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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK: New CD On The Way
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, who feature in their ranks ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bass player Michael Butler, will release their fourth CD, "You Will Not be Getting Paid", on July 1 through Perris Records. The album, which contains five live and five acoust...June 24, 2003
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GODHEAD Officially Joined By Former STATIC-X Drummer
GODHEAD guitarist/vocalist Jason C. Miller has confirmed via the group's official newsletter the departure of drummer Tom Z. and the recent addition to the band's ranks of former STATIC-X sticksman Ken Jay. The following is the Miller's statement on the matter: "Hey guys, it's true. Tom QUIT GODHEAD...June 24, 2003
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Former STATIC-X Drummer To Join GODHEAD?
Former STATIC-X drummer Ken Jay has spent the past few weeks rehearsing with GODHEAD and is reportedly considering the possibility of joining the band as a permanent member. An official announcement has yet to be made. GODHEAD's new album, "Evolver", is set to hit stores July 15 through Reality Ente...June 20, 2003
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KISS/AEROSMITH Tour To Be Extended Into Next Year?
The upcoming KISS/AEROSMITH co-headlining tour, currently scheduled to run between August 2 and October 18, could very well last into the middle of next year, according to KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. "Should the AEROSMITH/KISS tour go as smoothly as we're all hoping, this could go on indef...June 20, 2003
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OSBOURNES Land At No. 12 On FORBES List of Most Powerful Celebrities
The Osbourne family, with Birmingham-born BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne at its head, came in 12th place on the 2003 Forbes annual list of the world's most rich and famous. The family reportedly earned $28.8 million last year, primarily through the continued success of their "reality TV" show...June 20, 2003
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Edmonton Sun: Beyond The Bluster, OZZY's A Nice Guy
Kerry Diotte of the Edmonton Sun reports that a pair of local salon employees got up close and personal with Ozzy Osbourne. And one of the two women says Ozzy's not really like the ill-tempered, foul-mouthed man he comes across as on his reality TV show "The Osbournes". Nor did he seem like the scar...June 16, 2003
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NEVERMORE: ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Photos Posted Online
NEVERMORE have posted several photos taken during their appearance at last weekend's Rock Hard Festival at this location. The two-day event, which took place June 7-8 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, featured additional performances from such acts as SAXON, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, BLIND GUA...June 14, 2003
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Despite SARS, OZZY Plays Toronto — But Stays In Ottawa
Ozzy Osbourne demonstrated solidarity with SARS-plagued Toronto by playing a show there on Wednesday (June 11),according to CFOX. But he also hedged his bets by staying up the road in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. Osbourne told The Toronto Sun, "I'd be a liar if I said I'm not afraid of SARS, but...June 13, 2003
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GODHEAD To Join MINISTRY Tour?
GODHEAD are strongly rumored to be one of the bands being considered for MINISTRY's upcoming festival tour, tentatively scheduled to kick off in late July. "I know MINISTRY is putting together this kind of outdoor festival thing with OGHR [featuring SKINNY PUPPY frontman Nivek Ogre, a.k.a. Kevin Ogi...June 13, 2003
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MERCURY TIDE To Release Debut In August
MERCURY TIDE, the new band featuring ANGEL DUST singer Dirk Thurisch, TIAMAT bassist Anders Iwers, and FLOWING TEARS/RED AIM drummer Stefan Gemballa, will release their debut album, "Why?", on August 25 through Century Media Records. "Why?", which was recorded and produced by Siggi Bemm in the famou...June 11, 2003
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NY Newsday: 'THE OSBOURNES' Not So Bleepin' Funny
Diane Werts of New York Newsday had a chance to preview the first episode of the new season of "The Osbournes" and appeared largely unimpressed with what she saw. "['The Osbournes'] third 'reality' season begins with a half hour that's initially sad (Ozzy asking for ever more 'nitrous' at the dentis...June 9, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Says He Is A Big Fan Of 'THE OSBOURNES'
KISS basist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told Launch that he is a big fan of "The Osbournes" and is very much looking forward to checking out the reality TV show's upcoming season. "The music world is so full of boring people, it's great to see somebody who's interesting, at the very least, whethe...June 9, 2003
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SKINLAB Announce West Coast Tour Dates
San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have lined up the following dates during August: Aug. 21 - The Annex – Eugene, OR* Aug. 22 - Ash Street – Portland, OR Aug. 23 – TBA – Seattle, WA Aug. 24 - Fat Tuesdays – Spokane, WA *w/ NORTHWEST ROYALE, DFIVE9 As previously reported, SKINLAB will issue ...June 9, 2003
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'THE OSBOURNES' To Return Next Week
Ten new episodes of the MTV reality series "The Osbournes" will air throughout the summer, starting at 10:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 10, according to the Associated Press. The cable music channel said Tuesday (June 3) that the shows will follow Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne, and their various...June 5, 2003
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Vocalist MATT BARLOW Leaves ICED EARTH!
Vocalist Matt Barlow has announced his departure from ICED EARTH in order to pursue a career doing administrative work for the Department of Homeland Security. The following is Barlow's official statement on the matter: "In December of last year, prior to ICED EARTH signing a new record deal, [ICED...June 2, 2003
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