If you check out: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/09/metal-mixtape-iron-will-1/
It's about some one who has a very specific, possibly fussy, attention to music. Wonder if they've ever worked anywhere that doesn't let employees wear ipods...
Anyways, the point is, the author has put together a mixtape [or more modernly, playlist] of music they like to work out to. there's a link to download, [as a big zip file]
I'm gonna post it simply because it's on a blog that seems to be relatively well read, and it's free music- the legality there of, is unknown to me...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Cheeky free song, Band of Orcs
If you check out: http://metalsanaz.com/Blog/HALLOFTHEFROZENDEAD there's a song by "Band of Orcs" entitled 'Hall of the Frozen Dead'
It's been posted as a quicktime file, so if you wanted to have the song as an mp3 on your computer so you can put it on your mp3 player, then save the page, it will save as a web page, or something-or-rather, along with a folder bearing the same name.
Then all you need to do is go check out where you saved it to, and find the folder for the saved page- look in it and there should be an mp3 file- this is the song.
It takes more time to tell you about it than to actually do.
If this is a piece of cake/ pointing out the obvious, then aren't you special, to others out there: here's yet another free song [until the person running metal sanaz's site realises the mistake]
It's been posted as a quicktime file, so if you wanted to have the song as an mp3 on your computer so you can put it on your mp3 player, then save the page, it will save as a web page, or something-or-rather, along with a folder bearing the same name.
Then all you need to do is go check out where you saved it to, and find the folder for the saved page- look in it and there should be an mp3 file- this is the song.
It takes more time to tell you about it than to actually do.
If this is a piece of cake/ pointing out the obvious, then aren't you special, to others out there: here's yet another free song [until the person running metal sanaz's site realises the mistake]
Free Roadrunner compilation album
For this you will need to sign up to their website, http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/ [the american one, i checked out the Aussie site and nothing....] but details of the compilation is below, and getting oneself a free email account is sooo hard these days...>warning sarcasm<
02. Rob Zombie - What?
03. Stone Sour - Mission Statement
04. Murderdolls - My Dark Place Alone
05. Killswitch Engage - Save Me
06. Opeth - The Right to Go Insane (Alt Version)
07. Hail the Villain - Take Back the Fear
08. Airbourne - Blonde, Bad and Beautiful
09. RATT - Eat Me Up
10. Taking Dawn - Time to Burn
11. Gand Magus - I, The Jury
12. Soulfly - Rise of the Fallen
13. Mutiny Within - Lethean
14. Dream Theater -A Rite of Passage
15. Opeth - Heir Apparent
16. Porcupine Tree - Bonnie the Cat
Annual Assault Sampler
01. Korn - Oildale (Leave Me Alone)02. Rob Zombie - What?
03. Stone Sour - Mission Statement
04. Murderdolls - My Dark Place Alone
05. Killswitch Engage - Save Me
06. Opeth - The Right to Go Insane (Alt Version)
07. Hail the Villain - Take Back the Fear
08. Airbourne - Blonde, Bad and Beautiful
09. RATT - Eat Me Up
10. Taking Dawn - Time to Burn
11. Gand Magus - I, The Jury
12. Soulfly - Rise of the Fallen
13. Mutiny Within - Lethean
14. Dream Theater -A Rite of Passage
15. Opeth - Heir Apparent
16. Porcupine Tree - Bonnie the Cat
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
archenemy to enter recording studio in december
In some interview vocalist Angela Gossow she mentions it straight away. I would read the whole thing, but can't really be bothered ;p
But if they're entering the studio in December, I guess it'll be ok to anticipate a new album mid to late 2011, and considering their last album was them covering themselves...
But if they're entering the studio in December, I guess it'll be ok to anticipate a new album mid to late 2011, and considering their last album was them covering themselves...
A bit can be funny for a laugh, but to take it seriously is another story...
"Punk Goes Pop Vol.3" tracklisting:
1. Breathe Carolina – “Down” (Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne)
2. Woe, Is Me – “Hot ‘N Cold” (Katy Perry)
3. Artist Vs Poet – “Bad Romance” (Lady GaGa)
4. Mayday Parade – “In My Head” (Jason Derulo)
5. Asking Alexandria – “Right Now (Na Na Na)” (Akon)
6. This Century – “Paper Planes” (M.I.A.)
7. The Word Alive – “Heartless” (Kanye West)
8. Family Force 5 – “Bulletproof” ( La Roux)
9. Of Mice & Men – “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain)
10. Miss May I – “Run This Town” ( Jay-Z ft. Kanye West, Rihanna)
11. The Ready Set – “Airplanes” ( B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams)
12. Cute Is What We Aim For – “Dead And Gone” ( T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake)
13. Sparks The Rescue – “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum)
14. We Came As Romans – “My Love” ( Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.)
1. Breathe Carolina – “Down” (Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne)
2. Woe, Is Me – “Hot ‘N Cold” (Katy Perry)
3. Artist Vs Poet – “Bad Romance” (Lady GaGa)
4. Mayday Parade – “In My Head” (Jason Derulo)
5. Asking Alexandria – “Right Now (Na Na Na)” (Akon)
6. This Century – “Paper Planes” (M.I.A.)
7. The Word Alive – “Heartless” (Kanye West)
8. Family Force 5 – “Bulletproof” ( La Roux)
9. Of Mice & Men – “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain)
10. Miss May I – “Run This Town” ( Jay-Z ft. Kanye West, Rihanna)
11. The Ready Set – “Airplanes” ( B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams)
12. Cute Is What We Aim For – “Dead And Gone” ( T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake)
13. Sparks The Rescue – “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum)
14. We Came As Romans – “My Love” ( Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.)
and yet they still complain about music piracy
This is a chart of what various artists get PER gig- that's one show, one night only. Granted I don't know what context to take this in, like does Kiss, on $500,000 a show spend $490,000 on the show etc etc, but still there's a lot of money being oftered or demanded by these acts and I don't know most of them or even heard them in passing...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
BDO announcement, deja vu
Jan 21st 2011 in Auckland is the date, and the line up looks as though the unoriginal and lazy organisers looked at old posters and randomly picked BDO Alumni to perform again... [atleast it's slightly better than lazily spending a day trolling pop music tv and radio for bands half a year before the event.]
To be fair, I'm probably just annoyed because the BDO doesn't have the same aura about it as when I was a kid- my heavy metal leanings don't help with that, which Australias Soundwave has taken it now.
Rammstein, who are only performing one show in the US this year [which given Americas insatiable appetite for tours is rather surprising] joins BDO, again.
Tool, again.
Iggy again.
Deftones again...
Shihad, again.
At around $150 (probably plus booking fee) a ticket, the second announcement had better have some decency to it, otherwise I'd not even toy with the idea of thinking about going.
