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OZZY OSBOURNE's Long-Awaited Memoir To Receive U.K. Release In October
According to TheBookseller.com, the long-awaited memoir from rock veteran Ozzy Osbourne will be published by Sphere this autumn in the U.K. "I Am Ozzy" will come out on October 1, with Osbourne visiting the U.K. on publication for a week of publicity and two book signings. Antonia Hodgson, publisher...June 17, 2009
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'Brütal Legend' Creator Explains Why RONNIE JAMES DIO Is No Longer Involved With Game
Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend game creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has been cut out of the game's voice cast and has been replaced with Tim Curry, a movie actor best known for his...June 16, 2009
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'Brütal Legend' Fans Set Guinness Book World Record At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
According to GameZone.com, fans of video game Brütal Legend, starring Jack Black, rocked out this Saturday (June 13) to smash the world record for most people playing air guitar at one time. The record, conducted at the Download festival in Donington Park, saw servants of metal shredding frets and w...June 15, 2009
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SPINAL TAP: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Back From The Dead", the first new album in almost two decades from England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP, is available for streaming in its entirety at Spinner.com. Due on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, the follow-up to 1992's "Break Like The Wind" sees TAP members David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufn...June 15, 2009
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TRIXTER Bassist Joins LITA FORD's Touring Band
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has recruited P.J. Farley from TRIXTER/RA as her new touring bassist. Farley joins a band that also includes GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and BUMBLEFOOT (the band) drummer Dennis Leeflang. A photo of P.J. performing with Lita Ford on June 13, 2009, in...June 15, 2009
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RONNIE JAMES DIO No Longer Part Of 'Brütal Legend' Game
The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the producers of the upcoming Brütal Legend game have decided to cut Dio's contributions out of the game, and have replaced him with Tim Curry, a...June 14, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Discusses His Involvement In 'Brütal Legend' Game; Video Available
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed by G4tv.com at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3),one of the biggest events in the annual gaming calendar, which was held June 2-4, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Halford spoke about his involvement in the upcoming Brütal Leg...June 12, 2009
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STEEL PANTHER To Attempt To Break World Record For Most Number Of People Playing Air Guitar
The members of STEEL PANTHER are inviting you to join them at this year's Download festival — which is being held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom — to help them break the Guinness world record for the most number of people playing air guitar simultaneously! They are scheduled to perform...June 11, 2009
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SUFFOCATION, THE FACELESS Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
SUFFOCATION and THE FACELESS have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. The complete festival billing is now as follows: AMON AMARTH AMORPHIS ANAAL NATHRAKH BACKYARD BABIES BATTLELORE BEFORE THE DAWN BE...June 11, 2009
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JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR: 'Defiance' Artwork Unveiled
Guitarist Jack Starr (VIRGIN STEELE, DEVIL CHILDE, PHANTOM LORD, GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME) has just released the new BURNING STARR CD, "Defiance", via Magic Circle Music, the record label owned by members of MANOWAR. Produced by Joey DeMaio of MANOWAR, the album includes such tracks as "Black Clouds O...June 10, 2009
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SLASH Comments On Mother's Passing
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has issued the following statement: "As some of you may already know, my mom [Ola Hudson] died 6:30 a.m. last Friday morning (June 5) of lung cancer. This is a difficult time, but I have to share with you that she was the sweetest, warmest, most lovin...June 9, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT To Tour With LITA FORD
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will be doing shows over the summer with Lita Ford, playing guitar with Lita's backing group alongside BUMBLEFOOT (the band) drummer Dennis Leeflang. Says Thal: "Lita and I have GN'R's blessings to do this together; all is cool. This won't interfere with...June 9, 2009
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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Seeking Touring Bassist
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada's 3 INCHES OF BLOOD is looking for a bass player for live shows. A lot of touring will be involved in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. All applicants must meet the following requirements. 1) You must be a Canadian citizen. 2) You must have no criminal record...June 9, 2009
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TEAM CYBERGEIST: Band Lineup Announced For Florida Shows
TEAM CYBERGEIST, the industrial "supergroup" founded by Angel (a.k.a. Andrew Bartolotta),best known as the past/present drummer of such bands as DOPE, GENITORTURERS, PIG, CROSSBREED, SWITCHED, THE UNDEAD, and many others — has announced the lineup of musicians who will take part in the project's up...June 8, 2009
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FIREHOUSE Guitarist To Release 'Deep South' Solo Album
With his guitar work as a member of FIREHOUSE, Bill Leverty set the rock world ablaze with his fiery riffs and solos. But Leverty is no one-trick pony, as evidenced by his new solo release, "Deep South". Instead of focusing on the arena-ready rockers that his full-time band specializes in, "Deep Sou...June 8, 2009
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