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OPETH Frontman Comments On Former Bus Driver's Guilty Plea To Child-Porn Charge
OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has spoken to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet about the sentencing of the band's former tour bus driver to 25 years in prison on a guilty plea to a child porn charge. Leon Rodney Whitman Jr. (photo, charge report) was arrested in Tampa last ...July 8, 2006
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'Death' Rapper NECRO Talks About Project With Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA
Steve Saks of LivingForMetal.com recently conducted an interview with Brooklyn "death rapper" NECRO regarding his "The Circle of Tyrants" CD — featuring contributions from current and former members of TESTAMENT, BLACK SABBATH and SEPULTURA — plus his upcoming project with ex-SEPULTURA drummer Igor...July 7, 2006
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Report: SHARON OSBOURNE Fears U.K. Mansion Is 'Cursed' Following Latest Blaze
ContactMusic.com is reporting that Sharon Osbourne broke down on the set of U.K. talent show "The X Factor" when she heard her English country mansion had been struck by a fire yesterday (July 6) — insisting her family may be "cursed." The wife/manager of BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne receive...July 7, 2006
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It's Official: 1349 And SAHG To Support CELTIC FROST On North American Tour
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, Swiss avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have now officially announced the addition of renowned Norwegian black metal bands 1349 and SAHG for the group's fall 2006 North American tour. The bands will support FROST from September 12 (Springfield, Vir...July 6, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE'S U.K. Home Catches Fire (Again)
The Irish Examiner is reporting that a fire broke out at the U.K. country home of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne early today (July 6),a fire service has confirmed. The couple’s daughter Kelly had left the house to film scenes for her latest show, "Project Catwalk", shortly before the blaze was discovered...July 6, 2006
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Drummer GENE HOGLAN: 'STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is Not Disappearing Anytime Soon'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has rejected reports that the band will split up shortly after completing their current second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest. In a recent interview with Finland's Imperiumi webzine, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend revealed that the band's upc...July 5, 2006
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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER: Live ESP CD Due Later In The Year
KISS drummer Eric Singer recently answered a few questions from fans via the band's official web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: What have you got on your plate in terms of studio albums? Is ESP an "ongoing band?" I thought it was just a one-off thing? I remember...July 5, 2006
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VINCE NEIL Comments On Tampa Gig: 'Sometimes I Drink A Little Too Much'
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil spoke to Tara Merrin of the Calgary Sun about his disastrous solo concert last Friday (June 30) in Tampa, Florida when he got so drunk he fell off the stage. Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi, who is touring with RATT, saved the day when he came ...July 5, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE's Webmaster Quits Over 357 CUSTOMS Controversy
Guitarist Zakk Wylde's (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) official webmaster has handed in his resignation in the wake of Wylde's recent lawsuit against the chopper company 357 Customs on charges of trademark infringement, false advertising and breach of contract. The suit, which was filed on June...July 5, 2006
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist: It Is A 'Privilege To Be Able To See SLAYER Every Night'
CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith has checked in from the band's Unholy Alliance Tour with SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, MASTODON and THINE EYES BLEED. His posting on COB's official web site reads as follows: "So we've been through Midwest, Texas, Georgia and now some cities in Canada! Well, it...July 5, 2006
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SEPULTURA's KISSER: MAX CAVALERA Is Trying Too Hard To Reproduce 'Roots'
Katherine Santiago of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Edge: Do you still keep in contact with Max [Cavalera, former SEPULTURA frontman, now in SOULFLY]? Andreas: "No. Since he left the band, we never...July 4, 2006
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ROCK CITY MORGUE: In Writing Mode
ROCK CITY MORGUE, the New Orleans, Louisiana-based band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult and ex-MAN SCOUTS OF AMERICA frontman Rik Slave, has posted the following message on its official web site: "ROCK CITY MORGUE is busy in the studio writing more songs for their next CD release,...July 4, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG Confirmed For Holland's DOKK 'EM Festival
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed for the Dokk 'Em open air festival, set to take place August 12 at Raard (by Dokkum) in Holland. Also scheduled to appear are headliners PRIMAL FEAR alongside TRAIL OF TEARS, WIZARD, AUTUMN, THANATOS, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS...July 3, 2006
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OOMPH!: New Video Featuring APOCALYPTICA Posted Online
OOMPH!'s video for their new single, "Die Schlinge" (The Noose) — featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA — has been posted online at this location (Real Media). The clip was directed by Ken Duken, who had previously worked with OOMPH! on their video for "Das Letzte St...July 3, 2006
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Review: Nostalgic Fans Take Devotion To EXTREME at Reunion Show
Christopher Blagg of BostonHerald.com reviewed EXTREME's June 30 reunion show at Boston's Bank of America Pavilion. An excerpt from his write-up follows: It became apparent early on that the vast majority of fans (a group skewing heavily toward the 40-something demographic) did not just come to scre...July 3, 2006
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