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RONNIE JAMES DIO: OZZY Deserves Better Than His Portrayal In "THE OSBOURNES"

Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Ronnie James Dio does not appear to be amused by the portrayal of Ozzy Osbourne, his predecessor in the aforementioned band, in the hit MTV show The Osbournes. When asked by The Fox about Osbourne's TV series, Dio stated, "Well I see it in passing. As I channel surf I s...
June 27, 2002
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SLIPKNOT Side Project MP3 Posted Online

STONE SOUR, the side project of SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor and rhythm guitarist Jim Root, have posted an MP3 of the track "Get Inside" at this location. "Get Inside" comes off the group's self-titled debut, which is currently being mixed by Toby Wright and is set for a September 9th release thro...
June 18, 2002
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"THE OSBOURNES" To Hit Non-Cable TV In Canada

The Osbournes, the reality sitcom about former BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne and his colorful family life, currently available to Canadian viewers only via digital cable or satellite dishes, will now have a home on the CTV network, which will air the second season of the popular MTV-produced...
June 13, 2002
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TOMMY LEE To Launch "The Osbournes"-Style Reality TV Show

Tommy Lee has reportedly begun filming a reality TV show based on his daily/family life for VH1. The project sees the former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer following in the footsteps of OZZY OSBOURNE, whose show The Osbournes is the highest-rated show in MTV history. ...
June 11, 2002
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NEVERMORE Hire TESTAMENT Axeman For Upcoming Tour

TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD axeman Steve Smyth will reportedly be filling the vacant second guitarist slot in NEVERMORE during the latter's upcoming European tour and Vans Warped dates. Smyth will be replacing Curran Murphy, who resigned from his position as NEVERMORE's touring guitarist in order to join C...
June 7, 2002
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Records BLACK FLAG Track, Changes Project Name (Again)

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has just recorded his contribution to the West Memphis Three benefit album for the three young men—Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin—who were allegedly convicted unfairly of murder. Taylor laid down his vocals to a cover of an as-yet-undisclosed BLACK...
June 7, 2002
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MY RUIN's TAIRRIE B: "DINO CAZARES Is A Worthless Piece Of Shit!"

MY RUIN frontwoman Tairrie B, who was previously involved in a romantic relationship with former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell, has issued a public statement in response to the recent news of FEAR FACTORY's break-up, focusing, in particular, on her well-publicized hatred for ex-FF axeman Dino C...
May 23, 2002
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"THE OSBOURNES" To Make UK Debut On Sunday

The Osbournes, the reality sitcom about former BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne and his colorful family life, will debut in England at 10:00 PM local time on Sunday, May 26th, MTV has confirmed. The show was supposed to have premiered on May 19th, but was pulled just days before its scheduled de...
May 22, 2002
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SLIPKNOT: Side Project Update

The forthcoming debut CD from CLOSURE, the solo project of SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor, will include 11 or 12 of the 16 songs recently laid down by the five-piece band at Catamount Studios in Cedar Falls, Iowa, according to a report posted at MTV.com. Produced by the band and Tom Tatman (i.e. LIV...
May 16, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Clan To Issue "The Osbournes Family Album"

OZZY OSBOURNE and his family will be issuing a soundtrack of sorts to the hit MTV reality series The Osbournes, entitled The Osbournes Family Album, on June 11th through Epic Records. The CD will contain songs personally chosen by each member, including daughter Kelly Osbourne's cover of MADONNA's "...
May 16, 2002
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SHAMAN Set "Ritual" Track Listing, Perform At Spain's VIÑA ROCK Festival

Brazil's SHAMAN, featuring former ANGRA members Andre Matos (vocals),Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums),have finalized the track listing for their forthcoming debut, entitled Ritual, which is scheduled to be released in early July through Lucretia Records. The songs set to appear...
May 14, 2002
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL's PHILIP ANSELMO: We Are A Substance Band

SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo recently spoke to Billboard magazine about the group's upcoming debut, Use Once And Destroy (due through Sanctuary Records on May 21st) and the band's planned US tour, which is scheduled to kick off on June 7th in Atlanta, Georgia. "Basically, it's a bunch o...
May 11, 2002
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"THE OSBOURNES": The Media Overkill Continues

The following article appeared in today's edition of New York Daily News: Ozzy Osbourne should be worried. After years of cultivating his image as rock's Prince of Darkness, the former BLACK SABBATH singer has been hailed by Dan Quayle as a swell dad. In a speech marking the 10th anniversary of his...
May 10, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Family To Receive $3 Million For Book Deal

Simon & Schuster imprint Pocket Books will reportedly pay Ozzy Osbourne and his dysfunctional clan $3 million for two upcoming books — a paperback companion to their MTV reality smash and a hardcover family memoir. The Osbournes tie-in will hit stores in November and the memoir will be out in sp...
May 9, 2002
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THE BERZERKER Complete Work On "Dissimulate"

Australia's THE BERZERKER have spent the last few months holed up their studio in Melbourne recording the group's forthcoming album, entitled Dissimulate. Scheduled for release through Earache Records on August 26th, Dissimulate will contain the following track listing: 01. Disregard 02. Failure 03....
May 8, 2002