Friday, 19 March 2010
Sunday, 14 March 2010
hfhshow interviews Sharne Just One Fix guitarist
Ahead of their show down at the Boys Day Out in Hamilton this past weekend (13/14th march) we chat to Sharne, founding member of Auckland thrashers Just One Fix.(Watch out for Vocalist, Riccardo's homage to the crotch grab in one of the bands promo pics on their myspace. ;p ;p) Tune into the show each & every Monday night 11pm to 1am, in NZ, to catch details on when i'll broadcast the interview..
Meshuggah @Transmission Room 4th March 2010
Had a wicked night, Fornaz Chemica (support act) was wicked too. Meshuggah was excellent, so wicked- i also noticed their sound and lighting was expertly done, till i realised they seemed to have their own guys for that, (with mighty beards too)
Ran into, Jesse (Set on End), Gavin & Ben (6 day War), Renee (Cripple Mr Onion) & Facebook Rachel & her mate Kurt (Sturgeon) & heaps of others too.
Got me an "Obzen" shirt, bright blue, i can add it to my growing collection of metal shirts, and by growing i mean, already pretty big...
Ran into, Jesse (Set on End), Gavin & Ben (6 day War), Renee (Cripple Mr Onion) & Facebook Rachel & her mate Kurt (Sturgeon) & heaps of others too.
Got me an "Obzen" shirt, bright blue, i can add it to my growing collection of metal shirts, and by growing i mean, already pretty big...
Converge @ Kings Arms, 12th March 2010
Got to the Kings arms nice and early, early enough atleast to catch the two support acts.
I forgot my camera, so had to try use my phone, but due to the frantic nature of (most of) the Converge performance, all my pics are somewhat blurrrrred..
Wicked night, Converge were insanely awesome. I'm thinking i might get some neck tattoos so i can be more like the bands vocalist, Jacob Bannon.
thanks to promoters Josh & sam @ Shogun
& i'm shouting out to people i saw (maybe said hi or just saw there...) Sean(In Dread Response, amongst others) and brento (Everyman for himself, amongst others) & Steve (Steelmill)
I forgot my camera, so had to try use my phone, but due to the frantic nature of (most of) the Converge performance, all my pics are somewhat blurrrrred..
Wicked night, Converge were insanely awesome. I'm thinking i might get some neck tattoos so i can be more like the bands vocalist, Jacob Bannon.
thanks to promoters Josh & sam @ Shogun
& i'm shouting out to people i saw (maybe said hi or just saw there...) Sean(In Dread Response, amongst others) and brento (Everyman for himself, amongst others) & Steve (Steelmill)
Kulus posts new tracks
West Auckland 3 piece have put up a couple of rehearsal tracks up- just follow the link below
http://www.reverbnation.com/kulus
http://www.reverbnation.com/kulus
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
wtf! Horse the Band releases a 6DVD box set... i want it!!
from: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=53335
Horse the Band has issued the following update about releasing a six DVD set from their Earth Tour:
"EARTH TOUR Photo Book/6-DVD Set Preliminary Info This thing is happening and it is happening soon. Preliminary details:
"15 hours (our goal) of HD footage, taken from 120 hours of raw footage resulting in 6 DVDs showing the countries we visited, the people we met, the shows we played, what we drank and ate, everything crazy and funny and sad that happened, and most importantly, us. Think of this not as a DVD or movie, but more like a novel in video form. Something you spend a lot of time with to reap a greater artistic reward for your soul. A Rock Odyssey, but something even greater, as Rock is only one of many parts of the equation!
"1 live DVD: Every song we played on tour, each song's footage and audio comes from a different show in a different country. The DVDs will be nestled into the back cover of a hard-cover full color photo book. This will be either 50 or 100 pages. It's going to be 8 1/2" by 11" so it's big but still fits on your bookshelf. The books will be one of a kind with actual tour artifacts (ticket stubs, fliers, plane tickets) incorporated (sewn, pasted) into each. The books will be hand-bound (professionally, it will NOT fall apart, they will look and feel exactly like any book you buy in a store, quality-wise) and will be very beautiful and special items.
"The photo book will contain the best of the best pictures from tour and will follow the tour chronologically, so you can reference the photos while watching the DVD. Each member will write their memories of or explain specific photos which need explaining. There will be a lot of written content from the touring party including comments intended to humiliate other band members. And much much much much more...
it goes on, but t'was to long & i didn't read it, hopefully you got the gist...
