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The Beacon Journal: TIM OWENS 'Not Available' To Comment On Split With JUDAS PRIEST
Kymberli Hagelberg of Ohio's The Beacon Journal reports that Tim "Ripper" Owens was "not available" Friday (July 11) to comment on the announcement that he has been replaced in JUDAS PRIEST by his predecessor, Rob Halford. The announcement of Owens' departure apparently came as news to his former wi...July 12, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TIPTON On Reunion With HALFORD: 'If We Don't Do It Now, Maybe We Never Will'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton has spoken to Billboard.com about the group's decision to reteam with estranged lead singer Rob Halford for a new album and tour in 2004, marking the veteran British heavy metal band's 30th anniversary. "We all agreed that we feel the time is right," Tipton said....July 11, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE Lands Part In 'Live Freaky! Die Freaky!'
Kelly Osbourne is the latest cast addition to the forthcoming animated/puppetry film "Live Freaky! Die Freaky!", according to the film's official web site (www.livefreakydiefreaky.com). The Hellcat Pictures production was written and directed by independent filmmaker John Roecker and produced by RAN...July 8, 2003
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Safety Concerns Delay Florida Metal Festival
Edward Fitzpatrick of the Providence Journal reports that a Florida heavy metal festival, which was going to raise money for The Station Family Fund, has been postponed because of fire-code issues raised by the local fire marshal. Metalfest 2003 — with a list of performers that included LYNCH MOB, F...July 3, 2003
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DOWNSET To Play 'GRAFF ANGELES' In Hollywood
DOWNSET will play at "Graff Angeles" on Saturday, August 2 at Qtopia in Hollywood, California. The eight-hour event (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) will feature live graffiti exhibits by universally known artists/crews, including CBS, AWR, WCA, UTI, MTA, LOD, COI, K4P, TKO, SH, and many more. Tattooing, pier...June 27, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE: New Single Named
A PERFECT CIRCLE have reportedly set "The Outsider" as the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album, tentatively due on August 19. In related news, A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Jeordie White (a.k.a. Twiggy Ramirez) is slated to lend his voice to the forthcoming animated/puppetry (a la "The Ni...June 23, 2003
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VITAL REMAINS To Headline MILWAUKEE METALFEST, Debut New Lineup
VITAL REMAINS will be making their first live appearance in over two years at the Milwaukee Metalfest on July 26 at the U.S. Cellular Arena. This will also mark the group's first public performance with their revitalized line-up featuring the legendary Glen Benton (DEICIDE) on vocals and Tim Yeung (...June 18, 2003
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STRYPER To Kick Off Reunion Tour In Early October
Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced plans to embark on their first-ever reunion tour this fall to celebrate the quartet's 20th anniversary. The band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years is slated to kick off in the Northeast in early October. The tour will run...June 16, 2003
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD To Support SLAYER In London!
As first predicted here several days ago, LAMB OF GOD have now been officially announced as the support band for SLAYER at the group's two shows at Astoria in London, England on July 8 and 9. LAMB OF GOD, who are rumored to be negotiating a major-label buyout of their current Prosthetic Records ...June 13, 2003
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HALFORD Guitarist To Play National Anthem At Soccer Match
HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will be playing tribute to the red, white and blue when he handles the national anthem duties at the MetroStars MLS soccer match on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. "I wanted to do something to show my support for all those yo...June 12, 2003
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LAMB OF GOD Turn Down OZZFEST Slot
LAMB OF GOD have turned down an offer to play the main stage of this year's Ozzfest due to "scheduling conflicts." "Thanks to the die-hard support of the people that believe in this band, we have taken things from the garage to the largest metal festival on the planet," the band write on their offic...June 11, 2003
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H.I.M.'s 'Love Metal' Certified Platinum In Finland
H.I.M.'s latest CD, "Love Metal", has been certified platinum for sales in excess of 30,000 copies in the group's native Finland. "Love Metal", the group's fourth full-length effort, has reportedly shifted over 300,000 copies worldwide. The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights"...June 10, 2003
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SKID ROW: New Album Delayed
SKID ROW have been forced to delay the release of their new album, "Thickskin", to August 5. "Seems that this delay is thanks to distributor ADA wanting to properly get the disc in stores," reads a posting on the unofficial SKID ROW web site SkidRow.net. "The guys aren't too happy about it because ....June 9, 2003
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'Rock Star' Sex Scam Suspect Acquitted
The 42-year-old Elgin, Illinois man who pretended to be a rock star to sleep with women was "immoral" and "completely reprehensible" but not guilty of rape, a 16th Circuit Court judge decided. According to testimony at his sexual assault trial, Bruce Rumery paid for a newspaper advertisement in July...June 8, 2003
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RIKI RACHTMAN To Return To 'Headbanger's Ball'
Former MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" VJ Riki Rachtman will be co-hosting the June 14 edition of the resurrected show with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. "This is my first time hosting the show since its demise in 1995," Rachtman told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "I never taped a final show so I'm looking at this...June 7, 2003
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