LAST UPDATED - THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2006
* THE MINT CHICKS - Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! Australian Tour? Yes!
* BRANT BJORK & THE BROS - Aussie summer dates.
* SATYRICON - December tour - on sale now
* PEACHES & HERMS shocks the rocker.... BDO side shows announced
* MASSAPPEAL album reissues and playing rare live dates
* SOME GIRLS TOUR STARTS THIS WEEK - with an extra Sydney club show just announced
* BUTTERFINGERS TOUR STARTS THIS WEEK - with special guests TZU & MC LARS
* BUCK 65 ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR FOR JULY
* MAX MERRITT & THE METEORS IN SYDNEY OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS
* THE HOT LIES NATIONAL TOUR KICKS OFF AT COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
* THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY return to Australia to spread the word
* DRAGONFORCE announce Australian tour
* ZEKE YOU!!!! American punk rock legends Zeke make a long awaited return to Australia
* SEKIDEN, SPOD & I HEART HIROSHIMA on the road together...
Playing packed-out venues in New Zealand since 2002, The Mint Chicks (singer and wurlitzer piano player Kody Nielson, bassist Michael Logie, drummer Paul Roper and guitarist Ruban Nielson) have climbed all the P.A's, back flipped off all the drum risers, bloodied all the fingers, scrapped all the haters, broken all the hearts, ripped all the clothing, bashed all the microphones and smashed all the bottles in preparation for the release of their newest and most exciting record: 'Crazy?Yes!Dumb?No!' , out November 25.
The Mint Chicks are now bringing their live show back to Oz, with tour dates announced for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in December.
The Mint Chicks signed to legendary NZ label Flying Nun Records back in 2003. The 'Octagon, Octagon, Octagon' EP came that year, the following year, a single ‘Blue Team Go!' came out on the highly respected Fierce Panda label in the UK (hyped as a “ one minute masterpiece ” by Kerrang!). They released their second EP 'Anti-Tiger' in 2004, then 'F**k the Golden Youth', their debut album came next, which Australia 's Blunt magazine called “ One of the best albums of 2005” . The band has played support slots for the White Stripes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, the Blood Brothers and many more…
'Crazy?Yes!Dumb?No!' has been mastered by the legendary Howie Weinberg (responsible for albums by The White Stripes, Nirvana, The Beastie Boys, & Gorillaz to name a few) at Masterdisk in New York . Thought you knew The Mint Chicks? Think again…
THE MINT CHICKS ‘CRAZY?YES!DUMB?NO!' OUT NOVEMBER 25
THE MINT CHICKS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
Wed Dec 6 - Brisbane, Ric's Bar (w/ Skul Hazards)
Thu Dec 7 - Sydney , Annandale Hotel (w/ Jump 2 Light Speed & Dead China Doll)
Sat Dec 9 - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club (w/ Young & Restless, Regular John)
Brant Bjork - desert boogieman - returns in December for a brief round of Aussie dates with his band, The Bros, in tow.
However, this is The Bros as never seen before.
With the recent departure of Mike Peffer from the Bros' drum stool, please welcome the one & only Mr Alfredo Hernandez to the kit, joining Dylan Roche (Bass) and Cortez (guitar) to make up The Bros (and that is Bros as in "rhymes with Afros", just so we get the pronunciation correct).
Stoner rock aficionados will know Alfredo as the drummer who actually replaced Brant in Kyuss, appearing only on the band's final release ...And The Circus Leaves Town. He also drummed on Queens Of The Stone Age's debut self titled album and toured briefly with Mondo Generator in 2004.
Musically speaking The Bros bring it. Organic Rock. It grooves. It Flows. It's psychedelic. It's tough. It's beautiful. It's classic.
Dig it
Thu Dec 28th - Sydney, Annandale Hotel (Brant & The Bros perform entire show... on stage at 8.30pm)
Tickets: from the venue ( www.annandalehotel.com ; ph: 02 9550 1078; or in person at the bar) or www.custommade.com.au ; ph: 1300 762 545)
Fri Dec 29th - Glenworth Valley, Peats Ridge Festival
Tickets: from all Moshtix outlets, online at www.moshtix.com.au or by phone 02 9209 4614
Sat Dec 30th - Melbourne, Pyramid Rock Festival
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Sun Dec 31 - St Kilda, Espy NYE (w/ The Grates, The Drones, Wolf & Cub & more....)
Tickets: from the Espy bottle shop, Missing Link, Polyester, www.fasterlouder.com.au & Ticketmaster
Scorpion Entertainment proudly presents Grammy award winning Black Metal Lords SATYRICON. After more than a decade of pounding uncompromising Norwegian Black Metal, SATYRICON will be showcasing their live ceremonies of black metal supremacy to Australian audiences in December.
Never the ones to shy away from daring musical experimentation, the raw energy and hatred this band has consistently spewed forth is yet unmatched.
Their recently released album 'Now, Diabolical" (Roadrunner Records) adds a new spin on the black metal art, with more concentrated melodies, SATYRICON takes the listener on an expedition into the musical logic behind the darkest emotions.
Satyricon's demonic vocals coupled with Frost's relentless percussion attack, accompanied by their live band members, SATYRICON will leave you shattered in a void beyond normal reality. Never so far has black metal shown such force and now has come the time for Australian audiences to view this spectacular act in all their grim darkness.
Dare you witness the experience that is SATYRICON?
FRI DEC 1st ADELAIDE,HQ
Tickets: Venue*tix Ph 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au & CIB Ticketing Ph 8231 0824
SAT DEC 2nd MELBOURNE, THE HIFI
Tickets: thehifi.com.au, Missing Link, ticketek.com.au or ph 132849
TUE DEC 5th SYDNEY, THE METRO
Tickets: online at www.custommade.com.au (1300 762 545) or online at www.metrotheatre.com.au (Box office : 02 9550 3666) & all Ticketek outlets
WED DEC 6th BRISBANE, THE ARENA
Tickets: www.arenaonline.com.au or PH: 1300 762 545, Rockinghorse (City), Skinnys (City), Butterbeats (City & Valley), Mosh Pit Music (Maroochydore), Music Mania (Southport) and Sunflower (Broadbeach).
I U WE together… let’s go!
Riding into the nights of silver glamour, the rock it hardcore sci-fi sex terrorist Peaches scatters the beats into a glitter blast of hit it hard free-for-all. From the Teachers to the Fatherfuckers now Impeach My Bush, strap on the Herms – keytar JD Samson (Le Tigre), guitar Radio Sloan (The Need, Courtney Love Band) and drums Samantha Maloney (Hole, Courtney Love Band, Eagles of Death Metal) for a full throttle electro-strike of heat and grab. On the back of her BIG DAY OUT 2007 shows the kinetic knights get even hotter…
Consume presents...
MON 22 JAN 2007 – GREAT NORTHERN, Byron Bay
Tickets on sale now from the venue 02 6685 6454, online at www.byronbayentertainment.com.au , OZTIX 1300 762 545, ABC Centre Ballina 02 6686 2436 and Music Bizarre Lismore 02 6622 3262.
WED 24 JAN 2007 – HOME, Sydney
Tickets on sale now from www.custommade.com.au (ph: 1300 762 545); www.homesydney.com; www.fasterlouder.com.au; www.inthemix.com.au; Moshtix (ph: 02 9209 4614 / www.moshtix.com.au )
TUES 30 JAN 2007 – POW, Melbourne
Tickets on sale now from Polyester Records, Missing Link, Greville Records, Prince of Wales public bar (12 noon - 10pm, 7 days), phone book 03 9536 1168, or book online www.princebandroom.com.au
WED 31 JAN 2007 – POW, Melbourne
Tickets on sale now from Polyester Records, Missing Link, Greville Records, Prince of Wales public bar (12 noon - 10pm, 7 days), phone book 03 9536 1168, or book online www.princebandroom.com.au
The boys wanna be her… the girls wanna be her…
New album IMPEACH MY BUSH out now on XL/Remote Control.
FRI 18 JAN – BDO2007 AUCKLAND
SUN 21 JAN – BDO2007 GOLD COAST
THUR 25 JAN – BDO2007 SYDNEY
SUN 28 JAN – BDO2007 MELBOURNE
FRI 2 FEB – BDO2007 ADELAIDE
SUN 4 FEB – BDO2007 PERTH
Stick it!
An all-time classic of Australian punk, Nobody Likes A Thinker was Sydney band Massappeal's glorious introduction to the world. Originally released by Waterfront Records in 1986, this pioneering slab of vibrant skate punk and hardcore was recently remastered for this brand new double-disc CD reissue on Chatterbox Records. Packaged in Ben Brown's now legendary Choose Life cover artwork with a special 20-page booklet featuring rare photographs and extended liner notes, this massive 38-track collection expands on the original mini-album with a host of bonuses such as the '87 Fun Again single, as well as rare live and demo tracks. Also includes two free stickers.
Also released...... Ahead of its time when released in November 1989, Jazz, the Magnum Opus by well-respected Sydney hardcore foursome Massappeal, has remained an unattainable benchmark in original Australian punk and metal. A breathtaking blend of hardcore, thrash metal and angular rock, it is one of those albums that stands outside of any one genre - an album built to stand the test of time. Originally issued as a double-LP by Waterfront Records, all 13 tracks have been compiled onto one CD for this special re-release by Chatterbox Records. Newly remastered, it has never sounded more relevant. With metal sounds now cutting deep into the punk and hardcore scene, the world finally appears to have caught up with Jazz. (Also includes two free stickers).
Massappeal will be playing live to celebrate the re-issues;
Fri NOV 24 - SYDNEY, Annandale Hotel (w/ 1,2 Seppuku & Twin City Faction)
Tickets $15 at the door on the night only
Fri DEC 1 - MELBOURNE, Green Room (w/ ABC Weapons & Mispent Youth)
Tickets $15 at the door on the night only
Massappeal - Jazz and Nobody Likes A Thinker (2CD) reissued Sat, 18 November 2006.
