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Post by HighProtein on May 19, 2008 14:05:36 GMT -5
Today's Top SearchesPortia de Rossi Shania Twain - Boots and Lipstick Baby! The Chronicles of... - Whatever... Marisa Miller Oscar Pistorius MLB Interleague Play - Heheh Bat and Balls Mike Huckabee - Tardabee BlackBerry Thunder - www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/9356.html Crazy Ants Chowder Recipes
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Post by HighProtein on May 22, 2008 2:40:51 GMT -5
Today's Top Searches
1. Jessica Alba 2. Carrie Underwood 3. Jodie Foster 4. American Airlines 5. Edward Kennedy 6. Dylan McDermott 7. Changeling 2008 8. The Escapist: Zero... 9. SEC Baseball... 10. Manchester United
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Post by HighProtein on May 22, 2008 2:41:45 GMT -5
Star Searches: Popular Movie Actors Eva Mendes (Kevin Mazur, WireImage.com)
1. Eva Mendes 2. Megan Fox 3. Jessica Alba 4. Eva Longoria Parker 5. Miley Cyrus 6. Angelina Jolie
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Post by HighProtein on May 23, 2008 4:05:00 GMT -5
Today's Top Searches
1. Cate Blanchett 2. David Cook 3. Steven Curtis Chapman 4. 2008 Dodge Viper 5. SAT Scores 6. Robert Redford 7. Stonehenge 8. Kobe Bryant 9. So You Think You Can... 10. Lyme Disease
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Post by HighProtein on May 29, 2008 4:08:16 GMT -5
Today's Top Searches
1. Kimberly Caldwell 2. Katie Couric - Evil! 3. Sydney Pollack 4. Dream Dictionary - Nightmares! 5. Flavor Flav - Clocks Yo! Word! Dog! 6. Moment of Truth... - ... 7. Usher - Not Again! 8. Dementia 9. Kinkajou 10. Space Shuttle News - Flying!
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Post by HighProtein on Jun 4, 2008 3:43:23 GMT -5
I've put a lot of time and energy into this site and I don't want it to fade away into nothing ever. Frankly I want it to grow and become easier to find every single year to the point where most fans of NIN, Manson, Tool, KMFDM, PWEI, Skinny Puppy, TKK, etc all have no choice but to know of Raymond's work.
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Post by HighProtein on Jun 14, 2008 2:15:06 GMT -5
Another thing I'll be adding to this thread is copy/pasting of whole texts of websites. Here is the front page of PollStar.com today...
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Click here to find out more! › SPORTS › SHERDOG [Sherdog.com Home] [ESPN Partner] Charcoal | LightGray [News] [Insider] [Videos] [Sherdog Radio] [Pictures] [MMA Statistics] [Sherdog Forums] [Sherdog Store] News | Articles | Interviews | Rankings | Press | Events | Links | Contact | Advertising Click here to find out more! Diaz, Corbbrey Agree to Catch-Weight Diaz, Corbbrey Agree to Catch-Weight Saturday, June 14, 2008 By James Meinhardt HONOLULU -- Nick Diaz (Pictures) missed weight by more than nine pounds on Friday during the weigh-ins for Saturday's EliteXC "Return of the King" event at the Blaisdell Arena.
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(97) (MSNBC) News Northern Japan rocked by 6.9 magnitude quake (115) (AP) Amusing If only all AP articles were so tastefully illustrated... (165) (Charleston.net) Weird What do you do when your neighbors won't let you use their pool? Break into their house and write "PIGS" in your own blood on the walls, of course... (104) (KREM) Hero Oregon allows home beer deliveries. Drew last seen packing his bags and heading west (86) (Some Guy) Photoshop Photoshop these Ga-hoy'b'flavins (53) (Some Guy) Amusing Hasbro introducing My Little Pony underwear for adults. Catherine the Great not amused (138) (AP) Sappy Siegfried and Roy welcome new tiger cubs to Vegas habitat. Roy available for comm -- LOOK OUT IT'S A BIG TIGER -- hehehe... just kidding, Roy. Roy? You okay? Damn... someone call a shrink. 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OPEC questions high price. Wait, what? (270) (Local6) Followup Mystery object spotted floating near space shuttle (with pics) (240) (SeattlePI) Obvious The non-smokers replacing the business of exiled smokers are annoying, self-righteous douchebags who don't tip well (709) (Globe and Mail) Scary BC Transmission Corporation accused of intimidating power line opponents. Just goes to show that power corrupts (25) (Dallas News) Amusing Republican delegate from Texas shocked, SHOCKED to see statues of nekkid wimmins in our nation's capitol. Wants to remove all nudes from the National Gallery of Art (750) (FARK) Cool FINAL REMINDER: Friday the 13th NYC "Superstition" Party at Crocodile Lounge. LGT location, DIT for those of you who missed it the last two times (49) (Palm Beach Post) Florida Car thieves take advantage of the fact that it's easy to blend in with other traffic and make a clean getaway. 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After several delays, UFC President Dana White this week finally revealed his “major” announcement that Lorenzo Fertitta was shifting his focus as casino mogul to a full-time hands-on position as UFC owner.
If that wasn’t big enough, the promotion drops another bomb that had the entire mixed marital arts world buzzing: Anderson “Spider” Silva will take on James Irvin in a light heavyweight showdown during the main event at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19.
We can view this move in two ways:
1. White and Co. get to stick it to Affliction MMA by running a FREE show the same night as the promotion’s much-ballhooed pay-per-view (PPV) debut. 2. It gives casual fans — perhaps those who don’t order PPVs — a rare opportunity to see arguably the most dominant fighter in the world today strut his stuff before a massive nationwide audience.
Regardless of how you feel, it is possibly the beginning of Silva putting another stamp on what is likely a legendary career. If he can do what Dan Henderson did overseas in Pride FC, for example, holding two belts in two separate divisions simultaneously, well, he will indeed be the man.
It’s going to be interesting to see if he will be as quick at light heavyweight as he was at middleweight. Silva has stated that he walks around at about 215 pounds when he’s not training. Therefore, weight should not be much of an issue.
And if it makes him even more powerful and dangerous … watch out.
Continue reading ‘Friday Night Throwdown: Anderson Silva steps up to cement a legacy’ del.icio.us:Friday Night Throwdown: Anderson Silva steps up to cement a legacy digg:Friday Night Throwdown: Anderson Silva steps up to cement a legacy 7 Comments June 20th, 2008 Amir Sadollah vs CB Dollaway Ultimate Figher 7 Finale rematch fight talk (Video) By: MMAmania
del.icio.us:Amir Sadollah vs CB Dollaway Ultimate Figher 7 Finale rematch fight talk (Video) digg:Amir Sadollah vs CB Dollaway Ultimate Figher 7 Finale rematch fight talk (Video) 8 Comments June 20th, 2008 Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale weigh-in results By: MMAmania
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The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale weigh-in event took place this afternoon in a second floor ballroom of the Fantasy Tower at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Nevada.
Here are the official TUF 7 Finale results:
185 lbs.: Evan Tanner (186) vs. Kendall Grove (186) 185 lbs.: Amir Sadollah (185) vs. CB Dollaway (185) 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez (170) vs. Luigi Fioravanti (171) 155 lbs.: Spencer Fisher (156) vs. Jeremy Stephens (155) 185 lbs.: Dante Rivera (185) vs. Matthew Riddle (185) 170 lbs.: Josh Burkman (170) vs. Dustin Hazelett (170) 185 lbs.: Marvin Eastman (186) vs. Drew McFedries (185) 170 lbs.: Matt Arroyo (170) vs. Matt Brown (170) 185 lbs.: Dean Lister (185) vs. Jeremy Horn (186) 185 lbs.: Tim Credeur (185) vs. Cale Yarbrough (186) 185 lbs.: Rob Yundt (185) vs. Rob Kimmons (185)
*Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit in non-title fights.
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of TUF 7 Finale from bell to bell on fight night, which is slated to air on Spike TV on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET.
In addition, we will pass along quick results of the prelim action prior to the telecast.
See you then! del.icio.us:Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale weigh-in results digg:Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale weigh-in results 29 Comments June 20th, 2008 UFC Quick Quote: Brandon Vera turns down Lyoto Machida fight? By: MMAmania
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“It’s true. I was offered to fight at [UFC Fight Night 14], but Brandon Vera did not want want it. I do not know what happened, but he did not accept the fight.”
– Top light heavyweight contender Lyoto Machida tells Tatame.com that Brandon Vera — who has back-to-back losses at heavyweight — did not accept an offer to fight the Brazilian at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19. “The Truth” is now set to make his 205-pound debut on the card against the relative unknown yet dangerous Reese Andy. Machida will not fight at the show next month, according to the report. It’s doesn’t sound like Vera — he’s proven that he wants to fight the best fighters. However, anything is possible, considering a two-fight losing streak and the prospect of fighting a super tough fight against an awkward guy like Machida. Vera was not immediately available for comment.
(Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “Marcos” for the translation.) del.icio.us:UFC Quick Quote: Brandon Vera turns down Lyoto Machida fight? digg:UFC Quick Quote: Brandon Vera turns down Lyoto Machida fight? 69 Comments June 20th, 2008 Ready for a rematch: MMAmania.com exclusive interview with Matt ‘No Regard’ Arroyo By: Adam Wagner
matt arroyo Back in November 2006, at a Tampa Bay-based Real Fighting Championships event, Matt Arroyo first met Matt Brown. It was before either fighter would go on to earn notoriety for their stints on separate seasons of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).
In fact, it was just the second professional fight of Arroyo’s career.
That night, the more experienced fighter, Matt Brown, walked away with the win. Ever since, Matt Arroyo has been waiting on the day when he would face Brown again for the chance to redeem himself and avenge the only loss of his career.
He’ll get that opportunity tomorrow night at the TUF 7 “Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest” Finale. The event takes place at the Pearl in the Palms in Las Vegas and airs live on Spike TV, starting at 9 p.m. ET. It’s a three-hour broadcast.
We caught up with Arroyo to ask him about that first meeting with Brown (he was good enough to give us an entire play-by-play), how his game has improved since then and what he thinks about the other TUF 7 fighters’ seemingly high regard for his opponent.
Things aren’t always as they seem.
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Odds for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale are available for those fans who like to make fights nights that much more interesting.
Desert Dog — who typically shares his thoughts on solid value bets — is on sabbatical; therefore, there’s no analysis to go along with the lines below.
It’s just cold hard numbers … and some possible big profits.
Here are the TUF 7 Finale odds: Spencer Fisher -200 BET NOW Jeremy Stephens +160 BET NOW Marvin Eastman +105 BET NOW Drew McFedries -135 BET NOW Jeremy Horn -120 BET NOW Dean Lister -110 BET NOW Diego Sanchez -500 BET NOW Luigi Fioravanti +350 BET NOW Josh Burkman -220 BET NOW Dustin Hazelett +175 BET NOW Evan Tanner -185 BET NOW Kendall Grove +145 BET NOW
I will say something: Tanner being the heavy favorite really jumps out. He’s lost three of his last four fights and he’s on the wrong side of 30.
Grove might be a good value pick right here.
TUF 7 Finale will air LIVE at 9 p.m. ET on Spike TV from The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, June 21. Remember to check out MMAmania.com for all the pre- and post-fight coverage you can handle, in addition to LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the televised action tomorrow night.
Be sure to get those bets in sooner rather than later. del.icio.us:UFC odds for Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale in Las Vegas digg:UFC odds for Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale in Las Vegas 16 Comments June 20th, 2008 UFC 86: Quinton Rampage Jackson and Forrest Griffin test clean By: MMAmania
ufc 86 The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today confirmed that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Forrest Griffin have passed initial screenings for drugs and illegal substances prior to their clash during the main event of UFC 86: “Griffin vs. Jackson” on Saturday, July 5.
Both fighters were tested several weeks out from the 205-pound bout to eliminate the possibilities of “cycling off” performance enhancers such as steroids. It’s a proactive and unique measure that the NSAC has adopted to curtail and prevent the use of banned substances.
In fact, Jackson and Griffin join BJ Penn, Sean Sherk and Tito Ortiz on the short list of professionals who have been subject to the new “out of competition” testing policy. Expect that list to grow over time.
If a positive test is returned early, which would essentially devastate a major pay-per-view (PPV) event such as UFC 86, “the commissioners would decide” on a course of action based on the results, according to NSAC Executive Director, Keith Kizer.
Jackson and Griffin — along with other random fighters on the card — will likely be tested again right around fight night. It is merely an extra layer of protection to ensure a good clean fight when it comes time to bang at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on fourth of July weekend.
For all the UFC 86-related information you can handle be sure to hit up the MMAmania.com archive right here. del.icio.us:UFC 86: Quinton Rampage Jackson and Forrest Griffin test clean digg:UFC 86: Quinton Rampage Jackson and Forrest Griffin test clean 58 Comments June 20th, 2008 Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale predicitions, preview and analysis By: Jesse Holland
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale is set for tomorrow (June 21) LIVE from the The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a three-hour Spike TV special that will air at 9 p.m. ET.
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates and blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of the main card action throughout the telecast. As usual, it promises to be a great discussion during an exciting night of fights.
To get us pumped for the evening festivities, site contributor and mixed martial arts guru Andrew Nostvick will attempt to erase the shame of Mania’s last effort by going toe-to-toe with senior writer and turgid egomaniac Jesse Holland with predictions for tomorrow’s event.
The mission: Forecast which fighters will leave the Octagon with their hands raised during the featured fights of the show.
It’s important to note for the predictions that while someone may be lauding a certain fighter, he isn’t necessarily the guy who he thinks is going to win.
Basically, we never want this to come out sounding repetitive. At the end of each analysis, therefore, you will see the individual picks at the conclusion of the write ups.
Let’s get to it:
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And when that happens “El Matador” will make the jump to welterweight:
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cb dollaway To listen to a behind-the-scenes account of “the most socking twist ever in Ultimate Fighter history” click here.
Head over to Yahoo!Sports.com to check out Steve Cofield’s write up of the interview with The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale finalist CB Dollaway.
He’ll take on Amir Sadollah tomorrow night at the TUF 7 Finale from The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, June 21.
It will air LIVE on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. del.icio.us:CB Dollaway on Jesse Taylor limo incident before he 'lost his mind' (Audio) digg:CB Dollaway on Jesse Taylor limo incident before he 'lost his mind' (Audio) 20 Comments June 20th, 2008 « Previous Entries Click here to find out more!
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Fansites Bjork.fr Bjorkish.net Bjorklossless Bjorkremixes Meester Fly graphics ■■■ 2008-06-27 Náttúra Ringtones for the Concert
Nattura Ringtones
Fantastic atmosphere is gripping Reykjavik for the Náttúra Concert on this coming Saturday. The stage is built in Laugardalur and today the Náttúra concert released a whole scope and range of ringtones made from the sounds of nature in Iceland. The icelandic soundartist Finnbogi Pétursson compiled and cut and recorded these tones.
They give a great sense of nature, and of humour. All the profits from the ringtone sale go to a fund to support the website Björk, Sigur Rós and Ölöf Arnalds are playing in aid of. The concert has a great environmental tone and now: ringtones.
If you want share in this, you can buy ringtones and have your phone ring in Icelandic where ever in the world by going to www.nattura.info and get directions there how to get them ringtones.
■■■ 2008-06-27 NAT GEO MUSIC TO WEBCAST BJÖRK AND SIGUR RÓS CONCERT LIVE FROM ICELAND ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28
NEW YORK (June 27, 2008)—Nat Geo Music, the music division of National Geographic Entertainment, will Webcast an open-air Náttúra concert live from Iceland on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Two of the world's most important and visionary musical entities, Björk and Sigur Rós, will headline the free concert.
The event will be available exclusively at worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET (begins at 8 p.m. BST/London or 7 p.m. GMT/Reykjavik).
To be held in a large park near the centre of Reykjavik, all of the performances will be during daylight, with Iceland’s capital city and dramatic rolling scenery providing a perfect backdrop to what is expected to be one of the biggest concerts the country has seen. The Náttúra concert looks to raise awareness of the impact of the growing aluminum smelting activity on Iceland’s natural landscape.
“One of Nat Geo Music’s main goals is to offer artists and experts who care about global culture and the environment an outlet to create awareness for important issues. Spotlighting these amazing artists performing live in a spectacular backdrop allows our worldwide audience to enjoy great music and become aware of Iceland’s environmental concerns and join the conversation,” said David Beal, president of National Geographic Entertainment.
■■■ 2008-06-23 Náttúra - Reykjavík - 28.June 2006
Björk & Sigur Rós Celebrate Nature this coming Saturday in Iceland. These words below where Björk's introduction to the Náttúra project: "I would like to point out Iceland's uniqueness : Iceland and its pure untouched nature are synonymous. If that is lost our uniqueness is lost. Just as if Paris lost its fashion, New York lost its skyscrapers, Los Angeles its Hollywood.
Our politicians must not get away with working against nature. We have to keep them on their toes. The damage could be too great, much greater than the short term profit.
The whole nation, in the cities and in the country-side, has awakened. Much has been achieved in the last few years.The invisible nature- lovers have become visible, visible and vocal. People all over the country want to be heard, both in words and deeds.
The 21st century has started with vigourous Icelanders from all around the country.
the whale museum Húsavík, Blue Lagoon, CCP, Icelandic musicians, Villimey, Vogafjós, Hvíldarklettur, Magic Place Strandir,
A lot has happened and we have reached a new point. I hope this concert will encourage thought on what comes next
That the Icelander will (keep on rising and) carry on forward with new possibilities
With creative thought adjusting to he ever changing mood of the world - and Iceland.
in beat with the 21st century in beat with nature in beat with him self."
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■■■ 2008-06-09 The Physicality of It
IS the PHYSICAL bouncing back? It might as we have just received communication from One Little Indian regarding vinyl re-issues. We read it and decided to post it here:
"For all the audiophiles out there we are reissuing some classic OLI albums using the newest technology in vinyl manufacturing - Half Speed Direct Metal Mastering. The groove is cut directly in copper metal. Transient response is greatly improved. Stampers are plated directly from the DMM Copper Master, eliminating two of the three plating steps required for lacquers. In short, DMM yields better detail resolution and a lower noise ratio. This is especially good for long play albums, or audiophile material. All albums are remastered direct from the original master tapes and pressed on heavy weight 200g vinyl audiophile discs. Each release is strictly limited, housed in a plastic wallet and individually numbered. Released on 30th June, all titles are listed below and available from OLI webshop:
Björk "GLING-GLO" - order here Björk "DEBUT" - order here Björk "POST" - order here Björk "TELEGRAM" - order here Björk "HOMOGENIC" - order here Björk "JOGA" - order here Björk "SELMA SONGS" - order here Björk "VESPERTINE" - order here Björk "GREATEST HITS" - order here Björk "MEDULLA" - order here Björk "DRAWING RESTRAINT 9" - order here Björk "VOLTA" - order here
We have a collection of singles box sets from the Sugarcubes. These box sets will be available as eight 7" singles and as a six CD box set containing all of the single recordings between October 1986-October 1989.
Order The Sugarcubes 7" box set Order The Sugarcubes CD box set
The Sugarcubes "LIFE'S TOO GOOD" - order here The Sugarcubes "HERE TODAY, TOMORROW NEXT WEEK!" - order here The Sugarcubes "STICK AROUND FOR JOY" - order here The Sugarcubes "IT'S IT" - order here The Sugarcubes "GREAT CROSSOVER POTENTIAL" - order here "
Revamp the turntable right Now!
And where is the photo to accompany this news? it is on its way!
■■■ 2008-06-05 We Love Paris... and Verona... and...
We love all, no matter what. We even love Reykjavik. And why right now?! Because we are writing this news item about these places. We have a gig in Reykjavík on the 28th of June. But here is the new news:
PARIS:FRANCE Concert in Paris at the Olympia on the 25th of June. Tickets will go on sale on the 11th of June via www.fnac.com!
VERONA:ITALY Björk is playing in Verona on the 28th of July at the Arena Di Verona and we will be launching a special treat in connection with this concert in the next few days. So we are now warned!
Let us have fun!
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2008 ■ 25-06 @ Paris, France ■ 28-06 @ Nattura, Reykjavik, Iceland ■ 02-07 @ City Hall, Sheffield, England ■ 05-07 @ Wild In The Country Festival, UK ■ 10-07 @ Finlandia Puisto/Park, Helsinki, Finland ■ 13-07 @ Vingio Park, Vilnius, Lithuania ■ 16-07 @ Riga Arena, Riga, Latvia ■ 20-07 @ Melt! Festival, Germany ■ 25-07 @ Rome, Italy ■ 28-07 @ Verona, Italy ■ 31-07 @ Athens, Greece ■ 03-08 @ Istanbul, Turkey ■ 07-08 @ Festival Sudoeste TMN, Portugal ■ 15-08 @ Ola Festival, El Ejido, Spain
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Olympus announces 360-degree CCD sensor prototype, surveillance firms drool
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 1:00PM
Around this time last year, we got wind of CCD-based projectors and cameras from Olympus that were outfitted with a curious "axial symmetrical free curved surface lens." Now, said company is finally providing a few details about its current prototype, which essentially enables 360-degree photographs to be taken. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on perspective), the sensor isn't quite ready to be pushed out into the world, but as you can certainly imagine, it'll likely make a B-line for surveillance outfits just as soon as it's ready.
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Gateway updates bevy of laptops / desktops in one fell swoop
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 12:31PM
Merely months after Gateway thrilled your soul with the introduction of all sorts of new desktops, the outfit has apparently received the upgrade bug. Starting right now, the 17-inch P-Series, 15.4-inch M-Series and 14.1-inch T-series laptops can be ordered with Intel's latest Core 2 Duo chips, more spacious hard drives and dual-layer DVD writers. For those eying a tower, the FX Series, DX Series and GT Series now provide (up to) a Core 2 Quad Q9300 CPU, 6GB of RAM, an overclocked NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT and price tags starting as low as $549.99. For more on these absolutely riveting upgrades, hit the read link and try not to fall out of your seat.
