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and come on man... you're being the equivelant of that kid who stands just behind the tough kids at school shouting "yeah' date=' get him" as they beat down on some smaller kid. Leave it alone, I'm sure Gregor doesn't really need you jumping in after [i']everything he posts just because you're his mate. In the same way, I don't really want people jumping in when someone has something to say about me, good or bad. Let people get on with there own shit... which is finished with anyway

Here's hoping they're ok mate.

What!?!?!?! It serves the hundreds (if not thousands) who may have died right? Is that what you're saying? Sorry to maybe be a little ott about this but for fuck's sake' date=' a huge number of people in New Orleans and the surrounding area couldn't afford to "choose" where to live, they didn't expect the levee defence system (built to withstand extreme weather conditions, unfortunately not strong enough for Katrina, an unprecidented level 5 storm) to crack. Nobody said of the victims of the crushing tsunami at the start of the year "Serves them right for setting up home in such a stupid place" Those poor people didn't have a choice on where to make their homes and to some extent neither did victims in the worst affected around the mississippi. Again, I hate to get a little sensational about this but I read this and it helps put it in perspective a little bit. This was a catastrophe, people who were just happy to have a roof over their heads had there entire lives washed away. taken from [url']http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4197200.stm One of the worst affected areas appears to be Mississippi's coastal town of Biloxi, where some 30 people were reported to have died at a beachfront apartment complex. Biloxi resident Harvey Jackson said his wife, Tonette, was missing after surging waters hit their house. "The house just split in half. We got up the roof and the water came and just opened up, divided," still visibly shaken Mr Jackson told America's ABC television. "My wife, I can't find her body, she gone." "I held her hand tight as I could and she told me 'you can't hold me'. She said, 'take care of the kids and the grandkids'," Mr Jackson said. "We have nowhere to go. I'm lost, that's all I had, that's all I had. I don't know what I'm going to do."

Excuse me?!?! I believe I already "started this" you little prick, care to elaborate? I'm sure I've got loads of reasons to be jealous of you too, god I really wish I could play guitar as fast as you as that makes you soooo fucking cool. Get a life mate, you've spent way too much time in your bedroom wanking away that you've lost touch of the real world. What exactly about Jamesy's post was "pretentious" anyway? I look forward to this.

Jealous bastard?

Hahaha, was that last night? I heard there was a plan to get absolutely buggered and it looks as though the plan was executed to perfection

Oh my fecking god.... Chris is out of retirement!!!! And i hear congratulations are in order

http://www.captaintommusic.co.uk/ Two awesome drummers to choose from, Archer Kemp and Len Wiltshire.

Thirded! Dude - if you want an eq pedal just go for the boss one, I forget the number etc now but its the one both Dan and I use and they are the bomb, usually get one on ebay in good nick for about 50 too Also, what amp head do you have? I'm a firm believer in getting rid of distortion pedals for your basic sound, you can't beat a driven valve head and it means there's much less chance of that disgusting over-saturated sound which is standard with most of those pedals, even with the gain rolled off a little.

Go for it man, the more the merrier

It's sad to think that Black Label Society were so easily persuaded to join in Sharon's little vendetta, I only hope it was the crew rather than the band and that all involved get their arses kicked.

