STORMWARRIOR- Metal Legacy (Album: Heading Northe)
EYEFEAR- Darkness till Dawn (Album: The Unseen)
STEEL PANTHER- Eyes of a Panther (Album: Feel the Steel)
EVERY DIE I DIE- Kill the Music (Album: Gutter Phenomenon)
MUSTASCH- Mine (Album: Mustasch)
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT- Addicted (Album:
SIKTH- Such the Fool (Album: The Trees are Dead & Dried Out, Wait for Something Wild)
DRAGONFORCE- Reason to live (Album: Ultra Beatdown)
TESTAMENT- The Evil has landed (Album: The Formation of Damnation)
TRIVIUM- Iron Maiden (Album: Shogun)
OVERKILL- Bring me the Night (Album: Ironbound)
SWASHBUCKLE- Splash 'n' Thrash (Album: Back to the Noose)
SET ON END- Fire for Amber (Album: Means to an End)
H.D.K- System Overload (Album: System overload)
OVERCAST- Allegiance to Flesh (Album: Reborn to Kill Again)
HATEBREED- Every lasting Scar (Album: Hatebreed)
THE RED CHORD- Hour of Rats (Album: Fed Through the Teeth Machine)
CONVERGE- Reap what you Sow (Album: Axe to Fall)
MESHUGGAH- Rational Gaze (Album: Alive)
BEHEMOTH- Daimonos (Album: Evangelion)
NILE- Lashed to the Slave Stick (Album: Annihilation of the Wicked)
HATE ETERNAL- Bringer of Storms (Album: Fury & Flames)
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Fuelset's New Video Premiere
WANNA BE THE FIRST TO SEE FUELSETs NEW MUSIC VIDEO "50 LEAVES"?
Doing it in style, Fuelset will be showcasing their New Video "50 LEAVES", filmed by 24 THOUSAND, on the BIG SCREEN at Berkeley Cinemas Mission Bay, Thursday 18th Feb 2010, to a very select few...
Limited Tickets available as straight after the premiere they will be screening MARTiN SCORSESEs New Dark Thriller SHUTTER ISLAND on its Opening Day...
Included in the ticket price is your chance to WIN some pretty sweeeet prizes with your First Beer Freeeee! Prizes include Movie Passes, Free PopCorn, CDs & lots more...
Tix only $18- get them from FUELSET contact@fuelset.net
'tell em the HARD FAST & HEAVY SHOW sent ya \m/
http://www.myspace.com/fuelset.band
Doing it in style, Fuelset will be showcasing their New Video "50 LEAVES", filmed by 24 THOUSAND, on the BIG SCREEN at Berkeley Cinemas Mission Bay, Thursday 18th Feb 2010, to a very select few...
Limited Tickets available as straight after the premiere they will be screening MARTiN SCORSESEs New Dark Thriller SHUTTER ISLAND on its Opening Day...
Included in the ticket price is your chance to WIN some pretty sweeeet prizes with your First Beer Freeeee! Prizes include Movie Passes, Free PopCorn, CDs & lots more...
Tix only $18- get them from FUELSET contact@fuelset.net
'tell em the HARD FAST & HEAVY SHOW sent ya \m/
http://www.myspace.com/fuelset.band
Monday, 8 February 2010
Fornax Chemica opening for Meshuggah
When Swedes Meshuggah grace our shores once again for two shows, one in Wellington March 3rd and in Auckland March 4th Experimentalists, Fornax Chemica will be warming up the crowd at both shows.
From : http://www.myspace.com/fornaxchemica
Musically, Fornax Chemica play a brooding, surreal form of progressive post rock, with a particular emphasis on innovative songwriting and technical prowess. Monstrous, high energy rhythms blend seamlessly with psychedelic interludes, mind-melting poly-rhythms and passages of pure ambient expressiveness. Influenced by everyone from The Melvins, Tomahawk, Secret Chiefs 3 and Kyuss to Angelo Badalamenti, King Crimson and Led Zeppelin, the band have shared stages with the likes of Meshuggah, Cult of Luna, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Kerretta, Black Boned Angel and This City Sunrise.
In a live setting, the full Fornax experience boasts high definition computer-generated visuals set over multiple screen projections, alongside striking lighting and laser effects to create a truly mesmerizing atmosphere that simultaneously pummels the audience into submission and then lulls them peacefully with audio-visual tranquility.