Horse the Band has issued the following update about releasing a six DVD set from their Earth Tour:
"EARTH TOUR Photo Book/6-DVD Set Preliminary Info This thing is happening and it is happening soon. Preliminary details:
"15 hours (our goal) of HD footage, taken from 120 hours of raw footage resulting in 6 DVDs showing the countries we visited, the people we met, the shows we played, what we drank and ate, everything crazy and funny and sad that happened, and most importantly, us. Think of this not as a DVD or movie, but more like a novel in video form. Something you spend a lot of time with to reap a greater artistic reward for your soul. A Rock Odyssey, but something even greater, as Rock is only one of many parts of the equation!
"1 live DVD: Every song we played on tour, each song's footage and audio comes from a different show in a different country. The DVDs will be nestled into the back cover of a hard-cover full color photo book. This will be either 50 or 100 pages. It's going to be 8 1/2" by 11" so it's big but still fits on your bookshelf. The books will be one of a kind with actual tour artifacts (ticket stubs, fliers, plane tickets) incorporated (sewn, pasted) into each. The books will be hand-bound (professionally, it will NOT fall apart, they will look and feel exactly like any book you buy in a store, quality-wise) and will be very beautiful and special items.
"The photo book will contain the best of the best pictures from tour and will follow the tour chronologically, so you can reference the photos while watching the DVD. Each member will write their memories of or explain specific photos which need explaining. There will be a lot of written content from the touring party including comments intended to humiliate other band members. And much much much much more...
it goes on, but t'was to long & i didn't read it, hopefully you got the gist...
Wellington's "No Love Lost" releases music vid, on web!
Cheers Blair for the Email:
This Sunday marks the web release of Wellington Party Rock outfit No Love Losts new music video ‘Whiskey & Dry’.
This single marks the beginning of a build up to the release of their 3rd Full length album & 1st full studio release, which will be a CD & DVD Package available exclusively online.
The DVD is live footage from San Fransisco Bathhouse of one of their many sold out shows with one of their pyrotechnic display’s in full roar.
It will be viewable on their Youtube, Facebook & Myspace pages at 8pm on Sunday the 28th of Feb.
You can view it at:
http://www.youtube.com/cutthroatjester
http://www.facebook.com/nolovelostnz?ref=ts
http://www.myspace.com/nolovelostnz
This Sunday marks the web release of Wellington Party Rock outfit No Love Losts new music video ‘Whiskey & Dry’.
This single marks the beginning of a build up to the release of their 3rd Full length album & 1st full studio release, which will be a CD & DVD Package available exclusively online.
The DVD is live footage from San Fransisco Bathhouse of one of their many sold out shows with one of their pyrotechnic display’s in full roar.
It will be viewable on their Youtube, Facebook & Myspace pages at 8pm on Sunday the 28th of Feb.
You can view it at:
http://www.youtube.com/cutthroatjester
http://www.facebook.com/nolovelostnz?ref=ts
http://www.myspace.com/nolovelostnz
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
5 Star Prison Cell enters studio for new album
from: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/
They were only just here at the end of 2009, playing several dates in NZ, including a free (upon RSVP) gig at the transmission room, one which i attended and had a blast at..
Australian metallers FIVE STAR PRISON CELL will enter Sing Sing South Studios in Melbourne on March 1 to begin recording their third album, entitled "Matriarch". The band states, "We are very excited and sincerely feel this is our strongest work to date.
The group adds, "This album has been two years in the making, from the humble beginnings where we threw a good six or seven songs away to the last year where we have been focusing on the new materiel, meticulously critiquing every part of every song to make sure the end result is something we are happy with.
"We have worked so hard on these songs as it is important to us to evolve as a band and as musicians and to not put out the same album three times, but to always go a step above what we have done in the past. What is left is 12 songs that we are ready to hit the studio with. And naturally, as we want the best for our music, we have been lucky enough to secure one of the best producers in the country...
Enter Forrester Savell (KARNIVOOL, HELMET, FULL SCALE, DEAD LETTER CIRCUS) who will be recording and producing the entire album from start to finish over the next month. Artwork will be by our personal favorite artist, Seldon Hunt, whose talent always continues to astound us.
"We have a clip in the making, and everything else is falling in place for an April release. Then, of course, our 30-show tour, which will take place over May/June/July this year."