"Basically, we wanted to brutalize people and have each song punch people in the face and not let up until they were choking on their own blood. None of this eyeliner-wearing, cupcake shit—just putting listeners' open ears on the curb and stomping on their heads." Sal Gallegos, Some Girls
The above is good an intro as any to Some Girls, a five-piece unit of punk pedigree hailing from San Diego, California. Sure, the group is comprised of the crème de le crass of musicians from the city's famed hardcore/punk underground, but that's not really the most important thing about Some Girls. Juicy quotes and name checks of the influential groups Some Girls' members have played in (the Locust, American Nightmare, Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower, Unbroken) are fine and good, but all you really need to do to understand what Some Girls are about is to listen to their music—if you can handle it.
Some Girls began in early 2002 when singer Wes Eisbold (American Nightmare) and guitarist Rob Moran (ex-Unbroken) spoke of putting together a fast and noisy hardcore band that would "fuck people up." The very next day, drummer and Two Miles Till Iocon studios owner Sal Gallegos was called in to assist Eisbold and Moran with their mission and, within a few sweaty hours, the first Some Girls songs were born
Now, after a few releases on cool indie labels, and a couple of line up changes, Some Girls are heading to Australia to promote their recently released Epitaph debut "Heaven's Pregnant Teens" in June...
With Heaven's Pregnant Teens, the group has honed its white knuckled assault down to 25 minutes of unrelenting musical psychosis while adding new dimensions of brutality to their now-trademark thrash attack. Throughout the album's thirteen tracks, complex time changes invert riffs on their heads as layers of guitars trample each other before spreading out into electrified tendrils. Bassist Justin Pearson's fuck fuzz-soaked bass and drummer Sal Gallegos' unremitting percussive attack provide a manic backdrop to singer Wes Eisold's frantic caged dog vocal assailments. In short, it's a musical mindfuck. From the cannon shot intro of the album's crushing opener "Beautiful Rune" to the death drone of its nine-minute closing suite "Deathwish," Heaven's Pregnant Teens is a document of five twisted musical minds making the most gloriously deranged noise producer Alex Newport (At The Drive In, The Locust, Sepultura) could commit to tape.
The SOME GIRLS tour dates are:
Thu June 8
Brisbane, HMB Basement
with guests RAZORHURST, ON/OX, THE NIGHTCRASH
Tickets from Rocking Horse, Skinny's, www.etix.com.au and phone: 1300 762 545
Fri June 9
Melbourne, Evelyn Hotel
with guests BLACKLEVEL EMBASSY, THE GREY DATURAS & TERROR FIRMA
Tickets from Evelyn Bottle Shop, Missing Link and phone: 1300 762 545
Sat June 10
Sydney, Come Together Festival @ Luna Park Big Top
SOLD OUT!
SUN JUNE 11
Sydney , Spectrum
with guests THE GETAWAY PLAN, NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY & FURCURVE
Tickets on sale now from all Moshtix outlets, phone: 02 9209 4614 & online at www.moshtix.com.au
All dates proudly presented by Custom-Made Touring & Bombshellzine.com
TRIPLE J, CHANNEL V, VALLEY TRASH & CUSTOM-MADE PRESENTS…
BUTTERFINGERS ‘THE DEEPER YOU DIG…’ TOUR
with special guests TZU & MC LARS
So what’s next for Brisbane’s newest musical spokespeople? The key to the city? Dinner with the Governor? A breakfast named after them?
After being locked away with Magoo for months in the bowels of a nuclear reactor trying to inspire the creation of a monster with more force than a thousand screaming banshees on bad acid, the Butterfingers boys are itching to unleash the new tracks from their forthcoming album, ‘The Deeper You Dig…’ on unsuspecting and adoring audiences around the country! You have been warned!
‘The Deeper You Dig…’, was released last week and has debuted in the ARIA chart at #14. It is the much anticipated follow up to Butterfingers debut release, ‘Breakfast At Fatboys’. ‘The Deeper You Dig..’, features ‘Figjam’ (#9 on 2005’s JJJ’s Hottest 100) and the funky hip hop taste sensation, ‘Get Up Outta The Dirt’ and is set to blow some musical minds wide open when you hear it in all its live glory on ‘The Deeper You Dig…’ national tour throughout June/July 2006.
You’ll be digging it at a venue near you… Tickets on sale now
JUNE
Wed 7 VIC Ballarat, Karova Lounge (presented by BEAT MAGAZINE)
Tickets from Leading Edge Music, New Generation & the venue
Thu 8 VIC Moorooduc, Peninsula Lounge (presented by BEAT MAGAZINE)
Tickets from Peninsula Lounge box office (ph: 03 9427 9198) & www.peninsulalounge.com.au
Fri 9 VIC Melbourne, Corner Hotel (presented by BEAT MAGAZINE) SOLD OUT
Sat 10 SA Adelaide, Adelaide Uni Bar (licensed / all ages)
Tickets from CIB Ticketing (ph: 08 8231 0824), Venue*Tix (ph: 08 8225 8888) & www.venuetix.com.au
Sun 11 SA Adelaide, Flinders Uni Bar
Tickets from CIB Ticketing (ph: 08 8231 0824), Venue*Tix (ph: 08 8225 8888) & www.venuetix.com.au
Wed 14 NSW Albury, Soden’s Hotel (presented by BEAT MAGAZINE)
Tickets from Hi Fidelity Wodonga, Mid State Records Albury & the venue (ph: 02 6021 2400)
Thu 15 ACT Canberra, ANU (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from ANU Union (ph: 02 6125 2446), Ticketek (ph: 132 849) & www.ticketek.com
Fri 16 NSW Sydney, Metro (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from Metro box office (ph: 02 9287 2000) & www.metrotheatre.com.au
Sat 17 NSW Mona Vale, Mona Vale Hotel (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) & www.moshtix.com.au
Sun 18 NSW Yallah, Roadhouse (licensed / all ages) (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from Hewlett’s record Bar (Nowra), Redback Music (Wollongong), the venue (ph: 02 4262 2655) & www.yallahroadhouse.com.au
Thu 22 NSW Sawtell, Sawtell RSL
Tickets from Coffs Music, Park Beach Music & the venue (ph: 02 6653 1577)
Fri 23 NSW Byron Bay, Hotel Great Northern (presented by TIME OFF)
Tickets from Backroom Tix (ph: 1300 762 545), ABC Shop Ballina, Music Bizarre Lismore, the venue & www.byronbayentertainment.com
Sat 24 QLD Brisbane, Arena (presented by TIME OFF)
Tickets from Rocking Horse, Skinnys, Butter Beats, Moshpit Music & Sunflower. Arena phone bookings (ph: 1300 762 545) & www.arenaonline.com.au
Thu 29 WA Bunbury, Prince Of Wales
Tickets from the venue & www.heatseeker.com.au
Fri 30 WA Fremantle, Metropolis
Tickets from 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video, Beat Music & www.heatseeker.com.au
JULY
Sat 1 WA Dunsborough, Dunsborough Tavern
Tickets from the venue & www.heatseeker.com.au
Thu 6 NSW Newcastle, Panthers (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from the venue & www.bigtix.com.au
Fri 7 NSW Caringbah, Bizzo’s (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) & www.moshtix.com.au
Sat 8 NSW Parramatta, Roxy Theatre (presented by DRUM MEDIA)
Tickets from all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) & www.moshtix.com.au
Thu 13 TAS Hobart, Hobart Uni
Tickets from Ruffcut Records, Uni Contact Centre & Entrepot
Fri 14 TAS Launceston, Saloon
Tickets from Mojo Music, Wills Music, Chilli DJ and Urban Supplies, Red Hot CD’s (Devonport) & the venue
Sat 15 TAS Burnie, Siricco’s
Tickets from Red Hot CD’s (Devonport) & Fosters Music (Burnie
Canadian hip-hop artist, MC and turntablist extraordinaire Buck 65 is heading to Australia in support of his latest release, Secret House Against The World (Warner Music). The brainchild and alter ego of Richard Terfry, Buck 65 has garnered critical acclaim (including praise from Radiohead and Vincent Gallo) around the world for his extraordinary blend of country-flavoured beats and Tom Waits-styled vocals.
Originally signed to the influential Anticon label, Buck 65 is often credited for kickstarting the avant-garde underground hip-hop movement in the late 90's. Not content with his success as a solo artist, Buck 65 recently joined forces with a number of full-time musicians as well as uber-producers Tortoise, D-Styles, Gonzales and PJ Harvey's long-time collaborator, Head, to produce genre-bending music that defies categorisation.
Main support comes from Sydney act, The Bird , who bring their unique take on electronic dance to the table. Festival favourites from Glastonbury to WOMAD, The Bird have been wowing crowds with their intoxicating live interpretations of drum'n'bass, breakbeats, dub and hip-hop for over ten years. Throw in a few sounds from the Asian underground, and The Bird will not disappoint [All shows except The Great Northern].
Support also arrives in the form of Curse ov Dialect . Dubbed the 'multicultural Public Enemy', Curse ov Dialect draws on the Maltese, Macedonian, Indian, Maori, and Pakistani backgrounds of its members to produce political hip-hop at its most enthralling. Skillfully balancing melodic samples and classic drums with world class turntablism, it's easy to see why they were the first Australian hip-hop act ever to be signed and released in the US [All shows except @Newtown].
Presented by Custom-Made Touring
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Thu July 6 - SYDNEY
@Newtown
Tix: all Moshtix outlets, online at www.atnewtown.com.au or phone 02 9550 3924
Fri July 7 - MELBOURNE
The Prince of Wales
Tix: Ticketek (ph: 132 849), Prince Of Wales credit card line (ph: 03 9536 1168) and the venue. Also online: www.ticketek.com.au / www.princebandroom.com.au
Sat July 8 – BYRON BAY
Hotel Great Northern (with AFRO DIZZI ACT)
Tix: the venue and online at www.byronbayentertainment.com
Sun July 9 - BRISBANE
The Rev
Tix: Rocking Horse, Skinny's, Ticket Solutions (ph: 1300 762 545), Butter Beats and online at www.therev.com.au
After a knock out mini tour in April, including Phuket, The Gladstone Harbour Festival and a couple of nights at the Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Max Merritt & The Meteors will hit the road again in June with a bunch of dates that includes some old favorite venues and some new territory for Australia's very own Soul Man. We sure hope that your favorite watering hole is included in this tour.
Make sure you come by and say 'hi'...
