Playlist for 28th May 2012

FIREWIND- The Undying Fire.
SONATA ARTICA- Shitload 'O Money.
KORPIKLAANI- Iron Fist.
GRAND MAGUS- Iron Hand.
BATTLE BEAST- Iron Hand.
STEEL PANTHER- Super Sonic Sex Machine.
ROB ZOMBIE- What?
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD- Love?
CHILDREN OF BODOM- I'm Shipping off to Boston.
SPINESHANK- Nothing left for Me.
DYING FETUS- Subjected to a Beating.
5 STAR GRAVE- Death put a Smile on my Face.
KREATOR- Phantom Antichrist.
CARACH ANGREN- Little Hector what have you done?
SINATE- Order of the Dragon.
SEKHT- The Enemy Within.
8 FOOT SATIVA- For the Birds.
THE MARK OF MAN- Sleepwalkers.
HAVOK- Raining Blood.
SIX FEET UNDER- Reckless.
SWASHBUCKLE- Scurvy Back
BRIAN POSEHN- Metal by Numbers.

Playlist for 21st May 2012

MISS MAY I- Swing.
CHILDREN OF BODOM- Jesses Girl.
BARONESS- Take my Bone away.
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT- Addicted (live).
WORLD WAR FOUR- Face.
JUST ONE FIX- When the Knife comes down.
BYZANTINE- Red Neck War.
SIX FEET UNDER- Near Death Experience.
SIX FEET UNDER- Vampire Apocalypse.
DISCHARGE- Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing.
MUNICIPAL WASTE- Repossession.
GUNT- Faceplant.
BOW MESSIAH- Bow Messiah.
MNEMIC- Wild Boys.
SUICIDE SILENCE- Superbeast.
WINTER DELUGE- Fall into the Wyrm of Time.
ULCERATE- We are Nil.
CARNIFEX- Angel of Death.
GENERATION KILL- Wish.
SET ON END- Fire for Amber.
OBLIVION- Death trip.

I had an odd thought when typing this up , basically mis-spelt or mis-said song titles from the playlist above. I only thought up two, like "Near Death Experiments" and "Angle of Death".

Playlist for 14th May 2012

DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA- Guerrilla Laments.
AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE- Sugars of Someday.
ALPINE FAULT- Under a Dying Sun.
HANZEL UND GRETYL- Das Boot.
3 INCHES OF BLOOD- Metal Woman.
THREAT SIGNAL- Uncensored.
GOJIRA- L'Enfant Sauvage.
WEST OF HELL- Singularity.
SINATE- Curse of the Blood Eagle.
HAVOK- Point of No Return.
WINTER DELUGE- Celestial Renewal.
WHITE CHAPEL- Hate Creation.
MNEMIC- I've Been You.
FEAR FACTORY- Recharger.
SCAPHIST- Heraldic Verses.
WINTER DELUGE- Scathe Wrought by the Will of Nature.
BEASTWARS- When I'm King.
NACHTMYSTIUM- As Made.
THE SWORD- Hammer of Heaven.

Winter Deluge's "As the Earth fades into Obscurity"

Winter Deluge have released a new album "As the Earth Fades into Obscurity"
I'll confess that I'm no connoisseur of black metal, but I know from the quick listen I've managed so far, that this album is going to kick some ass.
Apart from an instrumental track (track 8) the whole thing is fast as buggery, Nekasarof's vocals (or really, his intense black metal screams) sound as though they were recorded in the middle of some vast open winterscape (okay, in my mind: winter is black metal's season, like, it would not make sense to me if I ever saw a black metal album cover with the band out in the dessert or at the beach or something. Summer Deluge will not be the name of a black metal band, is what I'm saying.).

If you haven't obeyed orders and rushed out to stores to get your own copy straight away; Tune into the Hard Fast & Heavy show on May 14th where we'll be play a selection of tracks from the album. Guitarist, Arzryth, has recommended tracks 3, 6 and 9, these tracks combined tick up a whopping 18 and a half minutes, so tune in to see whether we play one or all three.

I've got to utilise that facebook crud more, so I WILL play all 3 of Arzryth's suggested tracks if I get people commenting requesting it on https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-95bfm-Hard-Fast-and-Heavy-Show/173848189327 before 11pm on Monday the 14th of May.


Go check out their facebook page:
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/WINTER-DELUGE/146099957250
And their record label/ distribution: Southbound Records:
http://www.southbound.co.nz/


Alternatively, the album can be found on the shelves of JB Hi-Fi.

