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General discussion / I'm shaving my hair off!

« on: February 10, 2011, 12:15:55 AM »

What the heck, I don't get to do shameless plugs very often, so here it is:

I'm shaving all my hair off for World's Greatest Shave. The money I raise goes toward providing free services to improve the lives of people living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders and toward research to find better treatments and cures!

I believe it to be a very worthwhile cause and my team's goal is to raise $10,000 between the 7 of us. My personal goal (set for me by my boss while I was out of the country mind you!!) is $2000... so help me out!!

My hair is pretty much my "thing" as a lot of you know, and for those I don't know - there is a photo up at the link below so you can see the sacrifice I'm making! Personally, the only thing I'm bummed about is not being able to mill to Finntroll!!! Quite a bummer, but oh well, life goes on!

So anyway, here's the link: http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/txwalker?langPref=en-CA
Credit cards are wonderful things, or PM me to arrange cash!


I'm thinking a candy pink wig for Finntroll. Yes?

Carry on! 

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WA Gigs / Re: Nadja & Aidan Baker (CANADA) Solo Set - 14/10/10 @ Mojos

« on: September 06, 2010, 05:27:58 AM »

Bump bump!   

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International / Re: Nergal sent to hosipital. All upcoming shows cancelled! :(

« on: September 06, 2010, 05:17:04 AM »

This pretty much sucks... but at least this bit of extra publicity will help to increase the aid for all those in need... 

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Australian Tours / LA Guns East Coast Tour Sept

« on: August 14, 2010, 05:31:28 AM »

They be back, saw them in Melb before and it was ever so awesome!

July 1 2010: L.A Guns are coming to Australian shores in September 2010 with Tracii Guns, founding member of both L.A Guns and Guns N Roses. Performing in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne over three back to back nights, Australian fans across the East Coast will be able to experience what many consider to be the last true Rock and Roll band. Started in 1982 by Tracii Guns during his last year of high school, it wasnt until after joining with Hollywood Rose frontman Axl Rose to form Guns N Roses before going their separate ways, that Tracii reformed L.A Guns and guided them to their first platinum album award with their first album L.A. Guns. A compilation of the videos made for this first album also earned the band a gold video award.


L.A. Guns features Tracii Guns (guitar), Danny Nordahl (bass), Chad Stewart (drums and percussion) and Jizzy Pearl (vocals) with whom Tracii recorded the album Shrinking Violet back in 1999.


Original material and Tracii Guns experience working with many renowned and accomplished musicians throughout the years, including Nicki Sixx (Motley Crue) in Brides of Destruction, has led to L.A. Guns continued global success with no signs of slowing down.


East Coast Australia should strap themselves in and get ready for a highly anticipated lesson in Original and Authentic Rock and Roll.

Supported by Hell City Glamours and The Ride Ons

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WA Gigs / Nadja & Aidan Baker (CANADA) Solo Set - 14/10/10 @ Mojos

« on: August 11, 2010, 07:01:52 AM »

Hi y'all!

My brother and his better half, Erin, have fought their little arses off to bring these guys over to Perth during their Aus tour - they've even fronted a large part of the costs
So if you like your "ambient doom" or even if you kinda don't mind it, get your little bottoms to this show - is cheap!!






Supports are Tangled Thoughts of Leaving, Injured Ninja and Craig Mcelhinney.
Tickets will be on sale tomorrow at heatseeker (10/8/10) @ $20 + bf

Canadian ambient doom metal duo Nadja will be touring Australia for the first time in October.

..."Nadja is a duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff from Toronto, Canada creating what has been called "ambient doom" -- music that combines elements of metal, shoegazer, ambient, post-rock , experimental, and neo-classical. They have released numerous albums on such labels as Alien8 Recordings, The End Records, and Conspiracy Records and have toured extensively including appearances at such festivals as Roadburn, FIMAV, and SXSW."

Nadja started as a solo project by Aidan Baker in 2003 and in 2005 Leah Buckareff, bassist and vocalist, helped to transform the band from the studio to the stage.

Nadja draw influence from draw influence from bands such as Godflesh, Swans and My Bloody Valentine, and have played alongside Isis, Om, Earth and Kayo Dot.

The show will occur on Thursday the 14th October at 8pm at Mojo?s Bar.

Nadja will be joined by ambient noise artist, Craig Mcehlinney, experimental noise/dub rockers Injured Ninja and post-rocker juggernauts Tangled Thoughts of Leaving. Aidan Baker from Nadja will also be playing a special solo set.