Saturday 3 June, St. Andrews Hotel, St. Andrews, Victoria
Sunday 4 June, Williamstown Roots Music Club, Williamstown RSL, Victoria
Friday 9 June, Commercial Club Albury, NSW
Saturday 10 June, Southern Cross Club, Canberra, ACT
Sunday 11 June, Penrith RSL, NSW
Thursday 15 June, Heritage Hotel, Bulli, NSW
Friday 16 June, Souths Juniors, NSW
Saturday 17 June, Revesby Workers Club, NSW
Sunday 18 June, Empire of Annandale Hotel, NSW
Dynamic Adelaide rockers The Hot Lies are set to take their acclaimed live show back on the road for the "Tell Me Goodnight" national tour.
The latest radio single from the band's Top 40 EP 'Heart Attacks and Callous Acts', Tell Me Goodnight has already started making a major dent at radio/TV networks around the country.
'Heart Attacks...' has currently spent more than 30 weeks in the ARIA Top 100, making it one of the longest running domestic releases in this year's singles chart.
The Hot Lies have been writing for their debut album and expect to treat fans to a taste of some new tracks on the "Tell Me Goodnight" tour.
Special Guests for the tour will be Melbourne's The Getaway Plan.
JUNE 14 CANNINGTON, THE FOUNDRY
tix from Live Clothing Carousel,
Carousel Shopping Ctre, Cannington Ph 08 9356 7828 & www.heatseeker.com.au
JUNE 15 BUNBURY, PRINCE OF WALES
tix from the venue, ph 089721 2016& www.heatseeker.com.au
JUNE 16 MANDURAH, PLAYERS NIGHTCLUB
tix from www.heatseeker.com.au
JUNE 17 PERTH, ROSEMOUNT HOTEL AFTERNOON U18,EVENING 18+
Tix from 78s Ph 089322 6384,Mills 089335 1945 Planet Video 089328 7464, Beat Music Ph 089446 5839 & www.heatseeker.com.au
22 JUNE, BELGRAVE, RUBY'S
Tix On Sale @ Ruby's Ph 9754 7445
23 JUNE, GEELONG, BARWON CLUB
Tix Only Available @ The Door
24 JUNE, BAYSWATER, TLC AFTERNOON All Ages w/ Avalon Drive & Angela's Dish
Tix from TLC, Missing Link & www.fist2face.com.au
24 JUNE, NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB EVENING 18+
Tix from www.northcotesocialclub.com or NSC Box Office Ph 94861677
1 JULY, ADELAIDE UNI BAR
Lic/All Ages - Doors 7.30pm
Tickets On Sale @ Venue*tix Ph 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au & CIB Ticketing Ph 8231 0824
7 JULY COOLANGATTA HOTEL
w/ Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan & The Bleeders
Tix from Coolangatta Hotel 075536 9311 or www.thecoolyhotel.com.au, Sunflower Music (Pacific Fair Broadbeach) Ph 075538 1850, Head Hi Music, Burleigh Heads Ph 075568 7568 www.moshtix.com.au & Music Mania, Southport Ph 075591 1665
8 JULY BRISBANE, QUT GUILD BAR AA
Tix from Rocking Horse Ph 073229 5360,Skinny's 073229 2389, Ticket Solutions Ph 1300 762545 or www.etix.com.au & The Venue
JULY 10 COFFS HARBOUR, EX SERVICES CLUB AA
JULY 11 PORT MACQUARIE, PANTHERS AA
JULY 12 TAREE, PCYC AA
JULY 13 NEWCASTLE, LEAGUES CLUB (AFTERNOON U18,EVENING 18+)
Tix from The Venue (ph: 4929 3067), The Rock Shop, Beaumont Street Beat & www.bigtix.com.au
JULY 14 CANBERRA, UC BAR LIC/AA
Tix @ The Door
JULY 15 MONA VALE HOTEL
tix from all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) & www.moshtix.com.au
JULY 16 PENRITH, EMBASSY HOTEL AA
w/ Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan, The Bleeders Tix from Leading Edge Music (Penrith & Parramatta)
JULY 28 SYDNEY, MARQUEE
Tix from All Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) & www.moshtix.com.au
JULY 29 YALLAH, ROADHOUSE LIC/AA
Tix from Hewlett's record Bar (Nowra), Redback Music (Wollongong), the venue (ph: 02 4262 2655) & www.yallahroadhouse.com.au
"Make no mistake about it, we are a revolutionary, anti-capitalist, Marxist, Communist rock band," The (International) Noise Conspiracy lead singer Dennis Lyxzen says. The Swedish quartet, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "rock's most politically radical band," are coming down under once again to rock our world. presented by Scorpion Entertainment.
The Rick Rubin-produced Armed Love , the group's third proper American full-length album, following the critically lauded Survival Sickness and A New Morning, Changing Weather on Epitaph, captures the fist-pumping live energy that has earned the group spots on the Warped Tour and the prestigious Coachella festival multiple times, as well as an invitation to this summer's Lollapalooza soiree in Chicago. Everywhere INC goes, Lyxzen invites fans to put on their dancing shoes and shake their hips, a request that concertgoers are powerless to decline when confronted with INC's high-energy R&B meets punk-rock attack.
Lyxzen states "And I promised myself that every time I get on stage or every time we do something, it has to be meaningful. It's always been the goal with this band to inspire people to do something other than just being passive consumers or go to the show and buy a t-shirt, but actually take something home with you and try to make sense of your life, your surroundings, the economical, political, and cultural structures around you.
Now, with the band's explosive stage show, energetic rockers, and politicized statements, tickets go on sale, Thursday March 2nd: below are the dates and ticket details:
APRIL 5: BRISBANE, The Zoo
Tickets: www.thezoo.com.au or Rocking Horse (Ph 3229 5360) & Skinny's (Ph 3229 2389)
APRIL 6 : NEWCASTLE, Uni, Bar On The Hill
Tickets: Soundworld (ph: 4929 6969), The Rock Shop (ph: 4929 1856), Beaumont St Beat (ph: 4962 5939) The Venue (ph: 4968 3845) & online at www.bigtix.com.au
APRIL 7 + 8: SYDNEY, Annandale Hotel
Tickets: The Venue (ph: 02 9550 1078) and online at www.annandalehotel.com
APRIL 9: MELBOURNE, The Corner Hotel
Tickets: The Corner Box Office, www.cornerhotel.com or Ph 9427 9198 & Missing Link
APRIL 11: ADELAIDE, Fowlers Live
Tickets: Venuetix Ph 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au & CIB Ticketing Ph 8231 0824
Scorpion Entertainment and Roadrunner Records present to you the worlds most extreme power metal band, England's DRAGONFORCE.
Dragonforce will be shredding it up on stages across the country with their renowned rhythmical genius and guitar wizardry. In support of their third release Inhuman Rampage through Roadrunner Records, Dragonforce have presented the world with a devastating musical journey though sheer speed and exhilarating power.
Combining intensity, chaos and melody, these Dragonforce trademarks have enabled them to soar above and bring the resurgence of power metal again to the world. Blazing through their songs with a breath-taking speed, blast beats, an abundance of guitar duels and a powerful voice, Dragonforce will leave you mesmerised and in a complete state of awe.
Let it be an early warning that Dragonforce are not for the weak or faint-hearted. Behold Dragonforce's superior musical genius as they rampage cities across the East Coast of Australia this May and prepare to be audibly slayed on the following dates (Ticket info included).
Tickets on sale March 31st.
MON MAY 15 - MELBOURNE, Hi - Fi Bar
Tix:
Ticketek (Ph 132 849), Hi-Fi Credit Card Line (Ph 9654 7617) or www.thehifi.com.au
TUE MAY 16 - BRISBANE, The Arena
Tix:
Skinny's Music (Ph 3229 2389), Rocking Horse (Ph 3229 5360) or www.arenaonline.com.au
WED MAY 17 - SYDNEY, Gaelic Theatre
Tix:
Moshtix Outlets (Ph 9209 4614) and online at www.moshtix.com.au
American Punk Rock legends ZEKE make a long awaited return to Australia for the second time in their career.
Having come off tours in the past couple of years with the likes of Iron Maiden, Korn, Slipknot, Suicidal Tendencies, Methods of Mayhem, X, the Misfits, the Damned, Motorhead, and Nashville Pussy ZEKE are at their best.
Delivering the fastest most insane rock and roll your ears will ever hear, ZEKE play rock like this might be the last show ever.
Back to being a brutal 4 piece, ZEKE will deliver tracks from all their classics, including “Kicked in the Teeth” & “Dirty Sanchez” (EPITAPH), “Death Alley” (ACES AND EIGHTS) to their latest “”til The Livin’ End” (RELAPSE).
Presented by BLUNT magazine.
APRIL 2006
Wed 13th - Brisbane, The Rev (w/ The Blacklist & The Hymies)
Tix: Skinnys, Rockinghorse or at the Rev.
Thu 14th - Sydney, The Empire Of Annandale (w/ The Blurters, The Blacklist & Jed Whitey)
Tix: all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) and online at www.moshtix.com.au
Fri 15th - Melbourne, Corner Hotel (w/ The Nation Blue, The Blacklist & Jed Whitey)
Tix: Missing Link, International Trash or at the Corner Box Office or online at www.cornerhotel.com
Sat 16th - Perth, Rosemount Hotel (w/ Jed Whitey & The Surefire Midnights)
Tix: 78 records.
SEKIDENER COMING…
Brisbane's wonder popbots SEKIDEN finally re-emerge from their junior fiction with their summer crashing hit-pic tune-arama UP IN THE AIR... 2 years in the making, baking in the sweltering heat has burned its impact on these chords – all grinding teeth and lost friends. Having spent too much time overseas in Canada, USA and Japan on the last album, they have seen the way to light this latest effort. Up in the Air is the first single from the new album Sound Instincts due in early April on Valve… and also destined for release later in the year in Canada, USA and Europe on the indie label Boompa.
To set the lightning racing Sekiden hits the road with beloved dudez, the cultural exorcizer SPOD. Fuckkk yeah…cast your body aside, catch the rythmnz of the infernal championz, and check the traction. In his first tour since it got cold, get set to stir the heat of this battlefield luvver as disrobed on the EP Eternal Championz and LP Taste the Radness. New live DVD of hotz knights of Spectrum action (with Nation Blue, Further, Black Level Embassy & Grand Fatal) available at all shows.
