Tuesday, December 25, 2007

rock news

Metallica Detained As Terrorist - Top Story of 07[originally published 07/09/07](Gigwise) Metallica frontman James Hetfield was denied entry into Luton airport yesterday, when security officials pulled him over.

The rocker was prevented from leaving the airport terminal once he got off the plane because of his 'Taliban-like beard', The Times reports.

After a brief interrogation in which Hetfield explained he was in a world-famous rock band, officials apparently let him got


Snow Patrol Drug Bust - Top Story of 07

originally published 07/09/07](Contact Music) SNOW PATROL keyboard player TOM SIMPSON was arrested on drugs charges on Saturday (7Jul07) just hours after the band performed at LIVE EARTH in London.

Simpson was taken into custody at Northolt RAF base after failing to appear in court in Scotland accused of possession of Class A substances.

A spokesperson for London's Metropolitan Police says, "A 35-year-old man wanted on a sheriff warrant was arrested. He will remain in custody until transferred.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

whoa. a popular celeb like james hetfield mistaken for a terrorist? those security people don't watch rock concerts i think...