To be fair, I'm probably just annoyed because the BDO doesn't have the same aura about it as when I was a kid- my heavy metal leanings don't help with that, which Australias Soundwave has taken it now.
Rammstein, who are only performing one show in the US this year [which given Americas insatiable appetite for tours is rather surprising] joins BDO, again.
Tool, again.
Iggy again.
Deftones again...
Shihad, again.
At around $150 (probably plus booking fee) a ticket, the second announcement had better have some decency to it, otherwise I'd not even toy with the idea of thinking about going.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Inferno in Parnell
It's been years since I went out to Parnell to drink myself silly, and end up getting drunk and resentful of the rich kid douche bags that swarm the place. I don't know what it's like these days, but a metal gig in the heart of ponch country would be a goer for me!
Any ways, the facebook crowd, NZ Metal Army are putting on a halloween metal gig just at the top of the rise with Wellington band Nort and a host of regulars [for the NZ Metal Army atleast] (Just One Fix, Fuelset, Burn the Scripture, the poster says it all)
I think all the bands playing have new [or recent] albums/material out, if you haven't managed to pick any up yet- they'll probably be selling them on the night.
Any ways, the facebook crowd, NZ Metal Army are putting on a halloween metal gig just at the top of the rise with Wellington band Nort and a host of regulars [for the NZ Metal Army atleast] (Just One Fix, Fuelset, Burn the Scripture, the poster says it all)
I think all the bands playing have new [or recent] albums/material out, if you haven't managed to pick any up yet- they'll probably be selling them on the night.
Free Relapse downloads
http://shop.relapse.com/content/downloads.aspx
This link will take you to Relapse records download page, where you can freely download songs from many bands signed to Relapse records
This link will take you to Relapse records download page, where you can freely download songs from many bands signed to Relapse records
Sunday, September 26, 2010
The intricacies of the the Finnish
Lordi's new Album, "Babez for Breakfast" broken the top 10, and Hevisaurus, a heavy metal group who dresses as dinosaurs and who's lyrics are suitable for children, broke the top 5...
A step too far?
Jaldaboath, a British band with a debut album out soon called "The Rise Of The Heraldic Beasts"
Of course the thing is, they are; British Heraldic Templar Metal.
The bands label's website says: After years of secretive quests in faraway exotic lands, Sir Jaldaboath found his way back to his British homeland. Shortly following his arrival, he joined forces with The Mad Monk and Sir Bodrick to establish the Order of Jaldaboath. After several meetings underneath the shadow-casting arches of Castle Rhydian, the dark order presented its unique brand of heraldic Templar metal. The style combines an intoxicating mix of metal, Middle Ages, and Monty Python, while remaining innovatively fresh and distinguishing itself from the Medieval rock sounds of already established bands. Catchy melodies, galloping drums, exquisitely sarcastic and humorous lyrics, and Sir Jaldaboath's unmistakable clean vocal style makes songs such as "Hark the Herald" or "Seek the Grail" impossible to resist. The band's debut "The Rise of the Heraldic Beasts" easily transports the listener to a world of knights, fair and noble damsels, fire-spewing dragons, and cheeky jesters. So sound off the trumpets and wave your colorful banners from the highest towers, for Jaldaboath rides out to embark on a new musical crusade! Fans of Alestorm's extraordinary Scottish Pirate Metal will love Jaldaboath's heraldic Templar metal!
Of course the thing is, they are; British Heraldic Templar Metal.
The bands label's website says: After years of secretive quests in faraway exotic lands, Sir Jaldaboath found his way back to his British homeland. Shortly following his arrival, he joined forces with The Mad Monk and Sir Bodrick to establish the Order of Jaldaboath. After several meetings underneath the shadow-casting arches of Castle Rhydian, the dark order presented its unique brand of heraldic Templar metal. The style combines an intoxicating mix of metal, Middle Ages, and Monty Python, while remaining innovatively fresh and distinguishing itself from the Medieval rock sounds of already established bands. Catchy melodies, galloping drums, exquisitely sarcastic and humorous lyrics, and Sir Jaldaboath's unmistakable clean vocal style makes songs such as "Hark the Herald" or "Seek the Grail" impossible to resist. The band's debut "The Rise of the Heraldic Beasts" easily transports the listener to a world of knights, fair and noble damsels, fire-spewing dragons, and cheeky jesters. So sound off the trumpets and wave your colorful banners from the highest towers, for Jaldaboath rides out to embark on a new musical crusade! Fans of Alestorm's extraordinary Scottish Pirate Metal will love Jaldaboath's heraldic Templar metal!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Complimentary Annihilator Compilation
Somewhere on : http://www.earache.com/totalannihilation/ is a free download of annihilator songs (listed below) All you need is to give your email address.
1. The Trend
2. Ambush
3. Battered
4. Carnival Diablos
5. Back To The Palace
6. Nothing Left
7. Ultra-Motion
8. Ritual
9. King of The Kill
10. Second To None
11. Ultraparanoia
12. Refresh The Demon
13. Tricks And Traps
14. Never Forget
1. The Trend
2. Ambush
3. Battered
4. Carnival Diablos
5. Back To The Palace
6. Nothing Left
7. Ultra-Motion
8. Ritual
9. King of The Kill
10. Second To None
11. Ultraparanoia
12. Refresh The Demon
13. Tricks And Traps
14. Never Forget
Ignominious Incarceration becomes The Soulless
Apparently, due to their success as Ignominious Incarceration, the band wanted to have a simpler name- the brits are obviously savy enough to realise the scarifies needed to be made in order to break the US market good and proper.
To the news I say "NOOOOOOOO" I rather liked the bands long name, so from now on in my computer I will be labeling all "The Soulless" songs as "The Soulless (Ignominious Incarceration)" under artist..
To the news I say "NOOOOOOOO" I rather liked the bands long name, so from now on in my computer I will be labeling all "The Soulless" songs as "The Soulless (Ignominious Incarceration)" under artist..
Free song: Down- Stone the Crow (Live)
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/down/mp3/
The only details you need to enter is you email, to which a link for the download is sent...
The only details you need to enter is you email, to which a link for the download is sent...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Rob Zombie's doing another movie
I know there are a few fans out there, I being one.
"The Lords Of Salem", is a thriller set in modern day Salem, where the inhabitants receive a demonic visit from a 300-year old coven of witches.Check out: http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/rob-zombie-bewitched-by-lords-of-salem/ for more info
"The Lords Of Salem", is a thriller set in modern day Salem, where the inhabitants receive a demonic visit from a 300-year old coven of witches.Check out: http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/rob-zombie-bewitched-by-lords-of-salem/ for more info
Vinyl from beyond the grave (and bank balnce)
The most basic package from http://www.andvinyly.com/ a website that will turn your ashes into up to 30 discs with 12minutes a side, costs 3000 british pounds- the 24 minutes can consist of anything from voice to music recordings.
