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OZZY Is 'Proud' To Represent Heavy Metal At ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE

Ozzy Osbourne has told the Sunday Mirror that he will be on his best behavior during his performance for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance later this month, according to Digital Spy. "Finally the Prince Of Darkness gets to play for Her Majesty," Ozzy told the Sunday Mirror. "I'm proud to re...

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MARILYN MANSON: 'Lest We Forget' Certified Gold

MARILYN MANSON's "best of" collection, "Lest We Forget", has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. Manson recently told MTV.com that he's been writing and recording his still-untitled sixth LP in two different Californi...

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OZZY, BLACK SABBATH 'Supergroup' To Perform At UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME

According to Ozzy.com, OZZY OSBOURNE and the BLACK SABBATH "supergroup," including Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will be performing at the the second annual UK Music Hall Of Fame ceremony, which is being held November 16 at the Alexandra Palace in North London. Both Ozzy as a solo artist...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Blasts MOTHER TERESA: She Was An 'Ugly Old C**t In Sandals'

ContactMusic.com is reporting that Sharon Osbourne has launched a scathing verbal attack on the late Christian missionary Mother Teresa — because she is sickened by people who try to be "everything to everybody". Osbourne, wife of BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, said she has no compassion for...

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HOLY MOSES: Complete Reissue Schedule Announced

Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES had their early albums "Finished with the Dogs" (1987) and "The New Machine of Liechtenstein" (1989) reissued through Armageddon Music in August. The CDs were digitally re-mastered and were released in the jewel-case format, with full booklets, lyrics, liner...

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QUEEN's LIVE AID Performance Crowned 'World's Greatest Gig'

According to Ireland Online, QUEEN's flamboyant performance at Live Aid 20 years ago has been crowned the world's greatest rock gig. The set came top of a poll voted for by a panel of over 60 artists, music journalists, broadcasters and music industry executives. JIMI HENDRIX at Woodstock, the ultim...

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OZZY Talks About MAIDEN Vs. SHARON Fiasco, 'Under Cover' CD: Audio Available

Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about his recently released "Under Cover" album, the Ozzfest fiasco involving IRON MAIDEN, and his surprise appearance at the ABC's "NFL Kickoff" show in September, among other topics. Listen to the seven-minute intervi...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: Track Listing For Disc Two Of 'Silent Force Tour' DVD Revealed

Roadrunner Records U.K. has revealed the complete track listing for Disc Two from WITHIN TEMPTATION's upcoming "The Silent Force Tour DVD", due on November 21. The three-disc set will consist of the following: Disc 1: Live concerts and music videos Live Concert: Java Eiland, Amsterdam 01. Deceiver o...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform For QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of his upcoming appearance at the Spike TV "Video Game Awards" later this month due to a personal request from Buckingham Palace to perform for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Family's annual "Royal Variety Performance". Regrettably, the rehearsal and perfor...

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Holy Hell

Thanks to labels like SPV and Candlelight, albums like "Holy Hell" that would have once been consigned to import purgatory are seeing the light of day in the USA (albeit months after their release elsewhere). And thank the metal gods for it! Former IMPELLITTERI and AXEL RUDI PELL vocal powerhouse Ro...

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JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DANZIG, H.I.M. 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: JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, ANGRA Venue: Arena Skol City/State: Sao Paulo, Brazil Date: Sept. 9, 2005 Attendance: 22,654 Capacity: 35,000 Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST,...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: More 'The Silent Force Tour DVD' Details Revealed

Roadrunner Records U.K. has revealed the complete track listing for Disc One from WITHIN TEMPTATION's upcoming "The Silent Force Tour DVD", due on November 21. The three-disc set will consist of the following: Disc 1: Live concerts and music videos Live Concert: Java Eiland, Amsterdam 01. Deceiver o...

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Canadian 'Metal Queen' LEE AARON Talks About Touring In '80s, Singing Backup For SCORPIONS

Full In Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with former Canadian "metal queen" Lee Aaron. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Full In Bloom Music: What's new, what have you been up to lately and what's in the future? Lee Aaron: "Well... 'Beautiful Things', my 11th disc, was released i...

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BLACK SABBATH's UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Induction To Air On VH1 CLASSIC

For the first time ever in the U.S., VH1 will broadcast "The Second Annual UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" with the entire two-hour ceremony airing exclusively on VH1 Classic right after the premiere on VH1. Artists who have been publicly announced to date are: Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABB...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist PAUL CROOK Comments On Closing Of QUEEN Musical

Guitarist Paul Crook (ex-ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm sorry to report that [the QUEEN musical] 'We Will Rock You' Las Vegas is having its final performance on November 27th, 2005. "What an incredibly rewarding experience for me. My playing...