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Western Australia / SYMPHONY X! Presented by THE PIT FM!

« on: February 29, 2012, 01:25:15 AM »

  COMING UP ON The Pit Fm  

If you hadn?t figured this out yet, Symphony X are pretty much the real deal as far as Progressive Metal is concerned!

The Pit Fm is proud to present you with an interview with the band founder and main composer, Michael ?The Guitar God? Romeo!

With their latest release ?Iconoclast?, they have once more proven to the world why they are the leaders in this genre and stand alongside with other bands like DREAM THEATRE! Although they are more commonly known for their albums ?The Divine Wings of Tragedy? and ?V: The New Mythology Suite?, which boosted the band to the level they are at now within the progressive metal community.

For more information on the band and to hear the interview with the guitar god of progressive metal, tune into THE PROG POWER HOUR with Paul Di Scerni from 3pm on Saturday 3rd March and for a repeat on THE DARK GOSPEL with Blake Heldt on Sunday 4th March!!

Keep those horns raised and get ready to headbang in all sorts of weird time signatures for its time to get Prog on The Pit FM!

Check it on www.thepitfm.com or for smartphone users www.thepitfm.com/mobile

by Blake Heldt
The Pit FM Metal Programmer

 
UPCOMING PODCASTS FROM INTERVIEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
MESHUGGAH
ZAKK WYLDE (BLS)
CYNIC  
TURISAS
NOCTEM
INSOMNIUM
ICED EARTH
VOYAGER (Perth)

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM presents ZAKK WYLDE and TURISAS

« on: February 25, 2012, 04:08:11 PM »

Whammy, we will have them interviews up on our podcast section over the next few weeks, if you are keen to hear them and missed it on the show! 

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Western Australia / MESHUGGAH! On The Pit FM!

« on: February 23, 2012, 03:45:37 AM »

THIS WEEK ON THE DARK GOSPEL on THE PIT FM!

If there was one metal band who could take the world of heavy metal by its balls, it?d be Meshuggah.

Arguably the finest metal band in the world today, this group of Swedes have been dominating the genre for well over a decade, with great albums such as ?Chaosphere? (1998), ?Nothing? (2002) and their most recent release, ?obZen.?

The metal legends are now to release yet another album through Nuclear Blast records. It is to be called ?Koloss?. ?Koloss? is to be the seventh album by the Swedish metal band and is to be released on March 23 in Germany, on March 26 in the rest of Europe, and March 27 in North America and other countries.

Join us on The Pit Fm during The Dark Gospel on Sunday 26th Feb from 4pm-7pm Australian WST and on The Blast Zone with Colin and Aaron  on Friday 2nd of March 9-12am, 7-10pm Australian WST to hear our interview with the Swedish overlords and pioneers of progressive metal as well as enjoy a few new tracks that have been pre-released before the most anticipated metal album of the year is released!

By Blake Heldt

Visit www.thepitfm.com for more information!
Upcoming Metal Interviews Include: Symphony X (Announced Soon)

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Western Australia / THE PIT FM presents ZAKK WYLDE and TURISAS

« on: January 10, 2012, 06:11:24 PM »

Hey all!
Over the next few weeks we have a few interviews airing, covering a few artists who are playing at soundwave 2012!

***ZAKK WYLDE & BLACK LABEL SOCIETY***
Coming up on THE PIT FM, Sunday 15th January at 16:00-1900 AWST, we shall be airing an interview with the infamous Zakk Wylde. Zakk is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory, who released one self-titled album in 1994 before disbanding. He has been named one of heavy metals most influencial guitarists of all time and set the standards high for all inspiring guitarists. We shall be discussing his recent sobriety, times with Ozzy from beginning to end, how he felt stepping into the shoes of Randy Rhoads, Black Label Society's new albums and upcoming tours as well as other topics. So be sure to tune in for a great interview, and some historic metal tunes played throughout the show!


***TURISAS***
Coming up on THE PIT FM, Sunday 22nd January at 16:00-1900 AWST, we are interviewing Mathias, from TURISAS. Hailing from Finland. these Norse Gods are obliterating their competition and, once again, affirming their status as one of the most exciting and fearless metal bands on the planet. TURISAS look certain to claim 2011 as another addition to their treasure trove of glory years. ?Stand Up And Fight?, their latest release is a lavish banquet of melody, muscle and haughty defiance; the sound of giant hearts beating out a rhythm for freedom, brotherhood and a horizon that never ends. We shall be discussing their giant-like steps to world domination, comparing vikings to pirates, Finnish mythology and more, so make sure you don't miss this exciting interview with the mighty Mathias from TURISAS and for the Australian fans out there make sure you catch them at SOUNDWAVE 2012!