You can even have your record distributed through 'reputable' vinyl stores worldwide.
You can even have your record distributed through 'reputable' vinyl stores worldwide.
Same name (almost) Anno Domini (OZ) vs Anno Domini Mortus (NZ)
Both bands, it seems, have (or will) support(ed) the infamous Mayhem during their most recent NZ/OZ tour.
Kiwi's Anno Domini Mortus, hail from New Plymouth and have 3 or so E.P releases. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anno-Domini-Mortus/81339343659?ref=ts#!/pages/Anno-Domini-Mortus/81339343659?v=info&ref=ts
Sydney's Anno Domini are possibly less 'elite' [certainly spending less on corpse paint] their sound is described as "an amalgamation of styles with influences as diverse as Behemoth, Vader, Dimmu Borgir and Amon Amarth" But they will be releasing their debut album on 24th September 2010 [coinciding with their supporting Mayhem slot] http://www.myspace.com/annodomini
Kiwi's Anno Domini Mortus, hail from New Plymouth and have 3 or so E.P releases. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anno-Domini-Mortus/81339343659?ref=ts#!/pages/Anno-Domini-Mortus/81339343659?v=info&ref=ts
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
From the mouth of devin, well facebook via twitter or something
Copy/pasted from the mans facebook page, 22 Sept 2010 about 9.45pm, to give you a measure of time... As much as the internet has allowed information to instantly be zapped from Canada to NZ, often it's superfluous and you want an off button for certain things, but I find it so very interesting to think, as I sit here in an overlight computer station. Getting into devin's music was probably the one really good piece of advice I took from all the internet metal news sites/blogs that seem to gush every time he farts..
Devin Townsend I'll decide over the next few days, I have to take a roadtrip and I'll see if I'm just overly fired up tonight in hindsight. Thanks guys!
9 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend We recorded 16 songs for Ghost and there almost all done and pretty far into the mix, so I'm trying to decide what goes and I like it all...
10 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Well the deadline for both is February, they need art by January, but if I bust ass, we could just say fuck it and put it all out... :/
45 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Sitting here, late night listening to Ghost wondering if it should just be a double album... time is an issue right now, maybe Decon as well
46 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend At the risk of sounding redundant, @katepple 's contributions to Ghost are staggeringly beautiful.
Yesterday at 5:38pm via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend I start mixing on Weds. I think it's turned out great through the fog... Kat Epple is sending her parts now, and she is beyond amazing.
Monday at 3:38am via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Hey all, getting back on track here... Looks like Ghost has become two different albums, one pretty, one dark.
September 18 at 3:45am via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend I'll decide over the next few days, I have to take a roadtrip and I'll see if I'm just overly fired up tonight in hindsight. Thanks guys!
9 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend We recorded 16 songs for Ghost and there almost all done and pretty far into the mix, so I'm trying to decide what goes and I like it all...
10 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Well the deadline for both is February, they need art by January, but if I bust ass, we could just say fuck it and put it all out... :/
45 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Sitting here, late night listening to Ghost wondering if it should just be a double album... time is an issue right now, maybe Decon as well
46 minutes ago via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend At the risk of sounding redundant, @katepple 's contributions to Ghost are staggeringly beautiful.
Yesterday at 5:38pm via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend I start mixing on Weds. I think it's turned out great through the fog... Kat Epple is sending her parts now, and she is beyond amazing.
Monday at 3:38am via RSS Graffiti
Devin Townsend Hey all, getting back on track here... Looks like Ghost has become two different albums, one pretty, one dark.
September 18 at 3:45am via RSS Graffiti
Gig Clash
3 Hours of Hardcore is on the same night and same venue as Our Last Enemy's Album release Show.
The Kings Arms website only lists 3 Hours of Hardcore, whereas it's the Our Last Enemy facebook lists the day and venue..
The Kings Arms website only lists 3 Hours of Hardcore, whereas it's the Our Last Enemy facebook lists the day and venue..
Free Sampler from Adult Swim & Scion A/V
Check out :
http://www.adultswim.com/promos/201009_scion/index.html
Death Angel- Truce
Skeletonwitch- Bringer of Death
Torche- Arrowhead
Ludcra- Path of Ash
Kylesa- Forsaken
Black Tusk- Fatal Kiss
Red Fang- Hank is Dead
Black Cobra- Frozen Night
Saviours- Dixie Dieway
Witch Mountain- Veil of the Forgotten
Isis- Pliable Foe
Jesu- Dethroned
Pelican- Inch Above Sand
Zoroaster- Witch Hammer
Boris- Luna
http://www.adultswim.com/promos/201009_scion/index.html
Death Angel- Truce
Skeletonwitch- Bringer of Death
Torche- Arrowhead
Ludcra- Path of Ash
Kylesa- Forsaken
Black Tusk- Fatal Kiss
Red Fang- Hank is Dead
Black Cobra- Frozen Night
Saviours- Dixie Dieway
Witch Mountain- Veil of the Forgotten
Isis- Pliable Foe
Jesu- Dethroned
Pelican- Inch Above Sand
Zoroaster- Witch Hammer
Boris- Luna
just a thought
It's kinda odd, given the state of things, that these guys:
make such sweet sweet Swashbuckle music
make such sweet sweet Swashbuckle music
Metallica
Metallica are in christchurch, showing the crowds down there what's what, but I'm still seeing blabbermouth reports about front man, James Hetfield doing normal stuff on his day off/ non-performing time.
Egads man! how dare a musician who's built his career to such a point where his band sells out [almost] whole tours of countries half the world away from his own, take time off to endulge himself in a car ride... but if the photographer wasn't bothering him I guess it's ok- like when the police say "if you got nothing to hide..."
Egads man! how dare a musician who's built his career to such a point where his band sells out [almost] whole tours of countries half the world away from his own, take time off to endulge himself in a car ride... but if the photographer wasn't bothering him I guess it's ok- like when the police say "if you got nothing to hide..."
Our Last Enemy touring NZ
They're a Metal/ Industrial/ Gothic metal band from Sydney.
Thursday 07/10/10 San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington, NZ
Friday 08/10/10 The Bedford, Christchurch, NZ *AA*
Saturday 09/10/10 The Kings Arms, Auckland, NZ
Band myspace bio: Our Last Enemy are the dark horses of Australia’s heavy music scene – if you haven’t heard the name yet, remember it – you’ll be hearing a lot of it very soon. A brutal live reputation for theatrically unpredictable shows has created a strong live following and unparalleled local buzz - Our Last Enemy are known for crazed audience interactions and an intensity that results in band member injuries and crowd frenzies.