And fresh from the fires of Brisbane comes I HEART HIROSHIMA on their debut tour. Having already performed with the likes of Deerhoof, Calvin Johnson, Broken Social Scene and Sekiden - and with their debut EP 3 Letter Word for Candy out in March there can only be added sparks to the sweetness.
The Lightning Boltz Tour
SEKIDEN and SPOD
with I HEART HIROSHIMA
Thur 16 March – Coolangatta Hotel Coolangatta
Fri 17 March - Hotel Great Northern Byron Bay
Sat 18 March – The Rev Brisbane (plus The Sips)
Sun 19 March – you just never know what is going to happen?
Thu 23 March - Bar On The Hill Newcastle Uni (plus The Heartbreak Club)
Fri 24 March - Mandarin Club Sydney (plus Guns Are For Kids)
Sat 25 March - Fisho's Manly
Sun 26 March - Oxford Tavern Wollongong
Wed 29 March – ANU Bar Canberra
Thur 30 March – Enigma bar Adelaide
Fri 31 March – The Espy Melbourne (Front Bar) (plus The Casinos)
Sat 1 April – Pony Melbourne 2am slot in special Sekiden vs Spod end of tour combined and congealed set (no I Heart Hiroshima)
LAST UPDATED - MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2006 (afternoon)
* MU arrives finally... Phew!
Some of you may have heard that MU never appeared at the Gold Coast Big Day Out. This was due to flights being grounded over the past few days due to a severe snowstorm that left 10,000 people sleeping in Narita airport.
Finally after spending 10 hours strapped to a metal tube with wings sitting on the runway awaiting a green light it finally took off late last night to deposit MU in Brisbane early this morning (although her husband Maurice Fulton is still stranded in Japan awaiting a new flight).
To avoid any confusion, MU will appear at all other scheduled shows (see below). Apologies for any inconvenience. Have fun.
LAST UPDATED - MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2006 (morning)
* BRANT BJORK & THE BROS - return for their second Australian tour in February 2006
* TEGAN & SARA - return for a headline tour in February 2006
* THE HAUNTED with special guests EXODUS & I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN - March 2006
* MU - plays Big Day Out plus a couple of select side shows
* AFRA & THE INCREDIBLE BEATBOX BAND - play Big Day Out plus a couple of select side shows
* OPETH - Australian tour April 2006
“The closest thing we’ll get to seeing the Hendrix Experience.” - Inpress Magazine, Melbourne
Brant Bjork - desert boogieman - decided to find a band to back his trip. The Bros is what they’re called . . . The Bros are what they are. (And that is Bros as in "rhymes with Afros, just so we get the pronunciation correct). Dylan Roche on bass, Mike Peffer on drums, and Cortez on guitar. “Make no mistake . . . we’re a real band” Brant says. Musically speaking The Bros bring it. Organic Rock. It grooves. It Flows. It’s psychedelic. It’s tough. It’s beautiful. It’s classic.
Brant Bjork hails from Palm Desert, California where he began gigging at the age of 13.
By high school Brant had begun Kyuss with locals Josh Homme, Chris Cockrell, (later Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia. Kyuss became the first desert rock band to achieve international success by spearheading a musical movement that brought heavy and psychedelic sounds back to rock and roll and served as a prototype for all “desert/stoner rock”.
In 1993, Brant left Kyuss and moved to Humboldt to flip pizzas and play soccer. Too much rain moved him back to his natural habitat where he started an independent record label, El Camino (now Duna Records), played drums in hardcore punk band De-Con; and played guitar with desert legend Mario Lalli in Fatso Jetson.
In 1996, Bjork hooked up again with Homme, to begin the DESERT SESSIONS saga and work on what became Queens Of The Stone Age. However, Brant decided to take the road less travelled and rock with his surf buddies Fu Manchu, an adventure which took him into the studio for five records and around the world in four years.
In 1999 Brant released his first solo record, 'Jalamanta,' on Man's Ruin Records. Bjork's follow-up and heaviest record, 'Ch'e', was recorded and mixed in three days and truly captures his classic rock & roll roots.
In 2002, he released his third solo record, 'Brant Bjork & The Operators' on Duna Records - This record convinced us that Cheech & Chong and The Cars must have had a love child…named Brant Bjork.
On his fourth solo record, 'Keep Your Cool', he rocked, swung and soared to new heights by cutting through the petty and getting back to the sweaty. This record takes you from insightful, unconcealed testimonials to getting laid in the back seat of a Trans-Am.
With the momentum of these four highly diversified albums under his belt, Brant took an even more interesting turn with his most introspective and laid back record to date, 'Local Angel'.
Now we have the latest instalment 'Saved By Magic', his first release with his Brothers of Rock. It is a musical celebration of the roads and rituals to inner and outer freedom. A 19 track, 2CD monster, featuring songs like the fab 'Make the Pony Trot', '73', 'Kiss Away', and 'Let the Truth Be Known'. Along with a couple of guest guitars from desert legend, Mario Lalli, a dusty version of Cream’s 'Sunshine Of Your Love', and insane custom cover art, BB and the Bros boldly go where few bands go…. They’ve been saved by magic. Have you?
Dig it (and get ready for the tour...)
Tickets on sale for all shows now
Fri Feb 24th - Newcastle University "O" Ball
Tickets: from the venue & online at www.bigtix.com.au
Sat Feb 25th - Melbourne, The Hi-Fi
Tickets: Polyester, Missing Link, the venue (ph: 9654 7617) and online at www.thehifi.com.au
Sun Feb 26th - Adelaide, Enigma Bar
Tickets: CIB Ticketing (ph: 8231 0824), Venue*Tix (ph: 8225 8888) and online at www.venuetix.com.au
Tue Feb 28th - Hobart, Republic Bar
Tickets: from the venue, Centertainment (ph: 6234 5998), and online at www.centertainment.com.au
Wed Mar 1st - Yallah, Roadhouse (licensed, all ages)
Tickets: Redback Music (Wollongong), Hewlett's Record Bar (Nowra), the venue (ph: 4262 2655) and online at www.yallahroadhouse.com.au
Thu Mar 2nd - Sydney, Gaelic Club
Tickets: all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) and online at www.moshtix.com.au
Fri Mar 3rd - Byron Bay, Hotel Great Northern
Tickets: Great Northern Tix (ph: 1300 762 545), ABC Shop (Ballina), Music Bizarre (Lismore), the venue (ph: 6685 6454) and online at www.byronbayentertainment.com
Sat Mar 4th - Brisbane, The Rev
Tickets: Rocking Horse, Skinny's, Ticket Solutions (ph: 1300 762 545) & online at www.therev.com.au
'Saved By Magic' double CD out now on Shock Records
Over the past year and a half, Tegan & Sara's career trajectory has been on a dramatic rise. So Jealous was released in September 2004 to a wave of critical praise from The New York Times , Los Angeles Times , Entertainment Weekly , Spin Magazine , Village Voice , amongst many others. The album made Rolling Stone's Top 50 of 2004, and garnered late night television appearances on “Late Night with Conan O'Brien,” “The Late Late Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Touring non-stop since the release of So Jealous , Tegan & Sara have sold-out venues across the globe , opened for The Killers and were invited to perform at this year's Coachella and Lollapalooza festivals. The first single off So Jealous , “Walking With a Ghost,” charted at alternative radio, and was recently covered by The White Stripes for their latest single.
Tegan and Sara made a great impression during both previous Australian tours, most recently where they travelled out here to support Little Birdy in August of this year. After only three and a half shows together, though, Little Birdy had to withdraw from the tour due to singer Katy contracting a viral flu, leaving her unable to sing. Tegan and Sara soldiered on, though, and played all but one of the scheduled dates to very enthusiastic audiences.
Known for their timeless songwriting and hilarious onstage banter, Tegan and Sara 's third Australian tour is now confirmed, including their first ever show in Perth...
presented by triple j
Saturday February 11th, 2006
Perth, The UWA Perth Arts Festival (Becks Verandah @ Perth Concert Hall)
with guests THE SILENTS
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing / Ph: 08 9484 1133 / www.bocsticketing.com.au
Sunday February 12th, 2006
Adelaide, Governor Hindmarsh (licensed / all ages)
with guests SPARKADIA & IRON ON
Tickets available from Venue*Tix / Ph: 08 8225 8888 / www.venuetix.com.au or CIB Ticketing / Ph: 08 8231 0824
Wednesday February 15th, 2006
Melbourne, Corner Hotel - presented by Beat Magazine
with guests SPARKADIA & IRON ON
Tickets available from the Corner Box Office (57 Swan St, Richmond. Open 12pm-8pm, Mon-Sat) / Ph: 03 9427 9198 / www.cornerhotel.com.au
Thursday February 16th, 2006
Brisbane, The Zoo - presented by Time Off
with guests SPARKADIA & IRON ON
Tickets available from Rocking Horse, Skinnys & online at www.thezoo.com.au
Friday February 17th, 2006
Sydney, Gaelic Theatre (licensed / all ages) - presented by Drum Media
with guests SPARKADIA & IRON ON
Tickets available from all Moshtix outlets / Ph: 02 9209 4614 / www.moshtix.com.au
THE HAUNTED
"the single greatest exponents of balls-out metal in the world" – Kerrang UK Magazine.
EUROPEAN THRASH KINGS RETURN TO AUSTRALIAN IN MARCH With SPECIAL GUESTS - EXODUS.
Setting foot on Australian soil back in 2003 for the 1st time saw the mighty Swedes batter the Australian masses to a pulp with their trademark thrash riffs and unyielding rhythms.
Touring constantly throughout 2005 with several European and US tours under their belts including a 3 month stint on the prestigious OZZFEST in the US, this supercharged machine will be raging out of control by the time they hit Australia.
No force can abolish the memory of what THE HAUNTED's 1998 self-titled debut album accomplished when it hit the streets. Its solid sense of purpose galvanized the band's presence on contact, with countless publications lauding them as "Newcomer Of The Year" and earning the prestige of the only debut album ever to receive "Album Of The Year" honours from Terrorizer Magazine.
They’ve staged an upheaval not only in the Swedish metal scene but also around the world by setting a new standard for truly innovative thrash metal.
