TIGERTAILZ Bassist Undergoes Biospy Operation

TIGERTAILZ bassist Pepsi Tate recently underwent a biospy operation to remove an abnormal growth which had been discovered in the area of his pancreas. He has since returned home from hospital and is now recovering. "Pepsi is in good spirits after the operation and would like to send a big thanks to all the people who have sent their best wishes; he really does appreciate it," the band writes on its web site. "Pepsi is now waiting to see doctors who will determine what cause of treatment he needs to take in the coming weeks. As far as Pepsi and the rest of the band are concerned, he will be playing at the Gods of Metal festival [in Italy] in June and is really looking forward to getting back on stage."

Tate recently spent time working on what will be the 'TAILZ' first official DVD release. The new DVD (provisionally entitled "Blast") will contain footage from last year's European live shows as well as lots of outtakes, interviews and also the recent promo video "Falling Down". TIGERTAILZ is also in early discussions with a record company about a possible reissue of the original "Wazbones" album. "In many people's opinion, the 'Wazbones' record was the best album the 'TAILZ ever made," reads a posting on the group's web site. "If a deal can be done, this would actually be the first official release of this record as it has never been released in its true form. The later released version was re-recorded with new songs. If agreed, this reissued 'Wazbones' album would feature all the original songs which were recorded in 1991 at Monnow Valley Studios [in] Monmouth, Rockfield Studios [in] Monmouth and Front Page Recorders [in] Costa Mesa, CA, USA. The album featured a 'Clockwork Orange' theme with all the band members decked out in the same clothes as the characters in film."