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK Induction Ceremony: More Photos Posted Online
Frankie Banali's (ex-QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P.) official web site has posted a photo of some of the artists that attended the Randy Rhoads Hollywood's RockWalk induction ceremony on Thursday, March 18. Posing for the group shot were Banali, Yngwie Malmsteen, John5 (MARILYN MANSON),Ozzy and Sharon Osbour...March 21, 2004
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UPDATED: RANDY RHOADS' ROCKWALK Induction Marred By Misspelling Shocker
Legendary OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads' induction into Hollywood's RockWalk earlier today turned downright embarrassing when the bronze bust unveiled during the ceremony and later installed along the RockWalk posthumous inductee wall displayed the guitarist's often-misspelled last name as "R...March 18, 2004
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OZZY Wants To Spend His Final Days In England
Ozzy Osbourne has has told KFTY Santa Rosa that he eventually wants to move his family back to Britain. "Sharon and I have been debating about where we want to live at the end of the day," he said. "When I've done all my bits and pieces in America, I want to finish my days ...March 18, 2004
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Hangover' Final Track Listing Revealed, ZAKK To Honor RANDY
According to the official Zakk Wylde fan site SDMFworldwide.com, the new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album, "Hangover Music Vol. VI", will feature the following final track listing: 01. Crazy or High 02. Queen of Sorrow 03. Steppin' Stone 04. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 05. Takillya (Estyabon) 06. Won't Find...March 5, 2004
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