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OVERKILL's BOBBY "BLITZ" ELLSWORTH: "Can't Kill A Dead Man"
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth has posted the following message regarding the "minor stroke" he suffered about 30 minutes into the band's headlining performance in Nürnberg, Germany on Thursday, June 27th: "Well, slapped by the hand of fate...God? "Hmmm, regardless, I don't write the scri...July 9, 2002
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OVERKILL: Our Old Record Label Is Trying To Steal From Our Fans
OVERKILL have released an official statement regarding the plans by the group's former label, SPV/Steamhammer Records, to issue a "best of" two-CD set entitled Hello From The Gutter — Best Of later this month. The band's statement reads as follows: "OVERKILL's old label SPV is trying to release a co...July 3, 2002
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OVERKILL To Issue "Best Of" CD Through SPV/Steamhammer Records
SPV/Steamhammer Records is reportedly issuing a "best of" OVERKILL album without the band's knowledge or consent. Entitled Hello From The Gutter — Best Of, the two-CD set will contain the following track listing: CD1 01. Hello From The Gutter (live) 02. Necroshine 03. God-Like 04. Powersurge (live)...July 2, 2002
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UPDATE: OVERKILL Frontman Suffers "Minor Stroke"
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth collapsed onstage about 30 minutes into the band's headlining performance in Nürnberg, Germany on Thursday, June 27th after suffering a "minor stroke", according to a message posted on the group's web site. "As most of you know, Blitz collapsed on stage at a...July 1, 2002
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OVERKILL Frontman Collapses Onstage In Germany
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth reportedly collapsed onstage about 30 minutes into the band's headlining performance in Nürnberg, Germany on Thursday, June 27th. Although no official word has yet come down on the matter, it appears that dehydration was the likely cause of the singer's cond...July 1, 2002
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BLAZE Drummer Rejoins Group For Remainder Of OVERKILL Tour
Britain's BLAZE, featuring former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley, have been rejoined on the road by drummer Jeff Singer, who took a brief break from the group's current European tour with OVERKILL to tend to his ailing brother. ...June 30, 2002
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SYMPHONY X Pull Out Of Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
SYMPHONY X have pulled out of their scheduled appearance at Germany's Bang Your Head festival after frontman Russell Allen was found to be suffering from stomach/intestinal bleeding, thus necessitating immediate medical treatment. Taking their place at the event will be German hard rockers BONFIRE....June 25, 2002
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BLAZE Joined By DORO/BRITNY FOX Drummer For European Tour
Britain's BLAZE, led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley, are utilizing the services of DORO/BRITNY FOX drummer Johnny Dee for the remainder of the group's European tour with OVERKILL after regular skinsman Jeff Singer's brother became very ill, thus causing the band to cancel thei...June 22, 2002
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DORO Added To Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
DORO has replaced MAGNUM on the bill of this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 28th and 29th in Balingen, Germany. MAGNUM had reportedly cancelled their appearance due to the failing health of guitarist Tony Clarkin. The complete list of artists currently set t...June 22, 2002
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BLAZE Cancel Belgian Gig, Fate Of Remaining Dates In Doubt
Britain's BLAZE, led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley, were forced to cancel their appearance with OVERKILL at Biebob in Vosselaar, Belgium on Sunday, June 16th after drummer Jeff Singer's brother became very ill, thus causing the band to return to their homebase earlier than ex...June 18, 2002
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OVERKILL Live MP3 Available For Download
A live version of OVERKILL's "Evil Never Dies", taken from the group's upcoming Wrecking Everything live CD, can be downloaded in MP3 format from this location. Wrecking Everything is due to be released on June 18th through Spitfire Records. ...June 5, 2002
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BANG YOUR HEAD Festival: Final Running Order Announced
The final running order for this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th is as follows: Friday, June 28th: RIVAL MÄGO DE OZ RHAPSODY JAG PANZER SYMPHONY X CANDLEMASS OVERKILL GAMMA RAY FOZZY NIGHTWISH SAXON Saturday, June 29th: S.A....May 29, 2002
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BLAZE To Support OVERKILL In Europe
Britain's BLAZE, led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley, will be supporting OVERKILL on the latter's upcoming European tour. BLAZE's upcoming schedule now looks like this: Jun. 09 – Milan, ITA @ Gods Of Metal w/OVERKILL Jun. 14 - Ingolstadt, GER @ Ohrakel Jun. 15 - Offenbach, GER...May 28, 2002
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"THE OSBOURNES": The Media Overkill Continues
The following article appeared in today's edition of New York Daily News: Ozzy Osbourne should be worried. After years of cultivating his image as rock's Prince of Darkness, the former BLACK SABBATH singer has been hailed by Dan Quayle as a swell dad. In a speech marking the 10th anniversary of his...May 10, 2002
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ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For Holland's WALDROCK Festival
ARCH ENEMY are the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Waldrock festival, which is scheduled to take place in Burgum, Holland on Saturday, June 22nd. The complete list of artists currently set to appear at the event is as follows: MOTÖRHEAD KREATOR OVERKILL ARCH ENEMY WITHIN TEMPTATION...April 26, 2002
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