Fornax Chemica’s debut album ‘Chemical Furnace’ was recorded in mid-2009 at RadioStar Studios in California, under the guidance of renowned producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Johnny Cash) and mastered at Golden Mastering by John Golden (Primus, Sonic Youth, The Melvins). The album is scheduled for release worldwide in April 2010
From : http://www.myspace.com/fornaxchemica
Musically, Fornax Chemica play a brooding, surreal form of progressive post rock, with a particular emphasis on innovative songwriting and technical prowess. Monstrous, high energy rhythms blend seamlessly with psychedelic interludes, mind-melting poly-rhythms and passages of pure ambient expressiveness. Influenced by everyone from The Melvins, Tomahawk, Secret Chiefs 3 and Kyuss to Angelo Badalamenti, King Crimson and Led Zeppelin, the band have shared stages with the likes of Meshuggah, Cult of Luna, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Kerretta, Black Boned Angel and This City Sunrise.
In a live setting, the full Fornax experience boasts high definition computer-generated visuals set over multiple screen projections, alongside striking lighting and laser effects to create a truly mesmerizing atmosphere that simultaneously pummels the audience into submission and then lulls them peacefully with audio-visual tranquility.
Fornax Chemica’s debut album ‘Chemical Furnace’ was recorded in mid-2009 at RadioStar Studios in California, under the guidance of renowned producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Johnny Cash) and mastered at Golden Mastering by John Golden (Primus, Sonic Youth, The Melvins). The album is scheduled for release worldwide in April 2010
Converge interview and show info
The Hard fast and heavy show is acting like a proper radio thingy and has an upcoming interview with Converge Guitarist Kurt Ballou- possibly one of the first interviews of an international thus far that We went for, as opposed to a promoter or label rep taking pity on us..
www.myspace.com/converge
From: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=188505446937&ref=ts
The Groove Guide, with Anchor & Shogun presents the Converge New Zealand Tour, Auckland and Wellington March 2010.
Converge, formed in the winter of 1990 and self described as "hardcore kids with leftover Slayer riffs", an uncompromised artistic vision and an array of influences ranging from The Cure and Black Sabbath to Black Flag, (notably being described as the former of this generation). Such ingredients have led the band to be credited with giving rise to an entire genre whilst retaining an individuality in their sound that is completely their own.
Converge now sit as being unarguably one of the most important bands in the history of aggressive music.
Though their previous albums - Petitioning the Empty Sky (1997), When Forever Comes Crashing (1998), Jane Doe (2001), You Fail Me (2004) and No Heroes (2006) have already established Converge as trendsetters and innovators, the bands sixth studio album, 'Axe To Fall', takes the band's maverick attitude to new highs.
After nearly 20 years, a solid run of releases, and an unparalleled live show that's gone from flailing kids to legendary exorcism for both band and audience. The band have earned a die hard cult following world wide.
This will be a monumental tour for the strong Kiwi fanbase that has waited years to see Converge; and with the chosen venues being notorious for sellout crowds, this tour promises to deliver unforgettable experiences.
8pm Friday March 12th - Kings Arms, Auckland R18
8pm Saturday March 13th - Bar Bodega, Wellington R18
Tickets onsale Monday 7th December
$40 +BF available from Real Groovy and Undertheradar.co.nz
www.convergecult.com
www.shogunmusic.com
www.undertheradar.co.nz
www.myspace.com/converge
From: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=188505446937&ref=ts
The Groove Guide, with Anchor & Shogun presents the Converge New Zealand Tour, Auckland and Wellington March 2010.
Converge, formed in the winter of 1990 and self described as "hardcore kids with leftover Slayer riffs", an uncompromised artistic vision and an array of influences ranging from The Cure and Black Sabbath to Black Flag, (notably being described as the former of this generation). Such ingredients have led the band to be credited with giving rise to an entire genre whilst retaining an individuality in their sound that is completely their own.
Converge now sit as being unarguably one of the most important bands in the history of aggressive music.
Though their previous albums - Petitioning the Empty Sky (1997), When Forever Comes Crashing (1998), Jane Doe (2001), You Fail Me (2004) and No Heroes (2006) have already established Converge as trendsetters and innovators, the bands sixth studio album, 'Axe To Fall', takes the band's maverick attitude to new highs.
