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RUDY SARZO's OZZY/RANDY RHOADS Book Delayed

If you placed a pre-order through Amazon.com for bassist Rudy Sarzo's (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) book, entitled "Off The Rails - My Adventures In The Land Of Ozz" (originally due Sept. 15),you may have recently received a message that his book will not be released. This is n...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist EDDIE OJEDA: 'Axes 2 Axes' Artwork Posted Online

The cover artwork for the debut solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda, entitled "Axes 2 Axes", has been posted online at this location (artwork by German artist Timo Wuerz). Due in Europe on October 24 via Greece's Black Lotus Records (January 2006 in the U.S.),the CD will feature gu...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's Solo Debut Gets A Release Date

Greece's Black Lotus Records has set an October 24, 2005 European release date (January 2006 in the U.S.) for the debut solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda, entitled "Axes 2 Axes". The CD will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal vocalists as Ronnie Jame...

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VELVET REVOLVER, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: VELVET REVOLVER, CHEVELLE, THE ACTUAL Venue: Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts City/State: Las Vegas, Nev. Date: Aug. 20, 2005 Attendance: 5,910 Capacity: 7,...

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Riot Detonator

The scream of "Warrrhhheeeeaaaaddddd!" (No, not the VENOM tune) to begin the second album from Norway's MINDGRINDER was my first clue that "Riot Detonator" would not be the industrial-edged, programmed death metal of 2004's "Mindtech". The previous release had its moments, but felt like a band that...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: Everyone Knows SHARON OSBOURNE Was Behind OZZFEST Fiasco

The U.K.'s The Sun Online paper spoke to IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson about the group's ill-fated final Ozzfest performance in San Berardino and their future plans. Read on: The Sun Online: Why is Reading so special? Bruce Dickinson: "It's where I was asked to join the band and it's also the...

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OZZFEST, GIGANTOUR, MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Ozzfest: BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES & others Venue: Alpine Valley Music Theatre City/State: East Troy,...

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POWERMAN 5000 Release Korea-Only EP

POWERMAN 5000 have just released a new Korea-only EP, entitled "Korea Tour EP". The limited-edition CD, which contains previously unreleased studio recordings, was originally sold at the group's August 5 show in Seoul, Korea. "Korea Tour EP" (view artwork by vocalist Spider here) track listing: 01....

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IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On OZZFEST's 'Disgusting' And 'Unprofessional' Behavior

IRON MAIDEN's manager, Rod Smallwood of Sanctuary Artist Management, has issued the following statement regarding the band's final Ozzfest performance this past weekend in Devore, CA: "MAIDEN are currently returning from America and preparing for U.K. festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste t...

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GAIA EPICUS: 'Hands of Fate' Video Posted Online

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have uploaded their video for the track "Hands of Fate" at this location (Windows Media). The clip was shot "outdoors in the forest" earlier in the month and features a guest appearance on drums by Robert Myrhaug (MEMORIZED DREAMS). "Hands of Fate" comes off the...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, W.A.S.P., CINDERELLA, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: MÖTLEY CRÜE, SUM 41 Venue: White River Amphitheatre City/State: Auburn, Wash. Date: July 30, 2005 Attendance: 9,885 Capacity: 19,717 Artist/Event: W.A.S.P., L.A. G...

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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence

After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...

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SOUND RIOT RECORDS Launches New Web Site

Portuguese record label Sound Riot Records has launched a new official web site at this location. A posting on the site reads as follows: "Sound Riot Records was founded in March 1994. The small company started as a mailorder service in the Brazil distributing demo-tapes and 7" EPs of bands such as:...

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GIGANTOUR, CINDERELLA, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Gigantour: MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, SYMPHONY X, DRYKILL LOGIC, BOBAFLEX Venue: Thomas & Mack Center City/State: Las Veg...

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GAIA EPICUS Film 'Hand Of Fate' Video

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have posted the following message on their official web site: "GAIA EPICUS did a video shoot for the song 'Hand of Fate' last Saturday, and the video was made outdoors in the forest. On this video the band hired Robert Myrhaug (MEMORIZED DREAMS) to play the drum...