Ultimately it’s the killer tracks, infusing industrial rhythms with lashings of dark metalcore rock and chunky metal riffs, that keeps the punters headbanging and coming back for more. This unique blend of extreme genres resulted in Our Last Enemy’s current EP release, ‘…Is Death’ selling out two pressings, single ‘10,000 Headless Horses’ being featured in soundtracks and compilations, and remixes becoming dark/alternative nightclub favourites.
After a big year in 09 including support slots for STATIC X, DOPE and HANZEL UND GRETYL, and decamping to LA to record the debut album with Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory) 2010 is set to be even bigger with a huge tour planned for mid year. With a new lineup that includes Bizz on guitar from legendary cult Florida industrial metal band Genitortures and The Undead (ex-Misfits) and Craig on keys and samples the bands profile is raised to a truly international level.
Thursday 07/10/10 San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington, NZ
Friday 08/10/10 The Bedford, Christchurch, NZ *AA*
Saturday 09/10/10 The Kings Arms, Auckland, NZ
Ultimately it’s the killer tracks, infusing industrial rhythms with lashings of dark metalcore rock and chunky metal riffs, that keeps the punters headbanging and coming back for more. This unique blend of extreme genres resulted in Our Last Enemy’s current EP release, ‘…Is Death’ selling out two pressings, single ‘10,000 Headless Horses’ being featured in soundtracks and compilations, and remixes becoming dark/alternative nightclub favourites.
After a big year in 09 including support slots for STATIC X, DOPE and HANZEL UND GRETYL, and decamping to LA to record the debut album with Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory) 2010 is set to be even bigger with a huge tour planned for mid year. With a new lineup that includes Bizz on guitar from legendary cult Florida industrial metal band Genitortures and The Undead (ex-Misfits) and Craig on keys and samples the bands profile is raised to a truly international level.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
free, legit, 4hours of music download
http://www.thenewreview.net/ has released it's 1 year anniversary compilation, called Sounds To Destroy The Masses. Derelict, along with label mates Odium and Misguided Aggression, are featured with close to 60 other heavy artists. The comp is completely free, so go to this location to download it.
Bands on the compilation include Cephalic Carnage, Skinlab, Hell Within and more.
Bands on the compilation include Cephalic Carnage, Skinlab, Hell Within and more.
Friday, September 17, 2010
movie rumour, should be pretty Fantastic.
Sacha Baron Cohen As Freddie Mercury in a film about Queen and the lead up to their 1985 Live Aid Concert?
When I first read this rumour on the massive rumour mill that is the internet, my first thought [for a split second] was "Nah, can't be.." but then you picture it in your mind- the mix of Borats mo & Bruno's camp/gay.. Slowly you accept the idea, and are talking to people like "yeah it's a good casting choice" and other lines of conversation, as if you know anything about the behind the scenes of movies.
Till finally you're writing an internet blog to further spread the rumour
When I first read this rumour on the massive rumour mill that is the internet, my first thought [for a split second] was "Nah, can't be.." but then you picture it in your mind- the mix of Borats mo & Bruno's camp/gay.. Slowly you accept the idea, and are talking to people like "yeah it's a good casting choice" and other lines of conversation, as if you know anything about the behind the scenes of movies.
Till finally you're writing an internet blog to further spread the rumour
No Sleep Til Auckland Exclusive!
We have an exclusive regarding an appearance at the December 10th metal/punk festival:
As of a few days ago, I received email confirmation that, ahem, I will be going to No Sleep til auckland: i bought my tickets on the internet:
I'm quietly stoked, but not too keen on venturing over to the inner suburbs- during the daytime, where i hear they have 'joggers' at all hours of the work day, and that alleged cafes also operate during similar times. I shall begin tolerance training, so I will be able to witness trophy wives driving rediculiously expensive SUVs and not throw rocks and abuse...
Dimmu Borgir new album & appearance at Soundwave 2011
As a final nail in the coffin of the decision to head over the ditch to check out Soundwave 2011 *hey boss! can I have pay advance?*
The big day out has been the only big festival I've ever been to, so I'll take the advice of mates and check out all the bands, and schedules and figure out the best plan of attack for the day (if I actually manage to scrounge up the cash for it)
Norwegian symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir have confirmed it's appearance at Soundwave Festival 2011. Dimmu Borgir also join the newly added acts Saxon, Coheed and Cambria, Bring Me the Horizon and the Murderdolls. The appearance will be in support of Dimmu Borgir's forthcoming studio album "Abrahadabra" which is set for release on October 12th, 2010 through Nuclear Blast Records.
The big day out has been the only big festival I've ever been to, so I'll take the advice of mates and check out all the bands, and schedules and figure out the best plan of attack for the day (if I actually manage to scrounge up the cash for it)
Norwegian symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir have confirmed it's appearance at Soundwave Festival 2011. Dimmu Borgir also join the newly added acts Saxon, Coheed and Cambria, Bring Me the Horizon and the Murderdolls. The appearance will be in support of Dimmu Borgir's forthcoming studio album "Abrahadabra" which is set for release on October 12th, 2010 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Metal Makes Mainstream with Magazine Mega-compliment for Mark of Man
I was in a store today, which was where I came across the 15-21 Sept issue of The Groove Guide, and on page 19 the Album of the Week is our (i.e. us being metal) The Mark of Man
Speaking of whoring out gigs, heres a fancy looking poster
Although 'whoring' suggests a certain renumeration, which alas is not the case here..
Your ears will still be ringing from Exodus
One of the local supports of the 1st of October Exodus Gig at the Kings Arms, Razorwyre are making the most of their time in the big city by having another gig around the corner:
Galatos Main Room, October 2nd (Saturday) 8pm
Razorwyre, Rackets, Dreams of the Dead, Slavegrind, Vallum Indendium, Dakota Scream, Royal Fortune.
Galatos Main Room, October 2nd (Saturday) 8pm
Razorwyre, Rackets, Dreams of the Dead, Slavegrind, Vallum Indendium, Dakota Scream, Royal Fortune.
Hardcore show, Oct 9th, Kings Arms
Despite being a metal-head-in-the-extreme I do appreciate the odd bit of hardcore. I can't visualise the 2 stage situation, unless there's one outside. Details below, and surpirsingly enough- there's only 1 or 2 bands I haven't heard of..
Saturday October 9th Kings Arms,
2 Stages, 3 hours of RELENTLESS hardcore
9pm – 12am
The Burial
Die Alone
Shitripper
Parents
Crawler
Backswing
Make Your Move
The Voyage
Jurassic Penguin
Saturday October 9th Kings Arms,
2 Stages, 3 hours of RELENTLESS hardcore
9pm – 12am
The Burial
Die Alone
Shitripper
Parents
Crawler
Backswing
Make Your Move
The Voyage
Jurassic Penguin
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sinate coming back to NZ
Legendary N.Z metallers, Sinate are returning to New Zealand with a 3rd album ready for release and will be celebrating their homecoming with a Tour in November/December. Details T.B.A.