Playlist for 7th May 2012

GRAND MAGUS- The Hunt.
THE SWORD- Hammer of Heaven.
STATIC ERA- So Sore. (https://www.facebook.com/StaticEra , http://staticera.com/ )
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS- Death Match .
BRENDAN SMALL- Prophecy of the Lazer Witch.
GOJIRA- L'Enfant Sauvage.
FEAR FACTORY- Recharger.
MESHUGGAH- I am Colossus (remix)
STATIC ERA- Because of You. (https://www.facebook.com/StaticEra , http://staticera.com/ )
HALESTORM- Mz. Hyde.
ALESTORM- I am a Cider Drinker.
BLOODNUT- Redvolution. (https://www.facebook.com/bloodnutband)
THE BROWNING- Standing on the Edge.
TURISAS- Supernaut.
SCAPHIST- Heraldic Verses.

Playlist for 30th April 2012

TIM "RIPPER" OWENS- Exciter.
PRIMAL FEAR- Die Young.
PRIMAL FEAR- Strike.
BRENDON SMALL- Triton.
GWAR- Parting Shot.
HELLYEAH- It's On!
SLIPKNOT- Eyeless.
TRIVIUM- Pull harder on the Strings of your Martyr.
NILE- Lashed to the Slave Stick.
THE ACACIA STRAIN- Servant in the Place of Truth.
ARCH ENEMY- Under Black Flags we March.
WEST OF HELL- Demon Sent.
ETHS- Adonai.
PRONG- Carved into Stone.
BEFORE THE DAWN- Phoenix Rising.
CANNIBAL CORPSE- Caged ... Contorted.
16- The Sad Clown.
MOONSPELL- Alpha Noir.
THE WRETCHED END- Death by Nature
AWAKEN DEMONS- Sharks
SINATE- The Black Death

Playlist for 23rd April 2012

BRENDAN SMALL- Dangertits.
ACCEPT- Flash to Bang Time.
DRAGONFORCE- Give Me the Night.
I AM I- This is My Life.
WEST OF HELL- Water of Sorcery.
OVERKILL- Come and Get it.
KREATOR- Phantom Antichrist.
KREATOR- The Number of the Beast.
OF BLACKEST OCEANS- Siberia.
ENTHRONED- Horns Aflame.
ULCERATE- Cold Becoming.
JUDAS PRIEST- Jawbreaker.
BLACK SABBATH- Shadow of the Wind.
SIX FEET UNDER- Formaldehyde.
CANCER BATS- Drunk Physics.
SYSTEM DIVIDE- An Intoxicating Affair.
SPAWN OF POSSESSION- A Bodiless Sleeper.
KORPIKLAANI- Iron Fist.
LEGACY OF DISORDER- Had Enough.
GUNT- Deletion.

Playlist for 16th April 2012

BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART- Shut up and Rock.
ACCEPT- The Quick and the Dead.
OSMIUM- Human.
SNAKES OF IRON- Safety in Numbness.
CANCER BATS- Road Sick.
MASTODON- March of the Fire Ants.
JEFF LOOMIS- Escape Velocity.
JEFF LOOMIS- Surrender.
LAMB OF GOD- Omerta.
DEVIL DRIVER- I could Care Less.
NIGHTWISH- I Wish I Had An Angel.
BATTLE BEAST- Enter the Metal World.
JOB FOR A COWBOY- Imperium Wolves.
PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION- No Place Like Home.
HIGH ON FIRE- Bloody Knuckles.
MESHUGGAH- Behind the Sun.
SOULFLY- Treachery

Playlist for 9th April 2012

ACCEPT- Hung, Drawn and Quartered.
OVERKILL- Drop the Hammer.
FEAR FACTORY- What Will Become.
ARCANE SAINTS- Never Say Die.
HIGH ON FIRE- Serums of Liao.
COLD BY WINTER- High above the Streets in the Company of Cowards
FRANKENBOK- Gods Gift to No one.
GOD FORBID- Don't Tell Me what to Dream
ARBITER- Never Gonna You Up.
ABSENCE OF THE SACRED- Dawn of a Dead Aeon.
GOJIRA- Back Bone.
3 INCHES OF BLOOD- Look Out.
SINATE- Order of the Dragon.
HEAVEN SHALL BURN- Black Tears.
FEAR MY THOUGHTS- The Weapon They Fear.
8 FOOT SATIVA- Emancipated.
DAYONE- Contempt.
JOB FOR A COWBOY- Fearmonger.