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ViewSonic rolls out 26-inch VA2626WM LCD monitor
by Donald Melanson, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 12:04PM
Viewsonic didn't quite hit the mark with its recent attempt at a $500 projector, but it looks like it's fared considerably better with its nearly $500 26-inch VA2626WM LCD monitor, which packs most of the features you'd expect from a pricier model. That includes the requisite 1920 x 1200 resolution, along with a 6,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports, and even some 2.5 watt speakers, which can thankfully be removed. No word on specs like brightness or refresh rate, unfortunately, but those details should be cleared up by the time the monitor lands sometime next month for $529.
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Sony Ericsson issues second profit warning of the year, hopes to break even in Q2
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 11:43AM
Although Sony Ericsson just churned out a rather impressive array of new handsets this month, it seems the outfit is still having trouble securing record-setting profits. Truthfully, it's struggling to break even, as evidenced by the second profit warning of 2008 that was issued last week. SE is pinpointing "disappointing European sales of its mid- and high-end mobile phones" as the reason it will likely not see a profit in Q2, and some analysts are suggesting that shipment delays and a dearth of low-end handsets also carry a share of the blame. 'Course, the hotly-anticipated Xperia X1 could certainly make for a lovely Q3, but only time will tell if enough folks shell out for it to make a difference.
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MSI Wind desktops to hit Europe and Asia in September
by Nilay Patel, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 11:20AM
It looks like MSI's taking another page from ASUS's Eee playbook -- the Wind netbook is getting a desktop sibling. MSI was actually showing off the Atom-based minitower at Computex last month, and while final specs and pricing aren't official, it sounds like the machine will include Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB drive, DVD drive, and WiFi for somewhere between $200 and $300 when it goes on sale sometime in September -- but you'll have to be in Europe or Asia to snag one, as MSI says they won't make it to the US. That's a shame, as the power-sipping machine is pretty intriguing: the 1.6GHz system at Computex was able to play back 720p video using just 30 watts of power -- compared to 242 watts for a normal PC. (MSI says the Wind desktop isn't quite capable of 1080p playback yet, but it hinted that future versions will get there.) Hopefully MSI will have a change of heart between now and September.
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Dash Express gets big v2.1 June08 software update
by Ryan Block, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 11:00AM
That first traffic update was only the beginning -- Dash is announcing today its first proper software update to the Dash Express. Dubbed June08 (or v2.1), users now get three new trademarked names (among other things):
* FasterFind - uses SiRFInstantFix for acquiring GPS during startup, so your Dash Express is aware of its location much faster than before. * MyRoute - your Dash Express learns your routes to common destinations and offers them up in comparison to its recommended routes (so you can see if your usual way really is faster). * Search Along Route - pretty much what it says. Allows you to find points of interest en route without gumming up your destinations. This seems like the most useful new feature, behind the faster acquisition time. * Road closure support - another self explanatory addition. If the Dash finds out a road is closed through Inrix or another means, it will completely black it out of your routes. * Performance and UI enhancements - We gave it a short test, and things really did seem a bit snappier and cleaner looking. Icons are better polished, arranged, and rendered, and simple stuff like navigating menus or switching between 2D and 3D views is quicker.
Still no way to quickly bypass the route selection screen (which is one of our bigger pet peeves), but as it's populating you can now make your choice, which will save you a bit of extra time. It's available for download via your Dash's WiFi this morning, and is free for all users. Videos of MyRoute and Search Along Route after the break. Gallery: Dash Express June08 screens
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Lenovo gets official with IdeaCentre K210 desktop
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 10:43AM
We heard that Lenovo was shuffling its lineup a bit earlier this month, and sure enough, that IdeaCentre brand is getting its 15 minutes today courtesy of a fresh press release. Hailed as the outfit's "global entry into the consumer desktop market outside of China," the IdeaCentre K210 comes with a variety of hardware choices including Intel's Core 2 Quad processors, up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM, a GMA X3100 integrated graphics set (or a 512MB ATI Radeon 2600 XT), optional Blu-ray drive, gigabit Ethernet, a 16-in-1 multicard reader and an anti-microbial keyboard that comically stands out more than it was likely intended to. Nevertheless, the tower also includes VeriFace facial recognition technology that enables users to log in by simply gazing into the webcam; if it performs anywhere nearly as poorly as it did on our U110 review unit, however, we'd recommend switching the feature off and logging in as usual. Units are available now from a variety of e-tailers starting at $379 (after mail-in rebate).
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iriver's Lplayer now on sale in America
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 10:24AM
You've seen it toyed with, you've seen it unboxed and you've read the review. Now, the moment of truth has arrived. iriver's Lplayer is officially on sale here in the USA, with the 4GB models going for $109.99 and the 8GB editions demanding $159.99. You'll also have to choose between white, pink and black, but don't sweat the details, okay?
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Tetra T-Pad smartphone is tough, just not $2,600 tough
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 10:04AM
Ever since Motorola was tossing the Tetra name around in 2005, the brand has catered to those operating in less-than-beautiful conditions. The T-Pad smartphone is no exception to the rule, boasting a shock-proof (MIL-STD-810F) casing, IP65 waterproof rating and a keypad that resists dust, debris and any other manner of matter. Specs wise, you'll find a 640 x 480 resolution display, Intel's Xscale 400MHz CPU, Windows CE.Net 4.2, Bluetooth, 64MB of SDRAM, USB connectivity and optional WiFi / GPS. Unfortunately, this little bugger is reportedly stickered at £1,300 ($2,592), so unless your employer is picking up the tab for you to have a mobile while wrestling polar bears at the North Pole, we'd probably recommend a cheaper alternative.
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Rogers iPhone 3G in-store activation process gets detailed
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 9:39AM
For the smattering of Canadians wealthy enough to pick up an iPhone 3G from Rogers Wireless without worrying over the lack of an unlimited data plan, we've stumbled across what appears to be internal verbiage detailing the in-store activation process. Quite frankly, there doesn't seem to be any real surprises here, but it is somewhat interesting that retail locations will be required to download and use a special version of iTunes with an "Activation Only Mode," which will enable employees to unbrick the mobiles before customers leave. In any case, feel free to hit the read link if you're anxious to know exactly what the sure-to-be-hair-raising experience will be like come July 11th.
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Nokia E66 mini-review on Engadget Mobile
by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 9:12AMFeatured Story
Yo, heads up -- the E71's only half of the story with Nokia's new line of business sidekicks. For those of us who bust out T9 text with aplomb, the E66 might be the better option, especially when you factor in its narrower form factor, arguably (okay, very arguably) nicer look, and an utterly brilliant slide mechanism. Having trouble deciding? Perhaps our little look at the E66 over on Engadget Mobile can be of assistance.
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Software update brings video recording and more to Sony's COM-2 mylo
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 8:46AM
Sony hasn't forgotten about you loyal mylo 2 (er, COM-2 mylo) owners just yet, as a recently rolled out software update provides a nice list of extras for those who care. Revision 1.201, which is only available for the latest of mylos, adds support for video recording, provides a new menu for "easier photo and video uploading," adds a function for formatting Memory Stick Duo media, adds support for 16GB MD Duo cards and improves Flash playback of YouTube videos. The upgrade also adds support for WMV files and the SHOUTcast widget while improving "system stability." The download is slightly hefty at just under 60MB, so head on down and get the new stuff headed your way.
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Lancerlink's DDV-1080HD HD camcorder lowers the bar
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 8:15AM
Watch out DXG, you've got a new rival in town, and it goes by the name Lancerlink. Just when we thought you had the cheap-o HD camcorder market all locked up, in comes this firm with a rather chintzy looking camcorder capable of logging clips at 1,440 x 1,080 (30fps) or 1,280 x 720 (60fps) in H.264 format. The 5-megapixel sensor can also snag stills, but considering that there's just 90MB of free memory within, you should probably keep an SD / MMC / SDHC card nearby. You'll also find a 3-inch LCD monitor, HDTV (component) output, USB connectivity and a rechargeable battery good for around four hours of use. The worst part, however, is the ¥49,800 ($474) price tag that's attached to the July-bound DDV-1080HD, which makes it a few hundies more than most of DXG's awfully similar collection.
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Matrox M-series graphic cards go 4-up natively
by Thomas Ricker, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 7:26AM
Matrox just announced er, last week, its new M-Series of graphics cards powered by the industry's first QuadHead GPU. All the PCIe X16 cards offer 512MB of graphics memory and support up to 4x widescreen monitors (DVI or analog) simultaneously as one large desktop or as independent resolutions. The cards can connect a pair of monitors at a max digital resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 or just 1,920 x 1,200 if you're looking to go quad. What, you're not still getting by with just a single display are you? Look for the M-series to go retail before September is through.
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ASUS' bigger, badder Eee PC 904 and 905 in the chute?
by Thomas Ricker, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 4:16AM The price isn't the only thing swelling on ASUS' Eee PC. According to DigiTimes' proven ASUS sources, bigger Eee PC 904 and 905 models are cueing up for release. In a return to the Eee PC salad days of the big bezel, the new models will slot the same 8.9-inch display found in the 901 into a larger, Eee PC 1000-esque chassis with proportionally larger keyboard. Decisions about battery and storage have not yet been finalized although the new models would be priced similar to the 900 and 901 which they would ultimately replace.
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All bets are off: MMAmania.com exclusive interview with Joe Stevenson By: Adam Wagner
Joe Stevenson interview Joe “Daddy” Stevenson is indeed a family man. But that never stopped him from whooping up on people inside the cage.
At just 26 years old, the father of four boys has nearly 40 professional fights to his credit. He’s 5-2 in the UFC and is looking to rebound from a recent title bout loss to BJ Penn.
When Joe steps into the cage this Saturday night at UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” in front of 12,000 screaming fans and millions more tuning in around the world, his eldest son, Joey, will be in attendance, watching his dad fight for the first time ever.
And a fight he shall get.
Stevenson faces American Top Team’s Gleison Tibau (15-5). Known for his Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling, Tibau himself is coming off a recent loss to Tyson Griffin (11-1), a friend and occasional training partner of Stevenson.
It should make for a great fight and for rare back-to-back losses for the loser (Tibau’s never had consecutive losses, and Stevenson hasn’t since ’99 – ’00 — when he was 17 years old).
We caught up with Stevenson to see how he plans to bounce back this Saturday, find out how he feels about UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn potentially moving up in weight, get details about his brand new gym that just opened up in Victorville, Calif., and to see how family life is treating him.
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Former UFC competitor Edwin Dewees (35-12) has been slated to replace deposed light heavyweight Vernon “Tiger” White at the Affliction: Banned pay-per-view on July 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
White, who was originally scheduled to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a televised match airing on FSN, was yanked from the card after testing positive for a banned diuretic following his match against Jeremiah Constant at Xtreme Cage Combat 6 on May 31.
While “Tiger” vehemently denies any wrongdoing, a July 9 hearing with the NSAC didn’t leave Affliction officials with enough time to replace him should he be found guilty.
Prior to the Dewees signing, Affliction replaced the scrapped Nogueira-White bout on FSN with the light heavyweight match between Vitor Belfort and Terry Martin.
Dewees is coming off a submission win over Richard Blake at No limit Fighting last April. That victory snapped a four fight losing streak including a loss to Jorge Rivera at the UFC Ultimate Finale 4 in 2006.
Despite going 0-3 in the UFC, “Babyface” has the tools and the experience to make this a competitive fight. And fans may be getting the better of the deal. At 26-32-2, White wasn’t exactly tearing up the circuit.
Still, Dewees will have his hands full against Nogueira. “Minotoro” (13-3) is the twin brother of UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and recently stopped Todd Gouwenberg via TKO at HCF: Destiny back in February.
Affliction — one of the most recognized and popular clothing brands out right now — made its bid to become the latest mixed martial arts promoter official a few months back during an episode of “Inside MMA” on the HDNet network.
It’s been known for some time now that Affliction would throw its hat into the MMA ring. In fact, the UFC and Elite XC recently banned their fighters from wearing Affliction gear during events because of the looming competition.
And if the inaugural pay-per-view (PPV) fight card slated for the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on July 19 is any indication of things to come, then Affliction will indeed pose some stiff competition.
So stiff in fact, that UFC President Dana white has whipped up his own little card for the 19th as well. UFC Fight Night 14 will air live from the The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on SpikeTV.
Should be one hell of a night for MMA fans. del.icio.us:Affliction 'Banned': Edwin Dewees vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira digg:Affliction 'Banned': Edwin Dewees vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 1 Comment July 2nd, 2008 Wanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin go at it (Video) … By: MMAmania
… at the 2008 National Rock Paper Scissors Championships:
With “Ace” testing the light heavyweight waters once again perhaps we can see the real thing one day soon.
Part 2 after the jump.
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UFC 89: “Leben vs. Bisping” at The NIA in Birmingham, England, on October 18 will be televised for free on Spike TV, according to Dave Meltzer at WrestlingObserver.com.
The event so far features two great match ups thus far, including a middleweight slugfest between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben, as well as a tentative welterweight war that pits Thiago Alves against Diego Sanchez.
Meltzer indicates that the UFC will likely stage a major pay-per-view (PPV) event one week later on Saturday, October 25. It has not been announced at this time nor is a location or venue known, but we will assume that it will be dubbed UFC 90.
Rejoice. del.icio.us:UFC 89 free on Spike TV ... not a PPV digg:UFC 89 free on Spike TV ... not a PPV 14 Comments July 2nd, 2008 Thiago Alves vs Diego Sanchez UFC 89 fight in the works By: MMAmania
thiago alves diego sanchez This is what it’s all about.
Two of the top — and most exciting — 170-pound fighters in the world will likely collide at UFC 89: “Leben vs. Bisping” at The NIA in Birmingham, England, on October 19.
Indeed, MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Thiago Alves (15-3) and Diego Sanchez (19-2) will throw leather overseas, setting the stage for a blockbuster welterweight showdown that will more than likely determine the next number one title contender in the stacked division.
Alves is fresh of ridiculous performance against Matt Hughes, taking out the former champion in the second round of their main event tilt at UFC 85: “Bedlam” just last month. Prior to that, “The Pitbull” wiped out another perennial powerhouse, Karo Parisyan, at UFC Fight Night 13.
The 24-year-old Brazilian was already on the fast track to an eventual title shot. And a win over Sanchez would certainly put him over the top.
“The Nightmare” has rebounded from back-to-back losses in 2007 to stop Luigi Fioravanti and David Bielkheden, respectively, in equally impressive fights. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season one winner seems to have recaptured his form that had most pundits expecting that he would one day soon challenge for a belt.
Again, a win over a very explosive fighter such as Alves will put him right there.
Talk about a great fight.
UFC 89 features the middleweight clash between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben — expect more bouts to be added to the line up in the near future.
So far so good. del.icio.us:Thiago Alves vs Diego Sanchez UFC 89 fight in the works digg:Thiago Alves vs Diego Sanchez UFC 89 fight in the works 81 Comments July 2nd, 2008 MMAmania.com caption contest back for UFC 86 By: Jesse Holland
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delaware mma Mixed martial arts (MMA) will soon be legal in Delaware, according to a story in today’s edition of The News Journal.
A state legislator had been spearheading an effort to ban the sport as part of so-called “Toughman” laws that were being discussed in the State Assembly.
“The safety of the individual is the concern,” Rep. Robert J Valihura Jr. told The News Journal earlier this week. “We intended to outlaw bare-knuckle boxing matches at the turn of the century.”
The law, if passed, would have meant fighters and promoters could be charged with a class A misdemeanor for participating in MMA events.
However, common sense prevailed and last night the bill was amended to allow an MMA advisor to be placed on the state’s Combative Sports Advisory Council.
State officials said it’s likely that a national organization will be placed in charge of future MMA events in the state, which does not have a boxing commission.
The neighboring Pennsylvania State Athletics Commission has sanctioned boxing in Delaware for several years. That commission has also never sanctioned MMA. However, the Pennsylvania commission has drafted regulations that could go into effect later this year. del.icio.us:MMA Delaware possibly coming soon digg:MMA Delaware possibly coming soon 13 Comments July 2nd, 2008 MMA Quick Quote: Rich Franklin trains hard By: Jesse Holland
Rich Franklin showed up in a house we are staying. I heard he is George’s pupil. As soon as he arrived, he was glued to Playboy. In this house, there are nothing but Playboy magazines. I asked him, “Do you like Playboy?” He said, “I love it”.
– DREAM lightweight Hayato “Mach” Sakurai shares his first impression of former UFC middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin via his official blog. “Mach” is currently training in Seattle for a September fight against former UFC competitor, Nick Diaz, in Japan. Thanks to Suki MMA for the translation. del.icio.us:MMA Quick Quote: Rich Franklin trains hard digg:MMA Quick Quote: Rich Franklin trains hard 87 Comments July 2nd, 2008 ESPY Awards 2008: Georges St. Pierre nominated for ‘Best Fighter’ By: MMAmania
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Submit News OZZY OSBOURNE And Family To Star In New Variety Show - July 7, 2008 Josef Adalian of TVWeek.com reports: The Fox network has won the rights to a new-style variety show that will star Ozzy Osbourne and his brood, to be produced by FremantleMedia North America ("American Idol").
Fox will produce at least six episodes of the show. Fox Alternative Entertainment President Mike Darnell said he is mulling launching the franchise with a Christmas special; the series likely will premiere in late winter or spring 2009 and could be paired with "American Idol".
The show's working title is "The Osbournes: Loud and Dangerous", though Mr. Darnell said he might go retro with a name such as "The Osbournes' Super-Terrific Happy Hour" (an homage to a "Seinfeld" episode).
Osbourne, wife Sharon and offspring Jack and Kelly all will participate in the show, which will resemble modern-day European variety shows that mix elements of competition, stunts and performances.
Read the entire report at TVWeek.com. ( 14 ) CARCASS: More Video Footage From Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival Posted Online - July 6, 2008 A five-and-a-half-minute video compilation of "highlights" from CARCASS' June 28, 2008 performance at the Gods of Metal festival in Bologna, Italy can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "varg76").
CARCASS has scheduled the following North American dates in September:
Sep. 05 - Palladium - Worcester, MA Sep. 06 - Nokia Theatre - New York, NY Sep. 07 - Medley - Montreal, QUE Sep. 08 - Opera House - Toronto, ONT Sep. 11 - Sonar - Baltimore, MD
In February of 1999, CARCASS drummer Ken Owen suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage, leaving him in a coma for over 10 months. As a result, he is not taking part in CARCASS' current reunion run (ARCH ENEMY skinsman Daniel Erlandsson is filling in), but will reportedly be traveling with the band whenever possible and making brief appearances at select shows.
CARCASS' reunion lineup:
Bill Steer (FIREBIRD) - Vocals, Guitar Jeff Walker (BRUJERIA) - Vocals, Bass Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY) - Guitar Daniel Erlandsson (ARCH ENEMY) - Drums
( 8 ) AT THE GATES: Footage From Finland's RUISROCK Festival Available - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of the reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES performing on July 4, 2008 at the Ruisrock festival in Ruissalo, Turku, Finland can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "MetalFinland2008").
AT THE GATES played its first three shows since announcing its reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY.
Photos of AT THE GATES' May 8, 2008 performance at the Namba Hatch in Osaka, Japan can be found here (all pictures by Alan Ralph).
AT THE GATES summer 2008 reunion lineup:
Adrian Erlandsson - Drums Martin Larsson - Guitar Anders Björler - Guitar Tomas Lindberg - Vocals Jonas Björler - Bass
"Slaughter Of The Soul":
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( 1 ) METALLICA: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online - July 6, 2008 New "fly-on-the-wall" footage of METALLICA in the studio working on its new album has surfaced on the MissionMetallica.com web site and can be viewed below.
As previously reported, METALLICA appears to be planning to issue a deluxe box set edition of its upcoming album, "Death Magnetic". A Norwegian music retailer has posted at its web site that a limited edition, two-CD, single DVD version of the record will arrive in September. The set will be packaged in a coffin box and come with an exclusive T-shirt, a METALLICA flag, a collection of guitar picks, a poster and a USB memory stick. The second CD will include demos of 10 songs from the album, while the DVD will chronicle the making of the record.
There is no word on whether a similar deluxe version will be available in North America.
A Finnish retailer called Record Shop X recently listed September 17 as the release date for "Death Magnetic". An official release date has yet to be announced by the band or its label, although band members have been saying that the album will arrive in September.
"Death Magnetic" was produced by METALLICA and Rick Rubin, and marks the recording debut of bassist Robert Trujillo, who joined the lineup in 2003 shortly after the last METALLICA album, "St. Anger", was completed.
METALLICA will hit some European festivals starting later this month. The band's next U.S. date is the one-day Ozzfest on August 9 in Dallas, with a full North American tour slated to begin in October.
( 30 ) 'Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival' Organizer, Bands Interviewed - July 6, 2008 Shawn Skager of the Sumner Reporter reports: This summer, heavy metal is roaring back, this time in the form of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, a 13-band, three-stage metal-stravaganza — featuring DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, DRAGONFORCE and MASTODON — that will storm into the White River Amphitheater on July 9.
The tour's genesis came as concert promoter Kevin Lyman finished up the 2007 Vans Warped Tour, a multi-band festival featuring alternative and punk bands that started in 1995.
"My cell phone started ringing and it was Metal Blade and Roadrunner Records [both primarily heavy metal record labels] asking me about getting more of their bands on the Warped Tour for the next year," Lyman, 45, said.
According to Lyman, the labels were encouraged by the success of metal band AS I LAY DYING's newest release, "An Ocean Between Us", which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard chart. The band had been one of the featured artists on the Warped Tour the month the album came out.