Some time ago (June i think) finished their 3 third album in Sweden at Studio Underground (with Pelle Saether: Engineer/Producer and band member of Grand Design "that will bring the songs and sound of eighties rock back into your media players and back onto the big stages.")
I think the Sinate lads have worked at this studio for other releases, and maybe when the Sheppard boys were with 8 foot sativa, but don't quote me on that...
Some time ago (June i think) finished their 3 third album in Sweden at Studio Underground (with Pelle Saether: Engineer/Producer and band member of Grand Design "that will bring the songs and sound of eighties rock back into your media players and back onto the big stages.")
I think the Sinate lads have worked at this studio for other releases, and maybe when the Sheppard boys were with 8 foot sativa, but don't quote me on that...
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| Pelle Saether (middle) with Matt (Sinate) (right) (photo from open privacy facebook page) |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
NZers Winter Deluge makes news
From: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=59806
New Zealand black metal band Winter Deluge has issued the following announcement about re-releasing an EP and launching a debut full-length album via Miceli Records:
"Winter Deluge have been offered a record deal with an overseas label called Miceli Records and we will be re-releasing our first EP 'Vehement Visions of Nihilism' with a new cover and 3 bonus instrumental tracks. Also we will be releasing our debut full length 'As the Earth fades into Obscurity' through Miceli Records so the future looks promising."
I should really give my on editorial comment, or congratulations, but honeslty; I don't really know the bands music or the label they've signed to. All the best boys and I look forward to checking out your work.
New Zealand black metal band Winter Deluge has issued the following announcement about re-releasing an EP and launching a debut full-length album via Miceli Records:
"Winter Deluge have been offered a record deal with an overseas label called Miceli Records and we will be re-releasing our first EP 'Vehement Visions of Nihilism' with a new cover and 3 bonus instrumental tracks. Also we will be releasing our debut full length 'As the Earth fades into Obscurity' through Miceli Records so the future looks promising."
I should really give my on editorial comment, or congratulations, but honeslty; I don't really know the bands music or the label they've signed to. All the best boys and I look forward to checking out your work.
Metallica still playing chch. good on ya blabbermouth
I was reading http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=145987 and realised the article was published sept.13th, the gig sept 21st, so ,earthquake aside, if someone had plans to make the gig- telling them now that it is (or hypothetically wasn't) on- might just be cutting it a bit fine
From a few days earlier, on the metallica website:
We're still traveling to Christchurch . . . hope to see YOU there!
We're in route to Melbourne and we're psyched about getting out there and getting amongst it again. We kinda make it a policy here to not respond to rumors and speculation, however the recent magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand is certainly a unique situation and we are aware that there have been various reports that we would not make it there.
Well, we're coming. Full bore. Between working through European volcanic ash clouds last April (and not missing any shows . . . ) and living in California most of our lives, we are no strangers to the effects of natural disasters and our hearts go out to those of you affected by this major tremor. What we can and will do is what we always do - come and play, give 110%, and "rock the house" (!!) in our own unique way for the two nights we're in Christchurch.
We're looking forward to our Fall in Australia and New Zealand . . . it's just beginning!!
From a few days earlier, on the metallica website:
We're still traveling to Christchurch . . . hope to see YOU there!
We're in route to Melbourne and we're psyched about getting out there and getting amongst it again. We kinda make it a policy here to not respond to rumors and speculation, however the recent magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand is certainly a unique situation and we are aware that there have been various reports that we would not make it there.
Well, we're coming. Full bore. Between working through European volcanic ash clouds last April (and not missing any shows . . . ) and living in California most of our lives, we are no strangers to the effects of natural disasters and our hearts go out to those of you affected by this major tremor. What we can and will do is what we always do - come and play, give 110%, and "rock the house" (!!) in our own unique way for the two nights we're in Christchurch.
We're looking forward to our Fall in Australia and New Zealand . . . it's just beginning!!
Misinterpreted headline of the day
From: http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/coal-chamber-members-reunite/ reads:
Former members of the Spookycore Nu-Metal band have formed a new band. Get full details inside!
Don’t even bother sniggering at Coal Chamber, dude. That first album smashed it! Anyway, guitarist Miguel ‘Meegs’ Rascon and drummer Mike Cox have revealed that they are to be part of a new band called We Are The Riot.
Now, naturally with a headline like "Coal Chamber Members Re-Unite" I straight away jumped to the conclusion that the band was reforming and I could relive the late 90's, but sadly, it's more likely they needed the money or attention...
Former members of the Spookycore Nu-Metal band have formed a new band. Get full details inside!
Don’t even bother sniggering at Coal Chamber, dude. That first album smashed it! Anyway, guitarist Miguel ‘Meegs’ Rascon and drummer Mike Cox have revealed that they are to be part of a new band called We Are The Riot.
Now, naturally with a headline like "Coal Chamber Members Re-Unite" I straight away jumped to the conclusion that the band was reforming and I could relive the late 90's, but sadly, it's more likely they needed the money or attention...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Details of the Just one Fix North Is tour
Here are the details, including venues etc.
I'll be looking at heading to the Auckland Show on the 26th at the Dogs Bolix- the lineup looks pretty damn wicked.
Thur Nov 18th - Wellington - Medusa bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Darklight Corporaion, Intergracia, Supression
Fri Nov 19th - Wanganui - Breakers Bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Nort, Pariah
Sat Nov 20th - New Plymouth - Basement Bar - part of the anual Scorpio party
Thur Nov 25th - Hamilton - Axcess Bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Coffin Feeder
Fri Nov 26th - Auckland - Dogs Bollix - Tainted, Just One Fix, Darklight Corporation, Mutangent
Sat Nov 27th - Whangarei - Red eye - Tainted, Just One Fix, + local act TBA
I'll be looking at heading to the Auckland Show on the 26th at the Dogs Bolix- the lineup looks pretty damn wicked.
Thur Nov 18th - Wellington - Medusa bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Darklight Corporaion, Intergracia, Supression
Fri Nov 19th - Wanganui - Breakers Bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Nort, Pariah
Sat Nov 20th - New Plymouth - Basement Bar - part of the anual Scorpio party
Thur Nov 25th - Hamilton - Axcess Bar - Tainted, Just One Fix, Coffin Feeder
Fri Nov 26th - Auckland - Dogs Bollix - Tainted, Just One Fix, Darklight Corporation, Mutangent
Sat Nov 27th - Whangarei - Red eye - Tainted, Just One Fix, + local act TBA
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| Looks like an alley way I once woke up in |
Almost like being there
Free download of Immolation's concert Check out this link:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/news/news20100824_nocover_Immolation.mp3
The Audio is from some club venue concert in New York, I don't know what it sounds like- quality wise
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/news/news20100824_nocover_Immolation.mp3
The Audio is from some club venue concert in New York, I don't know what it sounds like- quality wise
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Could they release such a song these days?