Tune in on www.thepitfm.com
or for smartphone users www.thepitfm.com/mobile
(Andoid users can download our app)

Stay tuned for more interviews with ICED EARTH and more!
 

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Western Australia / Nails of Imposition, Anaal Nathrakh and Morphica on THE PIT FM!

« on: December 08, 2011, 05:14:59 AM »

Hey All!

THE PIT FM shall be playing interviews with Dave Hunt from USA metal act Anaal Nathrakh as well as Brendan Knock from Perth Act, Nails of Imposition.
Nails new album "Bloodletting Eroticism" shall be the feature album of the DARK GOSPEL show and shall be played in full extent with the interview segments with Brendan vocal orgasming in between sets.

Listen in to hear the secrets of Brendans drumming skills, as well as how he keeps his goatee in such a fine shape!

Anaal Nathrakh (For those who are not aware) are at the leading edge of cult-yet-innovative black metal bands, the Birmingham duo formed by Dave Hunt (Benediction, Mistress) and Mick Kenney (Frost, Mistress, Professor Fate, Fukpig). Their sound blurs the boundaries between 'raw' black metal and grindcore, with occasional nods to industrial and noise electronica.

Their second release on Candlelight, "Passion", came out in May 2011 and continues the hybrid blackened grindcore sound of 2009's In The Constellation of the Black Widow. Bucking the trends of newer black metal, "Passion" is an album that drops all pretensions of an appeal to higher spiritual existence, and instead plumbs the depths of human suffering and submission.

We recently had a chat to vocalist Dave about how the latest album came together, the reception, collaborations with Alan Dubin (Khanate) and Rainier Landfermann (formerly of cult German black metallers Bethlehem) as well as their soon-to-be-completed 7th studio album. He also spills the beans on his closely-guarded lyrical themes, the band's touring plans for 2012 and why you shouldn't buy him a beer.

Catch the full interview on The Blast Zone, Fridays 9am-12 and 7pm-10 AWST, Fridays 1am-4am and 11am-2pm UTC/GMT or Thursdays 7pm-10pm / Fridays 5am-8am US CST and on The Dark Gospel, Sundays at 4pm-7pm AWST.

There shall be more news on recent tours and releases during the shows as well as some of your favourite extreme metal tunes!

Furthermore, tune into Cameron and Paul (Cold Fate) on Saturdays from 3pm-5pm AWST to hear Morphica live in studio and listen to some Thrash and Prog Power!!!!

For more information and show times and genres, visit www.thepitfm.com or tune in to our smartphone app on www.thepitfm.com/mobile   

Stay fucking metal!!!

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Western Australia / NOCTEM (Spain) Interview (and more) on THE PIT FM

« on: November 22, 2011, 06:15:55 AM »

Hey all,

To inform all you metal fans, Spanish Blackend death act, NOCTEM (Metal Blade Records) have been interviewed by THE PIT FM.

The interview is with lead guitarist EXO and is to be played on air Sunday 27th November between 10am-12 noon on www.thepitfm.com. Their albums OBLIVION and DIVINITY shall be reviewed.

It shall be replayed during the week on our other metal shows.
See our website for more info.

Our stream is also accessible on smartphones, simply open the web browser and type in www.thepitfm.com/mobile

Stay tuned for more information for interviews with bands such as:
TURISAS
INSOMNIUM
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
NAILS OF IMPOSITION
and more.

Stay Metal!! 

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General discussion / NOCTEM (Spain) Interview (and more) on THE PIT FM

« on: November 22, 2011, 05:56:59 AM »

Hey all,

To inform all you metal fans, Spanish Blackend death act, NOCTEM (Metal Blade Records) have been interviewed by THE PIT FM.

The interview is with lead guitarist EXO and is to be played on air Sunday 27th November between 10am-12 noon on www.thepitfm.com.

It shall be replayed during the week on our other metal shows.
See our website for more info.

Our stream is also accessible on smartphones, simply open the web browser and type in www.thepitfm.com/mobile

Stay tuned for more information for interviews with bands such as:
TURISAS
INSOMNIUM
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
NAILS OF IMPOSITION
and more.

Stay Metal!! 

