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Raging Speedhorn Live Chat
24 Oct 2001

Raging Speedhorn Before headlining the Rock Show live from the Irish Centre in Birmingham, Raging Speedhorn bought their own brand of madness to their live chat. They've built up a strong following from their live shows & 'The Horn' are now being tipped as one of the hot new British guitar bands. John and Frank have every intention of staying in touch with their fans - rather than just chatting on the web they preferred to speak on the phone as well!

Did you think you were good @ Tattoo the Planet because some people were saying you were a crap substitute...
Frank: We were on before the American bands - and we are a crap substitute for the American bands and always have been!

Who is the sickest f***er in the band?
John: Darren. Mainly 'coz he enjoys playing with his **** in front of everybody, especially in hotel rooms.....

DislekSICK: Hey, whatt do you guys think of other English bands like Gutworm and Horn-Beam that aren't getting the recognition they deserve?
Frank: They deserve all the recognition they work for....

Muffin Princess: Why were you on so early at Ozzfest?
John: Because we're British. The year before there weren't any English bands apart from Ozzie and Sabbath on the bill....

Spoon Man: I wannt to know what bands you're into?
Frank: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Focus - (John is as well) Raging Speedhorn Uriah Heep
John: And Britney Spears!!

Simon Quine: I loved 'The Gush' - any other singles planned?
Frank: Yeah - in January. **** 'The Voodoo Man'

Emz1: How did you come up with the name?
Frank: It's a long story.....
John:You take speed, in the morning when you get the comedown you get the horn and you can go for ever!

Ricki Esdale: What do you think of Electric Wizard?
John: It's a good pipe and I love it!!
Frank: **** hot - stoner doon!

Dom Johnson: When is the new album coming out?
John: Whenever we can be arsed!

David: Is there any chance of there ever being a melodic Raging Speedhorn song?
John: No!
Frank: The Christmas album
John: And Cliff Richard doing a duet - 'Christmas Time Mistletoe and Wine'...

Speedhorn Lover: I take it you don't actually get to speak to them live then?
John: Give us a call - 07773099928.

Squirrel Nutkin: Is it true you've pulled out of your tour with Fear Factory? I'm aware it's for personal reasons...
Frank: My girlfriend's having a baby, so yes!

Vickie C: Do you enjoy touring? What's been your favourite tour?
Frank: Biohazard

Raging Speedhorn Aaron: Are you gonna do a song with Biohazard?
Frank: They produced the album.

Dan the - Is that really ur numba?
John:Yep!!

Muffin Princess: Congratulations, but why pull out the whole band? Coal Chamber replaced their bassist when she had a baby...
Frank: I'm a singer not a bass player - it makes a difference.

Dom Johnson: What tour was it when you got arrested?
John: Amen in Spain - Lloret de Mar - never going back.

Simon Quine: If i ring your numba wot will u say?
John: It's John - don't ask me about ******* clothes!

Simon Quine: Wot do u think of alternative music bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, American Hi-Fi, Weezer etc?
Frank: Crap!

Jack Robinson: Are there going to have any guests on the new album? maybe Casey Chaos?
Frank: No guests.

Eye hategod: What's the best and worst bands you have toured with?
Frank: Led Zeppelin in '76 and the worst was Mud Vein.

Matt Sutton: What is Danni Filth like?!?!?!?!
John: He's cool - a midget but he's cool!!

Jonny Evans: When did you get your big break?
Frank: Jim Davidson gave us our big break!

David - Hey, isn't John's No. jus gonna be spread everywhere. You'll be getting calls all the time. U gonna get a new mobile?
John: I don't care. Ring Me!

SYSTEM: What's it like mixing with people like Marilyn Manson and Ozzie Ozbourne at the Kerrangs and Ozzfest?
Frank: We don't know, 'coz they don't like us.

Black Flag: Settle the debate/fight my mates have been having. Are Amen punk - I know they are?
John: Amen are punk. The most ******* punk band in the world - trust me, I know.

Phr33ky Ged: Are you guys ever going to move out of Corby?
John:No. Never.

Eye hategod: Why do you think Raging Speedhorn have succeeded while likes of Iron Monkey, Charger and Orange Goblin have failed?
Frank: Iron Monkey split up, Charger will be big 'coz they're amazing and Orange Goblin drink too much.

Ian W: Do you think Kerrang! has become commercialised?
Frank: They sell it in every shop in Britain!

Chris: What do you class your self as then?
Frank: Spunk
John: Drunken old skool that sounds new skool.

Daz kelso: Do you guys remember playing a small place called Esquires in Bedford? If so what was that like? ?
Frank: I had a big row with my girlfriend, but we still love each other.

Dom - Is it me or are there only a few people who get questions answered? It makes me think that this ain't live, or my questions r just bollox...
Frank:Ring John 07773099928 and he'll tell you it is.

Paul Haslett: Why is your drummer so fat?
John:Because Gordon is actually the Big Mac.

