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Metal News for August 10, 2003

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Exploring The Universe of Geezer Rock

Aug 10, 2003 at 11:59 PM by deathbringer.

"Exploring the universe of Geezer Rock" is an article that touches on aging rockers and tries to classify many of them based on their current status as performers.

  • "Geezers who don't matter anymore but still put on a great show" include metalers Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Metallica, Robert Plant, Heart, Ted Nugent, ZZ Top.
  • "Geezers who really shouldbe ashamed of themselves and ought to retire immediately" include Aerosmith and Ozzy
  • "Geezers who never mattered and are now less relevant and more offensive than ever" Poison, Skid Row, Vince Neil, Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, Whitesnake, Warrant, Kip Winger and Slaughter among others

Can't help but agree with the last category and all the hair metal bands named, but Ozzy still rocks.

Read the full article at Chicago Sun-Times.

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Ripper Ownens Not A Member of Iced Earth?

Aug 10, 2003 at 11:48 PM by deathbringer (Source: Electric Basement).

Electric Basement. reports that while Tim "Ripper" Owens has been drafted for vocals on the new Iced Earth album 'The Glorious Burden,' he is NOT a member of the band and the vocal slot will be filled by someone else for touring purposes.

Here's more on it from Jon Schaffer: More...

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