The gears in Lyman's head began turning.
"It was realIy the pressure that got to me," he said. "I already had all the punk bands and the emo bands and the screamo bands (with the Warped and Taste of Chaos tours) and now I've got to do the metal bands, too? And I thought 'Why aren't they breaking these bands on their own tours?'"
Read the entire article from the Sumner Reporter. ( 4 ) FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer: New Songs Are '10 Times More Fresh Than Last 4 Records Combined' - July 6, 2008 FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has issued the following update:
"All of the details have been sorted out and the band is extremely pumped and in peak form to begin our new studio record. We are very fortunate to be part of the Driven Music Group [the label created by Brian 'Head' Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band KORN] family and we look at this opportunity as a new beginning to reach new highs and more fans than ever. The label has been very interactive, accomodating and generous in their dealings with us so far and we feel part of something starting from the ground up, with nothing but promise and sincere commitment. The commitment this time goes very much right back from us to them. In addition to being on this new label, as you may have heard, this record, as with all Driven releases, will be given the full force and prestige of Warner Brothers distribution, as announced recently by the President and CEO of Warner Music Group himself. We simply couldn't ask for more. The songs are 10 times more fresh than the last four records combined. Challenging, fast, moody, melodic and powerful. Drums begin tracking on August 17. I will give an update on the process and any potential release dates as they materialize."
Metal Mind Productions released FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's new DVD, entitled "Once in a Deathtime", in Europe on June 16. The disc contains footage of the band's March 8, 2008 performance at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, Poland, including live renditions of such classic songs as "Doomsday for the Deceiver", "No Place for Disgrace", and "I Live You Die". The DVD also features an interview with Craig Neilsen (drums) and Ed Carlson (guitar), biography, discography, photo gallery, desktop images and weblinks. A limited-edition version of the DVD includes an audio CD containing songs recorded at the Metalmania Festival.
A clip of the track "Swatting at Flies" taken from the "Once in a Deathtime" DVD can be viewed below.
Metal Mind Productions released a digipack edition of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's "Dreams Of Death" album in Europe on April 7. The CD was engineered by Tom Giatron and produced by FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and Tom Giatron at Genesis Studios in Phoenix. Travis Smith did the cover art. Metal Mind Productions also re-released FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's albums "When The Storm Comes Down" (1990), "Cuatro" (1992) and "Drift" (1995) on March 17 in Europe (to be issued in the U.S. on June 10 via MVD). Each remastered limited-edition digipack title (limited to 2,000 copies) was made available on golden disc, digitally remastered using 24-bit technology.
( 7 ) SUICIDE SILENCE: Interview, Performance Footage From Sayreville Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Todd Cardini of HeavyMetalSource.com conducted an interview with Mitch Lucker (vocals) and Mark Heylmun (guitar) of the Riverside, California-based quintet SUICIDE SILENCE on June 28, 2008 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Also available is footage of the band's performance at the venue.
SUICIDE SILENCE's "The Cleansing" album received a European release on February 18 (except in the UK, where it arrived on March 31). It comes with the exclusive European bonus track "A Dead Current" as well as a CD enhancement consisting of six live clips from U.S. and UK.
SUICIDE SILENCE recently completed a video for the track "Bludgeoned To Death" with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, THE RED CHORD).
Interview:
"No Pity for a Coward":
"Unanswered":
"The Price of Beauty":
( 2 ) SOIL: Philadelphia Footage Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of SOIL's July 2, 2008 concert at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "DeaDlyCorpsE528").
SOIL recently inked a deal with Driven Music Group — the Phoenix, Arizona-based music label and entertainment company created by Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band KORN — for the release of its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2009.
SOIL's latest CD, "True Self", was released in May 2006 via DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT).
( 4 ) SUSPERIA To Headline Spain's REVOLTALLO Festival - July 6, 2008 Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA will headline the XV Revoltallo Festival on Friday, August 15 at Monte Alba, Vigo, Spain.
For more information, visit www.revoltallo.org.
SUSPERIA is currently in pre-production for the band's next album. "We have about ten songs on the go at various stages of completion and everything is going well," the group stated. "Our creative juices are flowing!! At this moment we're in hard, fast and melodic mode. Athera [vocals] is in free flow with the lyrics. It's still early days, so we can't give you a full idea of what to expect yet, who knows what's coming!!"
SUSPERIA released its fourth studio album, "Cut from Stone", last year through the Tabu label in Europe and Candlelight Records in the USA. It entered the Norwegian chart at position No. 18 and was the No. 1 most added album on the influential CMJ Loud Rock and FMQB radio charts in the U.S.
"Cut from Stone" was recorded at Strand Studio, Oslo, Norway during 2006. The mix was completed by Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH, SOILWORK) at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden, while the production was handled by SUSPERIA and Marius Strand. ( 0 ) SODOM: Footage From France's HELLFEST Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of the veteran German thrash metal band SODOM performing the song "Sodomy and Lust" on June 21, 2008 at the Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (clip uploaded by Dave Ingham a.k.a. YouTube user "triptykon").
SODOM is planning on releasing the second part of its "Lords of Depravity" DVD later this year. The band's latest album, "The Final Sign of Evil", was released as a double vinyl package on February 1, 2008 via SPV Records. The LP features re-recordings of the material from the German thrashers' classic first EP, "In the Sign of Evil", plus no less than seven bonus tracks, all of which were originally written during the "In the Sign of Evil" era or earlier but were never officially released. As a special bonus, the album will feature return appearances by the group's original drummer Chris Dudek (a.k.a. Witchhunter) and guitarist Josef "Peppi" Dominic (a.k.a. Grave Violator), both of whom were featured on the original 1984 EP.
( 2 ) NILE: Footage From Finland's TUSKA Festival Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of South Carolina-based technical death metallers NILE performing at the eleventh annual edition of the Tuska open-air festival, which was held June 27-29 at the Kaisaniemi park in Helsinki, Finland, can be viewed below.
NILE's fifth studio album, "Ithyphallic", came out on July 17, 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records. Engineered by Bob Moore and produced by Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE), the CD was recorded at Sound Lab Studios in Columbia, South Carolina. Clip uploaded by YouTube user "diesl60":
Clip uploaded by YouTube user "vaxxal":
( 2 ) DAVE MUSTAINE On The Rebuilding Of MEGADETH - Part 2 - July 6, 2008 MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site:
"Now, we are nearing the start of the second world tour with the Drovers [Shawn (drums) and [Glen (guitar)] and some of the dates and places and people may be mixed up here, so please forgive me or dont!
"But we still have no new record.
"Fortunately, this tour would end up with us touring with more of the bands that we have grown up with and loved than we would ever imagine, the discovery of terrible mistakes with hiring people, changing management for a real cohesive manager for a real long time, the unbelievable physical rigors of this last tour at the end (everyone got sick even [guitarist] Chris Broderick — who is healthy and strong as a horse), a record — that for the most part was received positively worldwide — that would give me back a 'band' mentality with three other guys, the ensuing and serious housecleaning 'again,' and the replacement of another member.
"I have never been on the other side of a musician leaving MEGADETH without being turned into the bad guy, and this was one that even surprised me, but we made a great record and went right back out into touring with Chris, and thank god he was as good as he was, because we just kept going almost as if things hadn't been turned completely inside out. But that is getting way ahead of myself. And Glen and I are still friends too, so to the haters, I guess a big 'whoops' would be in order. I doubt they would admit they were wrong and there was a possibility of a guitarist parting and still being friends after playing and leaving MEGADETH.
"James Lomenzo's [bass] first show with us was in Dubai. We played with our friends in TESTAMENT, and some other bands that were also impressive to someone, I guess. However, we didn't get to see SAXON, which we all wanted to do, but because of their song 'The Crusader' or 'Crusader', I am not sure, got them banned at the concert (I think they are banned in Dubai — in general, actually).
"FINALLY we start the tour with HEAVEN AND HELL. My manager and agent (who was the agent for DOWN and HEAVEN AND HELL also) were there for the big start of the the tour.
"And everything else doesn't matter for the last six months of hell in the studio … and the planes and … and the busses … and the hotels … and the sperm-covered bedspreads and couches in all the hotels and dressing rooms. We are ready to go, until I see the day sheet and the running times.
"Now I am pissed." ( 19 ) EXCITER To Headline Toronto's MQMUSICFEST - July 6, 2008 For three years running, MQMusicfest has brought together some of the best rock and metal acts in Canada. This year, to accommodate the abundance of talent, the festival was split into two series, the first of which was held in June.
Metal Queen Management has announced that Canadian speed metal legends EXCITER will headline the second series on August 17, 2008.
MQMusicfest 2008 Series 2 will take place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, is a 19+ event and doors open at 3:00 p.m. for 10-hours of music mayhem.
Bands scheduled to play include:
EXCITER SIN DEALER BLIND RACE FIDGET MAN THE DESTROYER AFTERMATH
There are more bands to be confirmed, and updates and information can be found at the official MQMusicFest web site, www.MQMusicFest.com.
The Phoenix Concert Theatre is located at: 410 Sherbourne Street Toronto Ontario
Tickets are $25.00 and will be available at Ticketmaster.ca on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
EXCITER's new album, "Thrash Speed Burn", was released on February 22 via Massacre Records. The CD marks EXCITER's recorded debut with new singer Kenny "MetalMouth" Winter, who joined the band in October 2006.
EXCITER's current lineup is:
John Ricci (Guitar) Rik Charron (Drums) Clammy (Bass) Kenny Winter (Vocals)
EXCITER performing at Atarfe Vega Rock festival, which was held March 7-8, 2008 at Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe in Atarfe, Granada, Spain:
( 4 ) YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: New Spanish Footage Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of a couple of shows on the just-completed Spanish leg of Yngwie Malmsteen's European tour can be viewed below.
Yngwie Malmsteen will take part in an in-store signing at the Newcastle, UK branch of GuitarGuitar on July 14 at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.guitarguitar.co.uk.
According to HMV Japan, Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album in Japan on August 6. The LP's limited edition will feature the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (fully compatible with standard CD players) plus a bonus DVD containing interviews with Yngwie Malmsteen discussing the songs on the album and more.
Yngwie Malmsteen recently told Guitar World magazine that his forthcoming solo album will feature his strongest lineup ever: Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) on vocals, Bjorn Englen on bass, Michael Troy on keyboards, and Patrik Johansson on drums. "It's going to come down like a fucking atom bomb!" Malmsteen said. "We've already recorded 39 songs. I went full out. I've got strings from Istanbul, and the drums are the heaviest I've fucking heard. Ripper conveys the lyrics I write like no one else. I'll write something like 'divide and conquer' and when Ripper sings it, it really comes out that way. It's like Sparta!"
A recent interview with Yngwie Malmsteen conducted by Guitar Jam Daily is available for download in two parts: Part#1, Part#2.
"Dreaming (Tell Me)" (July 5, 2008 at Apolo in Barcelona, Spain; clip uploaded by YouTube user "Zaragozanometallico"):
"You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget" (July 5, 2008 at Apolo in Barcelona, Spain; clip uploaded by YouTube user "Zaragozanometallico"):
Guitar Solo (July 3, 2008 at Sala A in Vigo, Spain; clip uploaded by YouTube user "POWERFULLMAGNETO"):
( 10 ) DEATH ANGEL: Footage From France's HELLFEST Available - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band DEATH ANGEL performing the song "Evil Priest" on June 20, 2008 at the Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (clip uploaded by Dave Ingham a.k.a. YouTube user "triptykon").
MetalKult.com has just posted a 19-clip video interview with DEATH ANGEL guitarists Rob Cavestany and Ted Aguilar.
The footage was captured on June 11, 2008, when the classic San Francisco thrash group came to New York City to play B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in support of its latest album, "Killing Season" (Nuclear Blast).
In the question-and-answer session, the guitarists got current on all things DEATH ANGEL, including their involvement in the Eighties Bay Area scene with EXODUS and METALLICA, their landmark releases "The Ultra-Violence" and "Act III", the tragic 1990 bus accident that nearly tore the band apart, and the quality musicianship that has always been central to DEATH ANGEL's music.
Check out the footage at this location.
( 3 ) PAUL DI'ANNO: Photos From Fontigo Available - July 6, 2008 Photos of former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's July 5, 2008 concert in Fontigo, Italy can be viewed at this location. Di'Anno's backing band for the show consisted of musicians from the Italian MAIDEN tribute band CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED. The setlist featured selections from MAIDEN's first two albums, a cover of THE RAMONES' "Blitzkrieg Bop" and a few songs from Di'Anno's solo albums.
Fan-filmed video footage of Di'Anno's June 14, 2008 concert at VillaRock de Salvanes, Spain can be viewed below.
Di'Anno recently entered the studio with German producer Deiter Roth to begin recording his new album for a 2009 release. Di'Anno stated last month, "I have already fully recorded five of the songs in Germany (at Dieter's studio) and I will have the whole album finished by the end of this year. The album is very different to anything else I have ever recorded and I am so very excited about this album as it really is the business."
Di'Anno in 2006 re-released his 2000 effort, "Nomad", with a few tracklist alterations, under the title "The Living Dead" (Cleopatra Records). The package comes with a bonus DVD that contains the music video for "The Living Dead" and an exclusive in-depth, tell-all interview in which Di'Anno discusses his days with IRON MAIDEN.
"Prowler":
"Wrathchild":
( 12 ) SLIPKNOT: New Audio Interview With COREY TAYLOR Available - July 6, 2008 Headbanger's Blog has posted a new audio interview with SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor conducted in late June. In addition to discussing the creation of the band's new disc, "All Hope Is Gone", Corey talked about the ever-present studio tensions that allow SLIPKNOT to create such explosive albums; lamented the volatile political climate in America and addressed why he's not voting in the 2008 election; emphasized the rewards and responsibilities of being a father and touched upon the personal hardships he was able to temporarily escape during the making of "All Hope Is Gone".
Download the interview as an MP3 audio file at this location (29 MB).
SLIPKNOT's "Psychosocial" video will premiere on MTV's "F'N MTV" program on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
As previously reported, SLIPKNOT nearly had to cancel the video shoot for "Psychosocial" on Monday (June 30) when band DJ Sid Wilson was hospitalized with a head injury before the shoot. According to the U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan explained, "Sid's building himself a studio downtown and got attacked by a door knob. Now he's got five staples in his head." Crahan himself was almost hurt during a recent photo shoot when the floorboards of an abandoned shack collapsed underneath him.
SLIPKNOT revealed their new masks on Tuesday (July 1) with an exclusive set of photos at Spinner.com. Described as "creepy" and "intricate," some of the nine band members' masks have changed considerably, while others have been altered only a little.
Corey Taylor's mask has undergone the most drastic and disturbing change, now looking like it's made of "dried human flesh," as MTV.com put it. Crahan has built lots of leather and zippers into his disguise, calling to mind the "Gimp" from the movie "Pulp Fiction", while drummer Joey Jordison has added a crown of black thorns to his design.
SLIPKNOT reportedly rarely cleans their masks, despite the band's claims that they bleed, sweat and vomit into them during concerts.
The group's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", will arrive on August 26. The title track was made available earlier this month, while "Psychosocial" arrived at rock radio this past weekend.
SLIPKNOT will co-headline the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour this summer with DISTURBED. The trek kicks off on July 9 in Seattle. ( 10 ) ICED EARTH: 'The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)' Track Listing Revealed - July 6, 2008 ICED EARTH's new full-length studio album, "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)", will be released through SPV Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5 Rest of Europe: September 8 USA, Canada: September 9
"The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" track listing:
01. In Sacred Flames 02. Behold The Wicked Child 03. Minions Of The Watch 04. The Revealing 05. A Gift Or A Curse 06. Crown Of The Fallen 07. The Dimensional Gauntlet 08. I Walk Alone 09. Harbinger Of Fate 10. Crucify The King 11. Sacrificial Kingdoms 11. Something Wicked (Part 3) 12. Divide And Devour 14. Come What May 15. Epilogue
"The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" continues where ICED EARTH's 2007 release, "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)" left off. "The Crucible of Man" features the return of frontman Matt Barlow who was mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer's original voice of choice to introduce the "Something Wicked" saga back in 1998 as a trio of songs which concluded their album, "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
While the 1998 album provided a general overview of the story Schaffer has been conceptualizing for well over a decade, the saga is being fully brought to life with the release of the back-to-back conceptual albums "Framing Armageddon" and "The Crucible of Man". While both albums provide answers to mysteries the previous releases would create, the timeliness of the story in today's world is guaranteed to keep people thinking and guessing. Schaffer's ability to convey the central themes and events of the story without always revealing exactly "why" characters' decisions are made and "how" events come to pass, will keep fans of the saga coming back as future mediums for the "Something Wicked" storyline are revealed.
"The Crucible of Man"'s release will be followed by a North American tour that kicks off in September and features an appearance as headliner for the ProgPower USA IX festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27.
The single from the new album is titled "I Walk Among You" and was released worldwide in June by Steamhammer/SPV and features the new track "I Walk Alone" as well as three additional songs from "Framing Armageddon" with new vocal performances by Matt Barlow. All tracks can be listened to in their entirety at both the band's official web site and MySpace pages with exception of the track "A Charge to Keep" which is an iTunes exclusive.
ICED EARTH's official web site, IcedEarth.com, caught up with the band's mainman, Jon Schaffer (guitar), on June 16, 2008 for an audio interview lasting 16 minutes which is available as a free MP3 download (15.2 MB) at this location.
Topics include:
* The choice of title for the forthcoming release, "The Crucible of Man - Something Wicked Part II" * Choir arrangements used during recording, including the vocal arrangments (chants) used at the conclusion of the song, "The Coming Curse" from 1998's' "Something Wicked This Way Comes" release * Thoughts on re-recording songs from the back-catalog as acoustic versions * Technical talk about mastering, volume, compression, and dynamic range * Playing live with the new touring lineup
ICED EARTH sold 1,450 copies of its new EP, "I Walk Among You", in the United States in the single's first week of release — enough to land the EP at No. 2 on the Billboard Maxi Singles chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Top Singles chart.
Professionally filmed video footage of ICED EARTH's June 28, 2008 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be viewed below.
(Thanks: Metalfan.nl) ( 13 ) SINNER: 'Crash & Burn' Final Track Listing Revealed - July 6, 2008 SINNER, the veteran German metal oufit led by Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR), recently finished recording its new album, "Crash & Burn", for a September 19 release via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Mat Sinner and Henny Wolter at the House Of Music studios features guest appearances by Dirty Sanchez (percussion), Dennis Ward (backing vocals, percussion) and Nena (backing vocals). The limited-edition digipack version of the album will include two bonus tracks — "One Night Only" (written by Mat Sinner and Magnus Karlsson) and "Fast Decision 2008" — and the video for the song "Revolution", which was directed by SINNER's longtime collaborator Katja Piolka in Stuttgart, Germany. According to a press release, "Fast Decision 2008" was "created under bizarre circumstances, as AFM Records A&R representant Markus and drummer Klaus forced Mat in the studio, to record a new version of the forgotten jewel again. Mat was irritated about their sick idea first, but after some shots of booze, Mat agreed to sing this song for one last time."
The final track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Crash & Burn (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianloa) 02. Break The Silence (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianola) 03. The Dog (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter) 04. Heart Of Darkness (Mat Sinner/Magnus Karlsson) 05. Revolution (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter) 06. Unbreakable (Mat Sinner/Igor Gianola) 07. Fist To Face (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter) 08. Until It Hurts (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter) 09. Little Head (Butch Walker) 10. Connection (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter) 11. Like A Rock (Mat Sinner/Henny Wolter/Tom Naumann)
A report on the "Crash & Burn" listening session from UK's Powerplay magazine can be found at this location. ( 0 ) L.A. GUNS: Footage With New Singer MARTY CASEY Available - July 6, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of the July 3, 2008 concert by the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS at the Hard Rock Live in San Juan, Puerto Rico can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "janisantiago").
L.A. GUNS' current lineup includes Marty Casey, the former contestant on the hit CBS-TV "reality" show "Rock Star: INXS".
In explaining his decision to join L.A. GUNS, Casey stated, "They offered me the opportunity to step in and be the new voice of L.A. GUNS. I thought about the opportunity and the possibilities it opened up for me. I loved the songs I had written with the band and felt it was time for me to embrace this new direction. I was excited at the opportunity to record this album and then join the 'Summer Blackout Tour' which will take me all over the world over the next year. I chose to dive into the creativity and momentum. It was a tough decision because the LOVEHAMMERS [Marty's band] have always been very good friends and musical brothers. It was incredibly hard to talk to them and let them know of my new musical direction. My intent was not to hurt anyone. My intent is to continue passionately in creating and performing music. I have felt stuck for some time, and when this scenario presented itself, it felt like the clouds opening up and showing me a bright light of possibility. I am excited to record this album that I have so passionately been writing and then set-off on tour for the next year. It feels like the right place for me."
L.A. GUNS' new album featuring Marty Casey will be released later in the year via Alexus Records.
"The Ballad of Jayne":
"Trees":
"Wish You Were Here":
( 11 ) TRIVIUM: 'Shogun' Track Listing Revealed - July 6, 2008 Florida metallers TRIVIUM have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Shogun", which is scheduled for release on September 30 via Roadrunner Records.
For "Shogun", TRIVIUM chose not to record in the familiar environs of their home state of Florida. Instead the band headed to Nashville, Tennessee to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR). The result is a monolithic album that crystallizes the band's sound and showcases TRIVIUM's finest elements. Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy is thrilled with the album, saying, "We made a cohesive, epic metal album that combines all of the ingredients of everything we feel we have ever done 'right' musically, while adding a new direction that the music called for. We had so much fun creating this album and hope our fans feel that energy when they listen."