After nearly 20 years, a solid run of releases, and an unparalleled live show that's gone from flailing kids to legendary exorcism for both band and audience. The band have earned a die hard cult following world wide.
This will be a monumental tour for the strong Kiwi fanbase that has waited years to see Converge; and with the chosen venues being notorious for sellout crowds, this tour promises to deliver unforgettable experiences.
8pm Friday March 12th - Kings Arms, Auckland R18
8pm Saturday March 13th - Bar Bodega, Wellington R18
Tickets onsale Monday 7th December
$40 +BF available from Real Groovy and Undertheradar.co.nz
www.convergecult.com
www.shogunmusic.com
www.undertheradar.co.nz
Sunday, 7 February 2010
The Mark of Man recording & at the Black FKN Friday gig.
Recently, the former 8 foot sativa, now The Mark of Man posted this on their facebook page:
"Vocal tracking is DONE and mix master Zorran is now on the case. We got a veritable fucktonne of shit in the pipeline... will keep you all posted!"
Personally, I understood the term to be "Shit-ton" (or "Shit-tonne")
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from: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235804461126
Auckland and Christchurch Metal come together for one Hell of a Black FKN Friday. 2nd April at Transmission Room..
IN DREAD RESPONSE
CRIPPLE MR ONION
ZERSTIREN (CHCH)
CARNAL (AUCK/CHCH)
WORD OF GOD (CHCH)
and recently added: THE MARK OF MAN
$10 on the door.
LICENSED BAR OPEN ON GOOD FRIDAY
This is the day after Origin, Decapitated, Psycroptic, Misery Index.
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As we know 8 foot sativa is on an indefinite hiatus or something... but this new band with the same guys sans Gary and different name, (with any possible change in musical direction) has been heralded by some grumpy know-it-all-metalheads around town as a positive step, as 'back in the day' 8 Foot Sativa were known for their signature sound, which has since dramatically changed.
The Mark of Man are a band driven with purpose, or message at least: Veganism http://www.myspace.com/themarkofman
But in my usual way; they state "Heaven Shall Burn" as an influence, (amongst other bands which are also cool) so they get my two thumbs up.
"Vocal tracking is DONE and mix master Zorran is now on the case. We got a veritable fucktonne of shit in the pipeline... will keep you all posted!"
Personally, I understood the term to be "Shit-ton" (or "Shit-tonne")
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from: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235804461126
Auckland and Christchurch Metal come together for one Hell of a Black FKN Friday. 2nd April at Transmission Room..
IN DREAD RESPONSE
CRIPPLE MR ONION
ZERSTIREN (CHCH)
CARNAL (AUCK/CHCH)
WORD OF GOD (CHCH)
and recently added: THE MARK OF MAN
$10 on the door.
LICENSED BAR OPEN ON GOOD FRIDAY
This is the day after Origin, Decapitated, Psycroptic, Misery Index.
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As we know 8 foot sativa is on an indefinite hiatus or something... but this new band with the same guys sans Gary and different name, (with any possible change in musical direction) has been heralded by some grumpy know-it-all-metalheads around town as a positive step, as 'back in the day' 8 Foot Sativa were known for their signature sound, which has since dramatically changed.
The Mark of Man are a band driven with purpose, or message at least: Veganism http://www.myspace.com/themarkofman
But in my usual way; they state "Heaven Shall Burn" as an influence, (amongst other bands which are also cool) so they get my two thumbs up.
Terminator 4's Sam Worthington denied "Best Metal Performance"
Metal at the Grammys is not a new thing, plenty of the big bands have been nominmated, or won or should have won something- everyone remembers a few years ago, Slipknot at the grammys in suits and their masks...
The "Best Metal Performance" nominees were Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Ministry, and Lamb Of God. Judas Priest won.
The "Best Hard Rock Performance" nominees were AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Linkin Park, Metallica, and Nickelblack. AC/DC won, much to Australia and New Zealands delight (esp after their live shows here recently)
The "Best Metal Performance" nominees were Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Ministry, and Lamb Of God. Judas Priest won.
The "Best Hard Rock Performance" nominees were AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Linkin Park, Metallica, and Nickelblack. AC/DC won, much to Australia and New Zealands delight (esp after their live shows here recently)
How black metal is that!
from: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134544
Last week the annual Bergen Gay Galla was held, and various awards were presented to persons and institutions that have contributed to the gay community in Bergen, Norway.