Tickets will be $20 + bf pre-sale from Heatseeker.com.au, Star Perth, Mills Records and Planet Video.

You can also get tickets at the door for $25 if there are any available.

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WA Gigs / Re: EXODUS AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND TOUR October 2010

« on: June 12, 2010, 06:38:16 PM »

This makes me happy 

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WA Gigs / Re: Ronnie James DIO - tribute show - 17th July

« on: June 07, 2010, 03:28:44 AM »

someone has to play Dio by Tenacious D

That song came up on my shuffle the day all the initial rumours were flying around... creeped me the hell out when I got home to read about it 

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WA Gigs / Re: Testament at Amplifier -Thu 05 Aug

« on: June 07, 2010, 03:24:18 AM »

 

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WA Gigs / Re: Testament at Amplifier -Thu 05 Aug

« on: June 04, 2010, 08:45:02 AM »

i reckon they are waiting to see how many tickets they sell before announcing perth show?? we need to put our money where our mouth is and buy tickets i think?? i bought a ticket the last time they were scheduled to play perth, and i heard poor promo was to blame because they ended up with about 10 tickets sold so thats why they cancelled?? either way, there are many people who want to see testament in perth, lets all get tickets to show them we want them here?? at the end of the day, you can always get a refund if it goes to shit. but why wait and let another band skip perth show?? my 2 cents anyways. fingers crossed they come to perth coz ive been hanging out to see them live and missed out over east last time.!! 

If poor promo was the problem last time I fail to see how this approach is better?   

Buuut I guess I'll buy a ticket again and hopefully it happens this time around.

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WA Gigs / Re: June 4th Enforce, Mhorgl, Neverborn, Psychonaut + Metal Party Bus

« on: June 02, 2010, 08:31:59 AM »

If you can think of a decent venue for a local metal fest, odds are I could put one together 


Metal Party Bus tickets sales have exploded in the last couple of days!

the railway in summer!!! inside and outside...i bags playing outside..

And get the fire twirling chick happening again, she was grouse 

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WA Gigs / Re: OFFICIAL ALESTORM OZ JUNE TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

« on: June 02, 2010, 08:06:05 AM »

Schweet. Arranged shift swaps for this 

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WA Gigs / Re: Ronnie James DIO - tribute show - 17th July

« on: June 02, 2010, 08:05:19 AM »

 

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WA Gigs / Re: NILE with guests Hate Eternal tonight - VENUE CHANGE TO AMPLIFIER. All tix valid

« on: May 26, 2010, 10:41:56 AM »

Dunno what happened with the times?
I had doors at 8, but my source tells me Gallows were finishing around 8:05?

Me no mind, caught most of Hate Eternal and all of Nile. Thankfully the walk to work and the -80 freezer sobered me up very quickly

Was weird seeing Nile on such a little stage, but they owned the room, as was expected!   

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WA Gigs / Re: NILE with guests Abigail Williams & Hate Eternal AUSTRALIAN / NZ Tour May 2010

« on: April 28, 2010, 07:56:58 AM »

Stop the presses, someone said they don't like a band on WF, and someone else assured them they must be arrogant.

The fuckin' sky is falling in here people.

I knew when I posted my comment you'd only be one post away from your usual bullshit. Rising to the occasion, once more

The world is as it should be 

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Australian Tours / Re: Stryper 25th Anniversary "Aus" Tour

« on: March 16, 2010, 06:47:54 PM »

Hahaha.... should really start putting money on this

Just Say Rock Productions advises that Stryper's 25th Year Anniversary tour of Australia scheduled for early April 2010 has been moved to August 2010. The band will be making an official announcement in due course.

The new dates for this tour are;

Melbourne - Wednesday 25th August - Billboard the Venue
Sydney - Thursday 26th August - The Metro Theatre
Brisbane - Saturday 28th August - The Hi Fi Brisbane

ALL current tickets purchased by patrons for the original dates are valid and viable for entry to the new dates for the relevant show in that city. In the instance that anyone wishes to get a refund of your current ticket, please take it back to your point of purchase.

Regards,

Just Say Rock Productions Pty Ltd

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Australian Tours / Re: THE FUCKING CULT

« on: March 12, 2010, 07:20:01 AM »

TerrI!!

