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Guitars Autographed By OZZY, RONNIE JAMES DIO, LEMMY, KERRY KING Auctioned For Charity

Legendary concert photographer John Harrell got some friends to autograph two guitars to benefit a charity auction for LAUSD's Dixie Canyon Avenue Elementary School PTA (K-5). There are 11 signatures on this BC Rich Mockingbird black guitar (value of guitar alone is $700) and one on a new Harley Dav...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist: SHARON OSBOURNE Has An Ego The Size Of California

The Spanish edition of Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. What follows is the English translation of the interview, courtesy of the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com: Q: It is quite sure that the fans might frown and not like the album on t...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's New Talk Show Loses Viewers

According to Mirror.co.uk, Sharon Osbourne's new U.K. talk show has already lost a quarter of its audience. Around 1.5 million viewers watched her second ITV1 teatime show, 400,000 fewer than her debut. She tied with Channel 4's "Richard & Judy". Both were beaten by BBC2's "The Weakest Link", wi...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'The European Invasion' Enters U.K. Chart At No. 4

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's new live DVD, "The European Invasion – Doom Troopin'", has entered the U.K. Music DVD chart at position No. 4. View the whole chart at this location. "The European Invasion – Doom Troopin'" captures BLACK LABEL SOCIETY live on their sold-out European tour last year. Witness the...

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OZZFEST, SLAYER, ROB ZOMBIE, ANTHRAX Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: OZZFEST City/State: Phoenix, AZ Venue: Cricket Pavilion Date: 7/7/06 Attendance: 15,598 Capacity: 20,234 Artist/Event: OZZFEST City/State: Auburn, WA Venue: White...

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Report: Rapist 'Thought He Was OZZY OSBOURNE'

Australia's The Daily Telegraph reports that a man drugged and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl because he believed he was rock star Ozzy Osbourne and had to follow in his footsteps, a Sydney court was told today (August 31). Arthur Fairwell, 39, is facing a sentencing hearing in the NSW Distri...

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ZAKK WYLDE On OZZY, New BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album And Touring

Dave Harrison of X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A few excerpts from the chat follow: X-Press Online: How do feel about that whole Hollywood scene? No hanging out with media hounds like Tommy Lee or Kid Rock? Zakk: Nah, I...

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ILL NIÑO: New EP Title, Track Listing Revealed

On October 24, ILL NIÑO, the world re-known bi-lingual Latino metal sextet, will release a new five-song EP, "The Undercover Sessions", comprised of three of their favorite cover songs from bands they loved growing up as fans, and two brand new songs — all overseen by legendary producer Andy Johns (...

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SAHG Frontman Talks About Upcoming Tour With CELTIC FROST

Jeff Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with SAHG frontman Olav. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Live-Metal.net: The band is set for an upcoming tour in the U.S. with CELTIC FROST. How did this tour get put together and what can we expect from a live SAHG show? Olav: We ...

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ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD, RA Band Together On 'Congress Of Corruption' Fall U.S. Tour

Confirming its dedication to the concept of true artist development, Cement Shoes Records, the new rock label distributed by Fontana/Universal, is sending its first three signings — ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD and RA — on the road this fall on the "Congress of Corruption" U.S. tour. All three acts will have t...

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GUNS N' ROSES, VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN Tracks Have Best Guitar Solos Of All Time

News.com.au reports that GUNS N' ROSES' "Sweet Child O' Mine" and VAN HALEN's "Eruption" were selected as two of the tracks with the best guitar solos of all time. PINK FLOYD's "Comfortably Numb" topped the list, with "Sweet Child O' Mine" following in second place. Third was "Freebird" by LYNYRD SK...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Prepares To Film BIG NOIZE DVD

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Hey everybody... Still recovering from my trip out to Hollywood and the KLPX festival in Tucson. It was a crazy time, but a lot of fun!! Great to see all my fr...

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HOLY MOSES Bassist Checks Into Psychiatric Hospital

German thrashers HOLY MOSES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Unfortunately, we have to let you know that our bass player Ozzy [Robert 'Ozzy' Frese] had to go into a psychiatric clinic unexpected. As soon as Ozzy is back on his feet, he will be back in the band again, bu...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: AXL ROSE Is Just Misunderstood

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarists Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates. An excerpt from the chat follows: Ultimate-Guitar.com: How was the whole Ozzfest experience like for AVENGED SEVENFOLD? Zacky: It was a big deal for us to be on Ozzfest especiall...

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HATEBREED Frontman: 'We Really, Really, Wanna Do A U.S. Tour With METALLICA'

Planet-Loud.com recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Planet-Loud.com: Last year you did your ten-year anniversary tour. How did it feel reaching that milestone? Jamey: It feels great. To go back and do two huge sold-out shows in Co...