The most prestigious award was given to Kristian Espedal (a.k.a. Gaahl). The former GORGOROTH vocalist was named "Homosexual Of The Year" and accepted the award in person.
"I don't need an award to be myself. But if this can help other people in the same scene as me, it's a positive thing," Gaahl told local newspaper Bergensavisen.
Gaahl, 34, is involved in a relationship with 19-year-old Robin Jakobsen.
When asked how he met his current partner, Gaahl said, "It was after closing time. I was at Fincken (gay bar in Bergen). Robin came to the club to look for his former boyfriend. I was buzzed on white wine, and suddenly I saw a glowing figure in the door. That was Robin. I thought to myself that he must be mine."
Was it love at first sight?
"No…I had to work a little for it."
Were people surprised when you came out as a homosexual?
"I think it's strange that it wasn't known before, but I never had a need to go public with it. Finally a German journalist had the guts to ask the question, and I answered him. It wasn't any more painful than that."
Last week the annual Bergen Gay Galla was held, and various awards were presented to persons and institutions that have contributed to the gay community in Bergen, Norway.
The most prestigious award was given to Kristian Espedal (a.k.a. Gaahl). The former GORGOROTH vocalist was named "Homosexual Of The Year" and accepted the award in person.
"I don't need an award to be myself. But if this can help other people in the same scene as me, it's a positive thing," Gaahl told local newspaper Bergensavisen.
Gaahl, 34, is involved in a relationship with 19-year-old Robin Jakobsen.
When asked how he met his current partner, Gaahl said, "It was after closing time. I was at Fincken (gay bar in Bergen). Robin came to the club to look for his former boyfriend. I was buzzed on white wine, and suddenly I saw a glowing figure in the door. That was Robin. I thought to myself that he must be mine."
Was it love at first sight?
"No…I had to work a little for it."
Were people surprised when you came out as a homosexual?
"I think it's strange that it wasn't known before, but I never had a need to go public with it. Finally a German journalist had the guts to ask the question, and I answered him. It wasn't any more painful than that."
Thursday, 4 February 2010
AC/DC at Western Springs tonight (4th Feb)
I am not going to this, i really want to go to this. My brother and sister are both going, they're not big fans but just happened across tickets... I'm not a happy chappy- i missed Iron Maiden too, also because i couldn't afford tix..
Although to be fair, my list of concerts I'd go to if i had a timemachine:
1) ACDC (with Bon Scott)
after this the rest are generic metalhead ones: Pantera, a coherent ozzy with black sabbath, iron maiden etc etc
I might go to the Deadboy Academy gig at the Kings Arms, check out In Dread Response, Every Man For Himself, Saving Grace, Bloodsport and others..
Although to be fair, my list of concerts I'd go to if i had a timemachine:
1) ACDC (with Bon Scott)
after this the rest are generic metalhead ones: Pantera, a coherent ozzy with black sabbath, iron maiden etc etc
I might go to the Deadboy Academy gig at the Kings Arms, check out In Dread Response, Every Man For Himself, Saving Grace, Bloodsport and others..
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
I've been digging this song lately:
The Band is Mustasch, the song: "Mine" off the album "Mustasch" out on Nuclear Blast Records. http://www.myspace.com/mustasch
Crazy Swedes, with lyrics such as "...I'm victorious, you better face down..."
Crazy Swedes, with lyrics such as "...I'm victorious, you better face down..."
Mutangent up in the hfh studio for a chat
http://www.myspace.com/mutangent
The Auckland band will join me live on the hard fast heavy show on Monday 15th Feb to plug their album release show at the Kings Arms, Friday Feb 19th & talk about said album, "Final Fester" etc etc. The album is out now btw.
Their myspace page refers to then as "a determined and driven four piece Metal band who will stop at nothing in their mission to lead the frontline of New Zealand metal to international status. Their sound is unique and crushing, one that fuses melody and brutality. Debut Album 'Final Fester' is out October 09." but the clincher for having them up on the show- They have Sikth in their top friends, (search youtube for "Pussyfoot" one word..)
The Auckland band will join me live on the hard fast heavy show on Monday 15th Feb to plug their album release show at the Kings Arms, Friday Feb 19th & talk about said album, "Final Fester" etc etc. The album is out now btw.
