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A DOZEN FURIES: 'Battle For Ozzfest' Winners Secure Spot On OZZFEST 2005

Dallas, TX-based A DOZEN FURIES beat out North Carolina's CYNDER (now CYN) in the "Battle for Ozzfest" finale to win a highly coveted tour spot on Ozzfest 2005, plus band gear and enough money to cover all their expenses. In addition, the band were presented with a recording contract from Sanctuary...

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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...

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GWAR Announce Additional Tour Dates

Legendary metal band GWAR have announced a second leg of their highly successful "Mock the Vote" tour. The band embarked on a huge national tour in October upon the release of their latest effort, "War Party", bringing bone-crushing riffs and a dark and hilarious stage show to fans across the U.S. a...

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Sign Up To Attend The 'Battle For Ozzfest' Finale

The following "Battle for Ozzfest" update has been posted at Ozzfest.com: "If you've been watching you know the end is near! The winner is about to be crowned and will earn a spot to tour on Ozzfest 2005! But why wait until Monday to watch it on TV when you can be there in person? ...

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'Battle For Ozzfest' Finalists A DOZEN FURIES And CYNDER: Voting Open Online

Dallas, TX-based A DOZEN FURIES and North Carolina's CYNDER (now CYN) are the final two unsigned bands battling it out for a highly coveted tour spot on Ozzfest 2005, plus band gear and enough money to cover all their expenses. You have one week to vote on who you think should be the winner. Vote .....

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ULI JON ROTH: 'War Is The Way Of Man Unenlightened'

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has posted the following message on his official web site: "I don't know about you, but for me, personally, 2004 was a good and productive year in all and I really hope that you have also had a good year. Among the many personal highlights for me this ...

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BRAINSTORM Finish Recording New Album

German power metallers BRAINSTORM have finished recording their new album, "Liquid Monster", due on April 4, 2005 via Metal Blade Records. The CD "is now in the [mixing stage], and I'm really proud to say, that this album is maybe more exciting then everything else we've done before!" singer Andy B....

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Remembering DIMEBAG DARRELL

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "My relationship to this sick series of events goes way back, some 18 years. I joined a band from Detroit called MADAM X back in 1986 and the very first p...

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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist Completes Work On Solo Album

Former WHITESNAKE/current M3 guitarist Bernie Marsden has posted the following message on his official web site: "The new album is finished, the working title of 'Stacks' seems to have become the finished title. I'll explain: "I wanted to record some of the songs of people that really influenced me....

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LIFE OF AGONY Finish Tracking New Album

The recording sessions for LIFE OF AGONY's highly anticipated new album are complete. The group has been recording tracks since October in two studios in Hollywood, CA, with producer Greg Fidelman (SLIPKNOT, JET, AUDIOSLAVE). Drums were tracked at the legendary Sunset Sound recording studio (home to...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Music To Be Used In 'Osbournes' Ad Campaign

The STRAPPING YOUNG LAD song "Bring On The Young" will be used in a two-week ad campaign for the next season of "The Osbournes". The ads will start running on January 3, 2005 on MTV and MTV2. The spot will feature STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend conducting a children's choir, who will sin...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Angel Of Retribution' Listening Session Held In London; Full Report Available

Damien, Assistant Editor of the U.K.'s respected Terrorizer magazine, attended a listening session for the new JUDAS PRIEST album, "Angel of Retribution", in London on Monday (Dec. 20). The following is his report on the session, as submitted to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Just attended the London press day...

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DESTRUCTION Hit Back At Greek Promoter: This Motherfucker Is History

German thrashers DESTRUCTION have hit back at a Greek promoter over his claims that the group's previously announced two shows in Greece were cancelled due to the band's "excessive demands." An initial statement issued by DESTRUCTION's booking agency, A.S.S./Dragon Productions, had blamed the cancel...

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STEVE VAI To Release New Solo Album, Embark On U.S. Tour

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has set a February 22, 2005 release date through Epic Records for his latest solo effort, "Real Illusions: Reflections". Featuring 12 highly anticipated tracks by Vai, the CD will be accompanied by an independent video contest that will be launched simultaneously in con...

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DIECAST To Embark On Headlining Tour, Shoot New Video

The Boston-based quintet DIECAST are set to embark on a headlining U.S. tour alongside THE HOODS and WINTER SOLSTICE immediately following their stint on the Heavyweights of Hardcore tour. The trek kicks off on Jan. 20 and runs through Feb. 10. The group's highly acclaimed new album, "Tearing Down Y...