"Shogun" track listing:
01. Kirisute Gomen 02. Torn Between Scylla And Charybdis 03. Down From The Sky 04. Insurrection 05. Into The Mouth Of Hell We March 06. Throes Of Perdition 07. He Who Spawned the Furies 08. Of Prometheus And The Crucifix 09. The Calamity 10. Like Callisto To A Star In Heaven 11. Shogun
TRIVIUM reportedly wrote around 40 songs last year and demoed the best 15 or so before commencing the new LP recording sessions. "When we went in, we thought, 'Hey, these songs are good enogh for the album already,' but we've overhauled almost everything," Heafy told Revolver magazine. "Nick has encouraged us to explore so many new ideas that we never would have thought of."
In a previous interview with Revolver, guitarist Corey Beaulieu stated about the upcoming CD, "We want to capture the best ingredients of everything we've done. Each song has a little bit of everything, going between something heavy and then melodic, and then back to something heavy. So it has a really interesting balance. On 'The Crusade', Matt did almost all singing, so this time we're bringing back some of the screaming that's on [2005's] 'Ascendancy'."
Making of "Shogun" - Part 1:
Making of "Shogun" - Part 2:
(Thanks: Metalfan.nl) ( 28 ) BEYOND FALLEN Frontman Looking For New Bandmates - July 6, 2008 Singer Joe Karavis of the U.S. power metal band BEYOND FALLEN is looking to reform the band with new members (guitar, bass, drums) after relocating from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Richmond, Virginia.
If you are in the Richmond, Virginia area and are interested, contact info@beyondfallen.com.
BEYOND FALLEN performed at Germany's Headbangers Open Air festival last summer.
The band's latest album, "Mindfire", was released in April 2007 via Melissa Records.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/beyondfallen. ( 0 ) CAMP FREDDY Announces Benefit Concert For Long-Time Tour Manager - July 6, 2008 CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist), Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES), Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION, ALANIS MORRISETTE) — will perform on Thursday, July 17 at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. The show is a benefit for their long-time tour manager Scott P, who has been diagnosed with cancer. The band and the club are donating ALL proceeds to help pay for Scott's medical bills. CAMP FREDDY will auction off a Les Paul guitar from the stage (donated by Gibson Guitars) which will be signed by every guest that evening. Tickets are a minimum donation of fifty dollars.
CAMP FREDDY is continuing work on what is expected to eventually be released as the band's debut album.
"We've done a bunch of covers, it's being worked on, it's coming together slowly," Sorum told Buzznet in May. "There is a record, there's a lot of music done, we just need to lay vocals. It's a little difficult because every one has record labels, and we need to get clearance. Sometimes when you get big stars you can run into some difficulty business-wise. That's the wall we've hit. At CAMP FREDDY, we try to be artists for artists, we just talk to each other and work it out."
Among the cuts that are set to appear on the effort are "20th Century Boy" (also featuring Steve Jones from THE SEX PISTOLS on lead guitar) and THIN LIZZY's "Jailbreak" (featuring ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell on vocals and Billy Duffy on lead guitar). Other guest musicians include RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and singer Macy Gray.
Since its formation six years ago when they rocked the opening of The Standard Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles at the invitation of Brent Bolthouse, CAMP FREDDY has performed on both coasts of America and on national television shows ("The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn", "Last Call with Carson Daly"). CAMP FREDDY also hosts a weekly radio show on Los Angeles' acclaimed Indie 103.1 every Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
( 2 ) VARG VIKERNES: 'I'm Ready For Society' - July 6, 2008 The web site of Varg Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnackh) — the former BURZUM mastermind who is currently serving a Norwegian prison term for the August 1993 murder of MAYHEM guitarist Oystein Aarseth (a.k.a. Euronymous) — has been updated with the following message:
"Although Varg has been denied parole, he is allowed to leave the prison for a while to walk around Tromsø [Norway; where the prison is located] and visit his family: his mother, his wife, a one-year-old son and a fifteen-year-old daughter. Varg's wife is now pregnant and they both are waiting for an addition to the family. Varg owns a small farm in Telemark (Norway), where he is planning to move as soon as he leaves the prison."
"I'm ready for society — and I have been for many years," Vikernes told the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet in a brand new interview which was published today (July 6). "I have learned from my mistakes and become older. Now I just want to be together with my family. My mind has never been in prison; I think all the time about what I should do on the day that I am released."
He added, "I have barely seen my son since he came into the world. Even though I hear his voice on the phone almost every day, it is very tough to not be present while he is growing up. I miss my family. And I look forward the day that I could work on my farm, create music, write books and be with the wife and kids around the clock — and live a normal life. I have received tremendous support from my family. It means a lot."
Check out new photos of Vikernes at this location.
Vikernes is serving a 21-year sentence, the maximum that Norwegian law allows, for murder and setting fire to three churches in 1993. Having spent the last 15 years behind bars and after serving two-thirds of his prison time, he has become eligible to apply for parole.
Case workers at the Justice Ministry fear that Vikernes will be unable to adjust to life on the outside after his years in jail.
In denying his parole for the second time, the Justice Ministry emphasized that Vikernes escaped from prison in 2003 and that he has ties to neo-Nazi groups.
"I haven't been in contact with them for a long time. Police security services know this," Vikernes previously told the VG newspaper.
Photo courtesy of Burzum.org (photo by Ingun Mæhlum):
Norwegian TV report on Varg Vikernes (with a short interview) shot sometimes during the 1990s:
( 51 ) DIVINE HERESY: South American/Mexican Dates Announced - July 6, 2008 California's DIVINE HERESY has scheduled the following dates in South America and Mexico during August:
Aug. 15 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatro Flores Aug. 16 - Santiago, Chile @ Rockola Aug. 17 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Inferno Club Aug. 21 - Monterrey, Mexico @ Cafe Iguana Aug. 22 - Torreon Coahuila, Mexico @ Nebula Bar Aug. 23 - Guadalajara, Mexico @ Calle 2 Aug. 24 - Mexico D.F., Mexico @ Hard Rock Cafe
Jasmin St. Claire of Metal's Darkside TV conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY/ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares at the end of May during DIVINE HERESY's tour with ARCH ENEMY. Watch the interview at this location (Quicktime required).
DIVINE HERESY is currently on the road with fill-in vocalist Jake Veredika — former lead singer of the Maryland-based metal band PERIPHERY — following the recent departure of Tommy Cummings.
DIVINE HERESY's debut album, "Bleed the Fifth", has sold more than 20,000 copies in the United States since its August 2007 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD was released in Japan with an exclusive bonus track, "Purity Defiled". ( 2 ) DEVIOUS: In Writing Mode - July 6, 2008 Dutch death/thrash metal band DEVIOUS has commenced the songwriting sessions for its third full-length album, tentatively due in 2009 via Deity Down Records. The follow-up to 2007's "Domain" (2007) will be recorded with the lineup that was responsible for the group's debut CD, 2003's "Acts of Rage". According to a press release, "only one summer appearance on stage has been scheduled at Zwarte Cross Fest on Saturday, July 26 in Lichtevoorde, Holland alongside the likes of EXODUS, OBITUARY, MOONSPELL and CYNIC. This show will be celebrated with a discount on DEVIOUS items on the festival grounds while stock lasts."
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/deviousdomain. ( 1 ) WARRANT's Comeback Bid Derailed In Nevada - July 6, 2008 Reactivated '80s hard rockers WARRANT apparently played a less-than-stellar show last night (Saturday, July 5) at the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in Henderson, Nevada, with one person who attended the concert describing vocalist Jani Lane's performance as "embarrassing" and "painful to watch."
The following are excerpts from two separate reviews of last night's gig:
Brad Kereszturi of Sleaze Roxx: "I could tell something was amiss before the show started when I noticed Jerry Dixon [bass], standing at the rear of the stage, looking bothered to be there. At one point I watched Jani walk up to him and Jerry shook his head and walked away. Steven Sweet [drums] was also there and wouldn't even look at Jani.
"Finally the music started with 'Down Boys'. The crowd was into it and the energy was intense. Then Jani came out. The vocals were out of pitch and about a half beat off the rest of the music. I thought, 'please, let there be some kind of delay in his ear monitors that's throwing him off.' Then I watched his right hand holding the microphone shaking badly. Shaking to the point I thought for sure he would drop it. Joey Allen [guitar] and Erik Turner [guitar] were trying to help Jani catch up by singing into his ear. This was painful to watch."
Mark Lewis of Rock Over America: "[Jani] was very obviously under the influence of something tonight, and I do not know if he even knew where he was performing. It tore me up to witness this, and I started to wonder what had happened to him to cause this. He was on 'Celebrity Fit Club' not too long ago and seemed to being doing really great, with all demons conquered. This was not the Jani Lane that I remember from the 'Cherry Pie' days. This was not the Jani Lane who recorded a new song a few years back called 'The Jones'. The was not the Jani Lane I was looking forward to see tonight. This is a side of Jani Lane that I never would have imagined I would see. As I sit here still shocked by what I witnessed tonight, I can only hope and pray that tonight is a wake-up call for him to deal with whatever has brought him to this point, so that he can once again regain his former glory as a great lead singer of a great band."
Watch low-quality, fan-filmed video footage of last night's concert:
( 61 ) SATYRICON: New Video Interview With SATYR Posted Online - July 6, 2008 HardcoreSounds.Net conducted an interview with SATYRICON frontman Satyr at this year's Nummirock festival, which was held June 19-21 in Kauhajoki, Nummijärvi, Finland. Satyr talks about the group's forthcoming album, which will be released on November 3, and SATYRICON's working relationship with its record label, Roadrunner Records.
SATYRICON's new CD is being recorded at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, where METALLICA recently recorded its forthcoming LP.
As previously reported, SATYRICON has recruited two new members for its live shows. The rhythm guitar is now handled by French axeman Gildas Le Pape, who has been playing black and thrash metal, as well as jazz, for quite a few years. The band's new touring bassist is Victor Brandt (Sweden) from the death metal band DOMINION and TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER. Victor Brandt can also be heard on the new SATYRICON EP "My Skin Is Cold".
A previously unreleased SATYRICON song, "My Skin Is Cold", is included on the band's new EP of the same name, which was issued on June 2 in most of Europe.
"My Skin Is Cold" was released as a seven-inch gatefold vinyl single including a five-track CD. This is the only physical version of the EP and the packaging is said to be "truly one of a kind!"
The EP was relased via Roadrunner Records worldwide, except in Norway, where it came out through SATYRICON's new partner, Indie Recordings.
( 1 ) WHITE LION Frontman To Guest On Next Weekend's 'Hair Metal Haven' - July 6, 2008 Vocalist Mike Tramp of the reactivated late '80s/early '90s hard rockers WHITE LION will be interviewed by Chris Nelson on this weekend's edition of "Hair Metal Haven" on Rock 247 Online. The show will be broadcast between 17.00 and 19.00 GMT on Saturday, July 12.
To listen to the program via the Internet, click here.
Frontiers Records released the comeback studio album from WHITE LION, entitled "Return of the Pride", on March 14. According to a press release, "all the trademarks of the WHITE LION classic sound can be found again in the new album which offers a musical variety that covers the entire musical spectrum the band is well know for. 'Return of the Pride' kicks off with 'Sangre de Cristo', a thunderous epic that ventures into lyrical and musical territories best heard, than described. 'Battle at Little Big Horn' is the album's other soaring epic, a musical re-enactment of one of Native America's most significant historical events: Custer's Last Stand. Hook-laden rockers such as 'Dream', 'Live Your Life' and 'Finally See The Light' maintain a positive musical and lyrical vibe throughout the album, whereas 'Gonna Do It My Way' and 'Let Me Be Me' are the modern-day 'Living On The Edge' songs of rebellion." The CD was produced by singer Mike Tramp and bassist Claus Langeskov and recorded during 2007 in both Australia and Copenhagen, Denmark, in between touring commitments.
WHITE LION performing live in Santiago de Compostela, Spain – July 5, 2008:
( 4 ) GAIA EPICUS: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online - July 6, 2008 Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have posted video footage from the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Damnation". Watch the eight-minute clip below.
"Damnation" will feature guest appearances from the following musicians:
Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) Dominique Leurquin (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, LUCA TURILLI'S DREAMQUEST) Renato Tribuzy (TRIBUZY) Andreas Olsson (NARNIA, DIVINEFIRE, ROB ROCK, STORMWIND) Michael Troy (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) Jonas Hörnqvist (TREASURE LAND) Lasse Jensen (OCEANS OF TIME) Fabrizio S Muratori (NHORIZON)
GAIA EPICUS recently revealed the cover artwork (by J.P Fournier) for "Damnation", tentatively due this summer.
"Damnation" projected track listing:
01. Damnation 02. Masters of the Sea 03. Firestorm 04. The Wizard's Return (instrumental) 05. You are a Liar! 06. Cyborgs from Hell 07. The Saviour (Will Come) 08. A Hero in All 09. Salvation is Here
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Submit News JUDAS PRIEST: Footage From GODS OF METAL Festival Available - July 5, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's June 29, 2008 performance at the Gods Of Metal festival in Bologna, Italy can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "superdevu").
JUDAS PRIEST will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Monday, July 21 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with JUDAS PRIEST by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to www.rocklineradio.com.
JUDAS PRIEST's new double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. This marks the band's highest-ever chart position in the U.S. In Canada, the CD opened at position No. 9 after shifting close to 4,000 units.
JUDAS PRIEST's last CD, "Angel of Retribution", premiered with 58,000 copies in the U.S. back in March 2005 to debut at No. 13.
"Prophecy" + "Metal Gods":
( 18 ) SATYRICON: More HELLFEST Footage Posted Online - July 5, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of SATYRICON's June 21, 2008 performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "inmostbruno").
SATYRICON's new album will be released on November 3 via Roadrunner Records. The CD is being recorded at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, where METALLICA recently recorded its forthcoming LP.
As previously reported, SATYRICON has recruited two new members for its live shows. The rhythm guitar is now handled by French axeman Gildas Le Pape, who has been playing black and thrash metal, as well as jazz, for quite a few years. The band's new touring bassist is Victor Brandt (Sweden) from the death metal band DOMINION and TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER. Victor Brandt can also be heard on the new SATYRICON EP "My Skin Is Cold".
A previously unreleased SATYRICON song, "My Skin Is Cold", is included on the band's new EP of the same name, which was issued on June 2 in most of Europe.
"My Skin Is Cold" was released as a seven-inch gatefold vinyl single including a five-track CD. This is the only physical version of the EP and the packaging is said to be "truly one of a kind!"
The EP was relased via Roadrunner Records worldwide, except in Norway, where it came out through SATYRICON's new partner, Indie Recordings.
"The Pentagram Burns":
"Havoc Vulture":
( 9 ) ANVIL Members, Film Director Answer Questions About 'True Story' Documentary; Video Available - July 5, 2008 ANVIL members Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums) and Glenn Five (bass, vocals), along with director Sacha Gervasi, took part in a question-and-answer session about their movie "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" on May 31, 2008 at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) during the annual "Sundance Institute at BAM" series. Watch footage of the Q&A session in two parts below.
"Anvil! The Story of Anvil" screened as the Centerpiece of the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 26, 2008 at the Ford Amphitheater in a program that included live musical performances and "special Thirsty Flies," including ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. Check out photos from the event from Wire Image.
"Anvil! The Story of Anvil" is a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVIL, decide to record a 13th album in a final attempt to fulfill their boyhead dreams of stardom.
"Whatever happens with the movie from here on in is sort of irrelevant," the film's director Sacha Gervasi told the New York Times. "It's already a success in terms of achieving what we wanted to achieve."
Money was never ANVIL's motivation. “I can't envision myself being a millionaire," Kudlow said, "but I can envision myself going to a gig every night and making enough money to make ends meet. I want to be the biggest bar band in the world and work endlessly."
"My initial reaction to the film was, 'Who cares about this?'" Reiner said. "The Toronto Sun here did a big blowout on the movie being at Hot Docs and a big picture of the band. I'm shocked at what’s going on. And when I saw how audiences reacted at Sundance, it opened my eyes that this movie has something else to it."
Sacha Gervasi is an old friend of the band's that used to do some roadie work for them back in the 1980s. He has filmed some of their shows from their November 2005 and June 2006 European tours. He also filmed Lips' 50th birthday show at Heads or Tails in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada on February 25, 2006. As well, he filmed some of the recording of "This Is Thirteen". Sacha also interviewed many people from ANVIL's past and present, including former bandmembers.
For more information, visit AnvilMovie.com.
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( 6 ) 'Global Metal' Documentary Makers Interviewed By Calgary's CFEX 92.9 FM; Audio Available - July 5, 2008 CFEX 92.9 FM, "Calgary's New Rock Alternative," recently caught up with directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Banger Films Inc. — creators of the critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" — to talk about the making of their newly released follow-up film, "Global Metal". Listen to the interview in two parts below.
"Global Metal" is said to be a feature documentary that takes audiences to unexpected corners of the world — from Indonesia, Japan and China to India, Israel, Dubai and Brazil – to check out the international flavors of what turns out to be a most universal music — heavy metal.
"I guess 'Headbanger's Journey' for us was like a 101 — like a defense for metal," Dunn recently told ChartAttack.com. "Obviously, we didn't want to do something similar, like an obvious sequel that just had interviews with all the guys we didn't get to in the first film.
"We actually wanted to do something that was different, which related to the first film but could stand on its own. So looking at metal within the theme of globalization and how it has spread around the world and what it means to kids growing up in different cultures seemed like a different enough approach to take to the second film.
"We wanted to go to countries that had an interesting story about how metal had arrived and what kind of impact it made. Obviously, there were lots of countries we couldn't go to, but the ones that we chose we felt gave a broad overview of Muslim countries, Christian countries, Buddhist countries and kids growing up in different economic environments. That was important, to touch on that diversity."
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( 4 ) The Rebuilding Of MEGADETH - In DAVE MUSTAINE's Words - July 5, 2008 MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site:
"So, we go out on tour with Shawn [Drover, drummer] and Glen [Drover, now-former MEGADETH guitarist] and everything is documented, and we have James MacDonough [bassist] with us at the time too. Shawn ends up in the hospital the first night from vertigo and confesses that he has only played only two concerts before that night.
"Thus starts the tremendous work of rebuilding the band and earning back our credibility. James MacDonough was in the band long enough to participate in the widely acclaimed 'That One Night' live DVD from one of my favorite spots in the world; Buenos Aires, Argentina. This DVD shows what MEGADETH is in a nutshell. You can almost fast-forward to 'Symphony Of Destruction' and that is all that separates the audiences from night to night. James, and the Drovers and I, did not connect with MacDonough and he currently lives in north of the USA on the West Coast.
"Once James and MEGS parted ways, I was really excited about James Lomenzo, or 'JLo,' as he likes to be called. And you know I gave him shit about his nickname. I felt euphoric when I heard his bass line for 'Washington Is Next!' Even though I was back on top with quite possibly the best bassist yet, and a plain old pal, this was also the beginning of almost one and a half years of hell I mentioned.
"When James came in, we had different management and a different production/enginerring team as compared to things at the end. We started with Jeff Balding, a producer and engineer that I hold very, very high in my esteem and finished with Andy Sneap (which was a great thing to have had happen). And we also had a different company and finished with Mark Adelman from Azoff Music.
"Sounds exciting, right? Well, we had a lot of rats below the poop deck.
"After finishing the world tour for 'The System Has Failed', we had to deal with the sadness of having to cancel our Mexican dates, because the last time we played in Mexico City, we played with MÖTLEY CRÜE, and they got booed off stage and pelted with burning seat cushions while the audience cheered MEGADETH to come back out, and this was one of the most famous MEGADETH shows ever. We were really looking forward to coming back to Mexico City and the tour manager at the time did not have enough time scheduled for us to get to Mexico from Oregon in time.
"We soon after parted ways with this 'tour manager.'
"So, we all went our separate ways, and I still had music left over from when I went in to do my double studio record as a soloist. Remember I mentioned that the first record of this supposed double-studio record was what made up 'The System Has Failed' and I had the second half of this record already written. So when we started the pre-production, we were way farther along than we should have been, but there were numerous problems that interrupted the making of the record, doing concerts, having bizarre interruptions, and so on. I also made a promise to my family that I would be home for two months last summer when the kids got out of school. I did this because the record was supposed to be done by then, but numerous inconveniences and interruptions like I forementioned ended up moving our release date back several months and in order to keep my word and my integrity, I had to sit home for the two months I mentioned which were the first two months of the campaign: IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN WORSE TIMING." ( 33 ) SLIPKNOT: Short Clip From 'Psychosocial' Video Shoot Available - July 5, 2008 A short, low-quality clip of SLIPKNOT on the set for the video for their new single, "Psychosocial", can be viewed below.
The "Psychosocial" clip will premiere on MTV's "F'N MTV" program on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
As previously reported, SLIPKNOT nearly had to cancel the video shoot for "Psychosocial" on Monday (June 30) when band DJ Sid Wilson was hospitalized with a head injury before the shoot. According to the U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan explained, "Sid's building himself a studio downtown and got attacked by a door knob. Now he's got five staples in his head." Crahan himself was almost hurt during a recent photo shoot when the floorboards of an abandoned shack collapsed underneath him.
Injuries are common for the members of SLIPKNOT, especially during the band's intense, highly physical live shows. Crahan told The Pulse of Radio that he's compiled a long list of wounds from his job. "You know, for me it's always my face," he said. "Cuts in my eyes, cuts in my face and cuts in my hands. Broken bones, broken fingers, broken arms, clavicles, ACLs, pelvic bones, tailbones, ribs, vertebraes...injuries go on, but every band's got that. I don't like to really glorify it, as much as I like to just say, 'This is real.'"
SLIPKNOT revealed their new masks on Tuesday (July 1) with an exclusive set of photos at Spinner.com. Described as "creepy" and "intricate," some of the nine band members' masks have changed considerably, while others have been altered only a little.