In March of 1968, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, released "Young Girl" [apparently] reaching #2 in the US, and #1 in the UK.
If, like me, you have family who don't exactly see eye to eye with the genre of metal and cling to old 'classic' songs: remind them of the pedo nature of lyrics of this, which is just one song randomly picked because i just heard it on an oldies radio station. [thanks work...]
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
You led me to believe
You're old enough
To give me Love
And now it hurts to know the truth
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
Beneath your perfume and make-up
You're just a baby in disguise
And though you know
That it's wrong to be
Alone with me
That come on look is in your eyes
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
So hurry home to your Mama
I'm sure she wonders where you are
Get out of here
Before I have the time
To change my mind
'Cause I'm afraid we'll go too far
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
If, like me, you have family who don't exactly see eye to eye with the genre of metal and cling to old 'classic' songs: remind them of the pedo nature of lyrics of this, which is just one song randomly picked because i just heard it on an oldies radio station. [thanks work...]
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
You led me to believe
You're old enough
To give me Love
And now it hurts to know the truth
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
Beneath your perfume and make-up
You're just a baby in disguise
And though you know
That it's wrong to be
Alone with me
That come on look is in your eyes
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
So hurry home to your Mama
I'm sure she wonders where you are
Get out of here
Before I have the time
To change my mind
'Cause I'm afraid we'll go too far
Whaoo-oh-oh
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
Young girl, get out of my mind
My love for you is way out of line
Better run, girl
You're much too young, girl
Soundwave festival announces more
Recently, We the Kings, Bring Me the Horizon and H20 were added to the Australian touring festival lineup- and there's still a second announcement to go!.
3 inches bloody disgustiing
3 Inches of Blood's record label [century media] reports that the premier of the bands new music video [for Silent Killer] was banned by mtv- for it's bloody content. So website http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/ has picked up the slack and have exclusively debut the clip. (if you didn't catch that: http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/music/987 )
The Canadians will be down our way for "No Sleep til" Auckland festival- the tickets for which go on sale TODAY! at midday, selling for $106.90 each...
The Canadians will be down our way for "No Sleep til" Auckland festival- the tickets for which go on sale TODAY! at midday, selling for $106.90 each...
Oh please no...
I just saw a post on metalinsider.net that read: Linkin Park is streaming a new song called “Waiting For The End” on their MySpace page.
I found this news to be rather disturbing, but recall the time when their debut album had just been released, and a class mate of mine at school tried to argue that it was the heaviest, most metal thing out. [Same guy tried to suggest I was trendy by wearing a Sepultura-Morbid Visions sew-on patch]
I found this news to be rather disturbing, but recall the time when their debut album had just been released, and a class mate of mine at school tried to argue that it was the heaviest, most metal thing out. [Same guy tried to suggest I was trendy by wearing a Sepultura-Morbid Visions sew-on patch]
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Slayer pinball on ipad (and iphone?)
Such an Application, [or App as the kids say these days] has been brought to my attention, and I was kindy awarded a quick play on a workmates ipad, never before had I actually wanted an iPad.
Theives, poor machine head.
Machine Head front man, Robb Flynn reported today his home had been broken into, while he went to pick his son up from school. A list of what sounds like luxary items were taken, but unfortunately it's not till he gets to the guitars that were taken that I begin to care: one one which he recorded Machine heads first album and anther which was a gift from [the late] Dimebag Darrell.
On top of that, I remember a time when it would be weeks or months before I would hear about something like this- in the personal life of a metal guy... Crazy this internet thing, huh?
On top of that, I remember a time when it would be weeks or months before I would hear about something like this- in the personal life of a metal guy... Crazy this internet thing, huh?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
New Swashbuckle song streaming on their myspace
http://www.myspace.com/swashbuckle
2 new songs are up "At The Bottom of A Glass" and "Where Victory is Penned"
I'm listening to it now. There's only been 7 listens- so I'm feeling special
p.s i want the "If you can't fuck it... Steal it" t-shirt...
2 new songs are up "At The Bottom of A Glass" and "Where Victory is Penned"
I'm listening to it now. There's only been 7 listens- so I'm feeling special
p.s i want the "If you can't fuck it... Steal it" t-shirt...
Planet fm
My flatmate, [who's at unitec at the moment] digs his metal and the 'campus' radio metal shows- i.e House of Noizz, but over the weekend we got to talking about Metal A.D [I said I wrote a brief piece on my blog about it] & he said it hasn't been on air for a few weeks.
It wasn't until Metal A.D host, Caleb, inexplicably made a guest appearance on the hard fast and heavy show on 95bfm [good to listen to while I'm at work, but probably should've payed attention]
But from the Metal AD offices:
For the mean time Metal After Dark is currently on "a break" personal issues and circumstances lead to the show not being on for the next month or so.
There will however be an alternative
An online version of metal after dark commencing on the 1st of october 2010 (an extra half an hour will be added to the show!) This will be found on the metal after dark facebook page a link to download the show and hopefully streaming online.
Metal ad is trying to sort out a spot for a saturday night instead of our usual spot on a friday (thus leading to metal radio shows every night of the week)
NEW TO PLANET FM!
On behalf of the team at metal after dark we are proud to announce a brand new show on planet fm.
A show to spread the disease that is slowly growing!
HARDCORE HARD (presented by Doug Mcfarlane - thursday nights on planet fm)
Stay tuned to the 1 million tons of heavy metal blog or metal after dark fan page (facebook.com/metal ad 104.6 panetfm) for more news to follow up on the situation of metal ad
Just remember Metal After Dark is not over.
Think of it as a time to "better ourselves" and make the show what it should be
It wasn't until Metal A.D host, Caleb, inexplicably made a guest appearance on the hard fast and heavy show on 95bfm [good to listen to while I'm at work, but probably should've payed attention]
But from the Metal AD offices:
For the mean time Metal After Dark is currently on "a break" personal issues and circumstances lead to the show not being on for the next month or so.
There will however be an alternative
An online version of metal after dark commencing on the 1st of october 2010 (an extra half an hour will be added to the show!) This will be found on the metal after dark facebook page a link to download the show and hopefully streaming online.
Metal ad is trying to sort out a spot for a saturday night instead of our usual spot on a friday (thus leading to metal radio shows every night of the week)
NEW TO PLANET FM!
On behalf of the team at metal after dark we are proud to announce a brand new show on planet fm.
A show to spread the disease that is slowly growing!
