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Magic Dirt - Girl

02 July, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: magic dirt, release, tour

Magic Dirt have announced their new album "Girl" will be out on July 5th. Yes, just 3 days time! The first single will be "Romy" and the tracklisting is after the jump.

They'll be touring from August till basically the end of the year, which means I get to see them twice. w00t!

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Trivum - Shogun

26 June, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: release, trivium

Trivium have released a few lines to tease you about their 3rd studio album which will be called "Shogun" and released toward the end of September.

Note to self : Now's not a good time to explain my theory on curse of the third album......................................

Frontman Matt said "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."

Anyway, can't wait. And hopefully they'll tour down under to promote it as well.

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Copy of a Copy

14 June, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: plug

For a band that's obviously heavily influenced by my all time favourite movie, Copy of a Copy don't disappoint. Their tongue in cheek attitude towards music is refreshing, and their songs make you wanna thrash and scream along with them. Luckily they don't speak only in vowels...

Their myspace proclaims :
"WHO WE ARE
A copy of a copy of every punk/rock bands you have already listened to. "

Their Demo "Lost Everything, Do Anything" has just been released, with all 3 tracks worthy of the repeat button. The amazing guitar work seems to propel the 5 guys from France out of the "Punk" label, and (I hate labels and pigeonholing but we all do it...) into more of a "Hardcore" scene.

There's screaming, singing, heavy guitars, stomping bass and pounding drums, perfect gig music! For a demo, these tracks are really smooth - in a roughed up way of course.

Check out the track Fable from their demo, swing by their myspace for more tracks, and spread the word

Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker Guitar - by Gibson

12 June, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: endorsements, guitar

I know I'm slightly pessimistic, but this sentence really depressed me.
"With the signature model, Joan Jett has become the first female with a Gibson electric signature model in her name."

IT'S 2008! FUUUCK!

Ok, enough feminism speak.

So I heard Joan Jett has her own signature guitar out. It's based on her 1977 Melody Maker guitar. I've never been a huge fan of white guitars, but it's cheap, and it's Joan Jett's, so by definition that makes it cool.

Take a look and see the specs here.

Lacuna Coil - Why Do You Do This To Me!?

22 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: lacuna coil, tour

Lacuna Coil have canceled their upcoming tour of Australia. No reason, and no "we'll make up for it and come back later in the year"!! Urgh. Not cool. I was so looking forward to it!

You can get your money back in full for your ticket, but even $60 worth of vodka wont numb the pain...

Disturbed Show You Why They're ... Disturbed.

22 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: disturbed, video



If it's a no-no to embed this video, let me know...

Disturbed have posted a new video online for "Inside The Fire". Apparently it's graphic. I'd say more triggering than graphic, but what would I know. In case you don't want to watch the video, David Draiman prefaces it with him telling people to call a number for Suicide Prevention (MCR you hearing this!).

Anyway, the clip is pretty good. Then again, a clip with everyone doused in blood always gets my vote. But let me tell you some of the things I noticed :

1. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline (National being USA) starts with 1800.... that's Australia's freecall number isn't it? weird...
2. Damn I want that girls clothes....
3. So I guess there's some truth to this then? - ok, or she could've been cold...
4. Why does he take off her jeans but not her top?

Anyway, not a huge fan of the ending, I mean, I "get" it, but would've rather have it end the way you think it's gonna end. But even this version is going to be edit for TV.

Anyway, head over to their Official Site to watch it and more of their videos.

Music Kills - Part 5483753492573249

21 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: article, emo, my chemical romance, nme

Ok, this half makes me laugh, half cry. So I must be only half emo right? Anyway, there's some sort of march going on in London by My Chemical Romance fans in retaliation for The Daily Mail calling MCR a "suicide cult".

Now I'm a massive MCR geek, and if The Daily Mail cared to do a little research they'd know that it's kinda the opposite of what MCR are/were going for. (Cue Headfirst for Halos).

Ok, so that's me laughing out of the way, and onto this article.

"They could find only one clue: Hannah was what is known as an "emo". WTF? So apparently instead of using medical terms and getting psychiatrists and psychologists to air their thoughts, they just call her emo and voilà! We just blame her music/hairstyle and clothes!?

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New Megaherz Album Soon!!! (GET EXCITED!!)

20 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: megaherz, release

Apart from the fact that whoever writes the blog for Megaherz should be fired (the link in it takes you to myspace.com/megaherTz - different site totally!!) I'm totally excited for the new release from my second (or sometimes first) favourite German metal band, Megaherz.

The album (slotted for a 25th of July release) is apparently coming to a store near me. I wish. Although I live in the big smoke now so maybe I can find it here in Australia?

Heuchler will be available to stream from the bands myspace - the real spelling a week before the release, or go there now to check out "Fauler Zauber" coz it rocks.

But the most amazing thing is if you're a total geek (even I don't qualify!) then you can preview the album on Second Life in "Club Dark Refuge" on 23rd May. Geez that's cool in a totally geeky way. Unfortunately I don't have a spare 23097 Gig on my computer to install the bloody Second Life stuff... well, the program and all the cool stuff to make me look cool. So I wont meet you there. That and the fact I couldn't work out where the fuck I was and why I could fly. So I deleted it and went and talked to REAL people...(ok, maybe only on MSN, but it just seems more real? Arrrgh. I'm a hermit!)

Win Tickets to see Lacuna Coil

12 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: lacuna coil, tour, win

Because no-one got enough of Lacuna Coil when they toured last year, they're back headlining! And thanks to the good folks at KMW Productions if you want to win a double pass to the show, and get to meet the band, just send an email to info@kmwproductions and answer the question
"Is Cristina Scabbia the hottest chick in metal?".

I'm wondering how many replies consisting of either "yes" or "fuuuuuuck yeeeaaaah" they get.

Oh, and no-one from Queensland enter. I want to win goddamit!!!!!

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The Slip - New Nine Inch Nails

05 May, 2008
By: fiona
Filed Under: downloading music, nine inch nails, release, trent reznor

I know I'm a tad late with this one, but head over to theslip.nin.com to download for free the entire new Nine Inch Nails album. I must admit, if he they released a physical version I'd buy it but it's nice of him them to put it out for free, no strings attached.

I miss album artwork!!!!!




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