Allmusic Blog — In one of the most rockstar-worthy injures in recent memory, Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack was rushed to a hospital in South Africa last month after being bit by a lion.  (!!) Bloc Party had flown to the area to play with the Parlotone... more info

Guardian Music — Cuddly cub took a nibble of Russell Lissack during Ash tour of South AfricaBloc Party's Russell Lissack ended up in hospital last month when a lion attacked him. The guitarist was visiting a wild animal sanctuary while on tour with Ash in South Afric... more info

The Mirror — Ash and Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack reportedly had to be rushed to hospital after being bitten by a lion. more info

Undercover, Australia — Bloc Party and Ash guitarist Russell Lissack has been hospitalised in South Africa after being bitten by a lion. more info

NME — Guitarist taken to hospital in South Africa more info

ContactMusic — BLOC PARTY and ASH guitarist RUSSELL LISSACK was hospitalised during a recent trip to South Africa after he was bitten by a lion.The British musician, who is playing with... more info

Gigwise — During visit to South African animal sanctuary... more info

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