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THIS WHITE WIZZARD DRAMA IS COMPLETELY OVER THE TOP

 Monday, September 13th, 2010 at 5:00pm by

jon leon white wizzardApparently White Wizzard have responded to my humorous post (I made fart jokes fer chrissakes!) about Jon Leon’s public “vocalist wanted” Craigslist ad by putting MS on their shitlist. Which is a perfectly fantastic business decision, seeing as there isn’t a single U.S. metal media outlet (maybe world?) bigger than MetalSucks that’s giving the band as much favorable coverage as we are. Really, I thought Over the Top was quite the solid disc and I said as much many times (including a nod in my mid-year “favorite albums of 2010 so far” list). Sure, I goofed on the details regarding the lineup that recorded that album, but that doesn’t negate everything else I said about the revolving door of musicians to pass through WW’s ranks and what that might imply… I may be “unprofessional” in my journalism, as accused by band mastermind/bassist Jon Leon, but at least I know the difference between “your” and “you’re.”

In any case, shitlist or not, the band members of White Wizzard — both former and current — are doing a great job themselves of keeping us up to date on the band happenings… in our own comments section!

Seriously, it’s like a veritable soap opera right here on MS; accusations! backstabbing! drama! booze! wives, children! It’s no holds barred and it’s a free for all, with White Wizzard band members both past and present popping up from all corners to leave comments on this very site. This is professionalism at its finest, folks. If you’ve got a few minutes to spare and are looking for some entertainment, look no further than right here (starting at comment #12).

I’m sure someone is going to accuse me of taking Holy Grail’s side in the WW vs. Holy Grail fracas. Really, I think both bands are dandy; I even said as much all the way back in July of 2009. There’s just no denying that drama seems to surround one band and not the other… so far! Stay tuned.

-VN

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  • John

    This is way too much press. This band isn’t even good. I look forward to not reading about them anymore.

    • evilfatguy

      God yes, please stop talking about this third-rate band.

      • BigBintheAV

        Agreed. Please stop talking about this. I understand your friends with bitter ex bandmates but come on, no one cares about White Wizzard anymore. Not even their own record label. Please no more WW drama. Thanks.

    • YUKKIMEY

      hi

  • \m/Eluveitie\m/

    The only drama here is of your own creation.

  • metallicbrian

    MetalSucks is a happy place where band members who have gone their separate ways can resolve their differences in a public and respectful manner.

  • Matt

    These guys will forever be broke making underground music that nobody listens to since the 80′s, so all of this drama at least gives them something to do with their lives

  • wha?

    This is brilliant…. mega drama from a small-time band. Wonder what it would be like if they had millions of dollars and a reputation worh fighting over.
    And Earache- I heard about this band on metalsucks. Good call re: biting the hand that feeds.

    • paganheart

      ^This^ and if they had millions of dollars and a reputation worth fighting over, some lawyers would be making bank right now.

      Honestly, I’ve seen less drama among 13-year-old girls who show up wearing the same outfit on the first day of school.

  • Jim

    So do his farts really stink or what? That really never got settled.

    • corrupt_toolbox

      I thought Mr. Leon was suspiciously quiet about that…

      • Elston_Gunn

        Whose farts *don’t* stink?

  • gauche

    I may be “unprofessional” in my journalism, as accused by band mastermind/bassist Jon Leon, but at least I know the difference between “your” and “you’re.”

    this was my favorite part. mostly because this site is COVERED in typos. don’t get me wrong, they don’t bother me and i come here because i actually like the way you write and enjoy the stuff you cover, gossip bullshit and all. but this was probably the wrong thing to attack.

    • Brock Sterns

      Im not gonna claim it was a blatant joke, but something tells me that wasnt intended to be taken as seriously as you took it.

  • http://www.myspace.com/palehorseofhell lord assenfroth

    wow they really took a shit all over that comments section. they should TRY to be men and handle that shit in real life, or at least on the phone, or their personal emails even. after reading halfway through those longwinded comments i felt like i was about to start my period. shit.

    • BigBintheAV

      1

  • DemonicLemming

    Who the fuck is White Wizzard, and why would not getting news emails about them be a bad thing? Isn’t that shit considered spam in the first place?

  • Cryzthormagnusian

    Holy shit, did they ever cry a fucking river.

  • http://bloodandthumbsticks.blogspot.com/ The Overmatt

    Man, the only way I even knew about White Wizzard was thanks to winning that jacket, shirt and CD of theirs from one of the photo caption contests on this site. Seriously, I’d say I’ve seen more promotion and praise for the band here than anywhere else on the internet.

    Great prize pack btw, all cool stuff. Thanks again MetalSucks!

  • Mitch K

    this is the gayest thing to happen to metal since rob halford comming out of the closet… what a bunch of babies. i also like how Mr. Leon felt the need to constantly let us all know he has better things to do than comment on the story yet he’s writting out full on essays in the comments section and trolling to see who replies. and the writting us another essay… but he still has better things tyo do… like writting that cd?

    ive never even heard the band, atleast I dont think. and I dont even want to anymore. fuuuuckin pussies.

