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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Not Dead
FemaleFirst.co.uk is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE is alive and kicking, despite Internet rumors to the contrary. The singer's publicists have been inundated with calls since early Thursday morning (Jan. 20) following reports that the BLACK SABBATH frontman had died. Top aide Jay Morose says, "I don'...January 21, 2005
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BRUCE KULICK Shoots Down MICK MARS Replacement Rumors
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is the latest musician to deny that he has been approached by MÖTLEY CRÜE to replace Mick Mars during the group's upcoming tour. Mars, 53, who suffers from the chronic degenerative illness ankylosing spondylitis, has been recovering after hip-replacement surgery la...January 17, 2005
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Former POWERMAN 5000 Guitarist Won't Be Touring With NINE INCH NAILS
A source close to former POWERMAN 5000 guitarist Mike Tempesta (M.33) has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET that there is no truth to the rumors that Tempesta will be playing guitar for NINE INCH NAILS on their upcoming tour. Tempesta, who is the brother of veteran hard rock/metal drummer John Tempesta (HEL...January 17, 2005
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U.D.O. Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have been confirmed to appear at the 2005 installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 24-25 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. Bang Your Head!!! 2005 will mark the festival's 10th anniversary and th...January 14, 2005
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Police: Killer Didn't Say Anything To DIMEBAG Before Shooting Him
Ohio's NBC 4 is reporting that the man who killed four people at the Alrosa Villa nightclub last month, including former PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, had several unused rounds before he was shot and killed by an officer, police said Thursday (Jan. 13). Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville,...January 13, 2005
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SHARON Buys Deer For OZZY
ThisIsLocalLondon.co.uk is reporting that Sharon Osbourne raised a few eyebrows when she bought a herd of deer for rocker husband Ozzy. The Japanese sika deer, now grazing on the couple's Welders Lane estate, were a bizarre choice of Christmas present for the former BLACK SABBATH frontman. But it is...January 12, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN To Headline England's LEEDS FESTIVAL?
According to LeedsToday.net, IRON MAIDEN are being tipped as one of the main attractions at England's Leeds Festival, which is due to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Bramham Park, near Wetherby, its home since 2003. If the rumors prove to be true then MAIDEN's capture will be some...January 12, 2005
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GODIVA: Former VICTORY Singer FERNANDO GARCIA Joins The Fold
Swiss heavy metallers GODIVA have announced the addition of singer Fernando Garcia (ex-VICTORY, WICKED SENSATION) to the group's ranks. Fernando joined the band during the recording sessions for the band's second album, tentatively titled "Call Me Under 666". Commented the group in a statement: "We...January 12, 2005
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RHAPSODY Reject Rumors Their Debut Album Was Recorded By Another Band
Italian power metallers RHAPSODY spoke to Metal Temple magazine as part of their promotional press tour a couple of months ago, for their latest release, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". During the interview, Alex Staropoli (keyboards) and Fabio Lione (vocals) put an end to the ru...January 10, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Drummer LARRY HOWE Returns To The Fold
San Francisco Bay Area power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have been rejoined by drummer Larry Howe, according to a posting on the group's web site. An interview with Howe and VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe discussing Larry's return to the fold and what VICIOUS RUMORS have planned for 2005 will be...January 10, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Shoots Down MICK MARS Replacement Rumors
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "As far as the FCC probe and MÖTLEY CRÜE (regarding our New Year's Eve show on 'Leno'),wouldn't our country be better served if our government put their resources in better places? Th...January 10, 2005
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Guitarist DJ ASHBA Rejects MÖTLEY CRÜE Rumors
Former BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist DJ Ashba has rejected Internet reports that he will be playing with MÖTLEY CRÜE during the group's upcoming tour as the replacement for Mick Mars, whose poor health is said to be an ongoing concern with respect to CRÜE's upcoming heavy touring schedule. An appare...January 9, 2005
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ROB HALFORD Says New Album Is 'Everything You Want In A JUDAS PRIEST Record'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the group's much anticipated new studio album, "Angel of Retribution", due on March 1 via Epic Records. An excerpt from the interview follows: Revolver: Any thoughts on the new album? Rob Halford: "It's everything that you w...January 6, 2005
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DAVE NAVARRO Says MICK MARS Is Still Doing MÖTLEY CRÜE Tour
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, who was the subject of a recent unsubstantiated rumor that he would step in to replace MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars on CRÜE's upcoming tour due to Mick's physical problems, has posted a new message on his official web site stat...January 5, 2005
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ANTHRAX To Play DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit With DISTURBED
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the latest installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Blast Beat", on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the column follow: "I've been playing my DimeSlime Gitar that Darrell [Abbott] gave me. The riffs are flying out of it. I'v...January 3, 2005
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