HARDCORE HARD (presented by Doug Mcfarlane - thursday nights on planet fm)
Stay tuned to the 1 million tons of heavy metal blog or metal after dark fan page (facebook.com/metal ad 104.6 panetfm) for more news to follow up on the situation of metal ad
Just remember Metal After Dark is not over.
Think of it as a time to "better ourselves" and make the show what it should be
Free new Daath song.
There's a link to download directly on: http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/09/02/exclusive-premiere-daaths-destructionrestoration/
I'm downloading it as I write, so I'll tell you how it goes..
I'm downloading it as I write, so I'll tell you how it goes..
Monday, September 6, 2010
Not on google search (spoiler alert: old joke)
I don't think we're found on a quick search of google, so as an experiment I'm gonna mention a few key word and phrases: SEX, sex, free sex, porn, free porn, penis, vagina, Ice cream.
There ya go, now all i gotta do is sit back and watch the [misguided] traffic roll in.
There ya go, now all i gotta do is sit back and watch the [misguided] traffic roll in.
New Market Viaduct
It's a pity, in a way, that the southbound lane of the New Market Viaduct- that was shutdown this weekend, was reopened much ealier than anticipated and that no one [in a band] managed to get consent to film a music video or something on the un-used section. Though it would probably only work if the construction work wasn't in any shots, otherwise it would look like a PR piece.
How awesome [debatable] would it be to have some black metal lads looking with distain over the New Market shopping area of Broadway and [of course] off into the distance- all metal like though...
Come to think of it, it's probably something that sounds better on paper than in pratice.
This photo (of New Market) is taken from the old viaduct, before it was open to traffic, when people were allowed to walk over it, probably back in the late 60's- you can see the museum on the sky line.
How awesome [debatable] would it be to have some black metal lads looking with distain over the New Market shopping area of Broadway and [of course] off into the distance- all metal like though...
Come to think of it, it's probably something that sounds better on paper than in pratice.
This photo (of New Market) is taken from the old viaduct, before it was open to traffic, when people were allowed to walk over it, probably back in the late 60's- you can see the museum on the sky line.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Stoner Fest for 2010
Northern Lights
The Mighty Scoop & Heavy Down Under Present:
Northern Lights:
The Dogs Bollix | Auckland
Friday 3rd December
Featuring:
Arc of Ascent. Somme. Second Gear Grind. House of Capricorn. Shallow Grave
Eyes of the South:
Al's Bar | Christchurch
Saturday 4th December
Featuring:
Soulseller. Dying of the Light. Osmium. House of Capricorn. Stonehurst.
Check out the facebbok event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/event.php?eid=113063615415956
The Mighty Scoop & Heavy Down Under Present:
Northern Lights:
The Dogs Bollix | Auckland
Friday 3rd December
Featuring:
Arc of Ascent. Somme. Second Gear Grind. House of Capricorn. Shallow Grave
Eyes of the South:
Al's Bar | Christchurch
Saturday 4th December
Featuring:
Soulseller. Dying of the Light. Osmium. House of Capricorn. Stonehurst.
Check out the facebbok event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/event.php?eid=113063615415956
The Misfits have 1 NZ show
Here's the link to buy tickets, it's January 27th 2011, at the Kings Arms, and the line up is: Jerry Only plus legendary Black Flag members Dez Cadena and ROBO. I can't say that I'm a big fan, not saying that i'm not/ or more appropriately wouldn't be- i'll just have to track down some of their music.
http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/show/SID/14695/N/The-Misfits.utr
http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/show/SID/14695/N/The-Misfits.utr
Down to release new live CD/DVD
It's being released in October (In the States)...
"Diary Of A Mad Band" tracklisting:
Disc 1 - CD
1. Losing All
2. Lifer
3. Lysergic Funeral Procession
04. Rehab
5. Temptation's Wings
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Hail The Leaf
9. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
10. Lies, I Don't Know What They Say But...
11. Underneath Everything
12. The Seed
13. Eyes Of The South
14. Jail
15. Stone The Crows
16. Bury Me In Smoke
Disc 2 - DVD
1. Lysergic Funeral Procession
2. Lifer
3. Losing All
4. Rehab
5. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Underneath Everything
9. Temptation's Wings
10. There's Something On My Side
11. Hail The Leaf
12. Lies
13. The Seed
14. Eyes Of The South
15. Jail
16. Stone The Crows
17. Bury Me In Smoke
"Diary Of A Mad Band" tracklisting:
Disc 1 - CD
1. Losing All
2. Lifer
3. Lysergic Funeral Procession
04. Rehab
5. Temptation's Wings
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Hail The Leaf
9. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
10. Lies, I Don't Know What They Say But...
11. Underneath Everything
12. The Seed
13. Eyes Of The South
14. Jail
15. Stone The Crows
16. Bury Me In Smoke
Disc 2 - DVD
1. Lysergic Funeral Procession
2. Lifer
3. Losing All
4. Rehab
5. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Underneath Everything
9. Temptation's Wings
10. There's Something On My Side
11. Hail The Leaf
12. Lies
13. The Seed
14. Eyes Of The South
15. Jail
16. Stone The Crows
17. Bury Me In Smoke
Saturday, September 4, 2010
In Dread Response gets to work
Apparently, Aucklanders In Dread Response, have officially started pre-production on their follow up to "From Oceanic Graves"
No album titles yet, but here's hoping it continues with the story From Oceanic graves started, like literally; i.e. From Oceanic Graves... Rose a Great Beast.. Devouring all... and they lived happy ever after.. etc etc
No album titles yet, but here's hoping it continues with the story From Oceanic graves started, like literally; i.e. From Oceanic Graves... Rose a Great Beast.. Devouring all... and they lived happy ever after.. etc etc
South island news
Despite being just hit be one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history, there some metal news coming out of the garden city
1) Aucklanders, Just One Fix have announce dates (which happened to appear on an international metal website http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=59391) Friday November 5 - DUNEDIN - Refuel, Saturday November 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - Al's Bar (4pm - All Ages, 8:30pm 18+)
2) Chch lads, Tainted, are opening for Metallica for their Christchurch shows. Sounds cool
No doubt plenty more but I ain't heard of anything else coming out of the south island yet...
1) Aucklanders, Just One Fix have announce dates (which happened to appear on an international metal website http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=59391) Friday November 5 - DUNEDIN - Refuel, Saturday November 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - Al's Bar (4pm - All Ages, 8:30pm 18+)
2) Chch lads, Tainted, are opening for Metallica for their Christchurch shows. Sounds cool
No doubt plenty more but I ain't heard of anything else coming out of the south island yet...
Madball's new album details revealed
For their new album, they worked with Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Misery Index) and it'll be released via Nuclear Blast (Europe) records October 15th.
