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Black Label Society To Play Ozzfest 2006
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY booking agent Troy Blakely at APA has told Billboard magazine that the band will be taking part in this summer's Ozzfest before doing additional North American dates in the fall. "We don't know how we're going to do it yet or who we're going to be out with, but that's the plan, we're going to be back here in the fall headlining," he said.
This year BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will tour overseas for most of the spring and early summer. The band is booked in Europe by Nigel Kerr at APS and in South America by Bill Monot at Paradise Artists.
"For the first time this year, we're going to South America, for 16 headlining shows in 3,000-capacity-plus [venues]," BLACK LABEL SOCIETY manager Bob Ringe told Billboard. "We're going to Australia for the first time this year — eight shows in May, 3,000-capacity-plus. And we're doing a headlining European tour from May 23 until the first of July."
Blakely calls BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde "one of the hardest workers I've ever seen in the music business, period, and I've been doing this about 32 years."
Wylde's work ethic impressed Blakely early on. "He's working 24 hours a day, not just when he's onstage," Blakely said. "He's either writing material for himself or for OZZY OSBOURNE, working on other projects he's involved with, designing guitars or whatever else he's doing."
On the road, Wylde and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are rock-solid at the box office. "we did two tours in 2005," Ringe noted. "The spring tour we did 97.6% capacity, and the fall tour we headlined 3,000-plus seaters."
According to Blakely, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's fan base is very loyal. "That's one of the things I noticed a couple of years ago when I had JUDAS PRIEST on Ozzfest," he said. "I saw this fan base that Zakk has. There are chapters in each city that are very, very loyal fans, that come out for Zakk and bring other people and spread the word about what Zakk and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are up to. I've never seen anything quite like that before."
As previously reported, Zakk Wylde is expected to write, record and tour with Ozzy in 2006 and beyond. This was announced after apparent scheduling conflicts with Wylde and subsequent auditions for Ozzy's replacement for Zakk.
Ozzy Osbourne To Continue Working With Zakk Wylde
A representative for Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding Ozzy's previously announced guitarisst search:
"Ozzy would like to thank everyone who took the time to send in submissions to be his new guitar player. At the time we announced the search, Zakk Wylde's itinerary with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY was quite overwhelming. Fortunately, Zakk has now been able to go back and rearrange his schedule to make sure that he would be available to write, record and tour with Ozzy in 2006 and beyond. Therefore, the search for a new axe man has been called off. We sincerely apologize to all of the talented musicians (and there were lots of them) who were excited by this incredible opportunity and we wish you the best of luck with all of your future musical endeavors."
Ozzy Doesn't Want To Put Out Another Sabbath Album
ContactMusic.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has ruled out a reunion album with BLACK SABBATH, because he doesn't want to tarnish their reputation.
Despite being happy to play with them in one-off live gigs, Osbourne, whose last BLACK SABBATH studio album was in 1978, refuses to return to the studio with his former bandmates.
Ozzy is terrified a new record would not match the standard of previous releases, including "Paranoid" and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath".
He says, "I love the guys and we had fun and all became friendly again. But it's time to move on.
"I don't want to make another SABBATH album, not if it's not up to scratch. I could put any old b**locks out and it would probably sell.
"But what's the point in demolishing such a great thing?"
Ozzfest To Be Featured In Christian Reality Show
According to a press release from the Christian news and media agency WDC Media News, Ozzy Osbourne's "spiritually dark" Ozzfest traveling heavy metal festival is the subject of an upcoming espisode of the reality television program "The Way of the Master", which launched its second season November 15 on TBN. The press release adds, "There are plenty of 'bleeps' in that episode."
Co-hosted by actor Kirk Cameron and author Ray Comfort, and commended by John MacArthur, Ravi Zacharias, and many other Christian leaders, the program airs on TBN and other Christian networks and can be viewed in more than 70 countries. In it, Cameron and Comfort blend informal teaching with on-the-street interviews to train Christians how to share their faith "simply, effectively, and biblically…the way Jesus did."
For more information, visit wayofthemaster.com.
Ozzy And Slash Perform For The Queen
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Following a personal invitation from Buckingham Palace, Ozzy Osbourne performed for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Family’s annual “Royal Variety Performance” on November November 21 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, England. Osbourne was joined by special guest Slash on guitar for a performance of the Beatles’ classic “In My Life,” the first single from Osbourne’s newly released Under Cover album. Following the event, Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne—the evening’s co-host—met with the Queen. --Jane Cohen and Bob Grossweiner
Read the full article at Ozzy And Slash Perform For The Queen.