Cold By Winter 27th April Kings Arms

Playlist for 2nd April 2012

ROB ZOMBIE- Superbeast.
PAINDIVISION- Balls to the Wall.
ACCEPT- The Quick and the Dead.
PANTERA- Primal Concrete Sledge.
PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION- No Friendly Neighbor.
PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION- Awaken Broken.
BEASTWARS- Damn the sky.
HOUR OF PENANCE- Decimate the Ancestry of the only God.
3 INCHES OF BLOOD- My Sword will not Sleep.
OVER KILL- Wish you were Dead.
SLIPKNOT- People = Shit (live).
JOB FOR A COWBOY- Nourishment through Bloodshed.
CATTLE DECAPITATION- A Living, Breathing piece of Defecating Meat.
ATTACK ATTACK- Sexual Man Chocolate.
ROTTING CHRIST- Aealo.
SEPTICFLESH- The Vampire from Nazareth.
IMPIETY- Ravage and Conquer.
BRAZEN BULL- An Incident with a Ball Point Pen.
MESHUGGAH- Marrow.

The Exploited at the Kings Arms, April 29th

https://www.facebook.com/events/149489075153770/

This coming April riot starting, bouncer bashing, cop baiting, hotel trashing, foul talking, noise making, chaos causing, venue wrecking, government hating, rule breaking, piss taking, unrelenting, punk rock band THE EXPLOITED bring their politically charged live show back to New Zealand.

The Exploited are not 'punkers' or any of the other cutesy, watered down, TV friendly names you might want to call them. The Exploited are punk rock.

Formed in 1979, the quartet created a simple, no-frills sound characterized by speed and aggression. Led by vocalist Wattie Buchan, The Exploited is one of the UK’s most politically outspoken thrash bands, who has built a strong and loyal following both at home and abroad for its anti-authoritarian stance and criticism of the government, particularly in the Reagan/Thatcher era.

In 1980, the group founded its own independent record label, Exploited Record Company, and immediately released their debut EP Army Life, which was #6 in the independent charts for eight weeks, and the top 20 for an amazing 18 months. They then released another single, "Barmy Army", which immediately jumped into the independent charts and remained there for 53 weeks, peaking at #4. In 1981 the band signed to Secret Records and released the single "Dogs of War", which peaked at #2 in the independent charts and #63 in the national charts.

1982 saw the release of The Exploited's first genuine classic album 'Troops Of Tomorrow' (#17), which ten years later was to see a medley of three tracks (most notably 'UK82' changed to 'LA92') covered by thrash metal band, Slayer, and US rapper Ice-T, for the 'Judgement Night' soundtrack. The homage was just further proof of the immeasurable influence that punk bands like The Exploited have had on the thrash metal scene. In fact, it can be argued that without them, there would be no Metallica, Slayer or Slipknot.

In over two decades The Exploited have been tear gassed by German cops, banned from Holland, arrested in Spain, declared that the Falklands are British forever whilst on stage in Argentina and have caused more carnage than a multi-car pile up on the M1. Throughout that time they have remained steadfastly true to their roots, never selling out, never splitting up (despite numerous line-up changes) and never bowing down. They've been accused of being dumb (yes, sometimes, but wilfully so) and causing trouble (guilty again, but smashing stuff is fun and punks are supposed to be obnoxious). But The Exploited are also fiercely (not to mention bluntly) socially and politically aware, covering everything from the Criminal Justice Act to the increasing use of Big Brother CCTV and never wavering from their anti-authoritarian, anti-war stance.

Don’t miss The Exploited when they tear up Auckland this April.


SOUNDWORKS TOURING and RW ENTERTAINMENT present

THE EXPLOITED

The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sunday April 29th

Tickets on-sale Thursday December 15th from www.undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy

Support acts and further details TBC

Sonic Altar, Naquadah, Jealous Itch at Coda Lounge, Friday April 13th

http://www.facebook.com/events/161613643956538/

FRIDAY 13th APRIL

THE CODA LOUNGE - Portage rd, New Lynn

Featuring:
SONIC ALTAR -

Echoing the ghosts of the classic metal hey-day with a revatilized sound, a unique blend of style and influence, Sonic Altar are a force to be reckoned with. The worship of music, a translation of the band name, is really what it means to be Sonic Altar. With a mission of bringing back the melodic substance to hard rock and being a live act to remember, the band have worked themselves to the bone since conception. Sonic Altar is here to melt your face!
www.facebook.com/SonicAltar

NAQUADAH -

After Naquadah's initial conception in 2002, the band has seen a number of line ups but settled on its most current and solid form in 2007. With influences spanning generations and multiple genres Naquadah have defined their own unique and captivating sound. With influences drawn from Rock, Metal, Alternative and Goth the bands sound has evolved into their own unique blend of hard rock. Combined with their captivating and entertaining live performance Naquadah have built a solid and loyal fanbase
www.facebook.com/Naquadahnz

JEALOUS ITCH -

Jealous Itch comes to you with a powerful arsenal of combined Heavy Machinery Experience; Stonehenge, Confessor, Adrenalin and Heavy Duty, all well known, hard hitting Rock/Metal Bands spawning the new legend that is Jealous Itch.
www.facebook.com/JealousItch

Doors from 7pm with a BBQ going.