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Australian Tours / THE FUCKING CULT

« on: March 12, 2010, 06:31:54 AM »

Yeah I imagine 86% of you don't care, but The Cult are coming to Aus... playing at Metros on May 12th.. that's all I've got so far!


Ok more:

The Cult: "Love" Live Tour

Tickets on sale Fri 19 Mar, 9am

Presented by: Chugg Entertainment and Sun Touring Company

The Cult to perform the "LOVE" album in its entirety, giving fans what they want!

Legendary rock act, THE CULT, will be heading to Australia as part of their ?Love? Live Tour, in May, 2010.

This will be the first time THE CULT has toured Australia in 15 years, last performing as part of the Big Day Out in 1995.

The Cult ?LOVE? Live Tour will showcase the band?s alternative roots as musicians and performers, and is sure to electrify new fans and devotees. Since commencing the tour in mid 2009, the band have performed in diverse venues from the grand scale excitement of London?s Royal Albert Hall, to the intimate setting of Paris? Le Bataclan, this tour will see the band fulfil the ultimate dream of Cult lovers across the globe, performing the unimaginable; a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of alternative rock?s most important records, LOVE, performed in its entirety, live onstage.

The band will take fans through a ?best of? finale which will include their greatest hits spanning their storied career. The Cult will deliver spectacular production, along with the intense performances that fans have come to expect and have been working closely with their art/ design team to create an arresting set, with dramatic effects, using state-of-the art technology.

Over 18's Only - ID Required

Monday 3rd May
The Trust Stadium Arena, Waitakere, New Zealand
Tickets available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Wednesday 5th May
The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Thursday 6th May
Big Top Luna Park, Sydney (18+)
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 &
Big Top Box Office www.bigtopsydney.com or 1300 BIG TOP

Saturday 8th May
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Monday 10th May
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets available from Venue*Tix www.venuetix.com.au or 08 8225 8888

Wednesday 12th May
Metro City, Perth (18+)
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 &
Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX

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Australian Tours / Re: JSR presents TURISAS in May

« on: March 06, 2010, 07:20:34 AM »

Hate you!



Can anyone do the maths on the percentage of JSR gigs that have been postponed or pulled?

I'd like to weigh up the odds!

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Australian Tours / JSR presents TURISAS in May

« on: March 05, 2010, 06:43:17 AM »

 

I'd be tempted to head over, but ummm... it's JSR........

Get ready for Battle! Just Say Rock is proud to announce the inaugural Australian tour of one of the most exciting live bands in the world; Finland's battle metal masters TURISAS!
With the blood-soaked furry outfits, epic, ass-kicking hymns, war painted faces and the most intense live show this side of the Pacific; Turisas are setting their course for Australia this year!

Voted "Best New Band" by UK's Metal Hammer poll and one of the eight "Artists of the Decade" by Terrorizer, Turisas is the complete package, having already stormed some of the biggest festivals in Europe and toured extensively both sides of the Atlantic.

Don your war paint, grab your battle axe and prepare for a proper Scandinavian party - join the quest to Miklagard and beyond in May 2010.
supported by
Dead Letter Opener
& Be'lakor
   
TOUR DATES
BRISBANE
Friday 21st May - The Globe Theatre

SYDNEY
Saturday 22nd May - The Factory Theatre (All Ages)

MELBOURNE
Sunday 23rd May - Billboard the Venue

Click here for tickets!

www.justsayrock.com.au
Just Say Rock @ Facebook
Just Say Rock on Twitter

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International / Re: Soundwave 2010: FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, CLUTCH, ISIS, BARONESS

« on: February 26, 2010, 09:38:18 AM »

It's been announced that there will be no free public transport for Soundwave patrons, that is totally ghey considering its right near the train line, which ALOT of folks will be using I'm sure...

SPECIAL public transport will not be provided for Monday's Soundwave music festival after the event organisers refused to contribute to the cost of extra buses and trains.

The Public Transport Authority today released a statement saying negotiations have broken down between the authority and the promoters of the Soundwave music festival over the provision of extra public transport for the event, which is being held at Bassendean Oval on Monday.

...

More here:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/no-special-public-transport-for-soundwave-fans/story-e6frg30l-1225834172145

Ah but a bit of research unearths this:

http://www.soundwavefestival.com/news/perth-bus-timetable

All good, let them lock horns, as long as I get home!

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The Frontline / Re: Decline?