Tracklist:
1. Invigorate
2. Danger Zone
3. Timeless
4. All or Nothing
5. Glory Years
6. Empire
7. Shatterproof (feat. Roger Miret)
8. The End
9. Con Fuerza
10. R.A.H.C
11. Hurt You
12. "Tough Guy"
13. Dark Horse
14. Spider's Web
15. Delete
16. Rebel4life18
Tracklist:
1. Invigorate
2. Danger Zone
3. Timeless
4. All or Nothing
5. Glory Years
6. Empire
7. Shatterproof (feat. Roger Miret)
8. The End
9. Con Fuerza
10. R.A.H.C
11. Hurt You
12. "Tough Guy"
13. Dark Horse
14. Spider's Web
15. Delete
16. Rebel4life18
Friday, September 3, 2010
Get sync'd with Dimmu Borgir
Nuclear Blast records and Dimmu Borgir have launched the bands first iphone app. Apparently it'll allow you to do all sorts of shit- View photos, watch videos, get access to sound samples from the band's new album, "Abrahadabra"; share tweets; chat with other die-hards and more. This app syncs up with your FacebookTwitter accounts, so connect directly with Dimmu Borgir to get the latest news, music and information. Seems rather invasive to me, but then again I don't have an iphone or any of the other revenue gathering devices that this app can be used on..
"Abrahadabra" track listing:
01. Xibir (2:50)
02. Born Treacherous (5:02)
03. Gateways (5:10)
04. Chess With The Abyss (4:08)
05. Dimmu Borgir (5:35)
06. Ritualist (5:13)
07. The Demiurge Molecule (5:29)
08. A Jewel Traced Through Coal (5:16)
09. Renewal (4:11)
10. Endings And Continuations (5:58)
Looking at the photo of the app below, I'm left speechless, are the 'Borgir taking metal back to the 70's or what!?
"Abrahadabra" track listing:
01. Xibir (2:50)
02. Born Treacherous (5:02)
03. Gateways (5:10)
04. Chess With The Abyss (4:08)
05. Dimmu Borgir (5:35)
06. Ritualist (5:13)
07. The Demiurge Molecule (5:29)
08. A Jewel Traced Through Coal (5:16)
09. Renewal (4:11)
10. Endings And Continuations (5:58)
Looking at the photo of the app below, I'm left speechless, are the 'Borgir taking metal back to the 70's or what!?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
New inventively named radio show on Planet
Planet fm, 104.6fm, regional radio frequency for Auckland which already features the House of Noizz, and Metal A.D, both on Friday nights, now features Hardcore.Hard on air 10:30pm every Thursday night with hosts DuG & db bring you new and old, local and international Hardcore music for your ears.
It remains to seen how good it'll be, but the premier should be 9th September...
It remains to seen how good it'll be, but the premier should be 9th September...
Another Black metal Agenda, free download.
Go straight to the download: http://www.mediafire.com/?fby9nz94cc0prj9
Or check out a myspace blog about it: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=260095752&blogId=538733129
Or check out a myspace blog about it: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=260095752&blogId=538733129
New Lamb of God... maybe, or something
It has been suggested that Lamb of God, who will visit NZ shores for a third time in support of Metallica for the Auckland shows, That in February, we'll put our heads together and see if we can mash those [several demo's conjured by guitarists Mark and Willie] into something special.
This comes out of an interview with Chris Adler, the bands drummer. Nothing much more specific than February, so fans who are hanging out for new L.O.G will have to wait a bit...
This comes out of an interview with Chris Adler, the bands drummer. Nothing much more specific than February, so fans who are hanging out for new L.O.G will have to wait a bit...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Lord Belial back with original lineup
The original lineup of Swedish black metallers Lord Belial has inked a deal with Dozer Records. The band is currently writing and recording material for a new album, tentatively due next year. They had called it quits in January 2009, citing "the hearing problem (tinnitus): suffered by the band's drummer as the main reason.
http://www.myspace.com/lordbelialband
Lord Belial is:
Thomas Backelin - Vocals, Guitar
Niclas Andersson - Guitar
Anders Backelin - Bass
Micke Backelin - Drums
http://www.myspace.com/lordbelialband
Lord Belial is:
Thomas Backelin - Vocals, Guitar
Niclas Andersson - Guitar
Anders Backelin - Bass
Micke Backelin - Drums
Mixed messages
Behemoth front man, Nergal, sick with leukemia released a statement dispelling any and all rumours that his illness would send him running into the arms of the christian lord [The bible, he says is a book of War, blood, blackmail, rapes, incest, pedophilia, zoophilia, collaboration and treachery – each page emanates with evil] and possible more important suggesting behemoth is still active and won't be slumping into hibernation during this rough patch.
See Nergals Full statement here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=71317847&blogId=538732252#ixzz0yDunLnFT
The mix message part comes as follows:
A metal fan in England, who also happens to be a reverend of some christian delineation has praised metal music as not being afraid to confront darker issues [Metal’s refusal to repress the bleak and violent truths of human nature liberates its fans to be more relaxed and fun people], fans not taking themselves too seriously, and suggests the negative outlook towards christianity metal as play-acting, driven by a desire to shock. and the big festivals (i assume it counts for live shows in general) are modern versions of the Feast of Fools held in England in the middle ages, where “excess and anarchy” were allowed for a day.
check out the story here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7971749/Christians-could-learn-a-lot-about-life-from-heavy-metal-says-cleric.html
I wonder what she'd have to say about the rise in christian hardcore acts, like NZ's Saving Grace, I mean they're pretty serious business. Although- metal has been around for a solid 40years, more than the 22.3 years that it would take for the 'otherside' to take seriously... what happened in may/ june/ july of 1988... Slayers South of Heaven was released around that time! It all makes sense now!
See Nergals Full statement here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=71317847&blogId=538732252#ixzz0yDunLnFT
The mix message part comes as follows:
A metal fan in England, who also happens to be a reverend of some christian delineation has praised metal music as not being afraid to confront darker issues [Metal’s refusal to repress the bleak and violent truths of human nature liberates its fans to be more relaxed and fun people], fans not taking themselves too seriously, and suggests the negative outlook towards christianity metal as play-acting, driven by a desire to shock. and the big festivals (i assume it counts for live shows in general) are modern versions of the Feast of Fools held in England in the middle ages, where “excess and anarchy” were allowed for a day.
check out the story here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7971749/Christians-could-learn-a-lot-about-life-from-heavy-metal-says-cleric.html
I wonder what she'd have to say about the rise in christian hardcore acts, like NZ's Saving Grace, I mean they're pretty serious business. Although- metal has been around for a solid 40years, more than the 22.3 years that it would take for the 'otherside' to take seriously... what happened in may/ june/ july of 1988... Slayers South of Heaven was released around that time! It all makes sense now!
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