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SKINDRED: 'New Tracks Are Flowing Fast And Strong'

Welsh combo SKINDRED, featuring former members of DUB WAR, have posted the following update on their official web site: "SKINDRED [have a] new rehearsal space, the guys have been busy moving and doing up their new rehearsal space. They still are in the St Josephs ABC in the basement of the boxing cl...
September 4, 2003
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CANCER Reform, Announce London Show

Legendary U.K. death metallers CANCER have reunited and have announced a show at The Electrowerkz in London on Sunday, November 9. Support acts are yet to be confirmed. Tickets will be available shortly from Stargreen & Ticketweb and all usual ticket outlets. Former in 1988 by vocalist/guitarist...
September 3, 2003
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OZZY Tour Manager Death Likely Due To Throat Cancer

Mike Martindale of The Detroit News is reporting that the tour manager for Ozzy Osbourne likely died as a result of throat cancer, but results of his autopsy could take several weeks. Robert "Bobby" Thomson died Thursday afternoon in his room at the Townsend Hotel (photos) in Birmingham. He was in t...
July 25, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Tour Manager Passes Away At OZZFEST Stop

Robert "Bobby" Thomson, longtime tour manager for Ozzy Osbourne, passed away in his sleep and was discovered Thursday morning (July 24) in his Detroit hotel room. He was in Detroit with Ozzfest. Thomson, 50, had been battling throat cancer for the last 18 months. Born in Wallyford, Scotland, Thomson...
July 25, 2003
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The Beacon Journal: KORN Rock Out While OZZY OSBOURNE Wheezes

Malcolm X Abram of Ohio's The Beacon Journal reviewed Ozzfest 2003's Tuesday (July 22) stop at Cleveland's Blossom Music Center. "Nu-metal kings KORN kept the crowd in the palms of their hands, inspiring mosh pits on the lawn and raising the energy level to the highest point of the day," he wrote. "...
July 23, 2003
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Producer JOHN PURDELL Dies Of Cancer

John Purdell, producer of a number of acclaimed albums from such artists as OZZY OSBOURNE, POISON, L.A. GUNS, DREAM THEATER, KIX, ALICE COOPER, and CINDERELLA, passed away from cancer on Thursday, July 10. John had been hospitalized in Quebec for two weeks and was most recently touring with THE LOU...
July 12, 2003
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OZZY And Family Sign With MTV For More 'Osbournes'

MTV has signed Ozzy Osbourne and family for 20 new episodes of its hit reality series "The Osbournes", scheduled to begin airing early next year. "It's been one hell of a journey these past few years," Ozzy told the Television Critics Association summer gathering. "This whole MTV thing has been an i...
July 8, 2003
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Former BLUE CHEER Member ETHAN JAMES Dead At 56

Ethan James, a member of the '60s heavy metal band BLUE CHEER who shifted in the 1980s to a behind-the-scenes role as producer and engineer on dozens of recordings, has died, the Los Angeles Times has reported. He was 56 years old. James died June 19 in San Francisco after an eight-month battle with...
July 8, 2003
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HADES Drummer Update: More Chemotherapy Needed

HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update on the condition of bandmate Ron Lipnicki (drums),who is currently battling testicular cancer: "Ron had this HUGE operation 2 weeks ago to remove the cancerous tumor. They were concerned they might have to remove one of his kidneys. It was...
July 2, 2003
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KITTIE To Lend Support To Fellow London Musician's Family At First Hometown Gig In Three Years

KITTIE will make their first hometown appearance in three years at a June 20 show planned to lend support to the family of Neil Wolfe, father of local musician Justin Wolfe of the band ACACIA and Gregg Wolfe of the band DAM 13, who has been struggling with cancer for several years. "Over the years ....
June 5, 2003
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CRIMINAL To Record 'Supersonic Death' In The Fall

CRIMINAL, the formerly Chile-based act who feature in their ranks former PENTAGRAM mainman Anton Reisenegger and ex-EXTREME NOISE TERROR drummer Zac O'Neil, have set "Supersonic Death" as the title for their new album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Metal Blade Records. The following is Reise...
June 5, 2003
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VINCE NEIL's Golf Tournament: More Photos Posted Online

More photos have been posted from The Seventh Annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament, which was hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil on Thursday (May 1) at Malibu Canyon Country Club in Malibu, California. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Celebrity Photo, Globe Photos, and LFI. ...
May 3, 2003
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Adult Film Stars Among 'Celebrities' At VINCE NEIL's Golf Tournament

Adult film stars Jenna Jameson and Brianna Banks, former Playboy playmate and "Baywatch" star Brande Roderick, and Sheri Belafonte-Harper were among the "celebrities" attending The Seventh Annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil on Thursday (May 1) at M...
May 2, 2003
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JENNA JAMESON Looking For Right Club At VINCE NEIL's Charity Golf Tournament

"It's not the size of the club, it's how you use it," says adult film star and part-time golfer Jenna Jameson, who is seeking a caddy for a day via Ebay to help her out at The Seventh Annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil on May 1 at ...
April 23, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'OZZY Is A Lover, Not A Fighter'

"Celebrity Justice" spoke with Sharon Osbourne after she was allegedly punched by Renee Tab, a 26-year-old who works at the mighty ICM talent agency in Hollywood. Sharon was asked how hubby Ozzy Osbourne reacted to the incident, "My husband is a lover, not a fighter," she said. "And he's always had...
April 16, 2003