Vicious Rumors All-Star Lineup For CD and Tour
Vicious Rumors, are in the studio recording their 9th studio album scheduled for release in May 06. Laying down the tracks on this release will be an all-star, veteran lineup: Geoff Thorpe (guitars), Brad Gillis (guitars), James Rivera (vocals), Dave Starr (bass) and Larry Howe (drums).
Brad Gillis (Ozzy, Night Ranger) returns to metal with Vicious Rumors for their new cd and tour. Brad entered the metal scene in 1982, stepping up to replace the late, great, Randy Rhoades on Ozzy’s “Diary of a Madman” tour. Brad left Ozzy following his electrifying performance on “Speak of the Devil – Live” and went on to multi-platinum success with Night Ranger. There is no doubt that Brad’s guitar work is sure to be a formidable addition to the VR guitar assault.
James Rivera (Helstar, Flotsam & Jetsam, Seven Witches) brings a true metal spirit to Vicious Rumors. With his powerful and dynamic voice, James has recorded and toured with many legendary metal outfits and now finds a new home in VR for their 2006 release and tour.
Dave Starr, VR’s original bass player, has rejoined the band. Dave performed on VR’s earliest releases including, “Soldiers of the Night”, “Vicious Rumors” self-titled album, “Welcome to the Ball” and “Plug in and Hang On – Live”. With Dave’s return, the band is now 3 original members strong reforming the very nucleus that originated VR’s classic style and sound.
“This is truly a very exciting time for VR. The chemistry between the five of us is very wicked!” says band founder, Geoff Thorpe.
Vicious Rumors is planning a worldwide tour in support of their new CD following its release this spring.
Black Sabbath To Finally Get Hall of Fame Nod
Heavy metal godfathers, BLACK SABBATH will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (after being nominated eight times) during the institution's 21st annual ceremony on March 13th in New York City. Other bands being inducted during the ceremony include the SEX PISTOLS and LYNYRD SKYNYRD.
In 1999, SABBATH frontman OZZY OSBOURNE sent the Hall a letter which sums up the Hall's importance:
"Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me. Let's face it, BLACK SABBATH has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine."
Metal Music, Devil Worship Blamed In Teen's Murder
Imran Ali of the Trinidad & Tobago Express is reporting that heavy metal music is being blamed for sucking a young man into a world of devil worship and drug use and is being mounted as a defense in his trial for murdering his teenaged cousin.
Though two men, 21-year-old Osei Lazare and 28-year-old Marcus Daniel, are charged with the death of 16-year-old Suzette Gibson, the focus of the first day of the trial immediately shifted to Daniel yesterday (Wednesday, Nov. 23) when the claim was made by his lawyer, Pamela Elder SC.
Several witnesses admitted to her that her client — who was Gibson's cousin — regularly listened to heavy metal music, that his bedroom was decorated with skeletons and that he drank heavily.
Daniel's music collection and tattoos came under scrutiny.
One witness said Daniel listened to artists such as shock rockers MARILYN MANSON, OZZY OSBOURNE, ALICE COOPER and other metal bands such as SLIPKNOT and ANTHRAX.
He also had the tattoo of an upside down cross on one arm — which Elder called the symbol of the Antichrist.
Daniel's friend, Riaz Ali told the jury: "I recall the lyrics of one song. It went 'Devil man, devil man, you got in my head, devil man, devil man... right in my heart.'"
Read the full article at TrinidadExpress.com.
Ozzy Completes Rasputin Music
The Sunday Mirror reports that Ozzy Osbourne has completed the music for the musical on Rasputin, and now wife Sharon is now looking for a scriptwriter to put the plot together. "It's a major achievement for me, because I've always wanted to do it," Osbourne said. "He's like the original rock star, you know? And it was a lot of fun to do anyway."
Ozzy Slams Sharon's TV Show, "X Factor"
Ozzy Slams Sharon's TV Show
Sky.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has taken a sideswipe at his wife Sharon's U.K. TV talent show "X Factor" saying it's "killing music" and it traumatizes its contestants.
The shaggy-haired former hellraiser was making an appearance on radio station Planet Rock when he decided to speak his mind.
"They never go anywhere," Ozzy said of the show's winners. "Look at that Steve from last year. I think he's back doing the pub circuit."
But after that put-down for 2004 champ Steve Brookstein, Ozzy was back with more ranting.