Their myspace page refers to then as "a determined and driven four piece Metal band who will stop at nothing in their mission to lead the frontline of New Zealand metal to international status. Their sound is unique and crushing, one that fuses melody and brutality. Debut Album 'Final Fester' is out October 09." but the clincher for having them up on the show- They have Sikth in their top friends, (search youtube for "Pussyfoot" one word..)
Cripple Mr Onion back in action
Cripple Mr Onion, orginially Christchurch, now Auckland based, had a spot of difficulty over the past year or two with bassist Shoki, having visa issues & returning to Japan.
Thru facebook snooping, we heard about Randy Bythe singer of "Lamb of God" sitting in on a Cripple Mr Onion rehearsal at The Manor http://www.myspace.com/themanor_rehearsals
Now a couple of gigs have been announced:
Cripple Mr Onion- the return, supported by Naquadah and Initial at Live Bar (the old Oblivion, level 2, 68 Hobson St, if you still didn't know..) March 5th. Usual deal for Live Bar: $10 entry, doors open at 8pm.
The 2nd (so far): April 2nd: Black FKN Friday with In Dread Response, Zerstiren (chch), Carnal, Word of God (chch) at the Transmission Room- this gig is touted as being the only place in town that will serve alcohol, and unlike many of the RW Entertainment hosted gigs at the Tranny room it is NOT All Ages, but appears to be R18.
http://www.myspace.com/cripplemronion
Thru facebook snooping, we heard about Randy Bythe singer of "Lamb of God" sitting in on a Cripple Mr Onion rehearsal at The Manor http://www.myspace.com/themanor_rehearsals
Now a couple of gigs have been announced:
Cripple Mr Onion- the return, supported by Naquadah and Initial at Live Bar (the old Oblivion, level 2, 68 Hobson St, if you still didn't know..) March 5th. Usual deal for Live Bar: $10 entry, doors open at 8pm.
The 2nd (so far): April 2nd: Black FKN Friday with In Dread Response, Zerstiren (chch), Carnal, Word of God (chch) at the Transmission Room- this gig is touted as being the only place in town that will serve alcohol, and unlike many of the RW Entertainment hosted gigs at the Tranny room it is NOT All Ages, but appears to be R18.
http://www.myspace.com/cripplemronion
Yet another Aussie band records album with dudes who've worked with some big name bands.
While they may be Australian, the new album will no doubt kick ass, and we get to check 'em out live on a tour they've got going on- in Auckland on March 4th? they're playing the Meshuggah After Party at Live Bar!!
http://www.myspace.com/dyscord
Press release:
DYSCORD – Tirades
Out February 19 2010
Crushing riffs, pit swaying groves and highly intelligent yet sometimes comical yet uncompromising lyrics...welcome to the world of Dyscord!!
Formed in 2005, this 5 piece metal band from Perth, Western Australia is without doubt THE metal band to watch out for in 2010.
With a new record deal in place courtesy of Stomp Entertainment here in Australia for the crushing new album “Tirades” and a list of national Australian and New Zealand tour dates ready to go through February and March, along with overseas touring plans in place, Dyscord are ready to step up and show the masses exactly what an intense metal record and live show is all about.
Mixed by Jason Suecof (Chimaira, Devil Driver, Job For A Cowboy, Black Dahlia Murder) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side in New York City “Tirades” is without doubt the album that is going to bring Dyscord worldwide recognition.
With a sound that is all their own, Dyscord fuse elements of Death Metal, Thrash, Grind and even Melodic metal into one brutal metal melting pot to pull out a sound that is uniquely “Dyscord”. Accompanied by a live show that has to be seen to be believed Dyscord are the complete metal package.
Dyscord are not some trend/fad “core” band...they are a straight up 100% unrelenting metal act doing things their way!! In a modern day metal world of clone bands Dyscord are leader setting the pace..not a follower...you have been warned...so get involved!!
Check out the first single ‘Behold’ at www.myspace.com/dyscord
Australian / New Zealand Tour 2010
3 March: Bar Medusa, Wellington (Meshuggah Afterparty)
4 March: Live Bar, Auckland (Meshuggah Afterparty)
5 March: Red Eye Bar, Whangarei (with Dawn Of Azazel)
6 March: Zeebeedees, Christchurch (All Ages)
6 March: Al's Bar, Christchurch
http://www.myspace.com/dyscord
Press release:
DYSCORD – Tirades
Out February 19 2010
Crushing riffs, pit swaying groves and highly intelligent yet sometimes comical yet uncompromising lyrics...welcome to the world of Dyscord!!
