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Ok here’s the deal: if you like good music, this summer is going to absolutely KILL.

I will run down for you, in brief, the major draws - and why you should care. Gentlepersons, start your headbanging…

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Ozzfest 2005

5 bands of note: Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Mastodon

The score: It’s the first time you’ll be able to catch Sabbath and Maiden in one place - and the rest of the lineup - both mainstage and second stage - is stellar. Watch out for one of my personal faves, Mastodon, on the second stage alongside In Flames, Arch Enemy and The Haunted! Don’t forget to play the Ozzyjump Drinking Game (with soda, of course) - every time Ozzy does that weird, geriatric spider jump thing, take a swig of your fave cola. Good times.

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Sounds Of The Underground

5 bands of note: Opeth, Unearth, Strapping Young Lad, All That Remains, Poison The Well

The score: This is being billed as the alternative hard music festival - the Anti-Ozzfest, if you will. It’s an eclectic lineup of punk and metal bands mostly signed to indie labels…a true taste of the underground, for those who dare (hence its name). Bring your earplugs and helmets, kids - this one’s about ta get rough.

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Am I the only one who is loving Dog:Bounty Hunter? If I am the only one, what the eff is wrong with everyone else?

Picture this - Hawaii, a bounty hunter named Dog and his wife Beth who look like they just walked out of Wrestlemania ‘87, Dog’s brother Tim who sports really long hair held back with about 18 elastics, Dog’s son Leland who is some kinda kickboxing dude and their friend Justin who has a Michael Jordan tattoo…for real.

Before each bust, Dog and his crew gather for a circle prayer, then cruise around the big island capturing fugitives and yelling stuff like “That guy is gonna get the mace face!”, “He don’t look like no member of the tabernacle choir!” and more.

They pick up ruffians around the island, bring them to justice, drive around in pickup trucks, get their hair bleached and just basically rule full time.

It’s like COPS x Bloodsport x Magnum P.I.