Frontman Corey Taylor's mask has undergone the most drastic and disturbing change, now looking like it's made of "dried human flesh," as MTV.com put it. Crahan has built lots of leather and zippers into his disguise, calling to mind the "Gimp" from the movie "Pulp Fiction", while drummer Joey Jordison has added a crown of black thorns to his design.
SLIPKNOT reportedly rarely cleans their masks, despite the band's claims that they bleed, sweat and vomit into them during concerts.
The group's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", will arrive on August 26. The title track was made available earlier this month, while "Psychosocial" arrived at rock radio this past weekend.
SLIPKNOT will co-headline the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour this summer with DISTURBED. The trek kicks off on July 9 in Seattle.
On the set for "Psychosocial" video:
Interview with guitarist James Root on the set for "Psychosocial" video:
(Thanks: OpiumOfThePeople.net) ( 12 ) Previously Unreleased MISFITS Rehearsal Demo Posted Online - July 5, 2008 Punk drummer Joel Gausten (PIGFACE, THE UNDEAD, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) has posted an unreleased MISFITS rehearsal demo for the track "She" at this location.
Like the previously released demos for "London Dungeon", "Astro Zombie", "Hatebreeders" and "Angelfuck", this version of "She" was recorded in February 1995 at the MISFITS' rehearsal compound in New Jersey and features Jerry Only on bass, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar, Eric Weiss on vocals and Gausten on drums. The song was part of an 11-song demo recording engineered by MISFITS drummer-to-be Dr. Chud. These tracks were recorded several months prior to Michale Graves becoming the band's official singer. At the time of the recording, Gausten had been serving as one of the band's fill-in rehearsal drummers while the group was auditioning vocalists. Gausten detailed his experiences with the MISFITS in his book, "Tales of Horror: The History of The Misfits & The Undead", available for purchase at this location. Additional tracks from the February 1995 session will be posted online in the weeks to come. ( 10 ) TARJA TURUNEN: More Dates Announced - July 5, 2008 Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following dates:
Aug. 14 - Monterrey, Mexico - Estudio 183 Aug. 16 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador Aug. 17 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret Aug. 20 - Bogota, Colombia - Downtown Majestic Aug. 29 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - [to be announced] (w/ BLAZE BAYLEY) Sep. 03 - Santiago De Chile, Chile - Teatro Caupolican Sep. 06 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Pepsi Music Oct. 18 - Wieze, Belgium - Oktoberhallen (Metal Female Voices Fest)
Tarja's most recent solo album, "My Winter Storm", was released in the U.S. at the end of February. The CD was made available in two exclusive U.S. versions via Fontana: the standard and deluxe editions (the latter featuring extra tracks not released elsewhere, as well visually stimulating bonus DVD content).
"My Winter Storm" was produced by Daniel Presley (FAITH NO MORE, JEWEL, THE BREEDERS), who has been joined in the studio by a truly stellar line-up of musicians: Doug Wimbish on bass (LIVING COLOUR, ANNIE LENNOX, JOE SATRIANI, JEFF BECK, MADONNA, ROLLING STONES), Alex Scholpp on electric guitars (FARMER BOYS) and Earl Harvin on drums (SEAL, PET SHOP BOYS, AIR), a player personally selected by Tarja after she saw him stealing the show at a SEAL concert. Keyboards and programming, meanwhile, are being provided by Torsten Stenzel, whose previous credits include NELLY FURTADO, MOBY, TINA TURNER, VANESSA MAE and more.
( 7 ) THE BERZERKER Frontman Says He Was Assaulted By Bouncer At Camden Show - July 5, 2008 THE BERZERKER singer Luke Kenny claims to have been assaulted by a bouncer at The Underworld in Camden this past Wednesday (July 2) at the final show of the Australian band's UK tour.
The alleged assault occurred while Kenny was returning to the stage after singing in the crowd, and was apparently captured on a number of cameras.
Luke Kenny is currently considering whether to press charges.
Footage of the singer's onstage reaction immediately after the incident is available below (warning: strong language)
THE BERZERKER's next live appearance is scheduled for July 19 at Folkets Park in Trelleborg, Sweden.
The band will release its fifth album, titled "The Reawakening", in the fall through its own label, Berzerker Industries.
"The Reawakening" track listing:
01. Spare Parts 02. Internal Examination 03. Caught In The Crossfire 04. Harvesting A Loved One 05. The Deception 06. Your Final Seconds 07. The Evolution Of Aggression 08. Unforgotten Force 09. Disassembly Line 10. Wisdom And Corruption
THE BERZERKER has so far released four full-length albums: "The Berzerker" (2000), "Dissimulate" (2002), "World of Lies" (2005) and "Animosity" (2007), all through Earache Records. During the early part of their career as a live act, band members were identified only as The Vocalist, The Guitarist, The Bassist and The Drummer, distinguishable on stage only by the intricate monster masks they wore. However, the group has since abandoned this concept.
A DVD documentary, "The Principles and Practices of The Berzerker" (2004), includes several hours of live concert footage, as well as the first public images of the band members without their monster masks.
Most of the band's music videos have been banned from broadcast for reasons such as the possible epileptic fit-inducing imagery contained in the video "Forever", and the horrific imagery of "Reality". The latter features graphic images of cadavers and body parts, along with appearances from the band themselves.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/theberzerker.
( 19 ) German 'A Capella Metal Band' VAN CANTO Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper'; Video Available - July 4, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of the German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO — which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) — performing a cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper" on June 28, 2008 at Inferno in São Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below.
VAN CANTO's debut album, "A Storm To Come", was released in 2006 through General Schallplatten and re-released last year through GUN Records. It features seven original tracks as well as cover versions of METALLICA's "Battery" and "Stora Rövardansen" from the movie "Ronja Rövardotter".
The band has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany.
VAN CANTO's video for cover of METALLICA's "Battery":
( 29 ) KISS: 'Best - Kissology' Track Listing Revealed - July 4, 2008 According to a posting on the Kiss-Related Recordings web site, KISS's forthcoming "best-of" collection, "Kiss Best - Kissology", will feature the following track listing:
01. Deuce 02. Detroit Rock City 03. I Was Made For Lovin' You 04. Love Gun 05. Rock 'n Roll All Nite 06. I Love It Loud 07. Black Diamond 08. Lick It Up 09. Christine Sixteen 10. Do You Love Me 11. Heaven's On Fire 12. Calling Dr. Love 13. Shout It Out Loud 14. Forever 15. Hotter Than Hell
"Kiss Best - Kissology" is scheduled for a release in Japan on August 27, 2008 via DefSTAR Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan. The limited-edition version of the CD — which will feature the re-recorded versions of the band's classics completed with the group's current lineup (including guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer) — will also contain a bonus DVD featuring footage of KISS' April 2, 1977 concert at Budokan (taken from "Kissology Vol. 1") plus a bonus sticker. The DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
To pre-order this collection, visit CDJapan.co.jp.
KISS has scheduled a handful of U.S. performances in August. In honor of its 35th anniversary, the quartet will perform the "Kiss Alive!" album in its entirety, as well as some rarely played classics, according to a press release.
Upcoming KISS U.S. shows:
Aug. 04 - Sturgis, SD - Glencoe Camp Resort/Rock'n the Rally Aug. 29 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Aug. 30 - Stateline, NV - Harvey's Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe Aug. 31 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre ( 47 ) ICED EARTH: Pro-Shot Footage From Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING Available - July 4, 2008 Professionally filmed video footage of ICED EARTH's June 28, 2008 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be viewed below.
ICED EARTH's official web site, IcedEarth.com, caught up with the band's mainman, Jon Schaffer (guitar), on June 16, 2008 for an audio interview lasting 16 minutes which is available as a free MP3 download (15.2 MB) at this location.
Topics include:
* The choice of title for the forthcoming release, "The Crucible of Man - Something Wicked Part II" * Choir arrangements used during recording, including the vocal arrangments (chants) used at the conclusion of the song, "The Coming Curse" from 1998's' "Something Wicked This Way Comes" release * Thoughts on re-recording songs from the back-catalog as acoustic versions * Technical talk about mastering, volume, compression, and dynamic range * Playing live with the new touring lineup
ICED EARTH sold 1,450 copies of its new EP, "I Walk Among You", in the United States in the single's first week of release — enough to land the EP at No. 2 on the Billboard Maxi Singles chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Top Singles chart.
"I Walk Among You" marks the long-awaited return of vocalist Matthew Barlow and is the precursor to the forthcoming full-length album "The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part 2)", which is scheduled for release on September 9, 2008. The release features the single "I Walk Alone" along with two re-recorded tracks from "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part 1)", featuring Barlow on vocals.
Following a series of European festival dates throughout the summer, ICED EARTH will embark on a North American tour in September.
"Melancholy (Holy Martyr)":
"Dracula":
( 17 ) HYDROGYN: New Video Interview Available - July 4, 2008 Ashland, Kentucky-based rockers HYDROGYN were interviewed on June 25, 2008 in New York City about their newly released album, "Deadly Passions". Watch the 12-minute chat below.
HYDROGYN is scheduled to play several U.S. dates in late July and early August before embarking on a European trek in October. A U.S. tour with BENEDICTUM will tentatively take place before the end of the year.
HYDROGYN recently inked a three-album deal with Demolition Records's UK-based label DR2. This signing comes on the heels of the band's success with its Billboard-charting "Bombshell" release in 2006, "Strip'em Blind Live" CD success in 2007, coupled with the group's relentless touring in Europe over 2007.
HYDROGYN's latest album, "Deadly Passions", was recorded in Huntington, West Virginia's Smash Hits Studio and includes a cover of ALANIS MORISSETTE's mega-smash "You Oughta Know".
HYDROGYN's current recording lineup consists of Julie Westlake on vocals, Chris Sammons on bass and vocals, Josh Kitchen on drums, Jeff Westlake on guitar, and Andy Caudill on keyboards.
For more information, visit the HYDROGYN MySpace page.
( 0 ) HAUNTED SHORES Working On New EP - July 4, 2008 Washington D.C. death/thrash band HAUNTED SHORES is currently at Planet Red Studios with producer Chris Dowhan (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, REFLUX, HASTE THE DAY, CASSIUS, GIANT) recording its new EP. The material on the CD — which will feature a guest appearance by Alan Simpson (THIS TIME IT'S WAR) — "is shaping up to be stronger than we could've imagined," according to the group. "It's a bit different than what we brought on [2007's] 'Maelstrom'; more dynamic and focused, but it still thrashes like 1984. As for length, it will be 5-7 brand new songs, none of which have been named or played live (with the exception of the song played in the video [seen below], with a working title of 'Chainsaw Gutf*ck', a not-so-subtle ode to MAYHEM)."
HAUNTED SHORES is:
Nicholas Dodd - Lead Vocals, Guitar Mark Holcomb - Guitar Jeff Holcomb - Bass Guitar, Vocals Chris Hiebert – Drums
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/hauntedshores.
( 0 ) KORY CLARKE's THE STONED Films Two Videos - July 4, 2008 THE STONED, the band headed by legendary frontman Kory Clarke of WARRIOR SOUL (on drums), is exploding onto the music video scene with two debut videos directed by Adam Dubin featuring Ric Menello, whose previous collaborations resulted in the BEASTIE BOYS' famed "Fight For Your Right To Party" clip.
The two videos shot on June 25, 2008 at Bravo Stages in New York City are for "Nobody Rides For Free" and "Vegas Honeymoon", both off THE STONED's debut EP, released in April.
"The concept for both videos comes from vintage, late-night TV rock shows from the 1970s like 'The Midnight Special' and 'Don Kirschner's Rock Concert'," said Clarke. "But in this case, THE STONED is on 'Fats Melman's Really Late Night Rock Show'. It's smoking.”
"It's hard enough just being the director of a music video," said Dubin. "But being behind and in front of the camera at the same time — that's impossible. I had to bring on board my old friend and co-director Ric Menello to be in the clips and help me out."
In addition to the "Fight For Your Right To Party" video, co-directors Dubin and Menello worked together on the BEASTIE BOYS' "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" clip. Dubin, who doubles as THE STONED guitarist, also directed METALLICA's "Nothing Else Matters", and recently returned from filming METALLICA at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Menello, who plays Fats Melmans in THE STONED video, just co-wrote the new James Gray movie "Two Lovers". The film, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
As soon as the shoot wrapped, THE STONED drummer Clarke left to begin touring as frontman for the band TROUBLE.
For more information, visit www.thestoned.net. ( 4 ) CANDLEMASS Guitarist Selling 'Piece Of Doom Metal History' - July 4, 2008 CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman is selling the white "Candlemass skull" Gibson Les Paul Junior guitar that he used on the band's Grammis award-winning (Swedish Grammy equivalent) comeback album in 2005. The axe, which was also used at a number of live shows that year, comes with a Seymour Duncan Invader microphone plus the original mic. The buyer will also get a signed photo with Mappe and the guitar.
The guitar will be auctioned via eBay beginning on July 31.
Björkman was sentenced in March 2008 to two years in a Swedish prison for grand theft. He was convicted of stealing CDs worth approximately $490,000 from the distribution warehouse of Entertainment Network Scandinavia AB, where he and an accomplice shipped the CDs to Stockholm retail outlets.
In a recent interview with Metal-Rules.com, CANDLEMASS bassist/main songwriter Leif Edling addressed Mats' current legal status, explaining, "There will be a hearing when he comes back from [the recently completed U.S.] tour, but it was totally OK for him to go on tour and things in the papers have been so exaggerated. I feel really sorry for him. It's really unfair to him, what's been said in the papers and on the Internet. I'm pretty convinced, you know, nothing will come out of this. He will be totally freed and we can go on and record the album and continue with CANDLEMASS. I don't see a problem there. If there was a problem, he wouldn't be allowed to go on tour. He wouldn't be allowed to go abroad. That's how it is, you know."
In an April 2008 interview with Sweden Rock magazine, Mats commented on his theft conviction by saying, "I am not a criminal, but sure, just like I've sold some CDs, I've helped [Mats' alleged accomplice] sell CDs. But these are CDs that I've been given or gotten through my dealings within the music business. It's not a secret that record label people in Stockholm sell boxes of CDs to different stores, but it's nothing people like to talk about."
( 4 ) PRIMORDIAL: Footage From Finland's TUSKA Festival Available - July 4, 2008 Fan-filmed video footage of Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL performing the song "As Rome Burns" at this year's Tuska festival on June 28, 2008 in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "OneManHorde").
As previously reported, professionally filmed video footage of PRIMORDIAL' entire June 25, 2008 performance at this year's Hovefestivalen on the island of Tromøy, just outside the city of Arendal in Norway can be streamed at NRK.no.
PRIMORDIAL's latest album, "To the Nameless Dead", was released in November 2007 on Metal Blade Records.
( 1 ) BLAZE BAYLEY, LAUREN HARRIS Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available - July 4, 2008 UK singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) and Lauren Harris — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's Thirsty Flies earlier tonight (Friday, July 4) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to a replay of the program at BBC.co.uk.
Blaze Bayley and his backing band will make an in-store appearance at Birmingham High Street's HMV on July 7 at 5:00 p.m. to sign copies of his new album, "The Man Who Would Not Die".
Audio samples of all 12 tracks that are set to appear on "The Man Who Would Not Die" are available at Amazon.com.
Lauren Harris' debut album, "Calm Before The Storm", was written over the past three years, and features the lead track "Steal Your Fire", which is available for free download here.
IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris Thirsty Flies on various tracks of the album, the first time he has played on any recording other than those of MAIDEN.
The CD version of the album was released worldwide on June 23 through Demolition DR2 Records and includes an extra bonus track, a cover of UFO's "Natural Thing" and a separate DVD disc which includes the showreel, two full promo videos and slide show. ( 2 ) ALICE COOPER: 'Along Came A Spider' Trailer Available - July 4, 2008 A short trailer for ALICE COOPER's forthcoming album, "Along Came A Spider", can be viewed below.
Co-produced by Danny Saber, Greg Hampton and Alice himself, "Along Came A Spider" manages to marry both vintage and modern-day Alice. As theatrical as ever, the album is a sonic combination of familiar Alice musical elements from albums as diverse as "Billion Dollar Babies" and "Brutal Planet", with the storytelling of "Welcome To My Nightmare", capturing the historic dark side of Alice in peak form, an instantly recognizable presence that will be welcomed by his fans. Joining Alice on the album are members of his touring band — longtime Alice drummer Eric Singer, bassist Chuck Garric, and guitarists Keri Kelli and Jason Hook, with additional contributions from others, including Saber, Hampton, and renowned backing vocalist Bernard Fowler. Slash also lends some guitar style to "Vengeance Is Mine".
Saber and Hampton co-wrote several of the album's songs with Alice, while others were collaborations with Alice's band members. Danny Saber, best known for his role as member and producer of BLACK GRAPE, has also worked with many other artists, including THE ROLLING STONES, OZZY OSBOURNE, and DAVID BOWIE, while Greg Hampton's been working on a new album project teaming up Buckethead and Bootsy Collins.
Who else but Alice Cooper, with "Along Came A Spider", would create a "love story" about a serial killer named Spider? His trademark is wrapping his victims in silk, and his victims are specifically chosen to feed his hunger to kill. But, upon meeting his (possibly) last victim, he falls in love with her and cannot kill to complete his plan. That could be his demise.
Though it is often said about artists with as rich a history as Alice that their newest albums capture the essence of their greatest work, it may honestly be proposed that "Along Came A Spider" does exactly that. It's got hard rock with hooks, an Alice trademark ("Vengeance is Mine", "I Know Where You Live"), classic balladry, another Alice trademark ("Killed by Love", "Salvation"), and always with an overtone of evil, yet another Alice tradmark. Throughout the album, Alice BECOMES Spider, telling the story of a cold-blooded killer to life vocally, as if this were the soundtrack to an as-yet unmade horror film.
"Along Came A Spider" track listing:
01. Prologue/I Know Where You Live 02. Vengeance Is Mine 03. Wake The Dead 04. Catch Me If You Can 05. (In Touch With) Your Feminine Side 06. Wrapped In Silk 07. Killed By Love 08. I'm Hungry 09. The One That Got Away 10. Salvation 11. I Am The Spider/Epilogue
The track track, Vengeance Is Mine, is available for streaming on Cooper's MySpace page.
"Along Came A Spider" is scheduled for release on July 29 via SPV Records.
( 10 ) SERENITY Hard At Work On 'Velatum' Video; Photos Available - July 4, 2008 Austrian symphonic melodic metal band SERENITY is hard at work on its first video clip, for the song "Velatum". According to the group, "There's a hell of a lot of work to do, but the crew and director, Robert Geir, are very professional and we had some really nice and charming guest musicians; this and the helping hands of many friends makes it way easier. All band shots and all musicians' close-ups are done and tomorrow we'll be finishing the outdoor scenes."
Check out photos from the video shoot at this location.
A two-minute trailer for "Fallen Sanctuary", the new album from SERENITY, can be viewed below.
SERENITY will release "Fallen Sanctuary" via Napalm Records on the following dates:
August 27 - Finland August 29 - Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg September 1 - Rest of Europe September 9 – USA/Canada
The CD was mixed by Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR), who "has provided a state-of-the-art sound for SERENITY's brilliant new offerings," according to a press release.
"Fallen Sanctuary" track listing:
01. All Lights Reversed 02. Rust Of Coming Ages 03. Coldness Kills 04. To Stone She Turned 05. Fairytales 06. The Heartblood Symphony 07. Velatum 08. Derelict 09. Sheltered (By The Obscure) 10. Oceans Of Ruby 11. Journey's End (limited-edition bonus track)
SERENITY's debut album, entitled "Words Untold & Dreams Unlived", came out in April 2007.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/serenitybandtyrol.
( 0 ) JUDAS PRIEST Bassist IAN HILL Mourns Demise Of The British Car Industry - July 4, 2008 Motor Trend reports: Ian Hill, founding member and bassist for pioneering heavy-metal band JUDAS PRIEST, drives a 2004 Mercedes ML 500. But he would prefer to own more cars made by a British-owned company.
"I sort of mourn the British car industry that's now owned by foreign concerns," Hill said, from Luxenbourg, during the band's European leg of the tour to promote their new album, "Nostradamus".
He wistfully recalls growing up in the Midlands region, where the heart of the British motor industry once was. The British Motor Corporation had such marques as the Austin, Austin-Healey, and MG and made the popular Austin Minis in the 1960s.
"At one time, the British Motor Corporation, was one of the world's leading manufacturers of everyday cars," Hill said. "It was technologically streets ahead of the opposition. But because of bad management and communist union leaders who seemed to be striking over the slightest little things, it went under. Which is a great shame."
Read the entire article at www.motortrend.com. ( 40 ) BANSHEE Back Catalog Reissued - July 4, 2008 BANSHEE, the power metal quartet from Kansas City, recently reissued its back catalog, including the "Cry In The Night" EP, the Atlantic Records album "Race Against Time", and the Metal Blade album "Take 'Em By Storm" which was produced by legendary producer Eddie Kramer.
BANSHEE will be featured Friday night, July 11 at the Rocklahoma festival at 8:30 p.m. on the South Stage - Nightmare Records/Chavis/Blastzone stage.
Below is their one and only video for the song "Shoot Down The Night" that aired several times on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball".
BANSHEE's current lineup is:
Tommy Lee Flood - Vocals Kent Burnham - Drums Terry Dunn - Guitars Tyson Leslie – Bass
( 8 ) STONE SOUR/Ex-SOULFLY Drummer ROY MAYORGA Working On Solo Album - July 4, 2008 STONE SOUR/ex-SOULFLY drummer Roy Mayorga has posted a solo track called "Desert Song" on his MySpace page. The song, which was written and performed entirely by Mayorga with the exception of the guitar solos (which were provided by Jim Root [STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT] and Levon Sultanian [ONESIDEZERO, ABLOOM]), was originally composed for the drum clinic Mayorga took part in at the Drummer Live 2008 event in the UK.
