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SLASH Is A Smash Playing National Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener
Shi Davidi of The Canadian Press has issued the following report: Slash was doing a show with his band VELVET REVOLVER in Toronto recently when he decided to play a couple of bars from "O Canada". "The whole place went nuts," the rock guitarist recalled Friday. "I was like 'OK settle down, just wait...April 8, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Two More 'Mystery Band' Slots Added
Ozzfest's official web site, Ozzfest.com, has added two "mystery act" slots to their "Bands" page — one on the main stage and one on the second stage. The main-stage slot is widely expected to be filled by VELVET REVOLVER (who will reportedly join the tour on August 16 in West Valley City, UT before...April 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Some Cover Songs Were Recorded Under Odd Circumstances
Launch Radio Networks reports that the cover songs included on OZZY OSBOURNE's box set "Prince of Darkness" are all favorites of his, but that doesn't mean they were easy to do. Osbourne laid down some of his vocals while on his annual Ozzfest tour last year, and he told Launch that not every track...April 8, 2005
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CAMP FREDDY To Celebrate Hard Rock Casino's 10th Birthday
CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and singer Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),have been in...April 8, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND: Staying Clean
ContactMusic.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland is impressing lawmakers in Los Angeles so much with his new-found sobriety, they're set to dismiss the drug charges against him. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer has been in and out of court for the past two years after b...April 8, 2005
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DAYS OF THE NEW Singer's Recovery From Drug Addiction Subject Of A&E Documentary
MTV.com reports: Travis Meeks from DAYS OF THE NEW (best known for their 1997 hit "Touch, Peel and Stand") may not have made the cut to be the singer for VELVET REVOLVER, but he's got something on Scott Weiland — a reality show chronicling his recovery from drug addiction. Meeks will be featured on...April 7, 2005
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SLAYER's 'Still Reigning' DVD Certified Gold
"Still Reigning", SLAYER's live-in-concert DVD released last November 2, has been certified gold, it was announced today. In addition, "Sill Reigning" was named Best DVD in Revolver magazine's 2005 Readers' Poll (June issue, out May 3),making this the second consecutive year that SLAYER has topped...April 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform 'Dirty Little Thing' On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
VELVET REVOLVER will perform their new single, "Dirty Little Thing", from their platinum-selling debut, "Contraband", on Thursday (April 7) on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". In other news, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan told the North County Times about a recent interview when a journalist...April 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer 'Not Affected' By Jump To Arenas
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum said there's been little adjustment needed in making the jump from clubs and theatres to arena-sized venues on the band's current Electric Wonderland tour. "The stage is a little bigger, but it feels pretty much the same to me," he sa...April 6, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Another Unreleased Cover Song To Look Forward To?
In a recent Metal Edge interview, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he has recorded a cover of "Go Now" by the MOODY BLUES. Ozzy says, "It came out great." The song may be considered for inclusion on the separate release of Disc 4 ("Under Covers") of Ozzy's recently issued box set, "Prince of Darkness", w...April 6, 2005
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PAPA ROACH And MUDVAYNE Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
PAPA ROACH and MUDVAYNE are the latest additions to this year's Download Festival, set to take place June 10-12 at at Donington Park in the U.K. PAPA ROACH will play on the Main Stage on Sunday afternoon, just before NIGHTWISH, their first U.K. festival date since Ozzfest in 2001. Performing just be...April 5, 2005
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BIOMECHANICAL: 'Empires Of The World' Track Listing Revealed
U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have finalized the track listing for their sophomore album, "Empires of the World", due in June via Elitist/Earache Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Eight Moons" (Revolver Records) was recorded by vocalist Jon K and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE H...April 5, 2005
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MATT SORUM Says VELVET REVOLVER Didn't Want To Release 'Dirty Little Thing' As Single
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has a dirty little secret about its latest single, "Dirty Little Thing": the group members didn't want to release it as a single. In fact, the song's video, which depicts a train flying through the world and picking up people, was conceived for "Sucker...April 4, 2005
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It's Official: MUDVAYNE To Fill 'Mystery Band' Slot On OZZFEST's Main Stage
After several weeks of rumors and speculation, MUDVAYNE have been officially announced the "mystery band" on Ozzfest 2005's main stage, according to Ozzfest.com. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Main Stage: BLACK SABBATH IRON MAIDEN MUDVAYNE SHADOWS FALL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second...April 4, 2005
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DANZIG: Tour Dates Announced
DANZIG have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Apr. 23 - Worcester, MA @ New England Metal And Hardcore Fest May 13 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013 May 14 - London, UK @ The Forum May 15 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City May 17 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle May 18 ...April 3, 2005
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