Muffin Princess: I texted him. Do I get a reply or do I need to ring?
Frank: Raging Speedhorn Frank - Ring us Muffin!

Lauren Wakefield: Is that a real number?
Frank: Yeah!

Eye hategod: John that telephone number is my phone Ok, it got nicked from Hampstead Heath last night, I want it back! I want it back!
John: If you want it back you've gotta fight me.

Chris: How many times do you get laid on tour?
Frank:About a million. At least 20 times a night - before a soundcheck, then 20 times during the gig....

Ian W: My mate just got the second version of your album featuring 'The Gush' today. Whose idea was it to put out the same album again? And why?
Frank: What smarmy answer can we answer this question with? We don't know.... Raging Speedhorn

Mis-forgivings unfortunate: John, giving out your number is just so you can meet chicks ain't it?
John: Yes please! Only women can ring from now on - under 27 and under 9 stone...

Dom Johnson: Is it true you got banned from Tower Records?
John: He wrote **** on a 12 year-old boy's forehead in indelible ink and he got sent home from school.

Muffin Princess: That's really shallow, but who cares. I'm 20 and 8 stone. Will that do?
John: Give me a ring in about 10 minutes. Text me please!

Eye hategod: John keep yer cool son! First rule of dating - don't act desparate!

Have you ever had a fight and nearly split up?
Frank: Me and John often fight fisticuffs full on - and handcuffs.

Stoo O: I've txted you. Why no reply? :p
John: The hotline's busy - ring me instead.

Blank: You've been touted as one of the great hopes of British metal. What do you think of the scene? What other bands would you say are emerging right now over here?
Frank: Charger, Vex Red.

Phr33ky Ged: Is it true that you did the song for the Reebok advert?
Frank: Yeah! And it was John's belly chasing the guy as well.

Karen: Who would win in a fight from the band?
John: Don't fight - peace and love!!

Daz Kelso: Would you be pissed off if people rang you after this?
John: Provided the phone doesn't run out - and you buy me beer.

Daz Kelso T: This ain't a question, but I just wanna say you guys are the dogs bollox and you seem bloody crazy from all the **** I've read aboutyo u and heard. Can I come out drinking sometime?
Frank: If you're buying!!

Spoon man: How wrecked were Raging Speedhorn at the Kerrang! awards?
John:Very. Our PR person wouldn't speak to us we were so drunk.

Matt Sutton: What if I said, I know someone very well who owns a public house, and would invite you down for some free drinky poos eh?!
Frank:Bring it on!
John:Do it - don't talk about it do it.

Jesusismybest friend: I got a text!

Paul Haslett: What do you think of Andrew WK?
John: ******
Frank: Tell him to stop bleeding.

Jesusismybest friend: Or make him bleed more....

Necrophiliac Glue-Sniffer: What advice would you give to an aspiring vocalist?
Frank: Smoke twenty John Player specials a day and fifteen joints.

Black flag: When you did that signing stuff, what was the coolest thing you signed? (apart from my guitar)
Frank: Boobs.
John: My own ass.

Haz Longman: I am sorry, I do apologise but who are you?
Frank: **** off .
John: Coal miners.

Mandan Superscud: Haz Longman you are a ******
John: Leave Haz alone - he knows who the real bands are.

SYSTEM: Do you like the German band Rammstein?
Frank: No.

John: Not my thing.

Eye hategod: What's the bass player in Box up to these days?
John: I'm singing in Raging Speedhorn!

David: So you don't like ne nu-metal, not even slipknot?
John:Slipknot - good guys, love 'em.

Jim: Are you getting asked to guest on other people's records?
John: No. But I am getting pissed off that no-one's phoning me...

Rog: Have you got **** loads of money?
John:No. No money - but we've got **** loads of debts.
Frank:I've got work at 8 o'clock in the morning.

Lag: Is there a danger of the band being overexposed live? You seem to have been everywhere!
John: No.
Frank: We just like playing.

Necrophiliac Glue-Sniffer: Work? What do you do?
Frank: I'm a mechanic - I fix cars and lorries.

General Lee: Are any of you gay?
Frank: I'm in touch with my feminine side...

Littlenny: Does that mean you're gonna do a Nicky Wire and wear skirts and feather boas any time soon?
Frank: It depends how many albums we sell because of it.

Chris: Have you meet Slipknot?
Frank:Yes. They're good guys.

Bob Mcbob: What town do think has the best atmosphere?
Frank:Manchester. They love us in Manchester.

Stoo O: What tuning do you guys have your guitars in?
Frank: B flat, F minor, G sharp, D flat, A minor and G sharp.

Paul Haslett: You all kick ass - could I join the band?
John: Yeah! Ring me on John's hotline (as long as you've got lots of money). Continue on the John hotline for all night fun - 07773099928.
Frank To all of our fans and all of our critics - **** you (and ring John's hotline!!)

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