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OZZY OSBOURNE Backed By Sons In Bid For Hometown Honor
Ozzy Osbourne's two sons are backing a campaign to give the veteran Birmingham rock star the freedom of the city, according to ICBirmingham.co.uk. Jack and dance DJ Louis said their 54-year-old dad would be pleased to accept the honor. "I think it's a great idea to give him the freedom of the city,"...August 16, 2003
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JACK OSBOURNE To Make Feature Acting Debut
MTV reality star Jack Osbourne will make his feature acting debut in the Olsen twins' comedy vehicle "New York Minute", which is currently shooting in Toronto, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The son of former BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne will play the young manager of a band featuring Ma...August 16, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Says They Are Hoping To Release Full-Length Debut In January
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan has posted the following message to VELVET REVOLVER's forum: "Hey everyone, I just wanted to write in to say that I am extremely flattered and lucky to have fans that are as loyal and passionate as you all have shown to be ...August 13, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Explains KISS' Longevity
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told The Toronto Sun that the secret to the band's longevity lies in defining themselves as a flashy band that plays non-flashy music, rather than the other way around. "When you think about it, we make no sense, because we're completely against fashion,"...August 7, 2003
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EIDOLON To Release 'Apostles Of Defiance' In October
Canada's EIDOLON have completed their latest slab of molten metal, "Apostles Of Defiance", due on October 6 through Metal Blade Records. Says drummer Shawn Drover, "This is our ultimate heavy metal statement we have made as a band, period!!!! We have really busted out balls to make sure this record...August 4, 2003
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SKID ROW Guitarist Recalls Battles With SEBASTIAN BACH Over Songwriting
SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the difficulties of working with former vocalist Sebastian Bach during the singer's final years with the group. "[Bassist Rachel Bolan and I] started the band and we wrote at least 90% of the songs," Snake said. "We...August 4, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER: Exclusive Movie Posted Online
In celebration of TWISTED SISTER's 2003 reunion, the band's web site has produced a brand-new flash movie with exclusive images from last month's Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany. Check it out: High-Speed, Low-Speed. Upcoming TWISTED SISTER tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken Open Air Festival...July 29, 2003
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BLAZED: Demo Tracks Posted Online
BLAZED, the Long Island, New York-based band fronted by Jesse Blaze, son of '80s rocker Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER fame and MTV VJ (click here for more info),have posted five songs from their recently completed demo at their official web site. The songs available for download are as follows: 01.July 26, 2003
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Former WARRIOR SOUL Singer Announces New York City Gig
Former WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke will be performing at Meow Mix in New York City on Sunday, August 3. Kory will be playing the drums and singing selections from his debut solo album, "Opium Hotel", as well as never-before-heard tracks from his next record, "Front Man". Also set to appear on...July 19, 2003
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MY DYING BRIDE To Release New Album In October
MY DYING BRIDE have set up camp in the Academy Studios to record the follow-up to the 2001 release, "The Dreadful Hours". As yet, the album has no title, but as the band recently celebrated their 13th anniversary, the working title is "The Thirteenth Chapter". According to objective observers who ha...July 11, 2003
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SEBASTIAN BACH Raves About TWISTED SISTER, Offers Update On New CD, DVD
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following update to his official web site: "Had an absolute BLAST Saturday night @ Great Adventure in New Jersey jamming with one of my all-time favorite bands TWISTED FUCKING SISTER!! They kicked it in FULL 'Under The Blade'-era makeup & co...July 10, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER, TOMMY LEE Confirmed For Hungary's POWERFEST
TWISTED SISTER and former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer TOMMY LEE have been added to the list of artists set to perform at Powerfest, a weekend-long festival that blends the best in music, motor sports, and entertainment. The three-day event will make its debut on August 1-3 in Budapest, Hungary. Each morning...July 9, 2003
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VOIVOD Singer: 'JASON NEWSTED Simply Rules!'
VOIVOD vocalist Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake) has posted the following update to the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "Hello everyone. Here I am at Ozzfest. It's incredible to think that I'm actually part of this great circus for BAD people. I love it. Here's a few words to resume th...July 9, 2003
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Former BLUE CHEER Member ETHAN JAMES Dead At 56
Ethan James, a member of the '60s heavy metal band BLUE CHEER who shifted in the 1980s to a behind-the-scenes role as producer and engineer on dozens of recordings, has died, the Los Angeles Times has reported. He was 56 years old. James died June 19 in San Francisco after an eight-month battle with...July 8, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: Devore Photos Posted Online
CRADLE OF FILTH, VOIVOD, TWISTED METHOD, SWORN ENEMY, SHADOWS FALL, THE REVOLUTION SMILE, MOTORGRATER, MEMENTO, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, HOTWIRE, GRADE 8, DISTURBED and CHEVELLE were among the bands that performed live at Ozzfest 2003 at the Glen Helen Pavilion in Devore, California over the weekend. Chec...July 8, 2003