    • Jon Leon

      Any fuck head that would talk shit about Rob Halford has zero credibility in my book.

  • http://www.myspace.com/alexhaskett alex haskett

    To be honest i really dig white wizzard and musically i can’t say anything bad about them (past and present members) because i dont know them, aside from maybe the fact that i do think its a bit sad that they all feel the need to comment on a post here and to get into what seemed a rather large argument. It would have been so much easier / better if the post was left alone instead.

    • http://www.myspace.com/alexhaskett alex haskett

      *anything bad about them personally

  • Bob Cock

    I like the band, but this rotating line-up is a bummer.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Clayton-Russell/553693986 Clayton Russell

    This is great! MS should write up an Anthrax drama filled email tirade … any number of bands could fit actually. Until then this will have to do .

  • tIMMAY!

    Why is everyone bitching about all of this? I haven’t a good laugh like this from the internet in a while, this shit made my day!

  • Isaac

    Oh my god, that was incredibly entertaining. Not only do they think they actually matter, but that Leon guy is a total fucking hypocrite. Boasting about how he’ll “take the high road” and then compares his former bandmates’ backlashes to ex-girfriends taking shots? Now that’s class.

    • http://www.myspace.com/somethinglikesweet CJ

      haha this

  • Trelard

    Fuck ‘em. They are shite anyway.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Devon-Czekaj/550092101 Devon Czekaj

    I’ve been a fan of White Wizzard since their contribution to the Heavy Metal Killers compilation. As much as I hate to admit it, this drama surrounding the band fascinates me.

  • hobo7088

    reminds me of high-school band bullshit drama. lovin’ it. keep making fun of them, please.

  • Beauzaque

    Man, I liked White Wizzard, but after that I just have to say fuck them. So fucking lame defending yourself on an internet blog, to a guy who’s actually fucking praising you. No wonder you’re doing nothing while Holy Grail is touring with Blind fucking Guardian.

  • Jonleon

    Fuck yes!!! My plan has worked! Thanks for all the free press Vince!! This shit is so funny I am dying ova here…Keep it coming!!!!

    • Bierko

      Not convincing. That’s sandbox shit. You know how to reach vince, but you’re too much of a pussy to do it.

  • Bierko

    I say Jon resorts to anti-semitism next…even if he is a jew.

  • Rock Johnson

    Jon Leon = Douche Bag

    • Botix

      1

  • RobotScythe

    Please keep with the WW updates…I take a perverse pleasure watching therm crash and burn.

  • Chainsword

    Pffffft

  • JB

    Any interest I had in listening to this band is totally out the window after that bullshit

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Will-Morley/618112437 Will Morley

    Jeez, this is lame.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Andrew-Sterner/1335958279 Andrew Sterner

    Okay, is everyone sure that’s acually them and not some crazy elaborate trolling? Before anyone says it, I’ve seen people spend more time trolling smaller communities.

    I haven’t seen or heard from Ziltoid in a while, maybe this is how he gets his kicks now.

  • pdo

    I dunno. Feuding with a band, putting yourself deeply into it–seems pretty egotistical to me. It certainly makes the writer important, but it’s just sad. A mean little metal feud. Maybe it would be good to try to pick a fight with some group who’s actually had some or any success. But then they might not even respond, since they couldn’t care less about you. What fun would that be?

  • thomass10207

    i think kicking jon leon out of the band would solve this whole line up situation

  • READ THIS

    Again, the “members” that truly matter are now in Holy Grail, and I’m pretty positive people (and not just fans/listeners, hmmm…wonder who else I could be talking about) lost interest after they left WW, and surely don’t give 2 flying fucks about just Jon Leon. Talent speaks for itself. I mean, listen to Holy Grail and compare. The Holy Grail singer is absolutely incredible – dude got pipes, and Holy Grail has been landing some BIG back to back tours which is great for them! I still like WW, but way less from when they had their original members. This drama is about retarded and a half, and you can’t really blame MS at all. They report the news, like CNN does. Controversy? Of course, what do you expect? Jon, do what you gotta do to keep WW alive, but don’t accuse people who first intentionally try to help you out. You’re digging yourself a deeper hole, son.

  • http://www.thegreatsouthernbrainfart.com Don

    The drama lives on! So Wyatt Anderson was back in White Wizzard, recorded vocals for the new album and even did an interview with me talking about how excited he was to be back and to go on tour. The tour with Forbidden starts and where’s Wyatt? Jon “The Ego” Leon has now got Michael Gremio back in the band on this tour. No announcement to the fans, no explanation. NOTHING. Jon, if you REALLY care about your fans and value them, why treat them like a bunch of retards who wouldn’t notice you have have totally changed singers yet AGAIN?