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RUDY SARZO: 'RANDY RHOADS Was An Amazing Musician, Teacher, Musician, Friend'

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE). An excerpt from the chat follows: Glam-Metal.com: Tell me what inspired you to write your [book, "Off the Rails"]? Sarzo: In the 25 years si...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: More 'Black Rain' Audio Samples Available

30-second audio samples of all tracks that are set to appear on OZZY OSBOURNE's new CD, "Black Rain", have been posted on Amazon.com. Due on May 22, the Japanese edition of OZZY OSBOURNE's new album, "Black Rain", will include two exclusive bonus tracks, entitled "I Can't Save You" and "Nightmare"....

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OZZFEST Announces STATIC-X As Final Main-Stage Act On This Summer's Tour

Ozzfest alumni STATIC-X is the last band to join the Ozzfest revolution by signing on for this year's historic "Freefest." They, along with OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and others, will give fans the rock experience of their lives at a price that's hard to beat. As previously announced, the...

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TONY IOMMI Says DIO-Era BLACK SABBATH 'Got Some Great Respect'

D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Scene: What do you think is the strength of Dio-era [BLACK SABBATH]? Iommi: The songs are really strong. They stand up, and I just think th...

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RUDY SARZO 'Sets Record Straight' Regarding Upcoming RANDY RHOADS Documentary

Former QUIET RIOT/OZZY OSBOURNE and current DIO bassist Rudy Sarzo has issued a statement in response to a recent press release from Rudy's former QUIET RIOT bandmate Kevin DuBrow in which DuBrow explained the reasons behind his decision to withdraw his involvement in an upcoming documentary about l...

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ANKLA To Join AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Tour

In preparation for their summer long stint on this year's Ozzfest, ANKLA will join the upcoming "Can't Stop The Machine Tour". Headlined by AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, the trek will also feature GODHEAD and OBLIGE. ANKLA will join the trek on June 1. While ANKLA's appearance at this year's Ozzfest will be...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Invites Fans To Direct His Video For 'I Don't Wanna Stop'

OZZY OSBOURNE is giving fans the chance to direct his video for "I Don't Wanna Stop", the first single from his May 22 Epic release "Black Rain". The winning clip will become the official video and will be serviced to video outlets all over the world. This is the ultimate Ozzy fan's chance — on ...

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ILL NINO: Video Footage From Spain's VIÑA ROCK Festival Available

Two video clips of bilingual Latin metal band ILL NINO performing at the XII Festival Arte-Nativo / Viña Rock festival on April 29 at the Recinto de Festivales of Benicàssim, Spain have been posted online at YouTube: Clip#1, Clip#2. ILL NINO has posted a new track, entitled "Alibi of Tyrants", on .....

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform On WWE's 'SmackDown' Next Week

OZZY OSBOURNE has reportedly been tapped to perform on next week's "SmackDown" World Wrestling Entertainment program. The show airs Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. EST on the CW network. According to 1iota.com, Ozzy will be the musical guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on two consecutive days — Monday, May 2...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Rockline' Appearance Will Be Pre-Taped'; Details Available

Ozzy Osbourne will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn Monday, May 28. It will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, May 30. Both airings begin at 8:30 p.m. PDT / 11:30 p.m. EDT. However, please note that this is a special one-time-only pre-taping! To...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, GENE SIMMONS, MARILYN MANSON Limited-Edition Photographs Available

Cult Art, in association with Ross Halfin, has added three monster legends of rock to its fast growing international online gallery of collectable art and photography. Ozzy Osbourne from his BLACK SABBATH days, Gene Simmons of KISS and Marilyn Manson — all available online with international insured...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Offers Unlucky Game Show Contestant Hope

According to ContactMusic.com, Ozzy Osbourne helped make a beloved game show contestant's night on "Deal Or No Deal" last night (Monday, May 7) as part of the contest's 100th episode. Brooks Leach of Mount Vernon, Ark. won just $10 when he appeared on an earlier episode of the show and he was stunne...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Japanese Edition Of 'Black Rain' To Include Two Bonus Tracks

According to HMV.co.jp, the Japanese edition of OZZY OSBOURNE's new album, "Black Rain", will include two exclusive bonus tracks, entitled "I Can't Save You" and "Nightmare". As previously reported, Apple's iTunes Store is offering a special "pre-order" version of "Black Rain", featuring the bonus t...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Last OZZFEST?

Could this year's Ozzfest be the end of the road for Ozzy Osbourne? The 58-year-old metal legend says it's entirely possible. "At my age, I don't know how many more of these tours I have left in me," Osbourne tells Guitar World magazine. "This could be the last one." Osbourne founded the annual ...

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DIMMU BORGIR Bassist Discusses Music Downloading, Career Highlights

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with DIMMU BORGIR bassist Vortex. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Chad Bowar: What has the response been to the album ["In Sorte Diaboli"] so far? Vortex: "All the critics are over the top. We just heard from the top Norwegian tabl...