FIVE STAR PRISON CELL's second album, "Slaves of Virgo", came out in March 2007 via Faultline Records. The CD was produced by dw Norton at Back Beach studios in Rye, Victoria, Australia.
FIVE STAR PRISON CELL is:
Adam Glynn - Vocals
Marc Whitworth - Drums
Mark Holain - Guitar
Cameron Macdonald - Bass
They were only just here at the end of 2009, playing several dates in NZ, including a free (upon RSVP) gig at the transmission room, one which i attended and had a blast at..
Australian metallers FIVE STAR PRISON CELL will enter Sing Sing South Studios in Melbourne on March 1 to begin recording their third album, entitled "Matriarch". The band states, "We are very excited and sincerely feel this is our strongest work to date.
The group adds, "This album has been two years in the making, from the humble beginnings where we threw a good six or seven songs away to the last year where we have been focusing on the new materiel, meticulously critiquing every part of every song to make sure the end result is something we are happy with.
"We have worked so hard on these songs as it is important to us to evolve as a band and as musicians and to not put out the same album three times, but to always go a step above what we have done in the past. What is left is 12 songs that we are ready to hit the studio with. And naturally, as we want the best for our music, we have been lucky enough to secure one of the best producers in the country...
Enter Forrester Savell (KARNIVOOL, HELMET, FULL SCALE, DEAD LETTER CIRCUS) who will be recording and producing the entire album from start to finish over the next month. Artwork will be by our personal favorite artist, Seldon Hunt, whose talent always continues to astound us.
"We have a clip in the making, and everything else is falling in place for an April release. Then, of course, our 30-show tour, which will take place over May/June/July this year."
FIVE STAR PRISON CELL's second album, "Slaves of Virgo", came out in March 2007 via Faultline Records. The CD was produced by dw Norton at Back Beach studios in Rye, Victoria, Australia.
FIVE STAR PRISON CELL is:
Adam Glynn - Vocals
Marc Whitworth - Drums
Mark Holain - Guitar
Cameron Macdonald - Bass
As I lay Dying & Emmure + guests @ Transmission Room March 26th
Press Release Courtesy of Vasely & Deadboy Records.
RW ENTERTAINMENT & DEADBOY PROMOTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT
AS I LAY DYING (San Diego, USA)
EMMURE (New York, USA)
SAVING GRACE
with THE DAUNTLESS & CAST THEM TO RUIN
Friday 26 March -Transmission Room Auckland | Licensed & All Ages
Tickets On Sale Now from www.moshtix.co.nz www.undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy
-------------------------
San Diego's Metal legends AS I LAY DYING need no introduction.
Since the release of their 2003 debut 'Frail Words Collapse' on Metal Blade Records, the band has gone on to
become one of the most influential metal acts of the last decade.
Headlining numerous festivals and tours across the globe, selling well over half a million records and picking up a trophy room full of awards, this is the one metal machine that you don't want to miss seeing live as they hit New Zealand's shores for the first time
for a one off performance at Auckland City's Transmission Room on Friday 26th March.
Coming out of Queens, New York, EMMURE are leading the way for the new generation of pissed off, mosh driven hardcore.
The band have released 3 albums to date on Victory Records and have toured worldwide in support of their releases
to an overwhelming response and an ever-growing legion of loyal fans.
Emmure's 2009 record 'Felony' has created much hype in USA and worldwide and New Zealand fans will have the opportunity to see the band live for one night only as they land in the country hot off the tail of their Australian dates with Machine Head, Hatebreed & Bleeding Through before returning to the U.S. to hit the road on 2010's legendary Vans Warped Tour.
Rounding off the mid-card are East Coast hardcore heavyweights SAVING GRACE who since 2005 have been making their mark on New Zealand and beyond with a strong touring history in Australasia, Mexico and the U.S. as well as a myriad of international supports and festival appearances.
Their brand new sophomore album 'Unbreakable' was released in January 2010 on Strike First Records in USA and is now available in stores across New Zealand on Deadboy Records.
Monday, 15 February 2010
Fear Factory "Mechanize" giveaways
Tune in to tonights show, where Dale (might) have details on how to win copies of the new Fear Factory Album "mechanize". They will be given away by the blog, and those who maintain it, but Dale will be able to take your calls as you give him the required details we will use to send the cds out to you...
This album features the reunion of Dino and Burton, & some of you might have see them play live at the BDO earlier in the year. It's been receiving many good reviews & many of the songs were leaked onto youtube as well.
