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RUDY SARZO's OZZY/RANDY RHOADS Book Finally Available
Bassist Rudy Sarzo's (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) book, entitled "Off The Rails", which was originally due last year but was delayed after Sharon Osbourne allegedly applied pressure to have the book pulled, is finally available for purchase via Amazon.com. According to a postin...October 23, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins ROKTOPUSS
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined ROKTOPUSS, the new band featuring Lorraine Lewis (ex-FEMME FATALE, vocals),Roxy Petrucci (ex-VIXEN, drums) and E.J. Curse (NO DUH, bass),Lorraine Lewis' and Roxy Petrucci's paths barely crossed in the '80s while Petrucci and VIXEN were touring with r...October 23, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Discusses Current State Of Metal Scene
MetalForever.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalForever.com: Why the decision to open this tour in the USA vs Europe? Do you think metal is still strong in the U.S.? Steve: Well I don't think it was really a case...October 21, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE To Tackle Weighty Issues
The Associated Press reports that Sharon Osbourne says she plans to remove a gastric band that helped her lose 125 pounds and instead rely on psychotherapy to cope with her weight issues. "I have to figure out why I do what I do to myself," the 54-year-old wife/manager of rocker Ozzy Osbourne says i...October 20, 2006
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UNEARTH Guitarist: We Wanted To Put Out 'The Most Violent, Aggressive' Album We've Ever Done
Brandon Weiss of The Triangle recently conducted an interview with UNEARTH guitarist Buz McGrath. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Triangle: What was it like co-headlining the second stage at Ozzfest? Buz McGrath: It was cool for a couple of reasons. First, we did it in 2004 and we were one...October 19, 2006
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ILL NINO Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
ILL NINO and RA will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, November 13. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you,...October 19, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks About War In Iraq, Being Friends With OZZY, Legalizing Heroin
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: I really think "Sword of Glory" [off the new album, "Kiss of Death"] is a strong track. Lemmy: We will be doing that on stage soo...October 17, 2006
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NEVERMORE Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Issues Update
NEVERMORE guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-TESTAMENT),who was recently diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure (the result of a congenital birth defect),has issued the following update: "This has been a delayed update, not because there wasn't anything going on, but lately due to one fact; some 'news' I...October 16, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Says Reaction To New Live Show Has Been 'Stunning'
Christina Fuoco of The Flint Journal recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On playing the band's new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", in its entirety on its current tour: "We thought the songs were so strong that it justifies...October 15, 2006
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: New ZAKK WYLDE Video Interview Available
A video interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde, conducted recently by AP Entertainment, has been posted online at this location (click on the picture of Zakk on the left). As previously reported, Zakk Wylde will be taping an appearance on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on...October 10, 2006
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New JOHN 5 Solo Album To Feature ZAKK WYLDE, JOE SATRIANI
Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 is working on his third solo album for Shrapnel Records. Entitled "The Devil Knows My Name", the CD will feature guest appearances by Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Joe Satriani, Tommy Clufetos (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-ALICE COOP...October 8, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE Presented With 'Scream Rock Immortal Award' By MARILYN MANSON
Ozzy Osbourne was presented with the "Scream Rock Immortal Award" by Marilyn Manson at the Spike TV's Scream Awards 2006, which is scheduled to air Tuesday, October 10 (10:00 p.m. - midnight, ET/PT). The event was taped Saturday night (Oct. 7) at the historic Pantages Theater in Hollywood on October...October 8, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Recalls Four Decades Of Rock 'N' Roll Mayhem
In a recent interview with Mel Bradman of the U.K.'s Times Online, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, 58, recalled the outrageous practical jokes he has played on his bandmates, and their often near-fatal consequences: "I'd been a prankster from school days, and it carried on into the band. Bill Wa...October 7, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Discusses 1990 CLASH OF THE TITANS Tour, Touring With OZZY
ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell recently spoke to the San Antonio Express-News about ALICE's early run through San Antonio which saw the then-unknown band opening the 1990 Clash of the Titans tour featuring thrash masters SLAYER, ANTHRAX and MEGADETH. "That was trial by fire," Cantrell said...October 7, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock School' Student Claims KISS Bassist Is 'All Talk'
World Entertainment News Network reports that British chart newcomer LIL' CHRIS has slammed his "Rock School" mentor Gene Simmons for dropping him once filming on the U.K. version of "Rock School" finished. The 16-year-old rocker — real name Chris Hardman — is on the way to becoming a major artist i...October 6, 2006
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