Video footage of Mayorga performing "Desert Song" at Drummer Live 2008 can be found at this location (Quicktime required). A video interview with Mayorga conducted by VicFirth.com is available here (Quicktime required).
Roy is currently working on a solo album and is playing with the Los Angeles-based band BLACK PRESIDENT (MySpace page) which is taking part in the West Coast dates on this summer's Warped Tour. Mayorga also played on the new BLACK PRESIDENT album, which is due out in September.
As previously reported, Mayorga is collaborating with the reunited UK "crust punk" pioneers AMEBIX on new material and is expected to hit the road with the band in early 2009.
For more information on Mayorga's current activities, check out this recent interview he gave to OnlineDrummer.com. ( 5 ) ATHEIST Frontman's PYROCLASTIC: Entire Demo Available For Download - July 4, 2008 PYROCLASTIC, the new band led by ATHEIST/ex-NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer, has made its entire four-song "Green Revolution" demo available for free download. The tracks "Green Revolution", "Virus", "Wisemaker" and "Deep in the Forest" can be found on the group's MySpace page. According to Kelly, a total of six songs have been recorded at guitarist/vocalist Shizz's (ex-NEUROTICA) studio so far. Shaefer says, "We have had a great time writing and recording over the last few weeks."
PYROCLASTIC is:
Kelly Shaefer (ATHEIST, ex-NEUROTICA) - Vocals/Guitar Shizz (ex-NEUROTICA) - Guitar/Vocals Bezl (ex-PIMP SLAP THE ATMOSPHERE) - Bass/Vocals G.J. Gosman (ex-NEUROTICA) - Drums
PYROCLASTIC describes its sound as "combusting, heavy-ass grooves and feverous energy." ( 7 ) REBELLION To Release New EP In October - July 4, 2008 REBELLION, the German band that features in its ranks former GRAVE DIGGER members Uwe Lulis (guitar) and Tomi Göttlich (bass), will release an as-yet-untitled EP on October 24 via Massacre Records. The group's new full-length album (the third part of the "History of the Vikings" saga) will arrive on January 9, 2009.
REBELLION's last album, "Miklagard - The History Of The Vikings - Volume II", came out in 2007 via Massacre/Soulfood.
REBELLION is:
Gerd Lücking - Drums Tomi Göttlich - Bass Michael Seifert - Vocals Simone Wenzel - Guitar Uwe Lulis - Guitar
The official video for the "Miklagard" song can be viewed below.
( 0 ) DROWNING POOL: We're Not A Political Band - July 4, 2008 Shelly Harris of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow.
KNAC.COM: Which leads me to ask: Do you consider yourselves to be a “political” band?
Ryan McCombs (vocals): Nope!
Stevie Benton (bass): Hell, no! (laughs)
KNAC.COM: Well, it's interesting, because it was noted in the media at the time that that [performing for the troops in Iraq] was a patriotic thing to do — which it is — but are you saying that you don't really want to get into the political aspect of it? Because sometimes people think when you support the troops, you also support the war over there, but of course it doesn't necessarily mean that at all. And, either way you fall on it, it can be considered a form of patriotism, really. And there's also the fact that you met up with Obama …
Ryan McCombs: Uh-humm. Yeah, we met Obama, and we tried to meet Hillary too, but she wouldn't meet with us. She'd meet with the people that had suits and ties on that were with us, but, as soon as she saw the tattooed people comin' at her, she took off. All of a sudden she had a meeting to go to.
Stevie Benton: Seriously, we're not a political band at all. We had our one cause to help out the troops, and to work on that for a long time, but that was our only issue. I'll publicly say that we're all for Obama in the election, of course. But, other than that, we don't get onstage and preach politics or get all wrapped up in it. I just think that, once you start down that path, it weighs the fans down. I want to go to a rock show to have fun, and to forget about all that bullshit! I don't want to be preached to onstage, you know? Just a good time kind of thing is more our aspect.
KNAC.COM: Well, yes, I think DROWNING POOL is particularly known to be an intense party, good-time live act, where the audience can just let loose, but, at the same time, the lyrics are very meaningful on many of the songs.
Ryan McCombs: Well, I guess the point is — even though the lyrics are serious — we're drunk, usually! [chorus of laughs] So, we're having a good time, and we want everybody out there to have a good time, so that we can keep doing this. … But, no, the songs are serious. Just on a personal note, when it comes to writing lyrics — and I think we're all like this in a way — you write what you're going through personally. But you try to do it in a big enough way that everybody can kind of relate it to their own situations in their own lives. We all kind of go through some of our things. But a lot of times you'll be sitting there with a piece of music and your mess of lyrics, and you'll be writing about your own personal experiences – and, usually, some of the strongest emotions you go through are some of the negative things. Those tend to be the kinds of things that come to the forefront. I've never been in a partying situation and thought, "Oh, I gotta write a song about this," because you're partying and you're drunk, and you're not gonna remember it the next day. [laughs] So, when you're just sitting there writing, a lot of times it's just the things that kick you in the nether regions.
KNAC.COM: Well, let's talk about your current album, "Full Circle", which came out last year. [The title of the current tour, "Know Your Enemy" comes from the song "Enemy" from the record, the first with Ryan McCombs as lead singer, and another "featured" song from the album is "Soldiers" — based on the band's aforementioned treks to Iraq.] I've read that you initially recorded the album all on your own, without the involvement of any label — is that accurate?
Ryan McCombs: It is, yeah. We basically had finally broken ties with Wind-Up, and we were actively shopping. But, we wanted to get it done, so we went in with no backing whatsoever, and took care of it and got it done … And picked up our new deal and new management, pretty much at the 14th hour of the process. (laughs) The album was done, basically, when we picked up our team.
Stevie Benton: I think, when we signed the deal, finally, with Eleven Seven [Records] and 10th Street [Management], the only songs we hadn't finished yet was "37 Stitches" and then we flew into L.A. and did "Reason I'm Alive" with Nikki Sixx. And every other song on the record — we had already done.
KNAC.COM: Were you going to release it on your own, if you had to?
Ryan McCombs: That was an option we toyed with for a little bit.
KNAC.COM: Did you feel more artistic freedom with this record on account of that?
C.J. Pierce (guitar): We kind of had artistic freedom on all of them, actually. Fortunately for us, there was never anybody breathing down our throats too much, but you still kind of had that presence there. But with this one, yeah, there was none of that.
Stevie Benton: Yeah, it wasn't until we were getting ready to start working on our third record on Wind-Up that they hired an A&R person. So, all of a sudden, we got this guy calling us on the phone, trying to put his input on the songs, trying to talk about how Wind-Up wanted us to sound more like what's hip on the radio. And we were like: "No fucking way!"
Ryan McCombs: "We want you to be DROWNING POOL, but we don't want you to sound like DROWNING POOL." I mean, that's why we fought to get off — one of many reasons. But for me, it was definitely a neat experience, as far as the freedom involved in the process. Because, the last album I did with the band I was with before [SOIL's "Redefine"], that was a pulling-tooth experience because, when we got in the studio, the label had fallen in love with one of the songs we demoed ["Pride"] and we ended up recording that song twelve different times, because they were so in love with that demo version, that we could never capture the fire. There was just something that that track had that we could never recapture again, and we ended up spending an extra three weeks in the studio that we didn't need to. We could have just released the "Best of Pride" CD at that point!
Read the entire interview at KNAC.COM. ( 11 ) 10 YEARS Drummer Talks About Making Of 'Division' - July 4, 2008 ARTISTdirect editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with 10 YEARS drummer Brian Vodinh. An excerpt from the chat follow.
ARTISTdirect: "Division" feels like a step up from "The Autumn Effect" [the band's 2005 breakthrough debut], but it still maintains the signature elements of your sound.
Brian: That was the main thing we wanted to do with this record. "The Autumn Effect" was a nice representation of where we were at three years ago. We've grown up a lot since then. I feel like we've matured in every single creative and musical way possible. We finished touring behind "The Autumn Effect", and we were like, "Let's write some songs and do a record really quickly." We didn't think, "This is our second album. We had a little bit of success with 'The Autumn Effect', and now we really have to kick some ass." However, we quickly realized that it wasn't going to be a fast, in-and-out process. That's why it took us a good year of writing, demoing and recording to realize this vision. It was honestly the most difficult process that this band's ever gone through. It almost broke us up.
ARTISTdirect: It seems like there was a lot of pressure, because you guys came off big tours with bands like DEFTONES and KORN, and your first record did really well. All eyes were on you.
Brian: Yeah, and every day we had management calling, and we had the record company calling. All we would hear is, "We need hits, guys. Listen to the radio, look at the charts, we need hits!" We were just sitting there pulling our hair out. First off, you don't sit down and say, "Oh, I feel like writing a hit today." That's not going to happen, unless you're the dude from NICKELBACK. I don't know how he does it [Laughs]. A lot of the writing process was really difficult. Not only were we dealing with the pressures from the record company, management and different people, but we were also dealing with each other. We were challenging each other so much. That's the reason we named the album "Division". It's a title that sums up this album. We literally became more divided as friends and band mates than we've ever been. The biggest problem was that we stopped listening to each other's opinions. I didn't even want to hear anybody else's opinion, and I know all the other guys felt the exact same way. Everybody in the band is so drastically different from each other. When it came time to really buckle down and write this record, we all had a different vision. It really took us a while to finally get on the same page. When we did, we were actually able to get stuff done. It literally took the entire process.
ARTISTdirect: Given that split, how did the writing actually work?
Brian: We tried working at home in Knoxville. We were writing as a band a lot, and it was a really tough environment. Jesse's girlfriend had just had a baby, and it was their first child. So he had a lot of distractions at home. We tried working together, and a lot of times, it would just result in arguments. So eventually, Jesse and I just made three or four trips out to Los Angeles. We just crashed with one of our managers, and a lot of the foundations for the songs came about from Jesse and I finding refuge in a different environment with less distractions. We probably came up with 30 or 40 skeletons for songs there. We would bring those ideas home, and basically just go over them with everybody.
Read the entire interview at www.artistdirect.com. ( 3 ) DRAGONFORCE Guitarists Discuss 'Ultra Beatdown'; Video Available - July 4, 2008 Kerrang! magazine recently spoke to DRAGONFORCE guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman about the group's forthcoming album, "Ultra Beatdown". Watch the five-minute chat below.
DRAGONFORCE has posted a new song, "Heroes Of Our Time", on its MySpace page. The track comes off "Ultra Beatdown", which is scheduled for release on August 25 via Roadrunner Records.
"Ultra Beatdown" track listing:
01. Heroes Of Our Time 02. The Fire Still Burns 03. Reasons To Live 04. Scars Of Yesterday 05. Heartbreak Armageddon 06. The Last Journey Home 07. Inside The Winter Storm 08. The Warrior Inside
In a recent interview with Revolver magazine, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Sam Totman stated about the group's new material, "It's not going to be majorly different. But hopefully the melodies will be nicer, the guitar solos will be better, the production will be better. You just try to improve in every area." Vocalist ZP Theart added, "There isn't much to change, but yet there is. The last three albums have been very much guitar-orientated, and this one probably will be as well, but I want to try to do some extra coloring in with the vocals."
Asked if the songs will be faster, guitarist Herman Li replied, "Bands always say, 'Our new album is faster and heavier,' and then it's never true, so we're not gonna say that. But playing fast just works for us. People who say we play too fast are probably right, but guess what? There's a million other bands that play slow. People listen to DRAGONFORCE and go to the show because they know that we're doing something other bands aren't doing."
( 14 ) In The Studio With BLACK STONE CHERRY: Video Interview Available - July 4, 2008 Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who currently works for Peavey Electronics (manufacturer of musical equipment, gear and accessories) as an artist relations representative, conducted an interview with Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY in Nashville, Tennessee during the making of BLACK STONE CHERRY's soon-to-be-released sophomore album. Watch the 14-minute PVTV report in two parts below.
BLACK STONE CHERRY will premiere its new album, "Folklore and Superstition", on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, August 18 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).
For a station near you and for information regarding how to easily log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com.
A brand new BLACK STONE CHERRY track entitled "Blind Man" is available for streaming at the web site of the Dutch branch of Roadrunner Records. Also available at the same location are photos and video footage from the band's June 11, 2008 concert at the Metropool in Hengelo, Netherlands.
"Blind Man" comes off "Folklore and Superstition", which is scheduled for release on August 19 via Roadrunner Records.
The band, known for crafting blues-infused Southern rawk that sounds as good on the back porch as it does bellowing from Marshall stacks in a packed venue, named its sophomore effort after a distinct tradition from its native region: folklore, story telling and superstitions. "There is a mystique with folklore and superstition," says drummer John Fred Young. "We're intrigued by and interested in history, roots and heritage, and we incorporate that into the band." Bassist Jon Lawhon concurs, "We are taking the Southern tradition and spreading it out to the rest of the world. They say, 'Write what you know,' so that's what we're doing, writing what we know."
On "Folklore and Superstition", BLACK STONE CHERRY incorporates lyrical tales with upbeat riffing and atypical conventions like turkey calls, making it a record that is pleasing as it is unpredictable. The band recorded the album at Black Bird Studios, which is owned and operated by country artist Martina McBride, in Nashville, Tennessee. The album crackles with a down-home, feel good, rock 'n' roll current and was produced and mixed by veteran rock producer Bob Marlette (OZZY OSBOURNE, SALIVA, SEETHER, SHINEDOWN).
The track listing is as follows:
01. Blind Man 02. Please Come In 03. Reverend Wrinkle 04. Soul Creek 05. Things My Father Said 06. The Bitter End 07. Long Sleeves 08. Peace Is Free 09. Devil's Queen 10. The Key 11. You 12. Sunrise 13. Ghost of Floyd Collins
BLACK STONE CHERRY will embark on pre-release touring all summer long.
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( 2 ) MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER: New Video Interview Available - July 4, 2008 Jelynn of Altitude conducted an interview with the Birmingham, Alabama hard rock band MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER backstage at this summer's Warped Tour. Check out the "raw and uncut" chat below.
The second music video from MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER's critically acclaimed sophomore album "Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: II", "Darkest of Kin" was shot on location at Hurley Studios in California by director Soren (DEFTONES, KYUSS, A LIFE ONCE LOST). The clip features MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER performing its hundred proof hit while skateboarding cult heavyweight Steve "Le Machine" Alba and a slew of "old-school pool skaters" cut it up in the background.
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Punk rock From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Punk music) Jump to: navigation, search Punk rock Stylistic origins Rock and roll Rockabilly Garage rock Frat rock Psychedelic rock Pub rock Glam rock Cultural origins mid-1970s United States, United Kingdom, and Australia Typical instruments Vocals • Guitar • Bass • Drums • occasional use of other instruments. Mainstream popularity Topped charts in UK during late 1970s. International commercial success for pop punk and ska punk, mid-1990s–2000s. Derivative forms New Wave • Post-punk • Alternative rock • Emo Subgenres Anarcho-punk • Art punk • Christian punk • Garage punk • Gothic rock • Glam punk • Hardcore • Horror punk • Nazi punk • Oi! • Riot Grrrl • Skate punk Fusion genres 2 Tone • Anti-folk • Avant-punk • Celtic punk • Chicano punk • Cowpunk • Deathrock • Folk punk • Gaelic punk • Gypsy punk • Pop punk • Psychobilly • Punk blues • Punk jazz • Ska punk Regional scenes Argentina • Australia • Belgium • Brazil • California • France • Germany • Uruguay • Yugoslavia Local scenes Brisbane • Toronto Other topics Protopunk • DIY ethic • First wave punk • Queercore • Punk fashion • Punk forerunners • Punk ideologies • Punk movies • Punk fanzines • Punk subculture • Punk timeline • Second wave punk • Straight Edge • List of punk bands • Punk rock subgenres
Punk rock (often referred to simply as punk) is an anti-establishment rock music genre and movement that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed the perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock. They created fast, hard-edged music, typically with short songs, stripped-down instrumentation, and often political, anti-government lyrics. Punk embraces a DIY (do it yourself) ethic, with many bands self-producing their recordings and distributing them through informal channels.
By late 1976, bands such as the Ramones, in New York City, and the Sex Pistols and The Clash, in London, were recognized as the vanguard of a new musical movement. The following year saw punk rock spreading around the world. Punk quickly, though briefly, became a major cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom. For the most part, punk took root in local scenes that tended to reject association with the mainstream. An associated punk subculture emerged, expressing youthful rebellion and characterized by distinctive clothing styles and a variety of anti-authoritarian ideologies.
By the beginning of the 1980s, even faster, more aggressive styles such as hardcore and Oi! had become the predominant mode of punk rock. Musicians identifying with or inspired by punk also pursued a broad range of other variations, giving rise to post-punk and the alternative rock movement. By the turn of the century, new pop punk bands such as Green Day were bringing the genre widespread popularity decades after its inception. Contents [hide]
* 1 Characteristics o 1.1 Philosophy o 1.2 Musical and lyrical elements o 1.3 Visual and other elements * 2 Pre-history o 2.1 Garage rock and mod o 2.2 Protopunk o 2.3 Origin of the term punk * 3 Early history o 3.1 New York City o 3.2 Australia o 3.3 United Kingdom o 3.4 Other U.S. cities * 4 Second wave o 4.1 North America o 4.2 Australia o 4.3 United Kingdom o 4.4 Rest of the world * 5 Punk transforms o 5.1 New Wave o 5.2 Post-punk o 5.3 Hardcore o 5.4 Oi! o 5.5 Anarcho-punk o 5.6 Pop punk o 5.7 Other fusions and directions * 6 Legacy and later developments o 6.1 Alternative rock o 6.2 Emo o 6.3 Queercore and riot grrrl * 7 Punk revival * 8 See also * 9 Footnotes * 10 Bibliography * 11 External links
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Philosophy
The first wave of punk rock aimed to be aggressively modern, distancing itself from the bombast and sentimentality of early 1970s rock.[1] According to Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone, "In its initial form, a lot of [1960s] stuff was innovative and exciting. Unfortunately, what happens is that people who could not hold a candle to the likes of Hendrix started noodling away. Soon you had endless solos that went nowhere. By 1973, I knew that what was needed was some pure, stripped down, no bullshit rock 'n' roll."[2] John Holmstrom, founding editor of Punk magazine, recalls feeling "punk rock had to come along because the rock scene had become so tame that [acts] like Billy Joel and Simon and Garfunkel were being called rock and roll, when to me and other fans, rock and roll meant this wild and rebellious music."[3] In critic Robert Christgau's description, "It was also a subculture that scornfully rejected the political idealism and Californian flower-power silliness of hippie myth."[4] Patti Smith, in contrast, suggests in the documentary 25 Years of Punk that the hippies and the punk rockers were linked by a common anti-establishment mentality.
Throughout punk rock history, technical accessibility and a DIY spirit have been prized. In the early days of punk rock, this ethic stood in marked contrast to what those in the scene regarded as the ostentatious musical effects and technological demands of many mainstream rock bands.[5] Musical virtuosity was often looked on with suspicion. According to Holmstrom, punk rock was "rock and roll by people who didn't have very much skills as musicians but still felt the need to express themselves through music".[3] In December 1976, the English fanzine Sideburns famously published an illustration of three chords, captioned "This is a chord, this is another, this is a third. Now form a band."[6] The title of a 1980 single by New York punk band The Stimulators, "Loud Fast Rules!", inscribed a catchphrase for punk's basic musical approach.[7]
Some of British punk rock's leading figures made a show of rejecting not only contemporary mainstream rock and the broader culture it was associated with, but their own most celebrated predecessors: "No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones in 1977", declared The Clash song "1977".[8] The previous year, when the punk rock revolution began in Great Britain, was to be both a musical and a cultural "Year Zero".[9] Even as nostalgia was discarded, many in the scene adopted a nihilistic attitude summed up by the Sex Pistols slogan "No Future".[1] Others found positive, liberating meaning in the movement. As a Clash associate describes singer Joe Strummer's outlook, "Punk rock is meant to be our freedom. We're meant to be able to do what we want to do."[10]
[edit] Musical and lyrical elements
Punk rock bands often emulate the bare musical structures and arrangements of 1960s garage rock.[11] Typical punk rock instrumentation includes one or two electric guitars, an electric bass, and a drum kit, along with vocals. Punk rock songs tend to be shorter than those of other popular genres—on the Ramones' debut album, for instance, half of the fourteen tracks are under two minutes long. Most early punk rock songs retained a traditional rock 'n' roll verse-chorus form and 4/4 time signature. However, punk rock bands in the movement's second wave and afterward have often broken from this format. In critic Steven Blush's description, "The Sex Pistols were still rock'n'roll...like the craziest version of Chuck Berry. Hardcore was a radical departure from that. It wasn't verse-chorus rock. It dispelled any notion of what songwriting is supposed to be. It's its own form."[12]
Punk rock vocals sometimes sound nasal,[13] and lyrics are often shouted instead of sung in a conventional sense, particularly in hardcore styles.[14] The vocal approach is characterized by a lack of variety; shifts in pitch, volume, or intonational style are relatively infrequent—the Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten constituting a significant exception.[15] Complicated guitar solos are considered self-indulgent and unnecessary, although basic guitar breaks are common.[16] Guitar parts tend to include highly distorted power chords or barre chords, creating a characteristic sound described by Christgau as a "buzzsaw drone".[17] Some punk rock bands take a surf rock approach with a lighter, twangier guitar tone. Others, such as Robert Quine, lead guitarist of seminal punk rock band The Voidoids, employ a wild, "gonzo" attack, a style that stretches back through The Velvet Underground to the 1950s recordings of Ike Turner.[18] Bass guitar lines are often uncomplicated; the quintessential approach is a relentless, repetitive "forced rhythm",[19] although some punk rock bass players—such as Mike Watt of The Minutemen and fIREHOSE—emphasize more technical bass lines. Bassists often use a plectrum due to the rapid succession of notes, which makes fingerpicking impractical. Drums typically sound heavy and dry, and often have a minimal set-up. Compared to other forms of rock, syncopation is much less the rule.[20] Hardcore drumming tends to be especially fast.[14] Production tends to be minimalistic, with tracks sometimes laid down on home tape recorders[21] or simple four-track portastudios. The typical objective is to have the recording sound unmanipulated and "real", reflecting the commitment and "authenticity" of a live performance.[22] Punk recordings thus often have a lo-fi quality, with the sound left relatively unpolished in the mastering process; recordings may contain dialogue between band members, false starts, and background noise. The Clash, performing in 1980 The Clash, performing in 1980
Punk rock lyrics are typically frank and confrontational; compared to other popular music genres, they frequently comment on social and political issues.[23] Trend-setting songs such as The Clash's "Career Opportunities" and Chelsea's "Right to Work" deal with unemployment and the grim realities of urban life.[24] Especially in early British punk, a central goal was to outrage and shock the mainstream.[25] The Sex Pistols classics "Anarchy in the U.K." and "God Save the Queen" openly disparage the British political system and social mores. There is also a characteristic strain of anti-sentimental depictions of relationships and sex, exemplified by "Love Comes in Spurts", written by Richard Hell and recorded by him with The Voidoids. Anomie, variously expressed in the poetic terms of Hell's "Blank Generation" and the bluntness of the Ramones' "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", is a common theme. Identifying punk with such topics aligns with the view expressed by Search and Destroy founder V. Vale: "Punk was a total cultural revolt. It was a hardcore confrontation with the black side of history and culture, right-wing imagery, sexual taboos, a delving into it that had never been done before by any generation in such a thorough way."[26] However, many punk rock lyrics deal in more traditional rock 'n' roll themes of courtship, heartbreak, and hanging out; the approach ranges from the deadpan, aggressive simplicity of Ramones standards such as "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"[27] to the more unambiguously sincere style of many later pop punk groups.