Formed in 2005, this 5 piece metal band from Perth, Western Australia is without doubt THE metal band to watch out for in 2010.
With a new record deal in place courtesy of Stomp Entertainment here in Australia for the crushing new album “Tirades” and a list of national Australian and New Zealand tour dates ready to go through February and March, along with overseas touring plans in place, Dyscord are ready to step up and show the masses exactly what an intense metal record and live show is all about.
Mixed by Jason Suecof (Chimaira, Devil Driver, Job For A Cowboy, Black Dahlia Murder) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side in New York City “Tirades” is without doubt the album that is going to bring Dyscord worldwide recognition.
With a sound that is all their own, Dyscord fuse elements of Death Metal, Thrash, Grind and even Melodic metal into one brutal metal melting pot to pull out a sound that is uniquely “Dyscord”. Accompanied by a live show that has to be seen to be believed Dyscord are the complete metal package.
Dyscord are not some trend/fad “core” band...they are a straight up 100% unrelenting metal act doing things their way!! In a modern day metal world of clone bands Dyscord are leader setting the pace..not a follower...you have been warned...so get involved!!
Check out the first single ‘Behold’ at www.myspace.com/dyscord
Australian / New Zealand Tour 2010
3 March: Bar Medusa, Wellington (Meshuggah Afterparty)
4 March: Live Bar, Auckland (Meshuggah Afterparty)
5 March: Red Eye Bar, Whangarei (with Dawn Of Azazel)
6 March: Zeebeedees, Christchurch (All Ages)
6 March: Al's Bar, Christchurch
Everyman for Himself has some new Merch
Recently signed to Deadboy Records, South Aucklands Metal/Hardcore outfit Everyman For Himself (EMFH) are not only on the Deadboy Academy Summer Tour:
Kings Arms, Auckland Thursday 4th Feb.
The Red Eye (ZoneBar) (r18), Whangarei, Northland Friday 5th Feb
An All Ages show out west Auckland at Zeal on the 6th of Feb.
Bar Medusa in Wellington on 12th Feb
Cabana Bar in Napier on 13th feb
But they have some wicked looking new t-shirts out, which we know courtesy of facebook snooping, hopefully available at the shows
(more show deets: http://www.myspace.com/everymanforhimself ).
Kings Arms, Auckland Thursday 4th Feb.
The Red Eye (ZoneBar) (r18), Whangarei, Northland Friday 5th Feb
An All Ages show out west Auckland at Zeal on the 6th of Feb.
Bar Medusa in Wellington on 12th Feb
Cabana Bar in Napier on 13th feb
But they have some wicked looking new t-shirts out, which we know courtesy of facebook snooping, hopefully available at the shows
(more show deets: http://www.myspace.com/everymanforhimself ).
Playlist for 1st Feb 2010
Late start as the bfm Live broadcast of the Laneway festival came to an end.
WORLD WAR 4- Pet Hate
STEEL PANTHER- Asian Hooker (Album: Feel the Steel) Despite the release of this album in the US months ago- it was only recently available in OZ/NZ (i think) and of all the songs, this one was requested most (from the few people that knew i had the album), and it's more appropriate for the show than, say, "Community Property" (which is a bit slow- more ballad-esk)
TESTAMENT- So Many Lies (Album: The Ritual) Requested Via Facebook
MUSTASCH- Black out Blues (Album: Mustasch) I got hold of the new Mustasch album before I went to Oz for a bit recently & have a few favourite songs, esp "Mine" but i find the Album works well as a whole
EVERGREEN TERRACE- The Kids Aren't Alright (Album: Writers Block) Offspring Cover: With Schools across the country returning this week (or around this time) how could i not atleast have a dig, rubbing in the loss of holidays just a little more.