They’re latest opus rEVOLVEr recorded @ Studio Fredman (Arch Enemy, Opeth) is part abandoned and wild, part immensely controlled and sophisticated and
- above all - loud, rampaging, and prone to aggressive introspection of the human condition. Part sociologist, part moralist and part philosopher.
Frontman Peter Dolving and his all-encompassing rage have not faltered.
Brutally honest and brilliantly eloquent, he maintains a sharp observational distance and possesses bone-deep empathy for characters corrupted or forsaken by society. The immeasurable craftsmanship and profound musical unity of the twin Björler Brothers' bloodline is extremely evident.
Intrinsic to THE HAUNTED's chemistry is chief alchemist Jensen's songwriting prowess and intuitive foundation of rhythmic finesse, while Per Möller Jensen's drum work deems him inhuman (again) through his unerring sense of timing and violent meticulousness.
Offering no apologies for its consciousness-raising, this album's first track says it all: NO COMPROMISE.
rEVOLVEr Out now on CENTURY MEDIA thru Shock Records.
EXODUS gained huge attention in the international Heavy Metal underground when bursting on to the scene back in 1982. Armed with innovative song writing and explosive live shows, EXODUS brought Bay Area Thrash to the world and inspired many bands, among them METALLICA, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL (respectively MACHINE HEAD).
In 1983 guitarist Kirk Hammet left the band to join METALLICA.
With a career now spanning well over 2 decades with various line-up changes and a number of solid and underrated releases, EXODUS in this century never sounded do damn good. In 2003 they released the ultimate comeback album "Tempo Of The Damned" to critical acclaim. Not resting on their laurels, they headed back to the studio with a refreshed line-up that includes the infamous drumming skills of Paul Bostaph (ex SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) bringing forth their latest offering "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" released in October 2005.
No one is safe this will definitely be THE THRASH gig of the year!!!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
THE HAUNTED / EXODUS / I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES.
SUNDAY MARCH 5th - HEAT, PERTH (NB: Exodus not performing in Perth)
Tix: 78 Records - 914 Hay St 08 9322 1498, Mills Records - 22 Adelaide Tce, Fremantle 08 9335 1945, Planet Video - Beaufort St, Mt Lawley 08 9328 7464 Beat Music - Karrinyup Shopping Centre 08 9446 5839 & online at www.heatseeker.com.au
MONDAY MARCH 6th - HIFI BAR, MELBOURNE
Tix: Hi-Fi Credit Card Line 03 9654 7617 www.thehifi.com.au, Ticketek 132 849, Missing Link 03 9670-8208
TUESDAY MARCH 7th - THE FORUM, SYDNEY
The Entertainment Quarter (Previously Fox Studios) Moore Park, opposite the Hordern Pavilion.
Tix: all Moshtix Outlets, Ph: 02 9209 4614 or @ www.moshtix.com.au & at Utopia Records
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8th - THE ARENA, BRISBANE
Tix: Skinny’s Music Ph 07 3229 2389, Rockinghorse Records Ph 07 3229 5360 & www.arenaonline.com.au
www.the-haunted.com / www.exodusattack.com
I'M TALKING TO THE PERSON WHO TOOK $1800 FROM ME ON EBAY PLUS BITCHES WHO TRIED TO RELEASE MY VOCALS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, PLUS ANOTHER SHOUT OUT TO BITCHES WHO HID MY TAMPON IN BACKSTAGE, AND ESPECIALLY ALL THE HATERS.
WELCOME TO THE MU WORLD BITCH!
I'M ABOUT TO KUNG FU YOU!
To invert 2006, Sheffield based electronic marauder Mu is coming to Australia with a vengeance...
Her most recent album 'Out Of Breach' (Manchester's Revenge) was released in 2005 on graphic designer Trevor Jackson's label Output Recordings. Utterly unique, 'Out of Breach' unleashes a sonic assault of demented discoid punk, twisted beats, and screeching vocals, with its demolition of traditional musical boundaries. From acid squelched demented tributes to 'Paris Hilton' soaked in crazed chicken squawks, to appeals to 'Stop Bothering Michael Jackson' Mu and partner Maurice Fulton have whipped up a squeal like surrender monkeys to cream her ruff-house onslaught.
Mu is singer and performance artist Mutsumi Kanamori. Her debut album 'Afro finger And Gel' was one of the most surprising and acclaimed debut albums of 2003, and was featured as DJ Magazine 'Album of the Month', and included in the Top 10 Album's of 2003 by the highly respected and influential US music website Pitchfork Media.
The BREACH OUT AUSTRALIA TOUR propels the stratosphere, as the MU lady of dark pop cuts the sweet revenge is sound... Hack it!!!
SUN22JAN2006 - GOLD COAST BIGDAYOUT06
MON23JAN2006 - BRISBANE TROUBADOUR with Maurice Fulton & more...
WED25JAN2006 - SYDNEY SPECTRUM with Spod, Maurice Fulton, Afra & Naked On The Vague...
THUR26JAN2006 - SYDNEY BIGDAYOUT06
SUN29JAN2006 - MELBOURNE BIGDAYOUT06
MON30JAN2006 - MELBOURNE NORTHCOTESOCIALCLUB with Maurice Fulton & more...
presented by consume and bigdayout. tickets on sale now.
out of breach album available on output/inertia now
AFRA is best known beat boxer in the Japanese hip hop scene.
In a supersonic promo whirl AFRA and the incredible beatbox band make a doorstop blitz to the Australian ring.
A major beatbox player in Japan... it is time for Australia to feel the full blows of the digital breath.
After graduating high school, Afra went to NY by himself. He decided to start his career as a human beat boxer when he saw the performance of Rhazel (The Roots) at Central Park. Since then his performance with various beat patterns he creates and remarkable ability keep his one and only position in Japanese music scene. He won a human beatbox battle in Brooklyn in 2002. AFRA featured alongside beatboxing legends, Rhazel, Biz Markie and Doug E Fresh, in the 2002 award-winning documentary film, Breath Control. He was based in NY til 2003, and then back to Tokyo - started making tracks, and guest appearances for live/albums of various kind of musicians to extend his activities. He dropped his 2nd album, "DIGITAL BREATH" in the end of 2004, which was recorded with Prefuse 73 in Japan. AFRA became well known by TVCF of FUJI XEROX and now his popularity is nationwide. He's ever performed with top musicians in Japan and the world, such as The Roots, HIFANA etc, and his unique performance has been standing out. In June 2005, he performed at SONAR FESTIVAL in Barcelona, where he was introduced to European dance music scene and his performance was warmly accepted and fully acclaimed by European people.
He now formed new unit called "INCREDIBLE BEATBOX BAND" with 2 other beatboxers - KEI and K-MOON extend the possibility of beatbox expression.
Marvelous human beat box band, the most popular and the most skillful three human beat boxers from Japan are AFRA, Kei, and K-MOON. They took the attention as they are the real human beat box orchestra of the world class, and as each members are top beatboxers emerged from street scene of the hip-hop world. From 2005, they started their appearance mainly in live like participation in large-scale event SUMMER SONIC 2005 etc. They performed to the stage of the world's largest scale music festival SONAR 2005 held in Barcelona, Spain, and made 10,000 crowds exciting. In November 2005, they performed on 7 stages in UK as opening act of Ian Brown's tour.
They are one of the live act paid attention most in the music scene today. Now they are working aggressively aiming at the new album release in February, 2006.
So get RINGSIDE AUSTRALIA 2006 for the following title events...
WED 25 JAN - SYDNEY SPECTRUM with Spod, Mu, Maurice Fulton & Naked On The Vague.
THUR 26 JAN - SYDNEY BIG DAY OUT
SAT 28 JAN - MELBOURNE ESPY
SUN 29 JAN - MELBOURNE BIG DAY OUT
Presented by consume and bigdayout. Tickets on sale now.
Digital Breath minialbum/DVD available soon in this country...
Scorpion Entertainment presents Sweden's celebrated and award winning prog death metal masters OPETH .
The band are on their way back to Australia with their award winning offering 'Ghost Reveries' (Out now on Roadrunner Records) which has also been nominated for a Swedish Grammy . Opeth have continued throughout their extensive career consisting of eight studio albums and thousands of shows to impress the world's media and music fans alike.
Opeth present their audiences with nothing short of mind-bending brilliance. Most recently in 2005 being voted by the international press as best band, musicians and album and if you have witnessed the band live you are not surprised that they also cleaned up on best live act.
Selling out shows on their last Australian tour followed by brilliant reviews from our own media, Opeth have repeatedly proven to Australians and the world that they not only deliver but also will exceed all expectations.
Come join in a night of interwoven beauty, melody and aggression as Opeth cast their signature dark sounds across our land. Be quick in buying your tickets as judging from previous tours…they wont last long!
Tickets On Sale Jan 27.
THU 20 APRIL : PERTH, CAPITOL
Tix: 78 Records (ph 9322 1498), Mills Records (ph 9335 1945), Planet Video Mt Lawley (ph 9328 7464), Beat Music Karrinyup (ph 9446 5839) & online at www.heatseeker.com.au
FRI 21 APRIL : ADELAIDE, THE BARTON THEATRE (ALL AGES)
Tix: Venue*tix (ph 8225 8888) & online at www.venuetix.com.au
S U N 23 + MON 24 APRIL: MELBOURNE, THE FORUM
Tix: Ticketek (ph 132 849) & online at www.ticketek.com.au
TUE 25 APRIL: SYDNEY, BIG TOP @ LUNA PARK (ALL AGES)
Tix: Ticketek (ph 132 849) & online at www.ticketek.com.au, the venue (ph 1300 BIG TOP), online at www.bigtopsydney.com & Utopia Records
THU 27 APRIL: BRISBANE, THE ARENA (ALL AGES)
Tix: Skinny's Music (ph 3229 2389), Rocking Horse (ph 3229 5360) & www.arenaonline.com.au
SAT 29 APRIL: AUCKLAND, ST JAMES THEATRE (ALL AGES)
Tix: Real Groovy: Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch & St James Theatre
LAST UPDATED - FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2005
* EMBER SWIFT - Australia / New Zealand tour in August
* DAYSEND - recording a live DVD, and welcome original 'Severence' guitarist back to the fold
* NEW ACTS - We welcome three new acts to the roster... see below for details
Toronto's Ember Swift is both an individual singer-songwriter and a dynamic trio. Alongside of Ember's elastic jazz vocals and lush acoustic guitar are layers of electric violin, bass guitar, drums, percussion and vocal harmonies.
