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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI And BUTLER Planning Joint U.S. Tour In Support Of Solo Albums
BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) are said to be planning a joint North American tour this fall in support of their respective solo releases. The trek will take place after BLACK SABBATH finish headlining the 10th anniversary Ozzfest tour and will follow a run of SAB...July 9, 2005
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GEEZER BUTLER Complains About OZZY's BLACK SABBATH Setlists
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Canada's Chart Attack about the rehearsals for a big SABBATH tour this summer, one that will perch the band at the top of Ozzfest, but also take them beyond into regular dates, hopefully with a longer, more adventurous setlist. At the time of the...July 9, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'Tommyland: The Ride' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", has been posted online at this location. Lee recently entered into an agreement with Handleman Company to have "Tommyland: The Ride" released on August 9 in conjunction with his new reality TV show, "To...July 7, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Checks In From Europe
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has posted the following message in the "Journal" section of his official web site: "Well, the SABBATH European Tour is well underway — thanks to everyone who came to see us in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Greece, Czech Republic, Holland, Bulgaria; it has truly bee...July 5, 2005
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BIRD OF PREY To Collaborate With Guitarist JIMI BELL
BIRD OF PREY, the project fronted by vocalist Kyle Michaels, has announced a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Jimi Bell. Jimi will contribute to forthcoming releases in the form of guitar work and collaborative writing. Having played for the likes of METAL CHURCH's David Wayne and AFM recordin...July 1, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI And BUTLER To Guest On 'Headbanger's Ball'
BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) will tape an appearance on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" when they are in New York next month during their Ozzfest tour. The show will be broadcast on Saturday, July 23 at 10:00 p.m. As previously reported, Iommi and Butler will be the featur...June 30, 2005
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BRET MICHAELS Attracts Added Attention For Film Role
Actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family was a key focal point in the VIP section of singer Bret Michaels' concert performance at famed Joe's Bar in Chicago on Saturday, June 25. Travolta previously appeared at Michaels' November Chicago concert date while scouting th...June 28, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON's Bassist, Drummer Interviewed
The Bruce Dickinson Well-Being Network web site has posted interviews with two of the musicians who worked with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson on his latest solo album, "Tyranny of Souls". Check out short interrogations with bassist Ray "Geezer" Burke (read) and drummer David Moreno (read). Avai...June 14, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Talks About Hanging Out With LED ZEPPELIN
Sabbathlive.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Sabbathlive.com: Can you tell us more about your relationship with LED ZEPPELIN? Bill Ward: "Well, we honestly respected the band. We'd known Robert Plant, o...June 9, 2005
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SILVERCHAIR Featured On 'WaveAid' DVD
In January this year, SILVERCHAIR performed at the unprecented WaveAid concert held in the Sydney Cricket Ground, which raised over $2.3 million dollars for the Tsunami Relief Fund. This event has now been made into a must-have DVD called "Waveaid – The DVD" and is available through Virgin Music. Al...June 8, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Fans Ask Band To Consider Recording 'Unplugged Album'
BLACK SABBATH fans have launched a petition to ask BLACK SABBATH founding members Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward to consider the possibility of recording a live, acoustic album. The text of the petition reads as follows: "We, BLACK SABBATH fans, are humbly asking you to cons...June 6, 2005
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GEEZER BUTLER Discusses New Solo Album, Touring With BLACK SABBATH
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.COM: It seems that the new GZR record contains lyrics that typically deal with alienation and darkness. Do these lyrics reflect more about the ba...May 25, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist: 'I'm Looking Forward To Getting Back On The Road'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has issued the following personal note via his official web site: "First and foremost, I want to thank my good friend Geezer Butler for his kind words about my new album. Geezer's been working very hard himself this year on his new album 'Ohmwork', which was releas...May 23, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI, BUTLER Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance
BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, July 20. 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) 3...May 19, 2005
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