Dimmu Borgir go to Japan

They've just announced shows in late February 2011, along side those in Australia at the awesome looking Soundwave traveling festival, but unfortunately there's no sign of a New Zealand show..

They recently released another studio album "Abrahadabra", songs from which you can hear on the next hard fast heavy show (1st November) along side our GWAR interview, a band who are coming to NZ.

If you're looking for it at the shops, here's what the new album cover looks like:

HFH show GWAR phone Interview!

I have just finished my (phone) interview with the infamous space monster that heads the equally infamous metal band GWAR
I can say without a doubt that Oderus Urungus is THE most awesome gruesome war mongering space monster I have ever had the privilege of speaking to.

After conducting the interview, I have no hesitation in broadcasting this interview on the next show, this coming monday night (Nov 1st) my interview with Suicide Silence's vocalist Mitch will be aired the show after.

 If you don't know to whom I spoke (i.e. Oderus) here are two pics I found of him via google image search. i hope to have my own shots, come No Sleep Till Auckland- December 10th at the ASB showgrounds.
I think he was in full get up, as you see below, as I caught him just prior to a show in Ohio, on their tour throughout the states.

New Ulcerate, on international blog

From: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/10/new-ulcerate-music/
It's weird hearing news on a local band and their upcoming releases on an international blog, but I guess it's nothing that's not on their website
The last I remember hearing of the band, was of a massive European tour supporting Nile and Krisiun.
Check this link out to download a free song of theirs: http://soundcloud.com/ulcerate/dead-oceans/download
The new album, "The Destroyers of All" will be released via Willow tip records Jan 25th 2011.

Playlist for 25th October 2010

MISS MAY I- Swing This song comes courtesy of Doug, co-host of HARDcore.hard
AUGUST BURNS RED- ... opps I did it again
(F)ARTHEMIS- Paparazzi
MINISTRY- Rehab
BLIND GUARDIAN- You're the Voice
GWAR- Metal Metal Land
GWAR- Where is Zog?
BRING ME THE HORIZON- Blacklist
EXODUS- Blacklist
SINATE- One Day Closer
DIMMU BORGIR- Renewal
MELECESH- Defeating Giants
SLAYER- World Painted Blood
KATATONIA- Liberation
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD- Force Fed
THEM MARTYRS- Rendered Empty  Vessels http://themmartyrs.bandcamp.com/album/french-extremity
3 INCHES OF BLOOD- Assassins of the Light
MASTODON- Hail to Fire

Playlist 18th October 2010

Playlist 18th October 2010 with members of Dakota Scream, Mothra, Ace and Dreams of the Dead in the studio to plug their sh*t.
JALDABOATH- Axe Welding Nuns
KORPIKLAANI- Bring Us pints of Beer
KREATOR- Warcurse
WHITE WIZARD- We Rock
DAKOTA SCREAM- Dead Weight http://www.myspace.com/dakotascream/
ROB ZOMBIE- Devil's Hole Girls and the big Revolution
RAZORWYRE- Fuck You Tonight http://www.myspace.com/razorwyreband
ACE- Them Pretty Ladies
MINISTRY- Iron Man
DIMMU BORGIR- Born Treacherous
MOTHRA- Elements of Sleep (live) http://www.myspace.com/mothrasound
TIMES OF GRACE- Strength in Numbers
BAPTIZED IN BLOOD- Last Line Lady
PANTERA- Cowboys from Hell
BRING ME THE HORIZON- Fuck
MELECESH- Illumination: the Face of Shamash

Interview Mitch (Suicide Silence)

I just got off the phone with Mitch, the vocalist of Deathcore metal band, Suicide Silence. The band are currently on a headlining tour in the states (he was in Colarado when I talked to him) they're heading off to Europe and Russia for bit, before heading to NZ and Australia for the No Sleep til tour.

We'll keep you updated as to when we'll broadcast the interview, as we are due to give Oderus Urungus the infamous leader of GWAR a call, and we'll have the tough decision to make whether to play Gwar straight away or let it fester for a week or two as we air our Suicide Silence interview 1st...