Most notably, Lyndell Montgomery, with infectious charisma and musicianship akin to wizardy, has been performing with Ember Swift for over seven years. On drums and percussion, Adam Bowman. Together, they combine folk, jazz, funk, punk, world (ranging from Middle Eastern to Spanish to Eastern European), pop, classical and reggae. They travel fluidly between genres and easily shrug off any attempts to cloak their music in a style category. Their "style" cannot be contained.
Ember Swift and her band speak their minds and their truths boldly and without fear from stages across Canada, the U.S. and Australia. Their songs shed light on issues such as globalization, consumer awareness, food politics, disengaging from capitalist greed, feminism, queer politics, racism and environmentalism.?
All seven of their independently released albums on their independent record label "Few'll Ignite Sound" weave politics and poetics in and out of daring musical arrangements. They are proud independent artists, by identity not default.
Ember Swift will be visiting Australian shores for an extensive national tour in January 2006 and a number of appearances at the Woodford Folk Festival, in support of the release of a new DVD 'Witness; Live In Australia'.
Tue Dec 27 to Sat Dec 31 - QLD - Woodford, Woodford Folk Festival
www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Tickets from the Festival website
Sun Jan 1 - NSW - Sydney, Feel Good Festival @ Luna Park
www.feelgood.net.au
Tickets from the Luna Park Box Office (Ph: 02 9033 7600) & Ticketmaster 7 (Ph: 136 100) & online at the festival website
Mon 2 - NSW - Cronulla, Brass Monkey
115a Cronulla St, Cronulla (ph: 02 9544 3844) / www.brassmonkey.com.au
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 9544 3844)
Thu 5 - VIC - Belgrave, Ruby ' s Lounge
1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave (ph: 03 9754 7445) / www.rubyslounge.com.au
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 9754 7445)
Fri 6 - VIC - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club
301 High St, Northcote (ph: 03 9489 1677) / www.northcotesocialclub.com
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 9486 1677) & online at www.northcotesocialclub.com
Sat 7 - VIC - Hepburn Springs, Palais
111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs (ph: 03 5348 4849) / www.thepalais.com.au
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 5348 4849)
Tue 10 - NSW - Katoomba, Clarendon Guest House
68 Lurline St, Katoomba (ph: 02 4782 1322) / www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 4782 1322)
Wed 11 - NSW - Sydney, The Vanguard
42 King St, Newtown (ph: 02 9557 7992) / www.thevanguard.com.au
Tickets from Moshtix (Ph: 9209 4614), online at www.thevanguard.com.au and at all Moshtix outlets
Thu 12 - NSW - Newcastle, The Gateway Hotel
139 Maitland Rd, Islington (ph: 02 4969 1848) / www.clubg.com.au
Tickets from the venue & at www.bigtix.com.au
Fri 13 - NSW - Byron Bay, Hotel Great Northern
Jonson St, Byron Bay (ph: 02 6685 6454) / www.byronbayentertainment.com
Tickets from ABC Music (Ballina), Music Bizarre (Lismore), the venue & online at www.byronbayentertainment.com
Sat 14 - QLD - Brisbane, The Troubadour
322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley (ph: 07 3252 2626) / www.thetroubadour.com.au
Tickets from the door on the night only
Sun 15 - QLD - Eumundi, Joe ' s Waterhole
Memorial Dr, Eumundi (ph: 07 5442 8144) / www.musicliveatjoes.com
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 5442 8144)
Tue Jan 17 - NSW - Bellingen, Cool Creek Cafe
5 Church Street, Bellingen (Ph: 02 6655 1886) / www.coolcreekcafe.com.au
Tickets from the venue (Ph: 02 6655 1886)
Thu 19 - WA - Bridgetown, Bridgetown Hotel
157 Hampton St, Bridgetown (ph: 08 9761 1034)
Tickets at the door on the night only
Fri 20 - WA - Margaret River, Settlers Tavern
114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River (ph: 08 9757 2398)
Tickets at the door on the night only
Sat 21 - WA - Perth, Velvet Lounge @ Flying Scotsman
639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley (ph: 08 9328 6200)
Tickets at the door on the night only
Sun 22 - WA - Fremantle, Norfolk Basement
47 South Terrace, Fremantle (Ph: 08 9328 6200)
Tickets at the door on the night only
To celebrate the end of 2005 and what has been a truly momentus year, Daysend will be recording their up-coming show at the Marquee (Camperdown, Sydney) on Saturday December 10 for a live DVD/CD to be released next year, and (drum roll please...) returning to the fold will be original guitarist Michael Kordek after a 9 month hiatus.
Helping them knock back a few will be Inane Eminence, Painkiller Jayne and Head Hammer.
In the spirit of the festy season there will be heaps of giveaways courtesy of Utopia Records and Billy Hydes Music (doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice...the naughtier the better), and those crazy kids from Asylum Radio will be making some beautiful music 'til the early hours, and all for just $12!
So mark it on the calender and come on down to the party!
We are please to welcome Adelaide's I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN, Melbourne's DAMN ARMS, and Sydney's CENTIPEDE to the Custom-Made roster, for exclusive live representation in Australia / New Zealand.
Check out the Artists page for more details on these exciting acts...
LAST UPDATED - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 2005
* TEGAN & SARA - Australia / New Zealand tour in August
* HAYSEED DIXIE - Australia / New Zealand tour in October...
* KARL LARSSON - Australian tour in August
* CHILDREN OF BODOM - Australian tour in October
With Tegan and Sara you can never really be sure what is going to come out of their mouths. Their first word as babies was a four letter one according to family legend, and since then the only thing that's changed is that now people pay to hear what they have to say. If you want to hear their legendary onstage stories along with some new four-letter words, buy a ticket to their live show.
They are touring Australia for the second time in August, this time for a much wider tour supporting Little Birdy nationally. They made a great impression during their last trip which saw them play live on The Panel & Channel V as well as tons of media & radio, as well as club gigs in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane. Known for their onstage banter, Tegan and Sara have tried to isolate themselves on opposite sides of Canada to avoid fighting; Tegan lives in Vancouver , BC and Sara resides in Montreal , Quebec .
Tegan and Sara were born in Calgary , Alberta , Canada . Tegan's childhood dreams included being a clown, working as a veterinarian with polar bears in the Arctic and being a rock star, of course. Sara wanted to be a lawyer and live in Boston strangely enough. Tegan is impossibly stubborn, while Sara is good-natured and loveable. They have toured with many bands and performers over the course of their career, including Hot Hot Heat, Ryan Adams, Rufus Wainwright, Neil Young, The Killers, Weezer and Ben Folds.
Check out the dates here
From the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler , deep in the heart of Appalachia , comes a sound that is old yet new. In an area completely isolated from outside cultural and musical influence, this band of acoustic musicians grew up playing the traditional music of their forefathers. Then, as fate would have it, one crisp fall afternoon a stranger passed through the holler. Well, he almost passed through.
Unfortunately for him, but fortunately for appreciators of great music worldwide, the stranger crashed his muscle car into a stately old oak tree at Devil's Elbow curve. Sadly, the stranger expired, but his legacy lives on. In the back seat of his car the boys found a box of old vinyl records as they went through his belongings looking for some identification. The name of the band on the records was AC/DC, and though all they had on which to listen to them was an old Edison Victrola that only played at 78 R.P.M., the boys all agreed that it was mighty fine country music - a bit different, but mighty fine just the same.
In memory of the stranger who had perished, the boys set about learning these new songs, injecting elements of their own traditional mountain style. And thus, from these unlikely beginnings, an entirely new musical and cultural synthesis was set in motion. Rockgrass was born. As if the Creator Himself had uttered, "Let there be Rockgrass!"
Hayseed Dixie toured Australia in May 2003. While they were here, they owned the place, appearing on more radio and TV shows (including Rove), and in more press, than you could poke a stick at.
Having just wound up a hugely successful tour of the UK, including a fantastic set at the Glastonbury festival, where the Hayseed boys are now national heroes and sex symbols, the band will be returning in October to promote their latest release "A Hot Piece Of Grass"...
To quote Hayseed Dixie's singer, Barley Scotch: " We ain't even started drinking yet. We've just been on a recon mission so far. Now we know where the party people around the world are, and we're coming back to close the deal." A promise, no doubt ....
Get some, at these fine establishments, in October....
Tickets on sale AUGUST 15th...
FRI OCT 14 - Adelaide, The Gov
Tickets from Venue*Tix (ph: 8225 8888), online at www.venuetix.com.au and CIB Ticketing (ph: 8231 0824)
SAT OCT 15 Melbourne, Hi-Fi Bar
Tickets from the venue (ph: 9654 7617, online at www.thehifi.com.au , Ticketek & Missing Link
SUN OCT 16 - Belgrave, Ruby's
Tickets from the venue (ph: 9754 7445)
TUE OCT 18 - Perth, Mustang Bar
Tickets from BOCS (ph: 9484 1133), online at www.bocsticketing.com.au , 78's, Mill's, Planet Video & Harmony Music Booragoon
WED OCT 19 - Fremantle, Leopold Hotel
Tickets from BOCS (ph: 9484 1133), online at www.bocsticketing.com.au , 78's, Mill's, Planet Video & Harmony Music Booragoon
FRI OCT 21 - Sydney, Gaelic Club
Tickets from all Moshtix outlets (ph: 9209 4614) , online at www.moshtix.com.au & at Ticketek
SAT OCT 22 - Bulli, Heritage Hotel
Tickets from the venue (ph: 4284 5884)
SUN OCT 23 - Cronulla, Brass Monkey
Tickets from the venue (ph: 9544 3844)
TUE OCT 25 - Newcastle, Cambridge Hotel
Tickets from the venue, Beaumont Street Beat, The Rock Shop, Soundworld and online at www.bigtix.com.au
WED OCT 26 - Byron Bay, Hotel Great Northern
Tickets from the venue, ABC Shop (Ballina), Music Bizarre (Lismore) and online at www.byronbayentertainment.com
THU OCT 27 - Brisbane, The Zoo
Tickets from Ticketek, Rockinghorse, Skinny's & online at www.thezoo.com.au
FRI OCT 28 - Auckland, Studio
Tickets from Ticketek & Real Groovy Auckland
SAT OCT 29 - Wellington, Indigo
Tickets from Ticketek & Real Groovy Wellington
HAYSEED DIXIE albums 'Let There Be Rockgrass' & 'A Hot Piece Of Grass' out now on Shock / Cooking Vinyl
After several international album releases and constant touring with his band Last Days Of April, Karl Larsson wanted to try a different approach for his solo album by scaling down the production and not worrying too much about the timing of the record or the expectations that automatically accompany each new LDOA release. During 2004, LDOA played over 100 shows worldwide and as the band leader and main songwriter of the band, Larsson also had to take on the responsibilities as the band's spokes person and organiser. In that sense “Pale as Milk” is a very different project, sprung solely out of personal preferences and desires.