Overall, it's an anticipated album & must have for all Fear Factory fans, whether you've been waiting for it or it snuck up on you.
follow the link to online streaming options:
http://www.95bfm.com/default,live.sm
This album features the reunion of Dino and Burton, & some of you might have see them play live at the BDO earlier in the year. It's been receiving many good reviews & many of the songs were leaked onto youtube as well.
Overall, it's an anticipated album & must have for all Fear Factory fans, whether you've been waiting for it or it snuck up on you.
follow the link to online streaming options:
http://www.95bfm.com/default,live.sm
Black FKN Friday times
From: http://forum.nzmetal.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=245
April 2nd @ the Transmission Room*
8:30pm - Doors open.
9:00pm - WORD OF GOD (30 minute set)
9:45pm - CARNAL (30 minute set)
10:30pm - THE MARK OF MAN (30 minute set)
11:15pm - ZERSTIREN (45 minute set)
12:15am - CRIPPLE MR ONION (45 minute set)
1:15am - IN DREAD RESPONSE (45 minute set)
3:00am - Doors shut.
*yes, the bar will be open
April 2nd @ the Transmission Room*
8:30pm - Doors open.
9:00pm - WORD OF GOD (30 minute set)
9:45pm - CARNAL (30 minute set)
10:30pm - THE MARK OF MAN (30 minute set)
11:15pm - ZERSTIREN (45 minute set)
12:15am - CRIPPLE MR ONION (45 minute set)
1:15am - IN DREAD RESPONSE (45 minute set)
3:00am - Doors shut.
*yes, the bar will be open
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Metal turns 40
From: http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/02/12/happy-40th-birthday-heavy-metal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Metalsucks+%28MetalSucks%29
As has already been pointed out on any number of other websites, February 13 1970, marks the 40th anniversary of the release Black Sabbath’s debut & self titled album in the UK. While there is a certain amount of controversy over the exact origin of the heavy metal sound, the majority of people (who bother with this kinda thing) are in agreement that Sabbath are pretty much the originators of metal, so this would kinda-sorta make it metal’s 40th birthday.
So, please join me in wishing the music we love a very happy birthday.
As has already been pointed out on any number of other websites, February 13 1970, marks the 40th anniversary of the release Black Sabbath’s debut & self titled album in the UK. While there is a certain amount of controversy over the exact origin of the heavy metal sound, the majority of people (who bother with this kinda thing) are in agreement that Sabbath are pretty much the originators of metal, so this would kinda-sorta make it metal’s 40th birthday.
So, please join me in wishing the music we love a very happy birthday.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Up coming things of interest
This week I've had two interviews that will be broadcasted in the next couple of shows:
1st with Ben from "The Mark of Man" Who are playing at "Black FKN Friday" April 2nd @ The Transmission Room, Auckland http://www.myspace.com/themarkofman
http://www.myspace.com/deadboyrecordsnz
2nd with Kurt Ballou; a founding member & Guitarist of Converge, who are in NZ for 2 shows in New Zealand: MArch 12th @ Kings Arms (Auckland), March 13th @ Bar Bodega (Wellington) http://www.myspace.com/converge www.shogunmusic.com
And to top it all off: in advance of their album release show for "Final Fester" on the 19th of Feb at the Kings Arms- Mutangent will be in the studio for a chat this coming monday on the show (15th feb)
http://www.myspace.com/mutangent
1st with Ben from "The Mark of Man" Who are playing at "Black FKN Friday" April 2nd @ The Transmission Room, Auckland http://www.myspace.com/themarkofman
http://www.myspace.com/deadboyrecordsnz
2nd with Kurt Ballou; a founding member & Guitarist of Converge, who are in NZ for 2 shows in New Zealand: MArch 12th @ Kings Arms (Auckland), March 13th @ Bar Bodega (Wellington) http://www.myspace.com/converge www.shogunmusic.com
And to top it all off: in advance of their album release show for "Final Fester" on the 19th of Feb at the Kings Arms- Mutangent will be in the studio for a chat this coming monday on the show (15th feb)
http://www.myspace.com/mutangent
Free Meshuggah song for legit download
The song is off their new live DVD, entitled "Alive"
http://www.store.limewire.com/store/app/pages/profiles/ArtistProfile/profileId/98/?refsrc=lwblog
http://www.store.limewire.com/store/app/pages/profiles/ArtistProfile/profileId/98/?refsrc=lwblog
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
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