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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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MASTER Frontman: 'Drugs Are Great'

Germany's Metal1.info webzine recently conducted an interview with MASTER mastermind Paul Speckmann. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal1.info: MASTER has very socio- and particularly America-critical lyrics which distinguish you from most of the other death metal bands, who have satani...

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OBSCENE GESTURE Signs With XTREEM MUSIC

Los Angeles old-school thrashcore band OBSCENE GESTURE, which features in its ranks Chuck Profus (original AGENT STEEL drummer),George Robb (original AGENT STEEL bassist) and Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL guitarist; ex-ABATTOIR, EVILDEAD),has inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of its full-l...

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RUSH: North American Tour Setlist Revealed?

RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com has has revealed the band's entire rehearsal setlist that it performed last night (June 12) at the HiFi Buys Amphitheater ahead of the group North American tour kick-off. It is as follows: Limelight Digital Man Entre Nous Mission Freewill The Main Monkey Business The La...

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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DVD And Other Projects

Legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Well, where to start? There's just too much stuff going on at the moment to remember, let alone catalogue in any sort of abridged manner, so I'll just dive i...

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RUSH Frontman To Guest On Canada's 'The Hour'

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee will be the featured guest on "The Hour" on Thursday, June 14. The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The interview will be available for viewing at this location once it has aired. RUSH's 18th studio album, "Sna...

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AFTERSHOK Seeks Rhythm Section

Drummer George Borden and bassist Nick Gryszka have left classic/traditional metal band AFTERSHOK due to work and family obligations. The group, which features in its ranks former SHOK PARIS vocalist Vic Hix, is currently seeking replacement musicians. Interested parties should reside in the tri-sta...

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SCOTT WEILAND To Guest On 'The Hour' Tonight

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be the featured guest on "The Hour" tonight, June 6 — a week earlier than previously announced. The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The interview will be available for viewing at this location once...

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ULI JON ROTH Jams With SMASHING PUMPKINS At ROCK AM RING; Video Available

Video footage of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) jam with the SMASHING PUMPKINS at the Rock am Ring festival on Saturday, June 2 in Nürburgring, Germany has been posted at YouTube in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Sends Personal Message To BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Attendees

Former AC/DC and current DAMAGE CONTROL drummer Chris Slade has recorded a personal and amusing message of support for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch it at YouTube. DAMAGE CONTROL — which also features QUIREBOYS frontman...

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Ex-RIOT Singer TONY MOORE Talks About New Band FAITH AND FIRE; Audio Available

Tony Moore, the legendary voice of RIOT, checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his stellar new band, FAITH AND FIRE; he also talked about his dislike of current president George W. Bush; what it's like listening to his vocals on the legendary "Bloodstreets"; how the label Metal Heaven will pu...

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GEORGE LYNCH: Video Footage From Chicago Clinic Available

A five-minute video clip of guitar legend George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) showing off some of his new gear, including his new Randall "Lynch Box" amp, during a May 18, 2007 clinic in Chicago, Illinois has been posted at YouTube. Lynch is offering an intensive guitar education program known as the G...

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DAMAGE CONTROL Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

DAMAGE CONTROL, the band featuring former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, QUIREBOYS frontman Spike, UFO bassist Pete Way and guitarist/producer Robin George, has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing...

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DYING FETUS Launches North American Tour

Death metal juggernaut DYING FETUS will embark on the North American leg of its "War of Attrition Tour" in early June. This portion will cover ground all across Canada and into the Northern U.S. Joining DYING FETUS on various dates of the tour are DAATH, PSYOPUS, COVENANCE, BLOODSHOTEYE and more. DY...

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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman To Guest On CBC's 'The Hour'

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be the featured guest on "The Hour" on June 13. The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The interview will be available for viewing at this location once it has aired. VELVET REVOLVER's video for "She...