This is the best account I've seen: (taken from blabbermouth) OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective - Aug. 22, 2005 The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock history (NOTE: at his request, the author's identity is being protected by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Saturday night's Ozzfest at the Hyundai Pavillion near Los Angeles was a debacle on so many levels, I am still in shock as I write this. As a fan of many of the bands [saturday] night, one can only hope this was an isolated incident, but sadly, it most likely wasn't. As many of you have heard already, co-headliners and metal legends IRON MAIDEN were pelted with eggs, bottle caps, beer cups, spit on, had people from the Ozzfest camp talking over the PA during their set, had 'Eddie' delayed from his onstage entrance, had members of the [bLACK LABEL SOCIETY] entourage rush the stage with American flags, and had the PA intentionally turned off over 6 times, all by the OSBOURNE CAMP. "While it's still unclear as to the exact reasons why the terrorizing started (rumors abounded as to why, with everything from Bruce calling out Ozzy in the U.K. rock magazine Kerrang! on the widely known fact that Ozzy uses a teleprompter, to various vague references said on stage about a 'reality show' at an Ozzfest stop in Detroit), one thing was very clear: The whole thing stunk, and left me, and nearly all of the 40,000+ heavy metal fans in attendance angered and disappointed. Not that behind the scenes bickering or magazine trash talking is anything new to rock fans, but the shocking lack of professionalism at one of the largest stops in North America in front of 40,000 + spectators, at the hand of the Osbournes was nothing short of disgusting. "It all began early in the afternoon, when many side stage bands were openly approached in clear view of everyone backstage by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne to 'join them in throwing eggs at IRON MAIDEN this evening.' All the bands were encouraged to rally the other side stage bands to do so. Members and/or friends of the hardcore band BURY YOUR DEAD were seen actively trying to encourage other side stage bands to 'join in the fun.' Thankfully, many side stage bands angrily declined. "Later that evening, as IRON MAIDEN came on stage, their intro was interrupted by [bLACK LABEL SOCIETY] hanger-on and biker wannabe Big Dave, who was at the soundboard loudly chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy' over the PA. MAIDEN opened their set and the entire band was pelted from the front row with eggs, beer, beer cups, spit, and various other objects by an Ozzfest-credentialed, bandana-wearing, Osbourne entourage. IRON MAIDEN, ever the professionals, continued through their set, and by the time they launched into their second song, 'The Trooper', Bruce changed into a civil war-era, red coat and began waving a Union Jack - British flag. Then, someone in, or associated with, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY tried to rush the stage waving and American Flag with the words 'Don't fuck with Ozzy' scrawled across his bare chest. He was tackled and beaten by MAIDEN crew and promptly thrown off stage. "As 'The Trooper' ended, frontman Bruce Dickinson, with characteristic spunk, launched into a scathing attack on the people terrorizing his band, calling them 'a sorry excuse for an Ozzy Osbourne fan,' and wondering aloud how, 'three dozen eggs could get snuck into the front row of Ozzfest by people with Ozzfest laminates?' Though he never named names, all in attendance could understand who he was referring to. Nicko McBrain ran up to the front asking Bruce to hold on while he cleaned egg off his drums. He then stated the the next song wouldn't be heard on 'Your local cocksucking corporate radio station, wouldn't be seen on MTV anymore, and sure as hell wouldn't be played on a fucking reality TV show,' met by a huge roar from the crowd. "During the song 'Hallowed Be Thy Name', Bruce, after only the first two lines, stopped singing and ran to the front row, firing back at his terrorizers, saying 'That asswipe right there, with the curly hair, the fucking glasses, and Ozzfest laminate throw his fucking ass out of here right now. It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, and if it wasn't for a lawsuit, I'd rip your fucking head off right now, you piece of shit!!!!' He had the various attackers ejected and continued with a blistering version of the song until right before the big sing long at the end, the PA was INTENTIONALLY cut off. When it came back, Bruce launched into another scathing attack saying that they were supposed to play a shorter set than normal today, and only play 55 minutes, but IRON MAIDEN can't drive 55, or play 55, and were going to play our whole fucking set tonight. "The band endured six more 'PA cuts,' including having the power to their amps turned off at one point. When the PA would come back on, they would simply launch into the next IRON MAIDEN classic, never missing a beat. Frankly, with every PA cut, the band just got meaner and meaner, playing each new song with an anger and a fire that was at times, simply astonishing to watch. Bruce began the introduction to IRON MAIDEN with a speech about 'Your constitution has something about 'We The People.' Well let me tell you, the only reason we are up here tolerating this bullshit, is because of you people. You have been amazing Glen Helen, and there are A LOT of IRON MAIDEN fans here tonight,' eliciting a huge roar from the crowd. He continued, 'It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, NOTHING is going to come between us and our fans, and it will be death before dishonor, this is 'Iron fucking Maiden',' which was greeted by a thunderous applause. During 'Iron Maiden', longtime MAIDEN mascot Eddie was purposely delayed from making his entrance, making a brief appearance at the end, and one could only wonder as to how. As the band closed there set with a furious version of 'Sanctuary', the PA was again cut only to have Big Dave repeatedly chant 'Ozzy' over the PA, while the band tried to say goodbye to their fans. The now-furious crowd angrily drowned him out with chants of 'MAIDEN, MAIDEN.' "Then, not 10 seconds after MAIDEN left the stage, Sharon Osbourne walked on stage and predictably, tried to give MAIDEN some fake, half-hearted praise about how they'd like to 'thank IRON MAIDEN,' and what a wonderful band IRON MAIDEN are, and how their crew were 'fantastic,' then sneering, 'But Bruce Dickinson is a prick.' The entire crowd, now fed up with the entire affair, began loudly booing her, pelting her with beer cups, and yelling 'bitch.' She tried to carry on, adding that 'Bruce had disrespected Ozzfest,' only to be drowned out by an ocean of boos, and soaked with beer. She slammed the microphone down and stormed off stage. Many in the crowd, fed up with what they had just witnessed, especially considering that many had come solely for MAIDEN, and paid upwards of $150 to do so, left in droves. SABBATH played to maybe half the audience that was there prior, and seemed stagnate compared to the band preceding them. As a huge fan of SABBATH, I honestly couldn't stand to watch them. "I've seen IRON MAIDEN probably 10 times in my life, and frankly this was the very best IRON MAIDEN show I've had the pleasure of witnessing. You DON'T want to fuck with IRON MAIDEN. The more the Osbournes tried to fuck with them, the better they got! IRON MAIDEN was on fucking overdrive! Considering the amount of terrorizing and intimidation that IRON MAIDEN had to deal with at the hands of the Osbournes and the other side stage and main stage bands participating, they were the consummate professionals. They had the crowd in the palms of their hands, and IRON MAIDEN and Bruce Dickinson proved beyond a shadow of a doubt why they are the greatest metal band on earth right now, and quite possibly, the classiest, too. "The Osbournes are drunk with power. Shame on them, and shame on ANY of the bands that participated in the terrorizing and intimidation. It was disgusting display, that NO BAND should have had to endure, but especially a legend like IRON MAIDEN. That fact that it happened in front of 40,000+ people, at a Clear Channel-sponsored event, while Hyundai Pavilion Security turned a blind eye and let the Osbourne camp pelt one of the main headlining bands with eggs, beer, and spit, was simply inexcusable. "I will proudly be attending next year's MAIDEN fest, and as much as I hate to say it, I can't bring myself to spend another dime on the Osbournes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