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Western Australia / The Pit FM launch: June 27th - Streaming metal/punk/hardcore radio

« on: June 27, 2011, 04:41:41 AM »

Hail metalheads!

The Pit FM launches tomorrow at 4pm Perth time. Our website's now up and running at http://www.thepitfm.com and you'll be able to listen to the stream there after launch

We thought we'd fill you in on the metal shows we have coming up for you:

The Dark Gospel - Black & Extreme metal presented by Blake - 3 hours of grim frostbite
The Blast Zone - US Extreme metal presented by Aaron and Colin - 3 hours of death metal, black metal and grindcore for the Americas

We've also got plenty of interviews to air (including Origin and Fleshgod Apocalypse plus more big names to be announced), and the latest news on everything that's brutal and heavy. Oh, and a shit-tonne of great metal as well.

Check the website for the schedule - we'll also have iPhone and Android mobile apps shortly after launch so you can listen on the go.

Stay heavy \m/

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 08, 2011, 02:20:34 AM »

"ridiculously good" was not meant to be taken as a generalist statement. If one can not see that, fair enough. All we are trying to do is progress music from this country by promoting it worldwide. Simply, if you would like your music played, send us tunes. If not, don't. we will have a site up in a week and streaming will start shortly after with the main launch taking place late next month. There will be an extreme metal show on Friday which is local and one on Wednesday which will stream in Europe time. Including that, there is standard metal shows as well.

Cheers.

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 07, 2011, 10:09:44 PM »

Is there any comments, apart from ones about grammatical misdemeanors?
As of recent we already have thousands of followers worldwide, not including australia. We are in communication with minor and major record labels. Once again, we do pay royalties and are setting up interviews so anyone who wishes to promote their music, feel free to send us your tunes for AirPlay. Otherwise it will be impossible for us to play local tunes, having not obtained them for our database.

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 06, 2011, 04:15:45 PM »

In fact, there will be true black metal being played. We have set extreme metal shows for loca, Asian and European audiences in set time zones.

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 06, 2011, 06:51:28 AM »

Recording doesn't need to be immaculate, man. Good quality is enough.

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Western Australia / Re: THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 06, 2011, 06:18:35 AM »

If you have a professionally recorded, mixed and mastered EP or Album and want to have your band?s music played on The Pit FM follow the instructions below.


Important: No demos unless your music is ridiculously fucking good. If you are unsure about this get a second opinion from someone who wont piss in your pocket. This isn't about us being pricks, we want to support upcoming bands, but we just don't want to waste your time or ours. A lot of people will potentially hear you on The Pit FM and you want them to hear you at your best.


Post a CD to:

Submissions

ThePitFM

1/264 Stirling St Perth

WA 6000 Australia

 

Emailed tracks will not be accepted at this time (however we may be reviewing that in time).

Include the following info (paragraph on each or some dot points is fine - no need to write a novel):

   - Where you?re from, how you formed, when you formed.
  -  History: Any major supports, previous releases, tours, etc
   - Current: Up & coming shows, releases, tours etc
   - Link to your FaceBook/Myspace/EPK etc....

 

Please note: WE PAY ROYALTIES via APRA AMCOS and PPRC. If you are in Australia we encourage you to join them (if outside Australia sign up to the relevant organisation in your region). APRA AMCOS & PPRC distribute royalties globally through partner arrangements. We pay APRA & PPRC for the privilege of playing your music whether you are with them or not and we want you to get your share so sign up so you get our money

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Western Australia / THE PIT FM. Online Radio Station

« on: May 06, 2011, 05:51:09 AM »

On June 27 www.thepitfm.com kicks off with a new 24/7 web-radio station that will play nothing but punk, hardcore, post-hardcore & metal along with all the latest music news from around the world and interviews with some of your favourite bands big and small.

We are currently in discussion with record labels worldwide. There are many Metal shows during the week that are segregated into sub-genres and focused at different time zones all over the world.

The station not only plays the music of the bands, but also includes interviews, podcasts and reviews. There will also be a smartphone application so one can access the station whilst on the move!

We are currently building the database and moving into a residence. We are accepting CD's from bands locally, nationally and internationally. You can send them too:

1/264 Stirling Street
Perth, Western Australia, 6000
email: info@thepitfm.com

There will be a website up and running in a few weeks with further information.
We are also on Facebook, search "The Pit FM"

 

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Musician Connection / Re: Drummer and Bassist REQUIRED

« on: November 02, 2010, 03:37:44 PM »

Get on it 

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Musician Connection / Re: Metal Lead vocals needed, growler

« on: September 23, 2010, 12:40:34 AM »

Hey fellas,
I would be keen for a tryout....
I have had stage experience and been within the perth metal scene for about 5 years now.
Im more black metal based though, around the lines of Shagrath.
Got highs, mids, lows, inwards, shreaks and gutteral growls......

