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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform For QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of his upcoming appearance at the Spike TV "Video Game Awards" later this month due to a personal request from Buckingham Palace to perform for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Family's annual "Royal Variety Performance". Regrettably, the rehearsal and perfor...November 7, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'DIMEBAG Was Proof That God Exists'
Aaron Beck of The Columbus Dispatch recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his children: "My daughter, Ray Ray (Hayle Ray),is 13. (My) drinkin' problem is definitely escalating. "There's Jesse. Ozzy's the godfather of him...November 5, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Induction To Air On VH1 CLASSIC
For the first time ever in the U.S., VH1 will broadcast "The Second Annual UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" with the entire two-hour ceremony airing exclusively on VH1 Classic right after the premiere on VH1. Artists who have been publicly announced to date are: Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABB...November 3, 2005
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Double Guitar' On Display At Blue Rock Guitars in Iowa
World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's famed Dean Mach 7 Jet Double guitar (photo) will be on display at Blue Rock Guitars in Perry, Iowa on a promotional tour to celebrate the release of Batio's "Hand without Shadows" CD. The display also coincides with the Dean Owners of...November 3, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Be Inducted Into U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Legendary heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH will be inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame later this month. SABBATH will be honoured alongside BOB DYLAN, PINK FLOYD, JIMI HENDRIX, NEW ORDER, THE WHO and THE KINKS. The late DJ John Peel will become an honorary member, reports The Sun. SABBATH fr...November 3, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Performs National Anthem At Madison Square Garden: Photo Available
A photo of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde playing the national anthem as an electric guitar solo, a la Jimi Hendrix, before The New York Rangers' game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden in New York on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 has been posted online at Wire...October 30, 2005
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Guitar Shredder MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Covers METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE, AEROSMITH On New CD
Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DIO) and Doug Marks (man behind the Metal Method series of instructional videos for guitar) are among the guest musicians appearing on the new CD from world-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio...October 29, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Performs National Anthem At Madison Square Garden
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde played the national anthem as an electric guitar solo, a la Jimi Hendrix, before The New York Rangers' game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden in New York on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005. Wylde had previously performed the nation...October 27, 2005
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LINEA 77 Crack Italian Top 10
According to Earache Records, LINEA 77 entered the Italian national album chart two weeks ago at No. 9 with their latest album, "Available for Propoganda". The CD was the highest placed new entry, beating off challenges from H.I.M.'s "Dark Light" (No. 10),CRAZY FROG's "Crazy Hits" (No. 14) and OPET...October 18, 2005
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SLASH To Honor JIMI HENDRIX At U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME
BBC News is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will also lead a supergroup in a performance to honor legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix at this year's U.K. Music Hall of Fame in November. Hendrix will be honored alongside THE WHO, THE KINKS, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, PINK...October 17, 2005
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Exhibition Of JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia On Display At British University
Haroon Siddique of the U.K.'s Wood & Vale is reporting that an exhibition of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia is on display at the University of Westminster's Regent Street building to coincide with the 39th anniversary of his legendary live performance at the old polytechnic. Kienda Hoji runs the comme...October 15, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY On Women, Having Kids, Education And Drugs
Fiona Sturges of the U.K.'s The Independent recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On having lived in Los Angeles for the past 15 years: "Home is in here [tapping his temple]. Where you live is just a geographical prefere...October 15, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Considering Putting Together Metal Package To Tour North America Next Summer
In a recent interview with Lynn Saxberg of The Ottawa Citizen, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing revealed that they're considering putting together a multi-act metal package to tour North America next summer, but they also want to make another album. "It's pretty hectic," Downing said, noting that...October 13, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Medallion Up For Auction
According to NationalJeweler.com, a gilt medal worn by Jimi Hendrix when he set his guitar on fire at a Monterey Pop Festival appearance will go on the auction block next month. Christie's will sell the medallion, valued at $60,000 to $80,000, on Nov. 21 during its sale of rock and pop memorabilia,...October 11, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Lays Down More Tracks For MOONSTONE Project
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice was in Italy on September 21 to record two new songs for MOONSTONE, the project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Check out a photo at TheHighwayStar.com. The tracks recorded during the session, "One Dollar Baby" and "Halfway to Heaven", will be included on MOONSTO...October 5, 2005
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