MACHINE HEAD- Fucking Hostile (Album: Getcha Pull) A Dimebag tribute in the form of Pantera Covers came with The December (I think) Issue of Metal Hammer (of which, i only just managed to pick up- there was only 1 left at the place i went to) well worth the $20 odd, the magazine features an article with Phil Anselmo too
JUST ONE FIX- When the Knife comes down (Album: Blood Horizon) Around the time of the Chimaira gig in Auckland (20th Jan 2010) at which Just One Fix was one of the supports for, the guys sent me this song, from their forth coming "Blood Horizon" Album, and I like it, in fact I'll play it next week too
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD- Love? (Album: Alien) Requested via facebook. Frontman of Strapping Young Lad, Devin Townsend, will be in the country come March 20th, with his latest music an endeavour "The Devin Townsend Project". I am a big Devin Townsend Fan. fact..
ROB ZOMBIE- Werewolf Women of the SS (Album: HellBilly Deluxe 2) Requested Via facebook. Not meant to be released until feb 2nd, i picked it up off iTunes, no hassle.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN- Farewell, Mona Lisa (Album: Option Paralysis) The D.E.P.. New Album Option Paralysis is not due out till March or something, but they put this song out early, and obviously I jumped at the chance to hear something from their new album
CRIPPLE MR ONION- Rumour Mill (Album: Antigravity) The C.M.O boys are back! Not only playing at "Black FKN Friday" on April 2nd, the day after the big "Decapitated, Origin, Misery Index, Psycroptic" gig on the 1st of April, but their official return to gigging show is at Live Bar on Friday March 5th (the night after Meshuggah)
BLACK HOLE- I'm Failing to see how this is a good idea (Album: Dead Hearts)
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE- The Cats Pajamas (Album: It's All Happening) Requested. I'm digging the spas-core metal sound, and since coming across iwrestledabearonce several months back, i been hooked.
SAVING GRACE- All, but the Archer (Album: Unbreakable) The lads new album is still hot off the press, "Unbreakable" now available in NZ, certainly thru itunes and probably in stores now (or very soon)
SINATE- One Day Closer (Album: Beyond Human) Requested via Facebook
MESHUGGAH- Combustion (Album: Alive) Ahead of their March gigs in NZ they have (or will) release a live DVD/CD, i don't have the DVD, yet, but the audio rocks and i can't wait to see them live (I missed their last show in NZ)
IMPALED NAZARENE- You Don't Rock Hard (Album: Manifest)
BEHEMOTH- The Seed Ov I (Album: Evangelion) It took me ages, but i finally got my hands on the new behemoth, made me very excit'd. They're back in NZ this year- April 10th with Job for a Cowboy & Goatwhore.
IMMOLATION- Majesty and Decay (Album: Majesty and Decay)
IMPIUOS- I am the King (Album: Death Domination)
DECAPITATED- Spheres of Madness (Album: Decapitated Compilation- Tribute to Vitek (RIP)) Back after tragedy struck the band a few years back, new lineup and playing in NZ April 1st this year.
STEEL PANTHER- Turn out the Lights (Album: Feel the Steel) I'm a sucker for a piss-take/ridiculous-theme metal band that sounds good musically- no point in being funny if you don't know how to play.
WORLD WAR 4- Pet Hate
STEEL PANTHER- Asian Hooker (Album: Feel the Steel) Despite the release of this album in the US months ago- it was only recently available in OZ/NZ (i think) and of all the songs, this one was requested most (from the few people that knew i had the album), and it's more appropriate for the show than, say, "Community Property" (which is a bit slow- more ballad-esk)
TESTAMENT- So Many Lies (Album: The Ritual) Requested Via Facebook
MUSTASCH- Black out Blues (Album: Mustasch) I got hold of the new Mustasch album before I went to Oz for a bit recently & have a few favourite songs, esp "Mine" but i find the Album works well as a whole
EVERGREEN TERRACE- The Kids Aren't Alright (Album: Writers Block) Offspring Cover: With Schools across the country returning this week (or around this time) how could i not atleast have a dig, rubbing in the loss of holidays just a little more.
MACHINE HEAD- Fucking Hostile (Album: Getcha Pull) A Dimebag tribute in the form of Pantera Covers came with The December (I think) Issue of Metal Hammer (of which, i only just managed to pick up- there was only 1 left at the place i went to) well worth the $20 odd, the magazine features an article with Phil Anselmo too
JUST ONE FIX- When the Knife comes down (Album: Blood Horizon) Around the time of the Chimaira gig in Auckland (20th Jan 2010) at which Just One Fix was one of the supports for, the guys sent me this song, from their forth coming "Blood Horizon" Album, and I like it, in fact I'll play it next week too
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD- Love? (Album: Alien) Requested via facebook. Frontman of Strapping Young Lad, Devin Townsend, will be in the country come March 20th, with his latest music an endeavour "The Devin Townsend Project". I am a big Devin Townsend Fan. fact..