PM me and let me know
 

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Western Australia / Re: Western Front Awards '09/'10 - NOMINATIONS

« on: March 25, 2010, 06:51:13 PM »

A best song idea may not be a bad award!
Possibly under 'Best single composition'   

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Western Australia / Re: Western Front Awards '09/'10 - NOMINATIONS

« on: March 24, 2010, 05:22:30 PM »

Why do you keep saying "jest"? It's not like you're mis-spelling a complex word like "excogitate", or "sesquipedalian" for example. It's fairly comparable in complexity to words such as "if" and "but".

my spelling and grammer is Avant-garde to ahed of its time for you guys to understand ,everyone will be spelling like this in 10 years .. im jest a bit more in with it than you guys are

No, sorry to break it to you, but, nobody will be spelling like this is ten years time. Maybe illiterate douchebags.....but that's about it

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Western Australia / Re: Western Front Awards '09/'10 - NOMINATIONS

« on: March 24, 2010, 01:03:37 AM »

- Best Local Band
1. Advent Sorrow
2. Malignant Monster
3. Nails of Imposition

- Best Local Release
1. Lacrymae- The Hallowed Design
2. Nexus - The Paradise Complex
3. Voyager - I am the Revolution

- Best Local Guitarist
1. Teagan Patton (Lacrymae)
2. Val Macukat (Nails Of Imposition)
3. Matt Goodwin (Episiotomy)

- Best Local Drummer
1. Martin Donnelly  (Advent Sorrow)
2. Tyron Bayliss (Lacrymae)
3. Mikey Rule (Khariot)

- Best Local Bassist
1. Simon Hallet (Psychonaut)
2. James Campbell (Mhorgl)
3. Alex Cannion (Noctis/Voyager)

- Best Local Vocalist
1. Matt Goodwin (Nails Of Imposition)
2. Cain Cressal (Malignant Monster)
3. Sam Moretta (Mhorgl)

- Best Local Keyboardist
1. Tom Langridge (Advent Sorrow)
2. Sam Terlick (Bereavement)
3. Agostino (Lacrymae)


Should be a good one!

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WA Gigs / Re: LACRYMAE and ADVENT SORROW April 1st at the Rocket Room

« on: March 24, 2010, 12:21:53 AM »

Oh yeah!
Shall be sweet.
I hear that Tyron drummer guy is using 2 large double ended Dildos for his drumsticks that night 

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WA Gigs / Re: LACRYMAE "The Hallowed Design" EP Launch @ Amps - Friday December 18th

« on: October 19, 2009, 05:12:26 PM »

The Sixth Extinction!
Fuck yeah! Havn't heard of them boys in a while.....
Should be a kick ass show! 

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WA Gigs / Re: 17th October - Intense Metal Fornication Party!

« on: October 19, 2009, 05:01:51 PM »

HAHA, Nice work Gav!
You really know your 'Perth Metal Community' 

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WA Gigs / Re: 17th October - Intense Metal Fornication Party!

« on: October 19, 2009, 12:58:16 AM »

Was quite the awesome night!
Thanks to all the bands that played and to all the people that showed their support for the bands and helped celebrate my birthday.
Finally, thanks to The Castle for hosting the show.

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WA Gigs / Re: 17th October - Intense Metal Fornication Party!

« on: October 17, 2009, 08:57:31 PM »

So errrr appparently according to multiple sources (not sure if this is true) but primea band have pulled out which is dreadfully unfortunate because I was looking forward to seeing them.  Set list times remain the same...

looking forward to having some real fun up on the stage tonight and playing fast dissonant music I hope you can make it!

Unfortunatley, the sources were correct. PRIMEA are unable to play due to unfortunate circumstances that cannot be helped.
The set list times still remain the same.

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WA Gigs / Re: 17th October - Intense Metal Fornication Party!

« on: October 14, 2009, 05:47:39 AM »

8.30-9.00           Advent Sorrow
9.25-9.55           Arturo Chaos
10.20-10.50   Atvenas Wake
11.15-11.55   Khariot
12.20-1.00   Primea