Karl Larsson's music has always been characterized by honesty and openness. And “Pale as Milk” is no exception – the mix and production tells of a human warmth that is difficult to mask with a multi-layered production and vocal effects.
What differs “Pale As Milk” from previous recordings is that the album doesn't share the same struggle for perfection that can be seen in most of LDOA's productions. All the songs on “Pale as Milk” were written, arranged, produced and recorded by Karl Larsson himself, before receiving the final touches in the mix by Grammy award winner Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives, Sahara Hotnights etc). This album was born out of spontaneity and Karl wants that to shine through in the entire production.
The song writing is mainly characterized by smart pop melodies rather than being bound by trends from a certain time. Something that makes the album difficult to place and define. Influences can be traced back to 80's pop music, while the approach to certain songs stem from indie guitar heroes such as J Mascis. But Karl Larsson is also an obvious part of a Swedish indie pop-tradition, alongside as diverse bands as Popsicle and Fireside. A frustration that expresses itself in an almost impressing restraint.
Larsson's lyrics display a simplicity and straightforwardness that never comes close to trivial or boring, but that puts the focus and tone on a resolute – but never hopeless – insight of the world, and the love between people.
“Pale as Milk” is released this week on Bad Taste Records / Dimension Entertainment.
KARL LARSSON is touring, solo & acoustic, over the next couple of weeks. check here for details...
Hailed the new kings of the underground metal scene, Finnish band Children of Bodom have risen to the surface with aggression, melody and sheer overwhelming power. Presented by Scorpion Entertainment and Triple J's Full Metal Racket , these masters will bring to Australia what the world metal press can only describe as a band who pushes every musical aspect to it's absolute maximum. Children of Bodom is rapidly approaching legendary status so many strive for. Make no mistake, this Hate Crew do not play around and will definitely bring death to your door.
Bear witness on the following dates:
Sun, Oct 2 - co- presented by Utopia Records
SYDNEY , Gaelic Theatre
Doors 8.00pm All Ages
Tickets from Utopia Records, all Moshtix Outlets (Ph 02 9209 4614) & online at www.moshtix.com.au
Mon, Oct 3
ADELAIDE , Uni Bar
Doors 7.30pm All Ages
Tickets from Venue*tix PH 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au & CIB Ticketing Ph 08 8231 0824
Tues, Oct 4
MELBOURNE , The Corner Hotel
Doors 7.30pm 18+
Tickets from Corner Hotel Box Office Ph 03 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com & MissingLink Records
LAST UPDATED - WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2005
* BUTTERFINGERS release 'FIGJAM' and tour to celebrate...
* ALEXISONFIRE return to Australia after massive first tour...
* MILLENCOLIN to tour Australia for the first time since their main stage spot on 2003 Big Day Out...
* REGURGITATOR lives... touring August / September with THE MINT CHICKS...
‘FIGJAM' (Fuck I'm good, just ask me) is the star of the 4 track single with a lowbrow punch to the face and enough hooks to send Dr. Dre into therapy. This song is impossible to resist and provides a tempting little preview of the new Butterfingers album that is sure to blow some musical minds wide open.
To celebrate it's release, Butterfingers are hitting the road for a national tour with Bluejuice. After captivating crowds on the 2005 festival circuit and taking some time out to regroup the band is ready to rock their own shows and road test some of the new material for their highly anticipated follow up to Breakfast At Fatboys . To be among the first to hear some new songs and soak up the madness of a Butterfingers show check your local street press and grab your tickets early - these shows will sell-out fast! In the meantime, get yourself a copy of ‘FIGJAM' and look out for the new film clip, it's a cracker!
check the shows page for dates...
AUSTRALIAN PUNK CROWDS GET READY…
ALEXISONFIRE PREPARE TO TOUR AUSTRALIA FOR SECOND TIME IN AUGUST 2005!
Following the amazing response from their first tour in November 2004, Canadian hardcore giants Alexisonfire return for a second crack at shattering the walls of Australian venues.
Pronounced Alexis-on-fire, the band is massive in their native Canada , having debuted at #6 on the national Canadian charts with their latest album ' WATCH OUT!' and achieving Gold status 3 months after release.
Both the debut self-titled album and ‘Watch Out!' are locally released by Shock in Australia , with latest clip ‘No Transitory' to be serviced prior to the tour.
Promoter Scorpion Entertainment is very pleased to be able to bring this great band back for a second big tour to give Australian audiences an opportunity to catch the fantastic live show of Alexisonfire.
TICKETS ON SALE AT USUAL OUTLETS NOW
ALEXISONFIRE AUSTRALIAN WINTER TOUR 2005
AUGUST
THU 18 ADELAIDE , UNI BAR (ALL AGES)
w/ The Scare & Guests
FRI 19 MELBOURNE ,THE CORNER
w/ Irrelevant & Guests
SAT 20 SYDNEY,MANNING BAR ( LICENSED, ALL AGES)
w/ Irrelevant & Brisk
SUN 21BRISBANE,THE ARENA
w/ Parkway Drive & Guests
One of the biggest selling acts in Shock Record's history is back for their first Australian tour since their huge shows on the main stage at the 2004 Big Day Out.
Swedish powerhouse Millencolin has now sold over 175,000 units in Australia , including gold albums for 'Pennybridge Pioneers' and 'Home From Home'.
Latest album 'Kingwood' entered the charts here in OZ at # 20 upon release in late March and continues to truck out the door. The first single and clip 'Ray' (featuring the band in animated planes attacking a giant animated robot) received High Rotation play on both JJJ and Channel V, and has been followed up with the track 'Cash Or Clash' that is currently one of the most-played tracks on JJJ.
A new single & video clip will be serviced to all media just prior to tour, full details TBC.
Millies' live shows are always rapturously received by Australian audiences and this tour will be no exception.
Scorpion Entertainment and Triple J Are Proud To Present...
MILLENCOLIN'S AUSTRALIAN TOUR - SEPTEMBER 2005
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE HOT LIES
SUN 18 PERTH , METRO CITY
TUE 20 ADELAIDE , THEBARTON THEATRE (ALL AGES)
WED 21 MELBOURNE , FESTIVAL HALL (ALL AGES)
THU 22 SYDNEY , THE BIG TOP ( LUNA PARK ) (ALL AGES)
FRI 23 BRISBANE , THE ARENA
TIX ON SALE NOW AT USUAL OUTLETS
Living or…
As the juggler hurled the pieces around it was only a matter of time before it all fell back together heralding the Regurgitator Lives tour. They are among us.
Meanwhile…
The disc was fashioned from the available elements, forged from layers of compressed plastic into an object of meaning. The survivors were left with no choice but to release this under the gaze of their unforgiving instigator. The missing relic PRETTY GIRLS SWEAR in all its glory was wrapped with the single modified I WAS SENT BY GOD… that left many confused over which way to turn. Hurtling along with this heavenly match was THE ROCK among other artefacts; one of these being the 34 minute ambient mutilation PILLOWHEAD, captured in the bubble at the height of its exhibitionist paranoia.
We were left to just ourselves and the sound.
Yet the fever of youth left many blinded to the vividness of THE MINT CHICKS. And as regurgitator lives so do these lords of the fly – we all stood laughing and not one of them had to f**k the golden youth to get there.
As conditions changed there was opportunity for SNOWMAN to set the airwaves to fright.
In a world where cultural diversity is considered to be a choice of products or food, and crisis is just another entrepreneurial opportunity… they live!
REGURGITATOR LIVES TOUR
Proudly presented by triple j and consume
Check the shows page for dates. Tickets on sale now from usual outlets.
LAST UPDATED - THURSDAY MAY 5, 2005
* HARD-ONS 21st birthday Australian tour - BLACKIE, PETE, RAY & KEISH touring together
It's late 2003, and Norwegian homo-supremacists Turbonegro are headed towards Australia for their first ever tour. And on whom should the honour of supporting this legendary band fall on but Sydney's the Hard-Ons, riding high on the success of their ‘Very Exciting!' album. But the connection between these bands runs deeper than a few obvious musical similarities: Turbonegro are huge Hard-Ons fans. Snappily-dressed guitarist Pål Pot Pamparius used to send them fanmail, and bassist Happy Tom was so into them so that for two months straight in 1987 he listened to nothing but The Hard-Ons.
This shouldn't come as a surprise, however. The Hard-Ons can proudly name Mike Patton, Dave Grohl and Dennis Lyxzen among their many fans. Not to mention John Stanier and Page Hamilton from Helmet, ex-QOTSA member Nick Oliveri, Tom Gabriel Fischer of Celtic Frost, The Damned's Captain Sensible , At The Gates/The Crown/Nightrage/Disfear frontman Tomas Lindberg (who also used to play in a Hard-Ons cover band with Ludwig from The (International) Noise Conpspiracy), Pan Sonic's Ilpo Väisänen , Tim Armstrong from Rancid, The Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle and pop singer Kate Ceberano.
In 1992, Ray, Blackie and Keish teamed up with ü ber-fan Henry Rollins for a run of shows together as part of that year's Big Day Out sharing headline billing with Violent Femmes, Nirvana & Ratcat. The tour was perfect to promote their version of ‘Let There Be Rock', with Hank doing his best Bon Scott while the band tackled AC/DC's signature tune in a typically irreverent fashion, which they recorded together in 1990 after the Hard-Ons supported Rollins Band on their first Australian tour in 1989. Malcolm Young gave the version the stamp of approval.