Here's a pic I found thanks to google image search

playlists

Playlist for 11^th October 2010
METALLICA- Enter Sandman
VAN CANTO- Battery
They may lack instruments, except for drums, but they are worthwhile checking out.
PANTERA- Walk *request*
SLAYER- South of Heaven
STEEL PANTHER- Death To All But Metal
JALDABOATH- Bash the Bishop
Pushing the boundaries of common decency and tolerance to folk metal: these guys are Medieval British Heraldic (themed) metal
KORPIKLAANI- Vodka
TURISAS- To Holmgard and Beyond *request*
SWASHBUCKLE- Rounds Of Rum
GWAR- Murderer's Muse
Stay tuned to the show over the next couple of weeks to hear our upcoming (phone) interview with the infamous Oderus Urungus.
AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE- Get to the Choppa
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD- Decimator
ROB ZOMBIE- Super Beast
AMON AMARTH- Runes To My Memory
MESHUGGAH- Bleed *request*
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES- Institutionalized *request*
THE HAUNTED- Hollow Ground
BRING ME THE HORIZON- Home Sweet Hole
New song from new album, with ridiculously long name.
UNDEROATH- Illuminator
This song was kind of requested, we received an enquiry, simply asking if we had any of the new Underoath to play. Their new album "Disambiguation" is out in stores, in NZ, November 8th 
DEATH BREATH- Lycanthropy *request*
LAMB OF GOD- Descending *request*
TESTAMENT- True Believer *request*


Playlist for October 4^th 2010
SABATON- Metal Ripper
ACCEPT- Teutonic Terror
HEAVEN & HELL- Double the Pain
SONIC SYNDICATE- We Rule The Night
AMORPHIS- Light My Fire *Cover*
AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE- I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle
KITTIE- Funeral For Yesterday
THE MARK OF MAN- Sleepwalkers *request*
ETERNAL REST- Mastaba *request*
DEATH ANGEL- Relentless Revolution
STEEL PANTHER- Fat Girl
Someone requested this song during the show, as we were live on air, and we had someone else swear we wouldn't play it.
IN DREAD RESPONSE- Rememberance *request*
MELECHESH- Defeating The Giants
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS- Hope The Great Betrayal
AUGUST BURNS RED- Ocean of Apathy
ASKING ALEXANDRIA- A Single Moment of Sincerity *request*
DIMMU BORGIR- Chess With The Abyss
New album, but the flare for coming up with song names seems to have been de-flared
VESPERS DESCENT- A Quantum Prayer *request*
DARKLIGHT CORPORATION- Nailbomb
These guys are playing a show in Auckland with Tainted and Just one Fix in November.

From our mates over at RR- a free song

Here's something for you to do over the weekend- download a free track. We got the heads up from our mates over at roadrunner, and to sweeten the deal the album's not coming out til next year, so you can be all like- I have their song and it's months til the album comes out, and such...


You only have 48hours, starting early Saturday morning, so the time runs out before the hfhshow on Monday nights, so here's your warning..
The link is http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/


For all you Killswitch Engage fans, be the first to hear a taste of what’s to come from Times of Grace, the debut album The Hymn of a Broken Man out 14th January in Australia & 17th January in New Zealand.




TIMES OF GRACE ARE OFFERING A FREE DOWNLOAD OF “STRENGTH IN NUMBERS” ON OCTOBER 16


 SONG AVAILABLE AT www.roadrunnerrecords.com FROM 2AM AUST EST TIME/4AM NZ TIME
Times of Grace, the new project that reteams Killswitch Engage guitarist and producer extraordinaire Adam Dutkiewicz with original KsE vocalist Jesse Leach, are offering an exclusive, free download of the song, “Strength in Numbers,” on Saturday from 2am Aus EST time/4am NZ time.



The song will be downloadable for 48 hours at www.roadrunnerrecords.com and the first single to hit radio.



"Strength in Numbers” is the dynamic first taste of the band’s debut, The Hymn of a Broken Man, which is due in stores on January 14 in Australia and January 17 in New Zealand, 2011. Times of Grace is the second go-round for Dutkiewicz and Leach, who enjoyed incredible collaborative chemistry on KsE’s definitive debut, 2002’s Alive or Just Breathing. Times of Grace doesn’t revisit the pair’s fruitful past; rather, it finds them taking a creative left turn away from what they’ve previously done, without diluting their signature styles as they explore new musical terrain. There’s an old adage that says the only way out is through, and with Times of Grace, the singer and guitarist were able to use the vehicle of music to overcome and work their way through personal struggles.


Times of Grace just shot the video for “Strength in Numbers” with director Robby Starbuck just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The video will make its debut imminently.

