ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters hosted a two-hour metal marathon on Ottawa, Canada's "Meltdown" on CKCU radio Monday night (November 7). During the show, Waters took calls from Wolf Hoffman (ACCEPT), Chris Jericho (FOZZY) and Dan Beehler (EXCITER). Download an audio file containing the entire broadcast at this location. ANNIHILATOR's eleventh studio album, "Schizo ...
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has recorded a guest appearance on lead guitar on the songs "Alone" and "Standing Tall" from the Atlanta rock band AMERICAN DEVILS. Both tracks will be included on the group's upcoming CD, tentatively due in early 2006. In the meantime, you can check out "Alone" on the band's MySpace page ...
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FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following North American tour dates during November/December: Nov. 14 - Ottawa, ON @ Barrymore’s Music Hall Nov. 15 - Hamilton, ON @ The Underground Nov. 16 - Montreal, PQ @ Club Soda Nov. 17 - ...
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Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newly re-launched Restless Records releases "Numbers ...
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted the following message on his official web site: "Musically, four songs [for the new STUCK MOJO album] are now finished and parts of two more are in the 'work in progress' stages. I've been giving Bonz [vocals] my roughed-out songs and he has been writing some lyrics. A ...
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Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "As has been stated on www.thedukerocks.com, it is true that Rich Ward and I have decided to end our working relationship. I would like to say for the record that it is also true that the split was mutual ...
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO have officially parted ways with drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere. Guitarist Rich Ward's statement on the matter follows: "As many of you already now, over the last few years there have been several changes in the FOZZY/MOJO/DUKE/SICK SPEED camps. Everyone who has been a part of these groups has brought something unique to the ...
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BTM Productions has announced a change of dates and location for the upcoming Beyond the Mountain Festival. The event will now take place on November 4-5, 2005, at the Arcada Theater, in St. Charles, IL. The new venue is an exuberant movie house located in downtown St. Charles, about 30 miles outside Chicago and convenient ...
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According to a posting on FOZZY's official web site, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) will be a red-carpet correspondent, along with Joan and Melissa Rivers, on TV Guide Channel's "Live" at the Emmy Awards show this Sunday, September 18 beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. Chris will also be appearing on "Best Week Ever" ...
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Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an in-depth interview with STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On STUCK MOJO's current status: "We did a full European tour, three and a half weeks worth in February. Then we came back to the U.K. again and did two ...
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FOZZY frontman/WWE wrestler Chris Jericho will be signing autographs at the HMV Megastore (1020 Rue Ste. Catherine Ouest) in Montreal this Monday, August 15 at 12:00 p.m. As previously reported, FOZZY, which features Jericho alongside members of STUCK MOJO, will be touring Australia in September. FOZZY's third album, "All That Remains", was released in January ...
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted a lengthy message on his official web site reflecting on the success of his recent solo album, "My Kung-Fu Is Good" (released under THE DUKE banner) and his future plans for both FOZZY and STUCK MOJO. An excerpt from the posting follows: "A lot of you were disappointed ...
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STUCK MOJO have been confirmed as the headliners of this year's Summer Slam 7, set to take place August 20 at Ziggy's in Winston Salem, NC. Also appearing on the bill will be MEAT ROCKET, THE FIVE L'S, CYN (formerly CYNDER), CONFLICTION, STRAIGHT LINE STITCH, CONCRETE THEORY and DIMINISHED BY YOU. As previously reported, STUCK ...
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STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward will be a special guest at the grand opening celebration of the new Guitar Center in Greenville, SC on Thursday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The new store is located in the Market Place shopping center at 2463 Laurens Road. There will be tons of giveaways including televisions, ...
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FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will be touring Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep 05 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne Sep. 07 - Fowler’s Live - Adelaide (All Ages Show) Sep. 09 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney Sep. 10 ...
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Guitarist Rich Ward's (STUCK MOJO, FOZZY, THE DUKE) official web site has been updated with 1,000 or so pictures from the recent FOZZY/STUCK MOJO/DUKE tour through the U.K., including exclusive photos from Rich's wedding in a 1700s countryside church. Check out the pictures at this location. Ward's debut solo album (under THE DUKE ...