« on: February 24, 2010, 05:46:43 AM »

I remember some girl metal band organising a gig, and asking Enforce to support - we all showed for Enforce and saw their set, I don't think many people actually enjoyed their stuff but they got the numbers in the door..? I remember sooomeone saying - "She needs an Ormsby around her neck - one of my guitars would be good too".... 

haha, you remember the lookout gig well. Majestica. They became the Crepter Children.

Ah serious?... hah!

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The Frontline / Re: Decline?

« on: February 24, 2010, 05:07:50 AM »

Ok... IMO.

Freshen it up a bit. Mix it up.

I for one miss the days of Wardaemonic, Chaos Divine, Pyromesh and Psychonaut hitting the Castle stage - 4 very different bands but all metal and all excellent stage performers!
(Or Black Betty's... what ever happened to that?)

Also, as a general punter, bad loos don't bother me one iota - I mean, half the ones at Amps don't have doors. I know, slight difference. Rag? Wipe your hands on your pants or shake em a bit

I showed up, I bought a few bourbons that the guy seemed to always mix nice and strong (unless he's started using a measurer!), hung in the teeny tiny front room and hallway in between bands, ran into the band area when ever a band started (because I hadn't seen them in aaages) and repeated... threw a few ice cubes around (without being rugby tackled by security), caught up with mates, met and formed life long friendships with people in the course of one night, made good use of those leg muscles to prop over the toilet seat, had a gf hold the door closed for me (wonder why we go to the toilet in pairs/groups??), and then once it was all done and dusted, I continued drinking and talking for a while and then wondered around aimlessly until stumbling across an available taxi. That was a typical night. I came, I saw, I went. I didn't complain about anything and I had a great time. It was all part of the experience.
I've seen too many pre-gig-posts that are just whinging about something or other. Ok sure, maybe the sound wasn't quite up to par, did it really ruin your night? The beer was a bit warm, after a few, did it really matter? Security are a bunch of wankers. Well... that's just funny

Haha, I mean come on, if we can use those portaloos at European festivals.....



I like the idea of having a "Fix The Castle Dunnies" fundraiser, and I would definitely show for that cause!



Gig posters!!
Pretty glossy big ones that you could steal at the end of the night. I still have some up on my wall. I even have those old giant butcher paper ones from Xmas and NYE gigs. Make an event of your night.
The first local gig I ever attended I found out about because I saw colourful glossy flyers on the floor in the toilets and throughout the bar...
I was so naive to the fact that there was even a local scene, so approaching people everywhere you can is a grand idea!!
I don't even think local metal radio stations advertised that well - I think the only gig I ever heard about on RTR etc was a Black Steel one in Bunbury or somewhere equally as far away!! I almost designed a road trip to go and see them down there, that's how little I was aware of the Perth gigs.
I don't listen to the stations much anymore - do you guys talk the crap out of local gigs after playing a local band's song?


As mentioned before, welcome some new bands that don't have your mates in them... chuck one on with Voyager... everyone will be there because that's just the power that is Voyager.... and they will witness fresh bands in the process.
Terrible idea but go on a random hunt on myspace, and invite a band you like the sound of to come (audition maybe) and play a gig with an established band?
I remember some girl metal band organising a gig, and asking Enforce to support - we all showed for Enforce and saw their set, I don't think many people actually enjoyed their stuff but they got the numbers in the door..? I remember sooomeone saying - "She needs an Ormsby around her neck - one of my guitars would be good too".... 


Free entry for girls is definitely advisable
Parking vouchers??
Give out charged up smart riders sometimes??



Uhhhh, I think that's all I got.





More Dunlop Volleys on stage too.

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WA Gigs / Re: AC/DC Live @ Subiaco Oval March 6th 2010

« on: February 24, 2010, 04:17:38 AM »

My lone little ticket is on the fridge........




























Or "Arena 3 Standing"...

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WA Gigs / Re: AC/DC Live @ Subiaco Oval March 6th 2010

« on: February 23, 2010, 11:12:18 PM »

Pre and after party if anyone's interested:

http://heatseeker.com.au/gigs.aspx?id=AC/DC%20Pre%20Concert%20&%20After%20Party&tid=2&iid=1787






I'll probably hit JB O Reillys from 4 ish (finish work at 3:30) if anyone's keen?

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International / Re: Aussie Euro Tour 2010

« on: February 23, 2010, 11:00:25 AM »

Nevermore confirmed for Metal Camp!