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OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI And...PHIL COLLINS?!
OZZY OSBOURNE's backing band on a rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid" at this weekend's Queen of England's Golden Jubilee celebration consisted of SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Pino Palladino, and none other than ex-GENESIS mainman Phil Collins on drums. No, we're not kidding. In related...June 6, 2002
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: Everyone In My Band Is Replaceable
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently sat down for a lengthy interview with MetalReview in which he discussed a number of topics ranging from the group's tour with MEGADETH to ICED EARTH's next studio album. Here are some of the highlights from the interrogation: On death metal: MetalReview: With...June 3, 2002
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TEAM SLEEP: New MP3 Posted Online
A rough mix of the TEAM SLEEP track "Iceache", featuring DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno, has been posted in MP3 format on the band's official web site at this location. The song is taken from the group's self-titled Tone Def/Maverick Records debut, which is tentatively scheduled for release in Augus...June 3, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Shuts Down Label Imprint, Denies Bassist Rumors
The Music Company, the record label imprint headed by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich through an arrangement with parent company Elektra Records, has officially ceased to exist, Ulrich confirmed during an online chat last week. "I folded my label. [I] loved working with the bands, [but I] could not de...May 23, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: DIMEBAG Has To Root Out Some Things In His Life Before We Can Be Happy Again
In a brand new interview with PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, conducted last week and published today, Monday, May 13th, in the Swedish newspaper Expressen, Anselmo had the following to say about the current status of PANTERA: "In PANTERA, there are some things that are going on that I'd much rathe...May 13, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Reach Finnish Gold Status Within Two Days Of Single Release
NIGHTWISH's brand new single, "Ever Dream", has been certified gold in Finland within two days of its release. NIGHTWISH's new studio album, Century Child, is due to be released on May 27th through Spinefarm Records. ...May 7, 2002
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SIXTY WATT SHAMAN Ready To Return In August With "Reason To Live"
Maryland's pure rock mystics SIXTY WATT SHAMAN have recently completed work on Reason To Live, their sophomore full-length for Spitfire Records. The album was recorded at Phase Studio in College Park, MD and produced by the band along with the masterful Scott Reeder (i.e. KYUSS, UNIDA, THE OBSESSED)...May 5, 2002
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Finalize European Tour, Offer band Update
Veteran Southern California metal/punk act SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have finalized their upcoming European touring schedule. The confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 12 – BEL @ Dour Festival Jul. 13 - Bospop, NETH @ Festival Jul. 15 - Bochum, GER @ Matrix Jul. 16 - Utrecht @ Tivoli Jul. 18 - Cork, IRE @...April 30, 2002
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Selling House And Paintings For $22 Million!
Pictures of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich's house, which has been on the market for nearly $11 million dollars for at least several months now, can be viewed at the Inter Sandman web site at this location. Featuring five bedrooms and six baths, the home is being described in the following way: ...April 30, 2002
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THE CROWN Guitarist Rushed To Florida Hospital, Band Play Abbreviated Set
THE CROWN performed an “abbreviated and altered” set last night at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida after guitarist Marko Tervonen was taken ill with a mysterious ailment and was rushed to a local hospital. Vocalist Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES) reportedly announced from the stage that he didn't k...April 25, 2002
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SWEDEN ROCK 2002: Final Line-Up Announced
The following is a complete list of acts (in alphabetical order) confirmed to appear at this year's Sweden Rock festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th in Sölvesborg, Sweden: 220 VOLT BRUCE DICKINSON CANDLEMASS DAMNED NATION DESTINY DOC HOLLIDAY DORO DRE...April 19, 2002
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Guitarist, Vocalist From Classic KROKUS Line-Up Reunite In Band's Latest Incarnation
Guitarist Fernando Von Arb and vocalist Marc Storace, both members of the most celebrated early-'80s-era line-up of the Swiss rockers KROKUS, have officially reunited in the group's latest incarnation, which is currently recording a new album at Soundlake Studio in Lausanne, Switzerland for a summer...April 8, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH To Issue "Very Best Of" Double CD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On May 13th, CRADLE OF FILTH will release Lovecraft & Witch Hearts (The Very Best Of CRADLE OF FILTH),a specially-packaged double CD. This release is the culmination of the band's six years signed to independent label Music For Nations. Featuring 24 of CRADLE's masterpiec...April 7, 2002
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AMEN's CASEY CHAOS: We Will Get The New Album Back From Virgin
In a recent interview with Mary Anne Hobbs of BBC Radio One's Rock Show, AMEN frontman Casey Chaos elaborated on the present status of the group's recently-recorded third full-length album, which was paid for by Virgin Records before the label unceremoniously dropped the band. According to Chaos, “t...April 5, 2002
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HANOI ROCKS, MELDRUM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Finland's HANOI ROCKS (vocalist Michael Monroe + guitarist Andy McCoy) and Sweden's MELDRUM, featuring former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, are the latest acts to have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th...March 28, 2002
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