Thyateira Issues Band Update About New Material And Tour Dates

Illinois metallers Thyateira have issued the following update about recording new material and their upcoming tour dates:

“Hello boys, girls, both, and yonder.

“Anyways, to business…we thought we should throw your pretty faces a little update as to where we are now, what we have done these last couple months, and what we have coming up.
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Former 3 Inches Of Blood Bassist Brian Redman Killed In Car Accident

Five Finger Death Punch has issued the following statement about their guitarist Zoltan Bathory going missing:

“We have not been able to locate Zoltan from 5FDP since Friday night’s show in Las Vegas. He has not responded to calls, text messages, or emails, and he was last seen around 2:00am Friday night at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Casino, taking tequila shots at the bar with a group of guys from a bachelor party who came to the show.

“If anybody has any information as to the whereabouts of Zoltan, please email ffdp@prospectpk.com immediately. This is not like him and the band needs to prepare for the upcoming tour. We have already notified the appropriate authorities, but any help Vegas fans might be able to provide is very much appreciated. Thank you.”

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OZZY OSBOURNE: I Was A Clown, But Never A Bad Guy

Ian Burrell of U.K.’s The Independent recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow below.

On finally passing his driving test:

“The first test was about 1974, then ‘75, ‘76, ‘77, ‘78. I’ve lost count how many times. I remember one time I was doing the three-point turn and I passed out because I’d been to the doctor’s earlier and got some Valium for my nerves. At the end they’d say ‘You’ve failed,’ and I’d be staggering around the car park. Some [examiners] would say, ‘I’m not even fooking getting in the car with you.’ Would you?”
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Original Candiria Guitarist Chris Puma Passes Away

In the wake of their latest release, “Toying With the Insanities,” current members of Candiria have learned the sad news that original Candiria guitarist, Chris Puma, passed away last week, on September 20th. The band has issued the following statement:

“Chris Puma died on September 20th 2009. The cause is not known to us, as his family did not speak of it. He leaves behind two children, 3 year old Aislinn A’marie and a 4 month old Aidan Todd. Chris was a great friend to the founding members of the band, and a respected musician among his friends and peers. He was a kind and gentle person and he will be missed.”
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