well thats what happens when you let one of the bastards near your pc when you're always logged in

are waaaay better than black atom

What you mean Lord Ilay - First Governor?? Yup' date=' thats me. I'm just glad that the perm rinsed out In other news, I've got some of the best live photo's taken of us ever on a cd at my hoose. They're from the Drummonds gig from a last month and they look amazing, we'll definitely be using them for something. A sample of 6 or so of the pictures is on our myspace account cos I couldn't be arsed uploading any more, but trust me, they're mint. [url']http://www.myspace.com/blackatom

In no particular order: Truth Divine Broken Alive Down Fallen Fight Not Won Loathe/Bitter Chasing Ghosts Empty Sky

oh yeah... damn these woolen eyes.

Good news, lets hope when they say Sunday night they don't mean 4am Monday morning

Couldn't have been me, that was years ago

you knows it, exclusive* Black Atom track is yours. *as long as you don't count our album

Hi Guys Just a quick note to ask if those of you who have camera's could bring them along and take shots of us this Saturday. There is a really good reason for this, which I'm sure we will be able to reveal very soon, and any photo's you take could feature in something new and exciting very soon It can't hurt to have as many pictures as possible so give it a shot, this gig should be awesome and a good record of it would be great. Especially seeing as it'll be our first outing with the new and improved Joe (Halford) Atom at the helm