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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Among 'Worst Singers Of All Time'

World Entertainment News Network reports that Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion have been branded the "worst singers of all time." The poll, carried out by British music magazine Q, lauds Elvis Presley as "the greatest voice of all time", but singles out popular stars such as Dion and Car...

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Guitarist BERNIE TORME On Replacing RANDY RHOADS: 'It Was Absolutely Awful'

In a brand new Rock N Roll Universe interview with guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO) and larger-than-life bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, SAMSON) the legendary Irish axeman discusses his days in GILLAN, his stint as the original replacement for the late Randy Rhoads in BLIZZARD O...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Full-On Metal Record'

"We just wanted to write a full-on metal record," says Brian Fair, lead singer of SHADOWS FALL. "We were like, 'I don't care what's going on, nowadays — let's write some fucking metal!' I mean, that's always been our attitude, but this time we went even further into our rock and thrash roots." "Thre...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Replaces PORCUPINE TREE At Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have replaced PORCUPINE TREE on the billing of this year's Gods of Metal festival, which will take place in two separate installments at Idroscalo in Milan, Italy. The first part of the festival will be held on June 2-3 while the second installment w...

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KELLY OSBOURNE's Cousin Clears Up HIV Mystery

According to World Entertainment News Network, TV presenter and singer Kelly Osbourne's cousin Terry Longden is the mystery family member who is HIV-positive. The 43-year-old, who starred in British reality show "The Salon", was standing in the wings when Ozzy Osbourne's daughter went on stage at a...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Announces Internet-Only Release Of YOUNG/HOLIDAY Project

Guitarist Jeff Young (MEGADETH, BADI ASSAD, ROKTOPUSS) has announced the Internet-only release of his 1992 post-MEGADETH project featuring cult vocal sensation Debby Holiday. The official release date is Jeff's birthday, March 31, 2007. This limited Internet event features four never-before-released...

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BRENT MUSCAT's FASTER PUSSYCAT: Tour Dates Announced

The FASTER PUSSYCAT version featuring original members Brent Muscat, Eric Stacy, and Brett Bradshaw alongside THE UNDERGROUND REBELS vocalist Kurt Frohlich, has lined up the following tour dates: Mar. 24 - Santa Ana, CA, Galaxy Theatre, Apr. 26 - Crewe, Wales, Limelight, Apr. 27 - Bradford, England,...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Draws Inspiration From Iraq War, Wife's Battle With Cancer For New Album

Ozzy Osbourne has told Rolling Stone magazine (web site) that the war in Iraq weighed heavily on his mind during the recording sessions for his first album of new material in six years. "Bombs are falling and tears are falling," Ozzy reportedly sneers across what Rolling Stone describes as "a modern...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Frontman Slams BRENT MUSCAT's 'Tribute Band'

FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe has issued the following statement: "FASTER PUSSYCAT is NOT playing Europe in April and May. That is Brent Muscat doing his FP tribute band, playing my songs. We will be on tour in the U.S. in May and Europe in the summer. Sorry it you already bought tickets. See...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Video Footage From RODEO DRIVE'S WALK OF STYLE Ceremony Available

The web site of French news magazine L'Express has a short clip of GUNS N' ROSES performing "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" at the Rodeo Drive's Walk of Style ceremony on February 8 in Beverly Hills, California. Watch it at LExpress.fr. The event was a star-studded gala honoring Donatella and the late G...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

TYPE O NEGATIVE has been confirmed for this year's Gods of Metal festival, which will take place in two separate installments at Idropark in Milan, Italy. The first part of the festival will be held on June 2-3 while the second installment will take place June 30. There will be eight bands performin...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: New NICK CATANESE Video Podcasts Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episodes 3 and 4 of their exclusive series of four video podcasts featuring Nick Catanese of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. All four movies, presented by Detroit's tranZmission Productions, document last year's first-ever BLACK LABEL SOCIETY "Shot To Hell" listening party as well a...

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JÄGERMEISTER To Sponsor OZZFEST's Second Stage With Its Own Mobile Stage

Shortly after Sharon Osbourne made the big announcement about this year's Ozzfest — it's free! — she followed it up with another big announcement: Jägermeister will sponsor the entire second stage! Known as rock's biggest juggernaut, Ozzfest is now turning to sponsors to provide added support for th...

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ILL NINO, DROWNING POOL: U.K., Ireland Dates Announced

ILL NINO and DROWNING POOL will team up for a co-headlining tour of the U.K. and Ireland in April. He dates are as follows: Apr. 08 - Wolverhampton, England - Wulfrun Apr. 09 - Nottingham, England - Rock City Apr. 10 - Newcastle, England - Academy Apr. 11 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse Apr. 12 ...