There will be give aways and spot prizes on the night as well as Merch from all bands so make sure your bring an extra few bucks.

Grab a box of beers/a cheap bottle of wine/your grandads homebrew gin and come down to The Coda Lounge for some top quality Kiwi Music, good friends and ONE HELL OF A NIGHT!

$20 on the door, BYO BOOZE!!

Mothra, Roache, Brigada at Thirsty Dog, April 7th.

http://www.facebook.com/events/263896153693153/
April 7th at the Thirsty Dog

Stick around Auckland this Easter and treat yourself to something far better than what the easter bunny has to offer. A blistering live set from Mothra at the Thirsty Dog on K Rd with support from Roache and a debut set from Brigada.

Mothra's sound draws from the alternative, progressive and post metal genres, mixing ambience and atmosphere with massive low tuned riffs and odd tunings. Mothra combine experimental ideas with conventional catchy song writing, forged into a unique sound and journey of their own. There is something very special about to be released, and it may even be out before this gig.

Roache describe themselves as 'Post Motown Gangsta Core' and cite influences such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Parkway Drive, Eminem, John Butler Trio, Dr. Dre, and Rage Against The Machine. And they play naked.

Not to be missed is a debut set from a band called Brigada. These guys cite none other than Black Flag as a major influence, so expect a raw brand of hardcore punk from these fellas.

Only $10 on the door, merch will be available. First band on around 9.

Decortica, Cripple Mr Onion + more at Kings Arms April 5th

http://www.facebook.com/events/327662877280207/
 April 5th at the Kings Arms

NEON Presents...

DECORTICA / CRIPPLE MR ONION / JACKAL / FICTIONAL RESPONSE

$10 at the door - Doors open at 7pm sharp
(Due to work obligations Snakes Of Iron will no longer being playing on this bill. Our headliners will be performing longer sets to make up for it)

Kicking off your long weekend with the best live acts Auckland has to offer. This night is not to be missed!

DECORTICA
Decortica is an alternative rock / progressive rock act from New Zealand. With two releases to date and an energetic, polished live show, the band is gaining a reputation as an edgy, modern rock outfit. A three-piece employing a range of dynamics and effects, "the result is a huge, full sound with frequent deviations into new textures and moods" (Groove Guide). The precisely crafted balance of heavy riffs, ambience, thundering percussion, layers of harmony and soaring vocals captured on tracks like "The Grid" (from the debut "A New Aesthetic") and "Shinkansen" (from the follow-up "Love Hotel") is faithfully transposed in the live arena.
http://www.facebook.com/decortica

CRIPPLE MR ONION
Cripple Mr Onion produce music best characterized as "primally heavy, atmospheric, and progressive". Their sound has been described as "spellbindingly beautiful one moment and violently cataclysmic the next". The diverse progeny CMO spits forth to their evergrowing and devoted live following are charged with primal, tribal beats, haunting harmonies and expansive atmospheric textures - each song becomes an individual, living entity with it's own unique qualities, evolving organically to often epic proportions.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cripple-Mr-Onion/107632759264381?ref=ts

JACKAL
Jackal are a four-piece combining solid guitar riffs with a heavy funk rhythm section. Come along to hear a collection of tracks from their second album Furnace Creek, as well as songs from their first album Sleeping Life and new tracks due to be released on their new album this year.
http://www.facebook.com/jackalband

FICTIONAL RESPONSE
Fictional Response blur the lines between Heavy Rock and Electronica, taking catchy guitar riffs and mixing them with synthesizers and a combination of electronic and live drums. The music draws from diverse inspirations. With a vocal style influenced by Linkin Park and guitar riffs that stand up to those of Deftones and Korn. FR's trademark is loud, explosive bursts of noise combined with softer, more ambient textures. A dynamic and innovative blend of different genres.

Fictional Response is:
Richie Bennett, Tim Gainsford, Daniel Malyon, Shaun Malyon

http://www.facebook.com/FictionalResponse