At the Big Day Out the following year, The Hard-Ons were joined by Poison Idea's Jerry A on guest vocals: Jerry had been a huge fan of the band and was actually one of the first people to send The Hard-Ons fanmail. And if The Hard-Ons hadn't broken up in 1995, this “guest vocalist” thing may have continued with none other than Jello Biafra taking the mic.
All this (and much, much more besides) from three guys who met at high school in Punchbowl, gave their band the most obnoxious name their then fifteen-year-old minds could think of, who have never been signed to a major label nor tasted the forbidden fruit of commercial success (at least, not in their homeland). Who can play to 28 payers at a pub in Ryde one week, and headline a sold-out London Astoria the next.
And all the while, despite 17 consecutive #1's on the Australian Alternative charts and impressive alterantive chart positions around the world, commercial success always managed to elude them.
And now, in 2005, The Hard-Ons turn 21. Time to break out the baby photos and tell embarrassing stories. Or, failing that, to embark on a nationwide tour that reunites them with original member Keish (who quit the band several years ago and was replaced by Pete Kostic of Front End Loader and Regurgitator fame) who will be joining the band onstage to perform a few of their “hits”. Keish will be joining the current line up, seeing the Hard-Ons perform as a 4-piece at all shows. “We hate nostalgia,” says bassist Ray Ahn, “but we just wanna part ways with the old Hard-Ons in a fun way, do something that is once and once only just for fun.”
And what could be more fun than sharing in the 21 st birthday celebrations of Australia 's best punk band?
Check the band's dates here.
LAST UPDATED - THURSDAY APRIL 20, 2005
* BUTTERFINGERS sign a licensing deal for with Festival Mushroom Records
* THE HOT LIES sign a worldwide recording deal with Liberation Music
* THE HOT SNAKES to tour Australia for the first time, supporting the "Audit In Progress" album
Festival Mushroom Records are ecstatic to announce that Brisbane's finest - renowned for their energetic and quirky live shows – BUTTERFINGERS, has signed a licensing deal with the label. Dave Crane from Valley Trash said the following about the signing: “After six months of negotiations we reached an agreement that will be advantageous for all parties. The band will continue to make independent music with the full support of the Festival Mushroom team”.
Michael Parisi, Managing Director of Festival Mushroom Records adds: “My ass is red raw but any band who can write a song with the lyric, ‘Your Mama's on the top of my things to do list' deserves a recording contract…End of story!”
Brisbane's hip-hop trail-blazers, Butterfingers , comprising of members Eddie Jacobson : vocals, guitar, samples; Olly Thomas : percussion, samples, vocals; Dave Crane : bass, vocals; and Damien Green : drums, vocals; have already begun their assault on 2005, kicking off the year performing at the Big Day Out nationally and releasing ‘Everybody's Jesus' – described as a Double B-side on steroids…It's a mini four-on-the floor rock epic…It's a tragedy wrapped in a good time had by all…It's pure Butterfingers.
From their humble beginnings in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley nightclubs, Butterfingers have been going from strength to strength as they forged a name for themselves with their infectiously manic and unconventional Hip Hop/Rock sounds.
May 2004 saw the release of Butterfingers debut album ‘Breakfast At Fatboys' to an extremely receptive Australian public and media alike. The album was produced by ARIA award winner Magoo and debuted at #15 on the ARIA Australian Release chart and #2 on the AIR chart. It was given a healthy kickstart by Triple J who presented it as a feature album while offering up continued support with song rotation for 6 album tracks. Earlier this year the tongue-in-cheek ‘Everytime' and the anthemic ‘I Love Work' found top 40 spots in the JJJ Hottest 100 (#38 & #15 respectively) and the cage door was let open just enough to let the monster that is ‘Yo Mama' loose on an unsuspecting radio audience.
Butterfingers have been blazing a trail through the Australian live music scene for over three years now. An opening spot on the main stage of Livid 2003 earned Butterfingers a whole lot of brand new fans and kept their existing ones captivated with a selection of songs that would feature on their long player debut. The more consistent and widespread the touring became, the bigger and more responsive the crowds got and in 2004, life on the road became a constant. Over the last 12 months the band has played alongside acts such as Spiderbait, Regurgitator, Machine Gun Fellatio, Koolism, The Herd and Downsyde as well as headlining the notorious 2004 Valley Fiesta where they were shut down after 3000 punters tried to make their way into the Valley Mall to catch a glimpse of Brisbane's favourite new band. The bands 2004 touring schedule culminated with a national tour with Machine Gun Fellatio in November and performances at Woodford Folk Festival and The Falls Festival. To top off a manic year Butterfingers were nominated for an ARIA award in the Best Independent Release category.
The band will head back into the studio shortly to record Album #2 with acclaimed Australian producer, Magoo. The album will be released nationally on Valley Trash records through FMR.
“Brisbane's Butterfingers played one of the vibiest sets of the day. Similar to their pioneering hip-hop brethren the Beastie Boys, the tight four-piece meld hip-hip, rock, ska and thrash metal into distinctly Australian anthems, and had the large crowd singing along to their Suicidal Tendencies-meets-Public Enemy-meets-Eminem sound.” - Melbourne Big Day Out Review, The Age (VIC), 1.2.05
Liberation Music are pleased to announce they just have signed a recording deal with hotly tipped Adelaide rock act THE HOT LIES. The band have made a huge impact on the national scene in little over a year, gaining major Triple J support for their debut EP Streets Become Hallways and taking their fearsome live show on the road with 28 Days, Grinspoon, After the Fall and Alexisonfire. The Hot Lies are currently writing material for their next release.
"the existential slam-dance soundtrack of the year" - MOJO
''astonishingly powerful and utterly direct rhythms, the band's guitars lurch and leap around the beats..These snakes are burning hot...'' - KERRANG!
This is how two of the UK's most influential music mags, MOJO & KERRANG!, described the Hot Snakes Peel Sessions recording late last year, which was also to be the last official Peel Session broadcast before the recent passing away of DJ legend, John Peel.
It captures the Hot Snakes at their finest, doing what they do best - playing their songs with the visceral energy that has made them so notorious across the live music scene.
Hot on the heels of the recently released, and critically acclaimed Audit In Progress album, come the band's new Peel Sessions album which, in turn, brings the band to Australia for their first ever tour.
Hot Snakes are bi-coastal, down-stroke enthusiasts! A deviant throb of wailing gits, bombastic low-end tinkering, jet propelled drums and swarthy vocals. Maudlin punk at it's finest.
Hot Snakes are a blast of thick air amongst the current brown swell of watery pap. They are ministers of high velocity turbulence and aren't afraid to beat a note to death.
Whether it's revelling in the highest DSPM (down-strokes per minute) ratio available on modern wax or simply committing minor offences of originality, the band is dedicated to having fun with what tools they have before them.
Deafening and damaging dubious deeds done at a decibel distorting degree.
Ugg!
Featuring members of Rocket From The Crypt & Drive Like Jehu, and with influences such as Groundhogs, Suicide, Flamin' Groovies, Crime, Michael Yonkers, Turkish Psychedelic & Asian acid blues creeping into their music, and with audiences all over the northern hemisphere scrambling for words to describe the "pissed power" they have just witnessed as they walk out after a live show, already these shows are unmissable.
BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE....
Not only will you get a kick-ass set from Hot Snakes, THE TREMORS & GRAND FATAL will also be along for the ride.
The Tremors released their debut album, "Cash Up Front, No Kissing", last year to critical acclaim and national radio play. They toured like crazy, upset a few people, pleased even more people and spread their disease all over the country. They don't get to tour all that often, but when they do they bring it!!!
GRAND FATAL, hot off the national tour with Grinspoon & Shihad and with the new single "Chaser Eraser" sitting nicely in the top end of the Australian Independent charts, they will be joining the fun for these three shows before taking some well earned time off.
HOT SNAKES ARE:-
John Reis - Rick Froberg - Mario Rubalcaba - Gar Wood
Triple J, Blunt Magazine & Custom-Made presents:
HOT SNAKES
with special guests THE TREMORS & GRAND FATAL
tickets on sale Wed April 27
Wed July 6 - Brisbane, The Zoo
tickets available from Skinnys, Rocking Horse & online at www.thezoo.com.au
Fri July 8 - Melbourne, Corner Hotel
tickets available from the venue box office (ph: 03 9427 9198) and online at www.cornerhotel.com
Sat July 9 - Sydney, Annandale Hotel
tickets available from the venue (ph: 02 9550 1078) and online at www.annandalehotel.com
HOT SNAKES "Audit In Progress" album out now.
HOT SNAKES "Peel Sessions" out May 9th.
LAST UPDATED - SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2005
* BLUELINE MEDIC announce tour with special guests TED LEO & THE PHARMACISTS (USA)
* GUITAR WOLF return to Australia in April
After freshly releasing an amazing split EP, Blueline Medic + Ted Leo and The Pharmacists are set to make it an interactive release. Not only can you hear the soon to be classic split EP, but now you can also feel and touch.
Don't miss these shows, they will be amazing!
Thur 28th April - Enigma Bar, Adelaide
Fri 29th April - The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne
Sat 30th April - Spectrum, Sydney
Sun 1st May - The Rev, Brisbane
Guitar Wolf formed in Tokyo in 1987 and along with the 5.6.7.8's, Teengenerate, Supersnazz and the Mad 3, they created the Japanese garage rock craze that has spread around the world and were recently honoured by having a tribute album of their songs released in Japan. Featuring Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke, J.Mascis, The Cato Salsa Experience and New Zealand's The D4 (amongst others from around the world) beating out their favourite tracks from Guitar Wolf's previous seven albums (and numerous singles).
Whilst described by many overseas critics as the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world, to many in Australia and New Zealand Guitar Wolf are best known for their appearance in the Japanese cult movie, Wild Zero (seen recently on SBS, and regularly on World Movies).
Guitar Wolf's (long overdue) Australasian debut, Loverock, out on March 21, should help change them from cult figures into the rock gods that others know they are. Their tour in April will cement that status. Guitar Wolf tour - April 2005 |
