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GODHEAD Frontman's Tsunami Relief Benefit Song Available On iTUNES
"Forever In Our Hearts", a song written about and to raise monies for the relief of tsunami victims will be available as a download from iTunes as of March 1, 2005. It can also be downloaded off the official site for this project at www.tsunamireliefsong.org. "Forever In Our Hearts" was written by J...February 24, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD Voted Best Band Of DOWNLOAD 2004
Download Festival message boarders have voted MACHINE HEAD the best band at Donington last year, for their main stage appearance on Sunday, June 6, in an online poll. The hardcore metallers stole almost a third of the votes with SLIPKNOT taking second place and METALLICA coming third. Other bands hi...February 23, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Tour Kickoff Review Posted Online
Metal Sludge has posted a detailed review of the opening night's performance on MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" trek, which officially kicked off Thursday (Feb. 17) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The review reads as follows: "The entire stage was set up to look like a...February 18, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Recording Lineup For 'Under Covers' Disc Revealed
According to a posting on the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com, Sony Music Japan's official web site has revealed the complete list of musicians performing on the recently completed "Under Covers" disc for the new OZZY box set, "Prince of Darkness". As previously reported, the first two discs in...February 16, 2005
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Popular Baltimore Heavy Metal Club To Close Its Doors
Annie Linskey of The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the popular Baltimore heavy metal nightclub Thunder Dome will close its doors at the end of this month. The South Hanover Street venue was sold to Vu Tan Huynh, 34, of Rockville, who plans to reopen the venue as Club Mate, according to documents ....February 16, 2005
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METALLICA, LINKIN PARK, VAN HALEN: How They Earned Their Money In 2004
Rolling Stone magazine has posted its chart of 2004's biggest money-earners in music on its web site. METALLICA came in at Number Three on the list, raking in $43 million on their "Madly In Anger With The World" tour, as well as through sales of 1.4 million copies of their catalog. Other hard rock b...February 13, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Prince Of Darkness' Box Set Changes Detailed
According to Black-Sabbath.com, several changes have been made to the track listing for OZZY OSBOURNE's forthcoming "Prince of Darkness" four-CD box set, due on March 22. Here's a summary of the changes: * Originally, Disc 1 was to include the Randy Rhoads instrumental, but it was deleted. * Origina...February 12, 2005
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METALLICA Among Biggest Moneymakers In 2004
METALLICA were among the biggest pop-music earners in 2004, according to Rolling Stone's list of top moneymakers, the New York Post said on Wednesday. The San Francisco-based heavy metal act placed third on the chart after taking in about $43 million in 2004, thanks to their "Madly in Anger With the...February 9, 2005
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Is Rock Dead?
Jim Farber of the New York Daily News has issued the following report: "Is rock dead? Not quite. But judging from its performance on the charts — and compared to its biggest bands and trends from a few years ago — it's wheezing. Cast your eye down 2004's Top 10-selling album list and you won't ...February 2, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Tour Europe And North America This Year
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that BLACK SABBATH will be back in action this summer. Singer-bassist Glenn Hughes, who's finishing up a new album with SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, said that Ozzy Osbourne and company will hit both Europe and North America this year, and that he might also be on...January 28, 2005
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Guests On Japanese Concept Album
Vocalist Mark Boals' (RING OF FIRE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Mark sang a song for Japanese musician/songwriter/producer Tomio Terada's new album. On Mr. Terada's upcoming album 'Flight of the Soul', Mark sang the song 'Tempestus Rex'. The m...January 10, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Prince Of Darkness' Covers Disc Track Listing Changed
According to a posting at Ozzyhead.com, the track listing and song order for Disc Four of OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set, "Prince of Darkness", has changed. As previously reported, the first two discs in the set will encompass re-mastered versions of Ozzy's most popular solo smash hits. The third...January 7, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Says The U.S. Metal Scene 'Could Be Much Better'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about dealing with the media and the group's reasons for re-recording their classic songs for their latest CD, "The Greater of Two Evils". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: I've heard from so many musician...January 7, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUCKETHEAD Auditioned For His Solo Band
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his four-disc retrospective box set, "Prince of Darkness", and the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of his Ozzfest traveling festival, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Revolver: What made you decide to record...January 5, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Changed, Release Date Pushed Back
OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set has undergone a name change to "Prince of Darkness" from the previously announced "Bible of Ozz". In addition, the set's projected release date has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 22. No reason was given for the delay. The 52-song set chronicles Ozzy's career via...January 4, 2005
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