[edit] Visual and other elements UK punks, circa 1986 UK punks, circa 1986
The classic punk rock look among male U.S. musicians harkens back to the T-shirt, motorcycle jacket, and jeans ensemble favored by American greasers of the 1950s associated with the rockabilly scene and by British rockers of the 1960s. The cover of the Ramones' 1976 debut album, featuring a shot of the band by Punk photographer Roberta Bayley, set forth the basic elements of a style that was soon widely emulated by rock musicians both punk and nonpunk.[28] Richard Hell's more androgynous, ragamuffin look—and reputed invention of the safety-pin aesthetic—was a major influence on Sex Pistols impresario Malcolm McLaren and, in turn, British punk style.[29][30] Early female punk musicians displayed styles ranging from Siouxsie Sioux's bondage gear to Patti Smith's "straight-from-the-gutter androgyny".[31] The former proved much more influential on female fan styles.[32] Over time, tattoos, piercings, and metal-studded and -spiked accessories became increasingly common elements of punk fashion among both musicians and fans. The typical male punk haircut was originally short and choppy; the Mohawk later emerged as a characteristic style.[33] Those in hardcore scenes often adopt a skinhead look.
The characteristic stage performance style of male punk musicians does not deviate significantly from the macho postures classically associated with rock music.[34] Female punk musicians broke more clearly from earlier styles. Scholar John Strohm suggests that they did so by creating personas of a type conventionally seen as masculine: "They adopted a tough, unladylike pose that borrowed more from the macho swagger of sixties garage bands than from the calculated bad-girl image of bands like The Runaways."[31] Scholar Dave Laing describes how bassist Gaye Advert adopted fashion elements associated with male musicians only to generate a stage persona readily consumed as "sexy".[35] Laing focuses on more innovative and challenging performance styles, seen in the various erotically destabilizing approaches of Siouxsie Sioux, The Slits' Ari Up, and X-Ray Spex's Poly Styrene.[36]
The lack of emphatic syncopation led punk dance to "deviant" forms. The characteristic style was originally the pogo.[37] Sid Vicious, before he became the Sex Pistols' bassist, is credited as initiating the pogo in Britain as an attendee at one of their concerts.[38] Moshing is typical at hardcore shows. The lack of conventional dance rhythms was a central factor in limiting punk's mainstream commercial impact[39], however, with the rise of hardcore in the 80s, hardcore dancing developed.
Breaking down the distance, and even the distinction, between performer and audience is central to the punk ethic.[40] Fan participation at concerts is thus important; during the movement's first heyday, it was often provoked in an adversarial manner—apparently perverse, but appropriately "punk". First-wave British punk bands such as the Pistols and The Damned insulted and otherwise goaded the audience into intense reactions. Laing has identified three primary forms of audience physical response to goading: can throwing, stage invasion, and spitting or "gobbing".[41] In the hardcore realm, stage invasion is often a prelude to stage diving. In addition to the numerous fans who have started or joined punk bands, audience members also become important participants via the scene's many amateur periodicals—in England, according to Laing, punk "was the first musical genre to spawn fanzines in any significant numbers".[42]
[edit] Pre-history
[edit] Garage rock and mod
For more details on these topics, see Garage rock and Mod (lifestyle).
In the early and mid-1960s, garage rock bands that came to be recognized as punk rock's progenitors began springing up in many different locations around North America. The Kingsmen, a garage band from Portland, Oregon, had a breakout hit with their 1963 cover of "Louie, Louie", cited as "punk rock's defining ur-text".[43] The minimalist sound of many garage rock bands was influenced by the harder-edged wing of the British Invasion. The Kinks' hit singles of 1964, "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night", have been described as "predecessors of the whole three-chord genre—the Ramones' 1978 'I Don't Want You,' for instance, was pure Kinks-by-proxy".[44] In 1965, The Who quickly progressed from its debut single, "I Can't Explain", a virtual Kinks clone, to "My Generation". Though it had little impact on the American charts, The Who's mod anthem presaged a more cerebral mix of musical ferocity and rebellious posture that characterized much early British punk rock: John Reed describes The Clash's emergence as a "tight ball of energy with both an image and rhetoric reminiscent of a young Pete Townshend—speed obsession, pop-art clothing, art school ambition".[45] The Who and fellow mods The Small Faces were among the few rock elders acknowledged by the Sex Pistols.[46] By 1966, mod was already in decline. U.S. garage rock began to lose steam within a couple of years, but the aggressive musical approach and outsider attitude of "garage psych" bands like The Seeds were picked up and emphasized by groups that were later seen as the crucial figures of protopunk.
[edit] Protopunk
For more details on this topic, see Protopunk.
In 1969, debut albums by two Michigan-based bands appeared that are commonly regarded as the central protopunk records. In January, Detroit's MC5 released Kick Out the Jams. "Musically the group is intentionally crude and aggressively raw", wrote critic Lester Bangs in Rolling Stone:
Most of the songs are barely distinguishable from each other in their primitive two-chord structures. You've heard all this before from such notables as the Seeds, Blue Cheer, Question Mark and the Mysterians, and the Kingsmen. The difference here ... is in the hype, the thick overlay of teenage-revolution and total-energy-thing which conceals these scrapyard vistas of clichés and ugly noise. ... "I Want You Right Now" sounds exactly (down to the lyrics) like a song called "I Want You" by the Troggs, a British group who came on with a similar sex-and-raw-sound image a couple of years ago (remember "Wild Thing"?)[47]
Iggy Pop, the "godfather of punk" Iggy Pop, the "godfather of punk"
That August, The Stooges, from Ann Arbor, premiered with a self-titled album. According to critic Greil Marcus, the band, led by singer Iggy Pop, created "the sound of Chuck Berry's Airmobile—after thieves stripped it for parts".[48] The album was produced by John Cale, a former member of New York's experimental rock group The Velvet Underground. Having earned a "reputation as the first underground rock band", VU inspired, directly or indirectly, many of those involved in the creation of punk rock.[49]
In the early 1970s, the New York Dolls updated the original wildness of 1950s rock 'n' roll in a fashion that later became known as glam punk.[50] The New York duo Suicide played spare, experimental music with a confrontational stage act inspired by that of The Stooges. At the Coventry club in the New York borough of Queens, The Dictators used rock as a vehicle for wise-ass attitude and humor.[51] In Boston, The Modern Lovers, led by Velvet Underground devotee Jonathan Richman, gained attention with a minimalistic style. In 1974, an updated garage rock scene began to coalesce around the newly opened Rathskeller club in Kenmore Square. Among the leading acts were the Real Kids, founded by former Modern Lover John Felice; Willie Alexander and the Boom Boom Band, whose frontman had been a member of the Velvet Underground for a few months in 1971; and Mickey Clean and the Mezz.[52] In Ohio, a small but very influential underground rock scene emerged, led by Devo in Akron and Kent and Cleveland's The Electric Eels, Mirrors, and Rocket from the Tombs. In 1975, Rocket from the Tombs split into Pere Ubu and Frankenstein. The Electric Eels and Mirrors both broke up, and The Styrenes emerged from the fallout.[53]
Britain's Deviants, in the late 1960s, played in a range of psychedelic styles with a satiric, anarchic edge and a penchant for situationist-style spectacle presaging the Sex Pistols by almost a decade.[54] In 1970, the act evolved into the Pink Fairies, which carried on in a similar vein.[55] With his Ziggy Stardust persona, David Bowie made artifice and exaggeration central—elements, again, that were picked up by the Pistols and certain other punk acts.[56] Bands in London's pub rock scene stripped the music back to its basics, playing hard, R&B-influenced rock 'n' roll. By 1974, the scene's top act, Dr. Feelgood, was paving the way for others such as The Stranglers and Cock Sparrer that would play a role in the punk explosion. Among the pub rock bands that formed that year was The 101'ers, with lead singer Joe Strummer.[57] Bands anticipating the forthcoming movement were appearing as far afield as Düsseldorf, West Germany, where "punk before punk" band NEU! formed in 1971, building on the Krautrock tradition of groups such as Can.[58] In Japan, the anti-establishment Zunō Keisatsu (Brain Police) mixed garage psych and folk. The combo regularly faced censorship challenges, their live act at least once including onstage masturbation.[59]
A new generation of Australian garage rock bands, inspired mainly by The Stooges and MC5, was coming even closer to the sound that would soon be called "punk": In Brisbane, The Saints also recalled the raw live sound of the British Pretty Things, who had made a notorious tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1965.[60] Radio Birdman, cofounded by Detroit expatriate Deniz Tek in 1974, was playing gigs to a small but fanatical following in Sydney.
[edit] Origin of the term punk
Preceding the mid-1970s, punk, a centuries-old word of obscure etymology, was commonly used to describe "a young male hustler, a gangster, a hoodlum, or a ruffian".[61] As Legs McNeil explains, "On TV, if you watched cop shows, Kojak, Baretta, when the cops finally catch the mass murderer, they'd say, 'you dirty Punk.' It was what your teachers would call you. It meant that you were the lowest."[62] The first known use of the phrase "punk rock" appeared in the Chicago Tribune on March 22, 1970, attributed to Ed Sanders, cofounder of New York's anarcho-prankster band The Fugs. Sanders was quoted describing a solo album of his as "punk rock—redneck sentimentality".[63] In the December 1970 issue of Creem, Lester Bangs, mocking more mainstream rock musicians, made ironic reference to Iggy Pop as "that Stooge punk".[64] Suicide's Alan Vega credits this usage with inspiring his duo to bill its gigs as a "punk mass" for the next couple of years.[65] Patti Smith, performing in 1976 Patti Smith, performing in 1976
Dave Marsh was the first music critic to employ the term punk rock—in the May 1971 issue of Creem, he described ? and the Mysterians as giving a "landmark exposition of punk rock".[66] In June 1972, the fanzine Flash included a "Punk Top Ten" of 1960s albums.[67] That year, Lenny Kaye used the term in the liner notes of the anthology album Nuggets to refer to 1960s garage rock bands such as The Standells, The Sonics, and The Seeds.[68] The fanzine Bomp! also used punk in this sense.[69] In May 1973, Billy Altman launched the short-lived punk magazine.[70] Bassist Jeff Jensen of Boston's Real Kids reports of a 1974 show, "A reviewer for one of the free entertainment magazines of the time caught the act and gave us a great review, calling us a 'punk band.' ... [W]e all sort of looked at each other and said, 'What's punk?'"[71]
By 1975, punk was being used to describe acts as diverse as the Patti Smith Group—with lead guitarist Lenny Kaye—the Bay City Rollers, and Bruce Springsteen.[69] As the scene at New York's CBGB club attracted notice, a name was sought for the developing sound. Club owner Hilly Kristal called the movement "street rock"; John Holmstrom credits Aquarian magazine with using punk "to describe what was going on at CBGBs".[72] Holmstrom, McNeil, and Ged Dunn's magazine Punk, which debuted at the end of 1975, was crucial in codifying the term.[73] "It was pretty obvious that the word was getting very popular", Holmstrom later remarked. "We figured we'd take the name before anyone else claimed it. We wanted to get rid of the bullshit, strip it down to rock 'n' roll. We wanted the fun and liveliness back."[69]
[edit] Early history
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* "Blank Generation" Play sound Sample of "Blank Generation", performed live by Television in 1975, with songwriter Richard Hell on lead vocals "Gloria" Play sound Sample of "Gloria", performed by Patti Smith, from Horses (1975) "Blitzkrieg Bop" Play sound Sample of "Blitzkrieg Bop" by the Ramones, from Ramones (1976) * Problems playing the files? See media help.
The origins of New York's punk rock scene can be traced back to such sources as late 1960s trash culture and an early 1970s underground rock movement centered around the Mercer Arts Center in Greenwich Village, where the New York Dolls performed.[74] In early 1974, a new scene began to develop around the CBGB club, also in lower Manhattan. At its core was Television, described by critic John Walker as "the ultimate garage band with pretensions".[75] Their influences ranged from garage psych pioneer Roky Erickson to jazz innovator John Coltrane. The band's bassist/singer, Richard Hell, created a look with cropped, ragged hair, ripped T-shirts, and black leather jackets credited as the basis for punk rock visual style.[76] In April 1974, Patti Smith, a member of the Mercer Arts Center crowd and a friend of Hell's, came to CBGB for the first time to see the band perform.[77] A veteran of independent theater and performance poetry, Smith was developing an intellectual, feminist take on rock 'n' roll. On June 5, she recorded the single "Hey Joe"/"Piss Factory", featuring Television guitarist Tom Verlaine; released on her own Mer Records label, it heralded the scene's do it yourself (DIY) ethic and has often been cited as the first punk rock record.[78] By August, Smith and Television were gigging together at another downtown New York club, Max's Kansas City.[76]
Out in Forest Hills, Queens, several miles from lower Manhattan, the members of a newly formed band adopted a common surname. Drawing on sources ranging from the Stooges to The Beatles and The Beach Boys to Herman's Hermits and 1960s girl groups, the Ramones condensed rock 'n' roll to its primal level: "'1-2-3-4!' bass-player Dee Dee Ramone shouted at the start of every song, as if the group could barely master the rudiments of rhythm."[79] The band played its first gig at CBGB on August 16, 1974. Another new act, Blondie, also debuted at the club that month. By the end of the year, the Ramones had performed seventy-four shows, each about seventeen minutes long.[80] "When I first saw the Ramones", critic Mary Harron later remembered, "I couldn't believe people were doing this. The dumb brattiness."[81] The Dictators, with a similar "playing dumb" concept, were recording their debut album. The Dictators Go Girl Crazy! came out in March 1975, mixing absurdist originals such as "Master Race Rock" and loud, straight-faced covers of cheese pop like Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe".[82]
That spring, Smith and Television shared a two-month-long weekend residency at CBGB that brought major attention to the club.[83] During this time, Richard Hell wrote "Blank Generation", which would become the scene's emblematic anthem.[84] Soon after, Hell left Television and founded a band featuring a more stripped-down sound, The Heartbreakers, with former New York Dolls Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan. The pairing of Hell and Thunders, in one critical assessment, "inject[ed] a poetic intelligence into mindless self-destruction".[29] In August, Television—with Fred Smith, former Blondie bassist, replacing Hell—recorded a single, "Little Johnny Jewel", for the tiny Ork label. In the words of John Walker, the record was "a turning point for the whole New York scene" if not quite for the punk rock sound itself—Hell's departure had left the band "significantly reduced in fringe aggression".[75] Facade of legendary music club CBGB, New York Facade of legendary music club CBGB, New York
Other bands were becoming regulars at CBGB, such as Mink DeVille and Talking Heads, which moved down from Rhode Island. More closely associated with Max's Kansas City were Suicide and the band led by drag queen Wayne County, another Mercer Arts Center alumna. The first album to come out of this downtown scene was released in November 1975: Smith's debut, Horses, produced by John Cale for the major Arista label.[85] The inaugural issue of Punk appeared in December.[86] The new magazine tied together earlier artists such as Velvet Underground lead singer Lou Reed, the Stooges, and the New York Dolls with the editors' favorite band, The Dictators, and the array of new acts centered around CBGB and Max's.[87] That winter, Pere Ubu came in from Cleveland and played at both spots.[88]
Early in 1976, Hell left The Heartbreakers; he soon formed a new group that would become known as The Voidoids, "one of the most harshly uncompromising bands" on the scene.[89] That April, the Ramones' debut album was released by Sire Records; the first single was "Blitzkrieg Bop", opening with the rally cry "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" According to a later description, "Like all cultural watersheds, Ramones was embraced by a discerning few and slagged off as a bad joke by the uncomprehending majority."[90] At the instigation of Ramones lead singer Joey Ramone, the members of Cleveland's Frankenstein moved east to join the New York scene. Reconstituted as the Dead Boys, they played their first CBGB gig in late July.[91] In August, Ork put out an EP recorded by Hell with his new band that included the first released version of "Blank Generation".[92]
The term punk initially referred to the scene in general, more than the sound itself—the early New York punk bands represented a broad variety of influences. Among them, the Ramones, The Heartbreakers, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, and the Dead Boys were establishing a distinct musical style; even where they diverged most clearly, in lyrical approach—the Ramones' apparent guilelessness at one extreme, Hell's conscious craft at the other—there was an abrasive attitude in common. Their shared attributes of minimalism and speed, however, had not yet come to define punk rock.[93]
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"(I'm) Stranded" Play sound Sample of "(I'm) Stranded" (single, 1976) by The Saints, later issued on (I'm) Stranded (1977) Problems listening to the file? See media help.
At the same time, a similar music-based subculture was beginning to take shape in various parts of Australia. A scene was developing around Radio Birdman and its main performance venue, the Oxford Tavern (later the Oxford Funhouse), located in Sydney's Darlinghurst suburb. In December 1975, the group won the RAM (Rock Australia Magazine)/Levi's Punk Band Thriller competition.[94] By 1976, The Saints were hiring Brisbane local halls to use as venues, or playing in "Club 76", their shared house in the inner suburb of Petrie Terrace. The band soon discovered that musicians were exploring similar paths in other parts of the world. Ed Kuepper, coleader of The Saints, later recalled:
One thing I remember having had a really depressing effect on me was the first Ramones album. When I heard it [in 1976], I mean it was a great record ... but I hated it because I knew we’d been doing this sort of stuff for years. There was even a chord progression on that album that we used ... and I thought, "Fuck. We’re going to be labeled as influenced by the Ramones", when nothing could have been further from the truth.[95]
On the other side of Australia, in Perth, germinal punk rock act the Cheap Nasties, featuring singer-guitarist Kim Salmon, formed in August.[96] In September, The Saints became the first punk rock band outside the U.S. to release a recording, the single "(I'm) Stranded". As with Patti Smith's debut, the band self-financed, packaged, and distributed the single.[97] "(I'm) Stranded" had limited impact at home, but the British music press recognized it as a groundbreaking record.[98] At the insistence of their superiors in the UK, EMI Australia signed The Saints. Meanwhile, Radio Birdman came out with a self-financed EP, Burn My Eye, in October.[99] Trouser Press critic Ian McCaleb later described the record as the "archetype for the musical explosion that was about to occur".[100]
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"Anarchy in the U.K." Play sound Sample of "Anarchy in the U.K." (single, 1976) by the Sex Pistols, later issued on Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1977) Problems listening to the file? See media help.
