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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'd Be Completely Nuts Not To Put Out Another BLACK SABBATH Album'

Ozzy Osbourne spoke to the Birmingham Mail earlier this week about whether he thinks there is a possibility that he will get back together with the other members of BLACK SABBATH — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — for another tour or even a brand new studio album. "They're touring as HEAVEN...

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OZZY OSBOURNE On Receiving Birmingham's First Star: 'I'm Absolutely Knocked Out'

Virgin Media reports that Ozzy Osbourne (photo) returned to his home city earlier today (Friday, July 6) to accept the first place in a new Hollywood-style Walk of Stars. The Prince of Darkness was greeted by around 1,500 fans who had braved intermittent rain for up to four hours while waiting ...

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U.D.O. To Tour North America In Early 2008

U.D.O., the band led by legendary ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will embark on a North American tour in January/February 2008. It is not presently clear if this will be a package tour or a solo trek. Exact cities and dates to be anounced. U.D.O. recently signed with Coallier Entertainment (TWIS...

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AMORPHIS Frontman Talks About 'Silent Waters', Touring Plans

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with AMORPHIS frontman Tomi Joutsen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: What was your main motivation now? What did you want to achieve with "Silent Waters"? Tomi: You see, we have such a good sp...

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BEHEMOTH Mainman Talks Free OZZFEST, Threat Of Being Banned In Poland

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with BEHEMOTH mainman Adam Michal Darski (a.k.a. Nergal). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Tell me what you're feeling right now with the new album set to come out in the U.S. in a couple of weeks and the ...

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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s': Complete List Of Songs Revealed

The complete list of songs has been revealed for Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The game will ship for the PlayStation 2 on July 24. According to Gamespot, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is rated T for Teen and will be the last game...

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U.D.O.: Video Footage From SWEDEN ROCK Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of U.D.O. — the German band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — performing the ACCEPT classics "Restless and Wild" and "Son of a Bitch" at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 8, 2007 in Sölvesborg, Sweden has been posted at YouTube. A 23-minute audio interview w...

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NIGHTWISH Singer Answers Fan Questions

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted a new "Nightmail" session featuring fan questions answered by the group's new vocalist, Anette Olzon. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: Who was the first one you told about your new job as the vocalist of NIGHTWISH? Was it hard to keep it a sec...

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FIVE STAR PRISON CELL: 'Deloris' Video Posted Online

Australian tech metallers FIVE STAR PRISON CELL have posted their video for the song "Deloris" at YouTube. The track comes off the group's second album, "Slaves of Virgo", which came out in March via Faultline Records. "Slaves of Virgo" was produced by dw Norton at Back Beach studios in Rye, Victori...

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DROWNING POOL: 'Full Circle' Pushed Back To August

Dallas-based metal band DROWNING POOL has had the release date of its new CD, "Full Circle" (Eleven Seven Records),pushed back to August 7 from the previously announced July 24. In other news, DROWNING POOL has issued the following update: "As you all know, we have been actively trying to raise awa...

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EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Still Exclusive Owner Of JIMI HENDRIX Trademarks

Experience Hendrix, LLC, the Hendrix family music company which owns and administers the Jimi Hendrix music rights, has issued the following press release: Since 1995, James "Al" Hendrix, the sole heir of Jimi Hendrix, and his close family members and their companies have been committed to preservin...

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CRYSTAL BALL Signs With AFM RECORDS

Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL have inked a deal with AFM Records. The group's sixth album, tentatively titled "Secrets", will be produced by Michael Bormann (ex-JADED HEART, BLOODBOUND) and it will be mixed by Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, BRAINSTORM). An October 26 release is expected. Accordin...

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You don't get mad when AC/DC or MOTÖRHEAD put out umpteen records with the most minor adjustments made to their sound, right? You like 'em dependable, you wanna be able to count on them churning out the rockers in their inimitable style, and you'd be weirded out if they tried anything really new. So...

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DANGEROUS TOYS Looking For Photos Of Tattoos For Upcoming DVD

Austin hard rockers DANGEROUS TOYS are looking for high-resolution photos of DANGEROUS TOYS tattoos, to be included in the packaging with the band's upcoming 20-year anniversary live DVD. Please e-mail them to [email protected]. In the hairspray and eyeliner soaked excesses of the late '80s,...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY: Australian Tour Dates Announced

Glendale, Arizona extreme metal band JOB FOR A COWBOY will embark on an Australian tour in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 14 – Brisbane, AUS @ Arena Sep. 15 - Sydney, AUS @ Manning Bar Sep. 16 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Sep. 17 - Adelaide, AUS @ Fowlers Sep. 18 - ...