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Away-Team.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward. An excerpt from the interview follows: Away-Team.com: What about STUCK MOJO? I know you've done some gigs in London recently and I know you have some shows coming up soon in the Carolinas, what's the story there? Will there be another album? ...
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Robert Dwyer, webmaster of the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, has issued the following update: "An incredible opportunity appeared for me on Wednesday night. I was sitting at my kitchen table eating dinner when the phone rang. Strangely enough, it was the producer for the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' show (on ABC) and ...
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STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward recently spoke to Blistering.com about his new solo album (released under THE DUKE banner) and his working relationship with previous label Century Media Records, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Blistering.com: This album [THE DUKE's "My Kung Fu Is Good"] has been such ...
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Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the relaunch of its hard rock and heavy metal label Spitfire Records. The relaunch includes new releases from THE DUKE, featuring former STUCK MOJO and FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward, and Georgia-based sleaze-rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY. Additionally, starting May 2, Spitfire will lower prices on its extensive hard rock and heavy metal ...
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Spitfire Records has uploaded an e-card for FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward's upcoming solo album (under THE DUKE banner) at this location. Due May 3 via Spitfire Records, "My Kung-Fu Is Good", sees Ward taking a slightly different direction to his other projects. Whereas STUCK MOJO and FOZZY are instantly recognizable by Ward's ...
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Reunited rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have lined up the following dates in early June: Jun. 03 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA Jun. 04 - Ziggy's - Winston Salem, NC As previously reported, STUCK MOJO have set "The Art of Tension" as the working title of their upcoming "comeback" CD, tentatively due in late 2005 through ...
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eFestivals.co.uk is reportingthat APOCALYPTICA, WEDNESDAY 13, LORDI, FOZZY and SHADOWS FALL are among the acts that have been newly confirmed for Download Festival, which takes place June 10-12 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. New for the Main Stage on Friday are WEDNESDAY 13 and QUEEN ADREENA, who join the likes of FEEDER, ...
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FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho isn't the only professional wrestler to front a known rock band. For the few and far between, stemming back to Nasty Ronnie from NASTY SAVAGE in the late '80s (Ronnie worked as a wrestler/manager in the Florida area), add STONER KINGS vocalist Starbuck to that list. Starbuck faces off against IWS ...
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FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) will be conducting a CD-signing session at Utopia Records in George St Sydney, Australia on Saturday, April 9. This will take place at 1:00 p.m. prior to the WWE event in Sydney. FOZZY's third album, "All That Remains", was released in January via SPV Records. A video ...
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has uploaded three complete tracks from his upcoming solo album (under THE DUKE banner) at his official web site. Download the songs "I Give to You", "Immune" and "Used to Be" at this location. Commented Ward: "From this point on we will add two additional songs to the ...
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STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward has lined up the following U.K. dates with his THE DUKE solo project: May 01 - The Borderline - London, UK May 02 – Roadhouse - Manchester, UK May 03 - Old Angel - Nottingham, UK May 04 - Bar Academy - Birmingham, UK May 05 - Cavern Club - ...
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STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward has finalized the track listing for the debut album from his THE DUKE solo project. Due May 3 via Spitfire Records, "My Kung-Fu Is Good", sees Ward taking a slightly different direction to his other projects. Whereas STUCK MOJO and FOZZY are instantly recognizable by Ward's brutal riffage, THE DUKE ...
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FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have been confirmed to open for MOTÖRHEAD at their 30th anniversary show on Friday, April 1 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and ZEKE will also be on the bill. FOZZY's third album, "All ...
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Spitfire Records has set a May 3 release for the debut album from THE DUKE, the solo project of STUCK MOJO/FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward. The CD, entitled "My Kung-Fu Is Good", sees Ward taking a slightly different direction to his other projects. Whereas STUCK MOJO and FOZZY are instantly recognizable by Ward's brutal riffage, THE ...
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