"'X Factor' is one big theatre, it's turning music into WWF," he went on.
"It's about killing music to make light entertainment. It should be about music and talent but it's not."
However, he does have some sympathy for the wannabes.
"It's all fine and dandy, I'm all for it if they enjoy it. But it's got to have some effect on them if they end up not pursuing a musical career and going back to the same milkman job or window cleaning job."
Ozzy, Black Sabbath 'Supergroup' To Perform In UK
According to Ozzy.com, OZZY OSBOURNE and the BLACK SABBATH "supergroup," including Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will be performing at the the second annual UK Music Hall Of Fame ceremony, which is being held November 16 at the Alexandra Palace in North London. Both Ozzy as a solo artist and Ozzy with SABBATH are being inducted, as are PINK FLOYD, John Peel, BOB DYLAN and JIMI HENDRIX. Other acts scheduled to perform include ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE PRETENDERS, JAMIE CULLUM, NEW ORDER and THE EURYTHMICS. Tickets to the event are being sold to the public and are available at See Tickets.com.
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. The UK Music Hall of Fame is produced by Initial (part of Endemol) and distributed by Channel 4 International.
The second annual "UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" will premiere on VH1 as a two-hour live extravaganza on Saturday, November 26 9:00 p.m. The ceremony will be staged in front of a 3,000 strong audience and reveal up to ten legendary artists and one music industry figure to be inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. For the first time, viewers in America will be able to witness this totally unique and utterly unmissable evening packed with amazing live performances from top international artists, exclusive video packages and tribute speeches from some of the leading celebrities of our time.
VH1 Classic will air the entire, unexpurgated ceremony on Sunday, November 27 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT and again at 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT. VH1 Classic viewers will witness the complete show, brimming with amazing performances and tributes to huge to be missed.
On November 11, 2004 music history was made with the inaugural ceremony of The UK Music Hall of Fame. THE BEATLES, MICHAEL JACKSON, MADONNA, BOB MARLEY, ELVIS PRESLEY, QUEEN, CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS, THE ROLLING STONES, U2 and ROBBIE WILLIAMS were the first artists to enter the UK Music Hall of Fame and Chris Blackwell (the founder of Island Records) was given the Honorary Membership for services to the music industry. Inductees are chosen by a highly select group of entertainment industry professionals.
Ozzy Osbourne Visits Radio 2 - Audio Online
Radio 2's Jonathan Ross was joined by Ozzy Osbourne on his program Saturday (November 12) to discuss his new album 'Undercover'. Ozzy discussed his wife's shopping addiction, his fortunate career, his son Jack's dramatic weight loss, what he thought about Jonathan believing Kelly is "really sexy" even though he's old enough to be her father, and more. You can listen to a replay of the show, with Ozzy dropping by 47 minutes in, and Ross playing Ozzy's 'In My Life' and 'Rocky Mountain Way', at BBC.co.uk.
WRIF's Audio Interview with Ozzy Osbourne Online
Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about his recently released 'Under Cover' album, the Ozzfest fiasco involving Iron Maiden, and his surprise appearance at the ABC's NFL Kickoff show in September, among other topics. You can listen to the seven-minute interview at WRIF.com.
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 performance schedules for both shows overlapped. "Last year I was invited to perform at 'Royal Variety Performance' and I was unable to due to other commitments," said Osbourne. "I cannot turn down this incredible honor twice."
As previously reported, Ozzy — alogn with the rest of 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.
The ceremony will take place at London's Alexandra Palace on November 16.
Ozzy Osbourne Speaks About Iron Maiden Sabotage
In reference to the incident occurred on August 20 in San Bernardino, California, Launch Radio Networks reports that Ozzy wasn't exactly sure what happened that night, and wanted nothing to do with it either way. "I had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with what went down, because I do not condone any of that kind of crap," he said. "Even though the singer was saying bad things, so I heard, I never heard it 'cause I'd never went and seen them. But that very night, the bass player (Steve Harris) comes into my dressing room and said to me, 'I'd like to apologize for our singer.' I was absolutely confused what this guy was on about."
Sharon Osbourne messed with MAIDEN's sound and had the band pelted with eggs onstage after claiming that lead singer Bruce Dickinson had made disparaging remarks about her husband throughout the tour. Sharon is apparently unrepentant about her attempt to sabotage IRON MAIDEN's last appearance on this past summer's edition of the festival.