ROB ZOMBIE- Werewolf Women of the SS (Album: HellBilly Deluxe 2) Requested Via facebook. Not meant to be released until feb 2nd, i picked it up off iTunes, no hassle.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN- Farewell, Mona Lisa (Album: Option Paralysis) The D.E.P.. New Album Option Paralysis is not due out till March or something, but they put this song out early, and obviously I jumped at the chance to hear something from their new album
CRIPPLE MR ONION- Rumour Mill (Album: Antigravity) The C.M.O boys are back! Not only playing at "Black FKN Friday" on April 2nd, the day after the big "Decapitated, Origin, Misery Index, Psycroptic" gig on the 1st of April, but their official return to gigging show is at Live Bar on Friday March 5th (the night after Meshuggah)
BLACK HOLE- I'm Failing to see how this is a good idea (Album: Dead Hearts)
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE- The Cats Pajamas (Album: It's All Happening) Requested. I'm digging the spas-core metal sound, and since coming across iwrestledabearonce several months back, i been hooked.
SAVING GRACE- All, but the Archer (Album: Unbreakable) The lads new album is still hot off the press, "Unbreakable" now available in NZ, certainly thru itunes and probably in stores now (or very soon)
SINATE- One Day Closer (Album: Beyond Human) Requested via Facebook
MESHUGGAH- Combustion (Album: Alive) Ahead of their March gigs in NZ they have (or will) release a live DVD/CD, i don't have the DVD, yet, but the audio rocks and i can't wait to see them live (I missed their last show in NZ)
IMPALED NAZARENE- You Don't Rock Hard (Album: Manifest)
BEHEMOTH- The Seed Ov I (Album: Evangelion) It took me ages, but i finally got my hands on the new behemoth, made me very excit'd. They're back in NZ this year- April 10th with Job for a Cowboy & Goatwhore.
IMMOLATION- Majesty and Decay (Album: Majesty and Decay)
IMPIUOS- I am the King (Album: Death Domination)
DECAPITATED- Spheres of Madness (Album: Decapitated Compilation- Tribute to Vitek (RIP)) Back after tragedy struck the band a few years back, new lineup and playing in NZ April 1st this year.
STEEL PANTHER- Turn out the Lights (Album: Feel the Steel) I'm a sucker for a piss-take/ridiculous-theme metal band that sounds good musically- no point in being funny if you don't know how to play.
Monday, 15 December 2008
From now until 2009
As everything closes/ slows for the festive season (honestly- it's hardly a 'season' more 1 day followed by many excuses not to work- also if anyone wishes to challenge my seemingly callous attitude towards this time of year, then take a trip with me to a shopping mall) The Hard Fast and Heavy Show won't. We stay open, ready to spin all the heavy metal tracks over the airwaves, as we have done for the past 3 'festive seasons' (The Hard Fast and Heavy Show has held its mantle of the self of 95bfm for many many long years, but under our management it has survived the past 3 Xmas's)
LATEST INTERVIEW NEWS:
Last week i talked to Chris from:
DARKLIGHT CORPORATION: Wellington 4 piece, has a self titled debut (including a cover of The Prodigy's "Smack my Bitch up") and North Is tour in Jan/Feb 09.
www.darklightcorporation.com
www.myspace.com/darklightcorporation
With all the international and local band tours, we're looking to secure as many interviews with these bands as we can.
Just before their tour in Jan/Feb of the new year (with 8 Foot Sativa), we're looking forward to talking to In Dread Response.
Keep tuned for info on a free gig in early Feb
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LATEST INTERVIEW NEWS:
Last week i talked to Chris from:
DARKLIGHT CORPORATION: Wellington 4 piece, has a self titled debut (including a cover of The Prodigy's "Smack my Bitch up") and North Is tour in Jan/Feb 09.
www.darklightcorporation.com
www.myspace.com/darklightcorporation
With all the international and local band tours, we're looking to secure as many interviews with these bands as we can.
Just before their tour in Jan/Feb of the new year (with 8 Foot Sativa), we're looking forward to talking to In Dread Response.
Keep tuned for info on a free gig in early Feb
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