Ozzy Gets Rejected

• CRADLE OF FILTH have turned down a slot on the coveted Black Christmas US arena tour (featuring OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMBIE, among others), because they will be “in the studio busy on the new album for next year”, according to the group’s official web site. The statement goes on to say that “it was great to be asked, though, and [it] shows how seriously people in America are now taking the band.” CRADLE OF FILTH, who recently inked a major label deal with Sony Records, were reportedly being considered for the tour at the request of OZZY's daughter, Kelly, who is a big fan of the band.

• In other news, CRADLE OF FILTH are looking for a permanent replacement for recently-departed bassist Robin Eaglestone, who reportedly left the group for “personal” reasons. CRADLE OF FILTH are presently accepting packages from interested parties and will be holding live auditions in London in October. All material should be sent to:

COF Bass Player
c/o One Fifteen
1 Prince Of Orange Lane
London
SE10 8JQ
UK

Exact dates for the auditions will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Source: Blabbermouth