After a brief period unofficially managing the New York Dolls, Englishman Malcolm McLaren returned to London in May 1975, inspired by the new scene he had witnessed at CBGB. He opened Sex, a clothing store specializing in outrageous "anti-fashion".[101] Among those who frequented the shop were members of a band called The Swankers. In August, the group was seeking a new lead singer. Another Sex habitué, Johnny Rotten, auditioned for and won the job; McLaren became the band's manager. Adopting a new name, the group played its first gig as the Sex Pistols on November 5, 1975, at St. Martin's School of Art[102] and soon attracted a small but ardent following.[103] In February 1976, the band received its first significant press coverage; guitarist Steve Jones declared that the Pistols were not so much into music as they were "chaos".[104] The band often provoked its crowds into near-riots. Rotten announced to one audience, "Bet you don't hate us as much as we hate you!"[105] McLaren envisioned the Pistols as central players in a new youth movement, "hard and tough".[106] As described by critic Jon Savage, the band members "embodied an attitude into which McLaren fed a new set of references: late-sixties radical politics, sexual fetish material, pop history, ... youth sociology".[107]
Bernard Rhodes, a sometime associate of McLaren's and friend of the Pistols', was similarly trying to make stars of the band London SS. In spring 1976, the group broke up, spinning off two new bands: The Damned and The Clash, which was joined by Joe Strummer, The 101'ers former lead singer.[108] On June 4, 1976, the Sex Pistols played Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall in what came to be regarded as one of the most influential rock shows ever. Among the approximately forty audience members were the three locals who had organized the gig—they soon began performing as the Buzzcocks. Others in the small crowd went on to form Joy Division, The Fall, and—in the 1980s—The Smiths.[109]
In July, the Ramones crossed the Atlantic for two London shows that helped spark the nascent UK punk scene, an impact that was later exaggerated by the band's members.[110] On July 4, they played with the Flamin' Groovies and The Stranglers before a crowd of 2,000 at the Roundhouse.[111] That same night, The Clash debuted, opening for the Sex Pistols in Sheffield. On July 5, members of both bands attended a Ramones club gig.[112] The following night, The Damned played their first show, as a Pistols opening act in London. In critic Kurt Loder's description, the Pistols purveyed a "calculated, arty nihilism, [while] the Clash were unabashed idealists, proponents of a radical left-wing social critique of a sort that reached back at least to ... Woody Guthrie in the 1940s".[113] The Damned built a reputation as "punk's party boys".[114] This London scene's first fanzine appeared a week later. Its title, Sniffin' Glue, derived from a Ramones song. Its subtitle affirmed the connection with what was happening in New York: "+ Other Rock 'n' Roll Habits for Punks!"[115]
Another Sex Pistols gig in Manchester on July 20, with the Buzzcocks debuting in support, gave further impetus to the scene there.[116] In August, the self-described "First European Punk Rock Festival" was held in Mont de Marsan in the southwest of France. Eddie and the Hot Rods, a London pub rock group, headlined, while the Sex Pistols were excluded for "going too far" and The Clash backed out in solidarity. The only band from the new punk movement to appear was The Damned.[117]
Over the next several months, many new punk rock bands formed, often directly inspired by the Pistols.[118] In London, women were at the center of the scene—among the initial wave of bands were the female-fronted Siouxsie & the Banshees and X-Ray Spex and the all-female The Slits. The Adverts had a female bassist. Other groups included Subway Sect, Eater, The Subversives, the aptly named London, and Chelsea, which soon spun off Generation X. Farther afield, Sham 69 began practicing in the southeastern town of Hersham. In Durham, there was Penetration, with lead singer Pauline Murray. On September 20–21, the 100 Club Punk Festival in London featured the four primary British groups (London's big three and the Buzzcocks), as well as Paris's female-fronted Stinky Toys, arguably the first punk rock band from a non-Anglophone country. Siouxsie & the Banshees and Subway Sect debuted on the festival's first night; that same evening, Eater debuted in Manchester.[119]
Some new bands, such as London's Alternative TV and Edinburgh's Rezillos, identified with the scene even as they pursued more experimental music. Others of a comparatively traditional rock 'n' roll bent were also swept up by the movement: The Vibrators, formed as a pub rock–style act in February 1976, soon adopted a punk look and sound.[120] A few even longer-active bands including Surrey neo-mods The Jam and pub rockers The Stranglers and Cock Sparrer also became associated with the punk rock scene. Alongside the musical roots shared with their American counterparts and the calculated confrontationalism of the early Who, journalist Clinton Heylin describes how the British punks also reflected the influence of the "glam bands who gave noise back to teenagers in the early Seventies—T.Rex, Slade and Roxy Music".[121] One of the groups openly acknowledging that influence were The Undertones, from Derry in Northern Ireland.[122] Another punk band formed to the south, Dublin's The Radiators From Space. The Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the U.K." poster—a ripped and safety-pinned Union Flag The Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the U.K." poster—a ripped and safety-pinned Union Flag[123]
In October, The Damned became the first UK punk rock band to release a single, the romance-themed "New Rose".[124] The Sex Pistols followed the next month with "Anarchy in the U.K."—with its debut single the band succeeded in its goal of becoming a "national scandal".[125] Jamie Reid's "anarchy flag" poster and his other design work for the Pistols helped establish a distinctive punk visual aesthetic.[126] On December 1, an incident took place that sealed punk rock's notorious reputation: On Thames Today, an early evening London TV show, Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones was goaded into a verbal altercation by the host, Bill Grundy. Jones called Grundy a "dirty fucker" on live television, triggering a media controversy.[127] Two days later, the Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, and The Heartbreakers set out on the Anarchy Tour, a series of gigs throughout the UK. Many of the shows were cancelled by venue owners in response to the media outrage following the Grundy confrontation.[128]
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"Hot Wire My Heart" Play sound Sample of "Hot Wire My Heart" (1976) by Crime, an alternate take of the first single by a West Coast punk band Problems listening to the file? See media help.
In 1975, Suicide Commandos formed in Minneapolis—one of the first U.S. bands outside of New York to play in the Ramones-style harder-louder-faster mode that would define punk rock.[129] As the punk movement expanded rapidly in the United Kingdom in 1976, a few bands with similar tastes and attitude appeared around the United States. The first West Coast punk scenes emerged in San Francisco, with the bands Crime and The Nuns,[130] and Seattle, where the Telepaths, Meyce, and The Tupperwares played a groundbreaking show on May 1.[131] Rock critic Richard Meltzer cofounded VOM (short for "vomit") in Los Angeles. In Washington, D.C., raucous roots-rockers The Razz helped along a nascent punk scene featuring Overkill, the Slickee Boys, and The Look. Around the turn of the year, White Boy began giving notoriously crazed performances.[132] In Boston, the scene at the Rathskeller—affectionately known as the Rat—was also turning toward punk, though the defining sound retained a distinct garage rock orientation. Among the city's first new acts to be identified with punk rock was DMZ.[133] In Bloomington, Indiana, The Gizmos played in a jokey, raunchy, Dictators-inspired style later referred to as "frat punk".[134]
Like their garage rock predecessors, these local scenes were facilitated by enthusiastic impresarios who operated nightclubs or organized concerts in venues such as schools, garages, or warehouses, advertised via inexpensively printed flyers and fanzines. In some cases, punk's do it yourself ethic reflected an aversion to commercial success, as well as a desire to maintain creative and financial autonomy.[135] As Joe Harvard, a participant in the Boston scene, describes, it was often a simple necessity—the absence of a local recording industry and well-distributed music magazines left little recourse but DIY.[136]
[edit] Second wave
By 1977, a second wave of the punk rock movement was breaking in the three countries where it had emerged, as well as in many other places. Bands from the same scenes often sounded very different from each other, reflecting the eclectic state of punk music during the era.[137] While punk rock remained largely an underground phenomenon in North America, Australia, and the new spots where it was emerging, in the UK it briefly became a major sensation.[138]
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* "Chinese Rocks" Play sound Sample of "Chinese Rocks" performed by The Heartbreakers, written by Dee Dee Ramone and Richard Hell, from L.A.M.F. (1977). The title is a heroin reference; Ramone, Hell, and Heartbreakers Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan were users. "We Are the One" Play sound Sample of title track of We Are the One EP (1977) by The Avengers, one of the earliest releases by a U.S. second wave punk band * Problems playing the files? See media help.
The California punk scene was in full swing by early 1977. In Los Angeles, there were The Zeros, The Germs, The Weirdos, X, The Dickies, The Bags, and the relocated Tupperwares, now dubbed The Screamers.[139] San Francisco's second wave included The Avengers, Negative Trend, The Mutants, and The Sleepers.[140] The Dils, from Carlsbad, moved between the two major cities.[141] The Wipers formed in Portland, Oregon. In Seattle, there was The Lewd.[142] Often sharing gigs with the Seattle punks were bands from across the Canadian border. A major scene developed in Vancouver, spearheaded by the Furies and Victoria's all-female Dee Dee and the Dishrags.[142] The Skulls spun off into D.O.A. and The Subhumans. The K-Tels (later known as the Young Canadians) and Pointed Sticks were among the area's other leading punk acts.[143]
In eastern Canada, the Toronto protopunk band Dishes had laid the groundwork for another sizable scene,[144] and a September 1976 concert by the touring Ramones had catalyzed the movement. Early Ontario punk bands included The Diodes, The Viletones, The Demics, Forgotten Rebels, Teenage Head, The Poles, and The Ugly. Along with the Dishrags, Toronto's The Curse and B Girls were North America's first all-female punk acts.[145] In July 1977, the Viletones, Diodes, and Teenage Head headed down to New York City to play a four-day showcase at CBGB. Punk rock was already beginning to give way there to the anarchic sound of what became known as No Wave, although several original punk bands continued to perform. Leave Home, the Ramones' second album, had come out in January. September saw Richard Hell and The Voidoids' first full-length, Blank Generation.[146] The Heartbreakers' debut, L.A.M.F., and the Dead Boys', Young, Loud and Snotty, appeared in October; the Ramones' third, Rocket to Russia, in November. The Cramps, whose core members were from Sacramento by way of Akron, had debuted at CBGB in November 1976, opening for the Dead Boys. They were soon playing regularly at Max's Kansas City.[147] The Misfits formed in nearby New Jersey; by 1978, they had developed a style known as horror punk.
The Ohio protopunk bands were joined by Cleveland's The Pagans,[148] Akron's Bizarros and Rubber City Rebels, and Kent's Human Switchboard. Bloomington, Indiana, had MX-80 Sound and Detroit had The Sillies. The Feederz formed in Arizona. Atlanta had The Fans. In North Carolina, there was Chapel Hill's H-Bombs and Raleigh's Th' Cigaretz.[149] The Chicago scene began not with a band but with a group of DJs transforming a gay bar, La Mere Vipere, into what became known as America's first punk dance club. Tutu and the Pirates and Silver Abuse were among the city's first punk bands.[150] In Boston, the scene at the Rat was joined by the Nervous Eaters, Thrills, and Human Sexual Response.[149] In Washington, D.C., the Controls played their first gig in spring 1977, but the city's second wave really broke the following year with acts such as Urban Verbs, Half Japanese, D'Chumps, Rudements, and Shirkers.[151] By early 1978, the D.C. jazz-fusion group Mind Power had transformed into Bad Brains, one of the first bands to be identified with hardcore punk.[149][152]
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"Television Addict" Play sound Sample of "Television Addict" (single, 1977), by The Victims Problems listening to the file? See media help.
In February 1977, EMI released The Saints' debut album, (I'm) Stranded, which the band recorded in two days.[153] The Saints had relocated to Sydney; in April, they and Radio Birdman united for a major gig at Paddington Town Hall.[154] Last Words had also formed in the city. The following month, The Saints relocated again, to Great Britain. In June, Radio Birdman released the album Radios Appear on its own Trafalgar label.[99]
The Victims became a short-lived leader of the Perth scene, self-releasing the classic "Television Addict". They were joined by The Scientists, Kim Salmon's successor band to the Cheap Nasties. Among the other bands constituting Australia's second wave were the Hellcats and Psychosurgeons (later known as the Lipstick Killers) in Sydney;[155] The Leftovers, The Survivors, and Razar in Brisbane;[156] and La Femme, The Negatives, and The Babeez (later known as The News) in Melbourne.[157] Melbourne's art rock–influenced Boys Next Door featured singer Nick Cave, who would become one of the world's most celebrated post-punk artists.
[edit] United Kingdom Music samples:
* "White Riot" Play sound Sample of "White Riot" (single, 1977) by The Clash, later issued on U.S. edition of The Clash (a different version appears on UK edition of The Clash) "Reuters" Play sound Sample of "Reuters" by Wire, from Pink Flag (1977) * Problems playing the files? See media help.
The Pistols' live TV skirmish with Bill Grundy was the signal moment in British punk's transformation into a major media phenomenon, even as some stores refused to stock the records and radio airplay was hard to come by.[158] Press coverage of punk misbehavior grew intense: On January 4, 1977, the Evening News of London ran a front-page story on how the Sex Pistols "vomited and spat their way to an Amsterdam flight".[159] In February 1977, the first album by a British punk band appeared: Damned Damned Damned reached number thirty-six on the UK charts. The EP Spiral Scratch, self-released by Manchester's Buzzcocks, was a benchmark for both the DIY ethic and regionalism in the country's punk movement.[160] The Clash's self-titled debut album came out two months later and rose to number twelve; the single "White Riot" entered the top forty. In May, the Sex Pistols achieved new heights of controversy (and number two on the singles chart) with "God Save the Queen". The band had recently acquired a new bassist, Sid Vicious, who was seen as exemplifying the punk persona.[161]
New groups continued to form around the country: Crass, from Essex, merged a vehement, straight-ahead punk rock style with a committed anarchist mission. Sham 69, London's Menace, and the Angelic Upstarts from South Shields in the Northeast combined a similarly stripped-down sound with populist lyrics, a style that became known as streetpunk. These expressly working-class bands contrasted with others in the second wave that presaged the post-punk phenomenon. Such groups expressed punk rock's energy and aggression, while expanding its musical range with a wider variety of tempos and often more complex instrumentation. London's Wire took minimalism and brevity to an extreme. London's Tubeway Army, Belfast's Stiff Little Fingers, and Dunfermline, Scotland's The Skids infused punk rock with elements of synth and noise music.[162] Liverpool's first punk group, the theatrical Big in Japan, didn't last long, but it spun off several well-known post-punk acts.[163] The stark cover design of Wire's debut LP, Pink Flag, symbolized the evolution of punk style. The stark cover design of Wire's debut LP, Pink Flag, symbolized the evolution of punk style.[164]
Alongside thirteen original songs that would define classic punk rock, The Clash's debut had included a cover of the recent Jamaican reggae hit "Police and Thieves".[165] Other first wave bands such as The Slits and new entrants to the scene like The Ruts and The Police interacted with the reggae and ska subcultures, incorporating their rhythms and production styles. The punk rock phenomenon helped spark a full-fledged ska revival movement known as 2 Tone, centered around bands such as The Specials, The Beat, Madness, and The Selecter.[166]
June 1977 saw the release of two more charting punk records: The Vibrators' Pure Mania and the Sex Pistols' third single, "Pretty Vacant", which reached number six. In July, The Saints had a top-forty hit with "This Perfect Day". Recently arrived from Australia, the band was now considered insufficiently "cool" to qualify as punk by much of the British media, though they had been playing a similar brand of music for years.[167] In August, The Adverts entered the top twenty with "Gary Gilmore's Eyes". The following month, the Pistols hit number eight with "Holidays in the Sun", while Generation X and The Clash reached the top forty with, respectively, "Your Generation" and "Complete Control".[168] In October, the Sex Pistols released their first and only "official" album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. Inspiring yet another round of controversy, it topped the British charts. In December, one of the first books about punk rock was published: The Boy Looked at Johnny, by Julie Burchill and Tony Parsons.[169] Declaring the punk rock movement to be already over, it was subtitled The Obituary of Rock and Roll. In January 1978, the Sex Pistols broke up while on American tour.
[edit] Rest of the world Music sample:
"Panik" Play sound Sample of "Panik" (single, 1977), by Métal Urbain Problems listening to the file? See media help.
Meanwhile, punk rock scenes were emerging around the globe. In France, les punks, a Parisian subculture of Lou Reed fans, had already been around for years.[170] Following the lead set by Stinky Toys, Métal Urbain played its first concert in December 1976. The new punk band's brief set included a cover of the Stooges' "No Fun", also a staple of the Sex Pistols' live show.[171] Métal Urbain's debut single, "Panik", released in May 1977, was perhaps the first non-English-language punk rock record;[172] with its "near motorik beat ... gruff guitar riffs, shouted lyrics, and the occasionally swooping synth line", it is also one of the earliest examples anywhere of a style that would become identified with post-punk.[173] Other French punk acts such as Oberkampf and Starshooter soon formed.[174]
In West Germany, bands primarily inspired by British punk came together in the Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) movement. Ätzttussis, the Nina Hagen Band, and S.Y.P.H. featured "raucous vocals and militant posturing", according to writer Rob Burns.[175] Before turning in a mainstream direction in the 1980s, NDW attracted a politically conscious and diverse audience, including both participants of the left-wing alternative scene and neo-Nazi skinheads. These opposing factions were mutually attracted by a view of punk rock as "'against the system' politically as well as musically".[175] Briard jump-started Finnish punk with its 1977 single "I Really Hate Ya"/"I Want Ya Back";[176] other early Finnish punk acts included Eppu Normaali and singer Pelle Miljoona. In Yugoslavia, punk rock acts emerged in Croatia (Paraf), Slovenia (Pankrti), and Serbia (Pekinška patka). In Japan, a punk movement developed around bands playing in an art/noise style such as Friction, and "psych punk" acts like Gaseneta and Kadotani Michio.[177] In New Zealand, Auckland's Scavengers and Suburban Reptiles were followed by The Enemy of Dunedin.[149] Punk rock scenes also grew in other countries such as Belgium (The Kids, Chainsaw),[178] the Netherlands (The Suzannes, The Ex),[179] Sweden (Ebba Grön, KSMB),[180] and Switzerland (Nasal Boys, Kleenex).[181]
[edit] Punk transforms Music sample:
"London Calling" Play sound Sample of title track of London Calling (1979) by The Clash Problems listening to the file? See media help.
By late 1978, the hardcore punk movement was emerging in southern California. A rivalry developed between adherents of the new sound and the older punk rock crowd. Hardcore, appealing to a younger, more suburban audience, was perceived by some as anti-intellectual, overly violent, and musically limited. In Los Angeles, the opposing factions were often described as "Hollywood punks" and "beach punks", referring to Hollywood's central position in the original L.A. punk rock scene and to hardcore's popularity in the shoreline communities of South Bay and Orange County.[182]
As hardcore became the dominant punk rock style, many bands of the older California punk rock movement split up, although X went on to mainstream success and The Go-Go's, part of the Hollywood punk scene when they formed in 1978, adopted a pop sound and became major stars.[183] Across North America, many other first and second wave punk bands also dissolved, while younger musicians inspired by the movement explored new variations on punk. Some early punk bands transformed into hardcore acts. A few, most notably the Ramones, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, and Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers, continued to pursue the style they had helped create. Crossing the lines between "classic" punk, post-punk, and hardcore, San Francisco's Flipper was founded in 1979 by former members of Negative Trend and The Sleepers.[184] They became "the reigning kings of American underground rock, for a few years".[185]
Radio Birdman broke up in June 1978 while touring the UK,[99] where the early unity between bohemian, middle-class punks (many with art school backgrounds) and working-class punks had disintegrated.[186] In contrast to North America, more of the bands from the original British punk movement remained active, sustaining extended careers even as their styles evolved and diverged. Meanwhile, the Oi! and anarcho-punk movements were emerging. Musically in the same aggressive vein as American hardcore, they addressed different constituencies with overlapping but distinct anti-establishment messages. As described by Dave Laing, "The model for self-proclaimed punk after 1978 derived from the Ramones via the eight-to-the-bar rhythms most characteristic of The Vibrators and Clash ... It became essential to sound one particular way to be recognized as a 'punk band' now."[187] In February 1979, former Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose in New York. If the Pistols' breakup the previous year had marked the end of the original UK punk scene and its promise of cultural transformation, for many the death of Vicious signified that it had been doomed from the start.[188]
By the turn of the decade, the punk rock movement had split deeply along cultural and musical lines, leaving a variety of derivative scenes and forms. On one side were New Wave and post-punk artists; some adopted more accessible musical styles and gained broad popularity, while some turned in more experimental, less commercial directions. On the other side, hardcore punk, Oi!, and anarcho-punk bands became closely linked with underground cultures and spun off an array of subgenres.[189] Somewhere in between, pop punk groups created blends like that of the ideal record, as defined by Mekons cofounder Kevin Lycett: "a cross between Abba and the Sex Pistols".[190] A range of other styles emerged, many of them fusions with long-established genres. Exemplifying the breadth of classic punk's legacy was The Clash album London Calling, released in December 1979. Combining punk rock with reggae, ska, R&B, and rockabilly, it went on to be acclaimed as one of the best rock records ever.[191] At the same time, as observed by Flipper singer Bruce Loose, the relatively restrictive hardcore scenes diminished the variety of music that could once be heard at many punk gigs.[137] If early punk, like most rock scenes, was ultimately male-oriented, the hardcore and Oi! scenes were significantly more so, marked in part by the slam dancing and moshing with which they became identified.[192]
[edit] New Wave
For more details on this topic, see New Wave (music).
In 1976—first in London, then in the United States—"New Wave" was introduced as a complementary label for the formative scenes and groups also known as "punk"; the two terms were essentially interchangeable.[193] Over time, "New Wave" acquired a distinct meaning: Bands such as Blondie and Talking Heads from the CBGB scene; The Cars, who emerged from the Rat in Boston; The Go-Go's in Los Angeles; and The Police in London that were broadening their instrumental palette, incorporating dance-oriented rhythms, and working with more polished production were specifically designated "New Wave" and no longer called "punk". Dave Laing suggests that some punk-identified British acts pursued the New Wave label in order to avoid radio censorship and make themselves more palatable to concert bookers.[194]
Bringing elements of punk rock music and fashion into more pop-oriented, less "dangerous" styles, New Wave artists became very popular on both sides of the Atlantic.[195] New Wave became a catch-all term,[196] encompassing disparate styles such as 2 Tone ska, the mod revival based around The Jam, the sophisticated pop-rock of Elvis Costello and XTC, the New Romantic phenomenon typified by Ultravox, synthpop groups like Human League and Depeche Mode, and the sui generis subversions of Devo, who had gone "beyond punk before punk even properly existed".[197] New Wave became a pop culture sensation with the debut of the cable television network MTV in 1981, which put many New Wave videos into regular rotation. However, the music was often derided at the time as being silly and disposable.[198]
Post-punk
For more details on this topic, see Post-punk.
Music sample: "Totally Wired" Play sound Sample of "Totally Wired" (single, 1980) by The Fall (reissued on later editions of Grotesque (After the Gramme)) Problems listening to the file? See media help. During 1976–77, in the midst of the original UK punk movement, bands emerged such as Manchester's Joy Division, The Fall, and Magazine, Leeds' Gang of Four, and London's The Raincoats that became central post-punk figures. Some bands classified as post-punk, such as Throbbing Gristle and Cabaret Voltaire, had been active well before the punk scene coalesced;[199]
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