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OZZFEST 2004: The Official Press Release

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004--"The day OZZfest comes to town is the best day of summer for hardcore fans of hard rock and metal music. They know they're getting value beyond what they paid for." So says OZZfest founder Sharon Osbourne. "The music starts at 9:30 a.m. and doesn't stop unti...
February 20, 2004
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Report: United By Love Of Heavy Metal Music, Bound By Tragedy

Bella English of the Boston Globe reports that a year ago, many of them were strangers. Fate, and fire, brought them together. United by a love of heavy metal music, they were at the Station Nightclub last Feb. 20 to see the band GREAT WHITE. Around 11 p.m., just after lead singer Jack Russell had ....
February 19, 2004
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CANDLELIGHT And ARCTIC MUSIC GROUP Ink U.S. Distribution Agreement

Candlelight Records and Arctic Music Group have signed an agreement that will see all catalog and new releases from the Florida-based label distributed in the United States via Candlelight Records. The first new recordings to be made available via the agreement include Hungary's STEREOCHRIST and Fin...
February 16, 2004
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HENRY ROLLINS Seeking New Members For His Band

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins, currently in the middle of a spoken-word tour, has revealed to The Ithaca Journal that he is in the process of looking for new group members to back him up. "As far as my musical pursuits, I am a mediocre talent," he said, "But at least I give it my ...
February 5, 2004
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TED NUGENT To Speak At Miami University

Jon Gambrell of The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that Ted Nugent will talk about his political views for this year's Conservative Week at Miami University. His speech is scheduled for February 19 and will be sponsored by Miami's College Republicans. Matt Nolan, a junior political science and his...
January 5, 2004
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Taiwan's CHTHONIC To Perform In Front Of President's Hall

Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC will finish out a momentous year in their career with two more extraordinary events: playing the annual New Year's Eve concert in front of President's Hall and the release of the band's Mandarin theme for the 21st Century Fox Taiwan release of "Freddy vs. Jason". CHTHON...
December 29, 2003
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Korea's DOPE ENTERTAINMENT Ink Exclusive Label Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Starting on January 1, 2004, Dope Entertainment will coordinate the release and promotion of Century Media titles (including back catalogue) in Korea. Dope Entertainment President Kevin Kim commented, "We are extremely proud to be working with Century Media, a label that has many loyal Korean fans....
December 26, 2003
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Report: GREAT WHITE Members Get So-Called Free Talk Letters, No One Else

GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell, drummer Eric Powers, guitarist Dave Filice and tour manager Daniel Biechele accepted agreements from the state attorney general's office that allowed them to talk to prosecutors during the Rhode Island nightclub fire investigation without fear their testimony would b...
December 12, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Duet With JESSICA SIMPSON On Christmas TV Special

MTV announced yesterday (Dec. 4) that "The Osbourne Family Christmas Special" will air on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 60-minute special, hosted by the Osbournes from their home in Beverly Hills, will take holiday specials to a bizarre level, with a wide range of celebrity guests j...
December 5, 2003
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Former BLACK SABBATH Drummer To Appear On Canadian Radio

Former BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will appear on the segment "Artist-to-Artist" on the radio program "Adventures in Plasticland" with host Spaceman Stan on Saturday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on CKWR FM 98.5 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. You can listen online at www.ckwr.com. As previously...
December 2, 2003
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KISS To Tour With DEF LEPPARD?

According to KissKollector.com, KISS manager Doc McGhee has confirmed that KISS are in talks with DEF LEPPARD about possibly touring together next year. As reported here yesterday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that KISS will take a break from touring following the...
December 2, 2003
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'AEROSMITH Day' Named In New Hampshire

Shir Haberman of the Portsmouth Herald reports that New Hampshire Gov. Craig Benson signed a proclamation Monday naming Nov. 24, 2003 as "AEROSMITH Day." The group, led by vocalist Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry, was the first act to play at the Verizon Wireless Arena when it opened in Novembe...
November 26, 2003
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'BUSH Supporter' GENE SIMMONS Visits The White House, Fails To Meet The President

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons went on a two-hour tour of the White House last Friday (Nov. 21),according to the Washington Post. However, the 54-year-old, who is described as a "Bush supporter," didn't get to meet the president, according to the paper. After his White House drop-in, Simmons re...
November 26, 2003
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DREAM THEATER Singer Guests On FRAMESHIFT CD

The new label Progrock Records is releasing a special album by FRAMESHIFT on November 25, 2003, titled "Unweaving the Rainbow", based on evolution-themed books by Richard Dawkins. The album was written and produced by Henning Pauly of CHAIN as a vehicle for vocalist James LaBrie of the highly revere...
November 25, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Guitarist's Wedding Subject Of MTV Miniseries

JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro and actress Carmen Electra have signed a deal with MTV to shoot "Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave", a documentary miniseries that will follow the engaged pair as they plan their wedding. The show is scheduled to premiere in January. "MTV has been given...
November 18, 2003