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RUDY SARZO Joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT For 'Balance Of 2007'

Starting today, June 16, 2007, Rudy Sarzo joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT as bassist for the balance of 2007. Former bassist with QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE and longtime friend of the band, Rudy will play until Ronnie James Dio returns from touring with HEAVEN AND HELL (Rudy is the current bassist...

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GODSMACK Crew Member Saves Drowning Woman

A quick-thinking GODSMACK crew member saved the life of a woman who appeared to be drowning in the Milwaukee River. John Jagielski was outside of The Riverside Theater Tuesday morning (June 12) when he heard people yelling and pointing into the water. The theater's security and other bystanders were...

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OZZFEST 2007: More Than 428,000 Tickets Given Away So Far

When Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne and the world's largest live music company, Live Nation, announced in February their plans to stage the 2007 Ozzfest as a free show, some industry people said it would never work. Today Ozzfest yet again has made history, as the fans clearly have spoken. Over the past f...

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CANNAE Hard At Work On New Album

Boston thrashers CANNAE are currently hard at work on the band's fourth album, the follow-up to 2005's "Gold Becomes Sacrifice". The band is currently looking for a full-time, permanent drummer. Interested parties should be able to play through the entirety of "Gold Becomes Sacrifice" and be willing...

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NASHVILLE PUSSY: Fall U.S. Tour Dates Announced

NASHVILLE PUSSY will team up with THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT, HANK III and ASSJACK for a fall U.S. tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 30 - House Of Blues - New Orleans, Louisiana Oct. 31 - Spanish Moon - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nov. 02 - Janus Landing - St. Petersburg, Florida Nov. 03 - ...

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OBSESSION Signs With MAUSOLEUM RECORDS

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has inked a new deal with Mausoleum Records. The group's first release through the label will be a reissue of their 2006 CD, "Carnival of Lies", featuring new artwork and the bonus tracks "Panic in the Streets" (previously only available on the Avalon...

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GODSMACK: New Audio Interview With SHANNON LARKIN Available

A three-minute audio interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin, conducted earlier this month by Anne Carlini of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). GODSMACK will release a 10th anniversary box set later this year. The Boston band — currently on a th...

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DEEP PURPLE To Appear On Swiss TV

According to The Highway Star, DEEP PURPLE will appear on Swiss TV tomorrow (June 9) on "Musicnight" at 22:45. The show will feature band's performance at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival, which is also being released now on DVD. Eagle Rock Entertainment, through two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries,...

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METALLICA's ULRICH Throws Out First Pitch At Today's OAKLAND As Game

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland Athletics game vs. the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, June 7, 2007. Lars was on hand with his son Miles. Members of Miles' class were special guests of the Oakland Athletics and were on the field during pre-game cerem...

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AEROSMITH: European Tour Kick-Off Setlist Revealed

Boston hard rock legends AEROSMITH kicked off their European tour Wednesday night (June 6) in Randers, Denmark. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Love in an Elevator 02. Dude (Looks Like a Lady) 03. Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) 04. Cryin' 05. Eat the Rich 06. I Don't Want to Miss ...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: New Tour Dates Announced

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the band led by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, has scheduled the following dates: Jun. 16 - Chicago, IL @ Martyrs' Jun. 18 - Erie, PA @ Docksider Tavern Jun. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Gullifty's Jun. 21 - New York, NY @ Starbucks (Astor Place) "Make Music New York" Jun. 22 - ...

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Reps For AEROSMITH And Rolling Stone Call Break-Up Report An 'Error'

Mark Shanahan of The Boston Globe reports: For the second time in less than a week, AEROSMITH's reps are denying a report that the Boston band is no more. This morning, RollingStone.com posted a picture of singer Steven Tyler at an airport in India with the following caption: "Steven Tyler touches d...

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CHRIS CORNELL Schedules Tour Dates

According to the Chris Cornell Fan Page, former AUDIOSLAVE and SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell has scheduled the following tour dates: Jun. 02 - 99x Big Day Out, HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA Jun. 05 - Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles, CA (unconfirmed) Jun. 07 - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" live taping...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist Schedules Clinics

SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson will host a few clinics this month. The details are as follows: June 18 - 6:30 PM Daddy's Junkie Music 1064 Brighton Ave Portland, ME 04102 (207) 772-3239 June 19 - 6:30PM Daddy's Junkie Music 159 Mass Ave Boston, MA 02115 (617) 247-0909 June 20 - 6:30 PM Daddy's Junk...

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DREAM THEATER: Final North American Itinerary Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced the final itinerary for its North American summer tour with special guests REDEMPTION and INTO ETERNITY. It is as follows: Jul. 24 - OAT - San Diego, CA Jul. 25 - Dodge Theater - Phoenix, AZ Jul. 27 - Gibson Amphitheater - Los Angeles, CA Jul. 28 - Berkeley Community Thea...