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SHADOWS FALL Frontman Issues Update

Vocalist Brian Fair of the Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL has posted a lengthy update on the band's official web site. An excerpt follows. "It has been a worldwide whirlwind for SHADOWS FALL over the past two weeks. It all began with a long flight to Korea to co-headline the second night of th...

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METALLICA: Rehearsal, Performance Footage From Arras Available

Video footage of METALLICA rehearsing the songs "The Memory Remains" and "Cyanide" backstage prior to the band's August 14, 2008 headlining performance at the Rock en France festival at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France can be viewed below. Also available is performance footage of the track "No Remorse...

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KINGDOM OF SORROW To Utilize Stand-In Guitarist For Part of GWAR Tour

Guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein — who is a member of CROWBAR, DOWN and KINGDOM OF SORROW — has issued the following update: "Just wanted to issue an update on the status of the DOWN and KINGDOM OF SORROW touring. Obviously my commitment is to DOWN and I cannot wait for these Australian and Japanes...

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DAATH Drummer Performs With DEVILDRIVER At OZZFEST; Photos, Video Footage Available

DAATH drummer Kevin Talley — who has previously recorded and/or toured with DYING FETUS, CHIMAIRA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, THE RED CHORD, HATE ETERNAL, M.O.D., MISERY INDEX and SUFFOCATION — filled in for DEVILDRIVER drummer John Boecklin at the one-day Ozzfest on August 9 due to the fact that Boec...

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METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE Interviewed Backstage At OZZFEST 2008; Audio Available

Audio interviews and backstage photos of METALLICA and OZZY OSBOURNE captured by Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack at last weekend's one-day Ozzfest in Frisco, Texas are available at this location. The AEG Live-promoted Ozzfest 2008 on Saturday, August 9 grossed nearly $3.5 million and almost 30,...

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METALLICA In Arras: French TV News Coverage Available

Two separate French TV news reports on METALLICA's August 14, 2008 headlining performance at the Rock en France festival at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France can be viewed below. Support at the event came from GOJIRA and WITHIN TEMPTATION. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Creeping Death 02. For...

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Report: OZZFEST 2008 Grosses $3.5 Million

Ray Waddell of Billboard.biz reports that Ozzfest 2008, with METALLICA and OZZY OSBOURNE as headliners, grossed nearly $3.5 million and drew close to 30,000 people to Dallas' Pizza Hut Park, according to producers Sharon Osbourne and AEG Live. Sponsored by Affliction Clothing, this year's Ozzfest ma...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Says 'Generation Swine' Was 'A Terrible Record'

John Soeder of Cleveland's Plain Dealer recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Plain Dealer: Are you planning to bring Crüe Fest back annually or semi-annually? Vince: "Yeah. That's the whole point of it. We're not doing this to...

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Report: Court Clears Way For OZZFEST Suit

MyDesert.com reports that two Riverside County men who contend that poor security was to blame for injuries they suffered at last year's Ozzfest concert in Devore, California can take all of their allegations to trial and seek punitive damages, a Los Angeles judge has ruled. Superior Court Judge Jud...

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METALLICA With KING DIAMOND At OZZFEST: Soundboard-Quality Audio Available

A soundboard-quality audio version of METALLICA's performance with legendary Danish metal singer King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) at the one-day Ozzfest last Saturday night (August 9) at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas can be heard below. MERCYFUL FATE will be remembered for its unquestion...

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DISTURBED Frontman Says People 'Running' OZZFEST 'Thought They Were Rock Stars'

James R. Chesna of Michigan's WJRT-TV recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. WJRT-TV: So how is the tour [Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival] going? David Draiman: Really, really well. WJRT-TV: Yeah? David Draiman: We're having...

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GODHEAD: New Single Sample Available; Album Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles hard rock act GODHEAD has posted a sample of its new single, "Stay Back!", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes of the group's new album, "At the Edge of the World", which is scheduled for release on October 7 via Driven Music Group. According to the band, the CD ...

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OZZFEST 2008: Video Highlights Available

The official Ozzfest YouTube channel has been updated with a five-minute video clip featuring footage from this year's one-day stadium event on August 9, 2008 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. Watch it below. Saturday's show included performances from METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, SERJ TANKIAN, KORN s...

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KORN Frontman DAVIS: 'I Feel Like I'm Waving The Flag For Musicianship'

Jonathan Davis recently spoke to Chris Steffen of RollingStone.com about the KORN singer's forthcoming solo record, which Davis says won't just be KORN-style ragers with a different staff. "I always compare it to when Steve Perry went and did 'Oh Sherrie', which is a fucking JOURNEY song," he said....

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Issues OZZFEST Recap

DEVILDRIVER vocalist Dez Fafara has issued the following update: "The night before Ozzfest (on Friday, August 8) we were in Houston and it was cracking thunder and pouring down rain. The following morning after a five hour drive I awoke at 9am in Dallas to the sound of metal bands! "To mention any b...