The Sword Parts with Drummer

Nooo! It was only a few weeks ago that I got to talk to Trivett over the phone, regarding the bands new album "The Warp Riders" and what was their upcoming christchurch support slot for Metallica.
Can I still use the radio sting? I hope it still counts... ;p

From: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=60835
Austin, Texas based heavy metal outfit The Sword has announced that they have amicably split with drummer Trivett Wingo. As a result of this, all of the band's scheduled tour dates have been cancelled.
A message from the band reads as follows: “We wish Trivett nothing but the best, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid him farewell. He is a phenomenal musician and has been an integral part of this band’s success. He helped to lay the foundation that we will continue to build upon, and we wouldn’t be where we are without him. We wish he could continue the adventure with us, but we understand that the life of a touring musician is not for everyone. It’s been a hell of a ride, and we’re sad to see this part of the journey end. The show must go on, though, and we'll be back on the road as soon as humanly possible.”
Wingo himself states: “It is with deep sadness that I am announcing my departure from The Sword. After nearly seven years and some of the most amazing adventures of a lifetime, I have arrived at a place where I am physically and emotionally unable to continue on as part of The Sword. If I could go any further, I would as I love the music and JD, Bryan and Kyle are people that I deeply respect, but I have reached a point where I just can’t do this anymore. I would like to thank the wonderful people who made this experience what it has been: the fans, the people that I have worked and all of the bands and musicians that have inspired me over the years. I thank you and apologize for any disappointment that this may cause anyone, not least of which The Sword.”

PWD

It seems our post about Parkway Drive, their new album and our interview with Winston the vocalist,was rather popular- so hopefully before next weekend I'll post up a transcript and a youtube of the audio of the interview, as it went to air.

Check it out

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com.au/page/Home
If you follow the link, scroll down to the "Maniacs" picture link and check out the Maniacs newsletter. On the last page, down in the bottom right corner, is listed: us- the hard fast and heavy show...

New Connection ala Metal: Catchy 11/10/10

A few weeks ago we ran a segment of songs that all had a vague connection. In our usual fashion, we'll be expanding the definition and will be putting together a full 2hours of hfhshow of catchy metal songs.
The idea of catchy isn't generally one that is applied to metal, but we're gonna give it a crack.

Tune in to hear our selection on Monday the 11th of October.

To give you an idea: So far we've got the likes of Pantera- Walk, and Slayer- South of Heaven as suggestions, and will be limiting the number of covers, and Rammstein, Austrian Death Machine, Dethklok, etc songs.

We're welcome all suggestions, simply find us on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/hardfastandheavyshow , or email: bfm.metal@gmail.com

Vallum Incendium, Dakota Scream and Tortured Deity at kings arms, poster

Mothra w/ Arc of Ascent, Big Punch & Cashcult at the K.A

Playlist for 27 September 2010: Dreams of the Dead in studio

On this show we had the band, Dreams of the Dead who gave me some copies of their album "The Nibelung Cycle" and talk general trash over the airwaves. Good times..

Playlist for 27^th September 2010
GAMMA RAY- To the Metal
BLIND GUARDIAN- You’re The Voice [John Farnham]
MURDERDOLLS- Death Valley Superstars
DREAMS OF THE DEAD- Insurgance
CARTHAGINIAN- Crosses
MEGADETH- Take No Prisoners
AUGUST BURNS RED- …Baby One More Time
MUSHROOMHEAD- Come On
THE BUNNY THE BEAR- Lust Touch Seed
DIMMU BORGIR- Dimmu Borgir
DREAMS OF THE DEAD- King of Snake
EXODUS- Blacklist
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE- Tastes Like Kevin Bacon
AMON AMARTH- Where Is Your God?
SYSTEM DIVIDE- Echoes
THE RED SHORE- Inflict De-Creation
CEPHALIC CARNAGE- When I Arrive

France's 2011 Hellfest 1st announcement

With recent antipodean festivals, like the BDO, no sleep til tour and soundwave, working so many people into mild frenzies, I've forgotten what a real festival line up announcement is like- until I got an email from Hellfest with this: Remember the festival isn't until June next year and there are many more bands to  be added to the line up yet


Here is the list of the first confirmed bands for Hellfest 2011! Don’t forget this is just the beginning…
ANGEL WITCH
BAD BRAINS
BELPHEGOR
CHURCH OF MISERY
CONVERGE
CORONER
DODHEIMSGARD
DORO
THE EXPLOITED
GRAVE
THE HAUNTED
IN SOLITUDE
KARMA TO BURN
MALEVOLENT CREATION
MAYHEM "Liberation by evil" Exclusive special show !
THE MELVINS
MORNE
MY SLEEPING KARMA
NASTY
ORPHANED LAND
RAW POWER
SEPTICFLESH
SHAI HULUD
SODOM
THERION
TRIPTYKON
THE YOUNG GODS
VALIENT THORR
YOUR DEMISE
MAYHEM will be the headliner of the Rock Hard Tent, and will offer a real unique and theatrical show, something dark and grim named "Liberation by Evil". The group promises us something macabre which will please and even chock the true black metal fans! A MAYHEM concert, like you’ve never seen before!
We’ll see you at the end of November for the next announcement! Those of you who haven’t bought your 3 day pass by then at the special price will regret it…