Sharon Osbourne Talks More Trash About Dickinson
ContactMusic.com is reporting that music matriarch Sharon Osbourne is a fan of heavy rockers IRON MAIDEN despite sabotaging the band's performance at the climax of her husband Ozzy's Ozzfest tour this summer.
MAIDEN were pelted with debris by fans when Sharon allowed sound problems to wreck their set in California on August 20. The group's manager, Rod Smallwood, then lashed out at the unprofessional conduct of Sharon and her fellow Ozzfest organisers.
Despite admitting she hates Dickinson, Sharon insists she still has plenty of respect for his bandmates Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers and Nicko McBrain.
Sharon tells British gay magazine Attitude for its November 2005 issue, "The band are actually really nice guys, but the singer has a chip on his shoulder.
"The bottom line is, it's not my fault that his solo records are shit. Don't be jealous of what Ozzy does.
"He never once thanked us for the tour. People don't behave like that.
"I tell you, though. This guy got the singer with a fucking egg right in the middle of his brow — what a star!"
Ozzy's 'Crazy Train' Certified Gold Digital Single
Twenty three years after erupting around the world, OZZY OSBOURNE's signature song "Crazy Train" has entered the digital age with a bang by being certified as a gold digital single. The legendary track — featuring Ozzy's inimitable vocals and Randy Rhoads' blistering guitar leads — has now been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
As previously reported, Osbourne has lined up the following TV appearances to promote his upcoming "Under Cover" album:
Nov. 02 - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)
Nov. 04 - "Showbiz Tonight" (CNN)
Nov. 11 - "Last Call with Carson Daly" (NBC)
Ozzy will also be a guest on an upcoming episode of "Too Late with Adam Corolla". More information will be made available soon.
Ozzy's new collection, "Under Cover", is scheduled for release today (November 1) as a DualDisc via Epic. The set includes newly completed covers of JOHN LENNON's "Woman", JOE WALSH's "Rocky Mountain Way" and the MOODY BLUES' "Go Now" along with 10 other cuts that were released earlier this year on the "Under Covers" disc of the Ozzy boxed set "Prince of Darkness".
On the DVD side, fans are treated to the featurette "Dinner With Ozzy and Friends," which finds him regaling his son Jack and MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister with tales of rock 'n' roll excess, according to Billboard.com. A video for Ozzy's cover of THE BEATLES' "In My Life" is also included.
Ozzy Osbourne Schedules TV Appearances
Ozzy Osbourne has lined up the following TV appearances to promote his upcoming "Under Cover" album:
Oct. 31 - "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC)
Nov. 02 - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)
Nov. 04 - "Showbiz Tonight" (CNN)
Nov. 11 - "Last Call with Carson Daly" (NBC)
Ozzy will also be a guest on an upcoming episode of "Too Late with Adam Corolla". More information will be made available soon.
Ozzy's new collection, "Under Cover", is scheduled for release on November 1 as a DualDisc via Epic. The set will include newly completed covers of JOHN LENNON's "Woman", JOE WALSH's "Rocky Mountain Way" and the MOODY BLUES' "Go Now" along with 10 other cuts that were released earlier this year on the "Under Covers" disc of the Ozzy boxed set "Prince of Darkness".
On the DVD side, fans will be treated to the featurette "Dinner With Ozzy and Friends," which finds him regaling his son Jack and MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister with tales of rock 'n' roll excess, according to Billboard.com. A video for Ozzy's cover of THE BEATLES' "In My Life" is also included.
Ozzy Osbourne To Guest On Jay Leno
According to Ozzyhead.com, Ozzy Osbourne will guest on NBC-TV's The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Halloween (October 31).
Nugent: "Sharon Osbourne Should Be Slapped Silly"
ContactMusic.com is reporting that outspoken rocker Ted Nugent is defending controversial comments he made about reality TV family the Osbournes, insisting Sharon Osbourne should be held accountable for celebrating domestic chaos.
Nugent touched a nerve when he slammed the Osbournes for presenting the worst of family life on TV.
But, despite criticism and comeback from Osbourne herself, Nugent is refusing to back down.
He says, "I was condemning the celebration of chaos, the celebration of anti-parenting.
"I think it's absolutely an indictment to the soullessness of our society when we can find humour or something entertaining about a family that has no discipline, that celebrates crime and smoking dope and getting drunk. I think it's absolutely putrid."
And he repeats his belief that Osbourne is a terrible mum and wife: "I don't think she's on top of squat except the bank account for her husband, that she takes advantage of. I think she oughta be slapped silly... She should be put in her place."
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