Photographer: Ben Hosking – www.hoskingindustries.com.au
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GWAR’s Oderus Urungus releases statement on decapitating Tony Abbott effigy at Soundwave Festival
Oderus shares his view point on the seemingly major news coverage their bit of stage theatre has been getting in the press.
The band and management have actually received numerous death threat with one wishing them “all to die a fiery death in a bus crash“.
GWAR’s Oderus Urungus releases statement on decapitating Tony Abbott effigy at Soundwave Festival
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Interview | Phil Smith
:: What track changed your life ::
Pink Moon, Nick Drake
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young.
:: Favourite Quote ::
I can’t remember it right now, but it’s a good one.
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Exercise
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Photo Gallery | Jimmy Eat World + Panic! at the Disco + Alkaline Trio | The Forum, Melbourne | February 25, 2014
Photographer: Calvin Cropley – www.CalvinCropley.com
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Bluesfest 2014 – 8th Artist Announcement
Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s multi award winning 5 Day Festival, held over the Easter long weekend (17 – 21st of April) at its home, the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, north of Byron Bay, announces another instalment of exceptional artists who will be performing at Bluesfest for the 25th Anniversary Festival.
The latest announcement includes some of the best Australian Folk, Blues, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Groove, Hip-Hop and Dub artists, not to mention some of Australia’s youngest talent who are making waves internationally and a special reunion of a much loved 90’s era Australian band.
The announcement also takes us across the globe to New Orleans, the Netherlands, South Africa, Israel, Italy and Japan with a special collaboration of musicians who inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through their music.
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Live Review | Rob Zombie + Korn + Mushroomhead | Big Top Luna Park, Sydney – February 24, 2014
Words and Pics: Ben Hosking – www.hoskingindustries.com.au
What a freakin’ line up! Tonight’s Soundwave sideshow has sold out Luna Park’s Big Top and had punters lining up around the venue since 9am. It’s hardly surprising when you have Nu Metal legends Korn and comic super villain Rob Zombie headlining the same bill.
Opening tonight’s festivities are the masked crazies Mushroomhead. While their sound may not completely live up to their evil image, they offer an interesting three vocal assault, combining rap, screams and melodic vocals over a thickened bed of crushing riffs and soaring choruses. Tonight’s performance quickly whips up the early crowd, with all three singers launching into the crowd at one point.
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Photo Gallery | Rob Zombie + Korn + Mushroomhead | Big Top Luna Park, Sydney – February 24, 2014
Photographer: Ben Hosking – www.hoskingindustries.com.au
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Photo Gallery | Eagles Of Death Metal + Rocket From The Crypt + Mutemath @ The Hi-Fi, Melbourne – February 24, 2014
Photographer: Annie Wilson – Amped Photography
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Photo Gallery | Jimmy Eat World + Panic! at the Disco + Alkaline Trio | The Hi-Fi, Sydney | February 24, 2014
Photographer: Alicia Stephenson
Gary Numan | ‘Splinter’ Australian & NZ Tour 2014
Gary Numan is a truly unique artist and everybody knows it. And he is back in black and ready to darken Australia and New Zealand once again!
Never one to let the past remain his legacy, Gary released his 20th album at the end of 2013. Splinter has been described by Filter Magazine as “mechanized, sci-fi mini-operas.. awesomely grandiose”. It can be considered one of the best albums he has ever produced and Numan shows no signs of slowing down with a return tour to Australia confirmed for May 2014!
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Guards of May new single “Arcadia” + Tour Dates
Guards of May are keeping the momentum rolling from their previous single release in late 2013 with a brand new single and East Coast tour in April. Recorded predominantly with Matt Bartlem and also with Tyse Lee at Loose Stones Records, the followup to their wildly successful single Numbers, Arcadia, takes things to the next level. The single is out digitally on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp and more on Friday March 28, just ahead of their first tour date.
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Bertie Page Clinic new single “Tomcat Creek” (Official Music Video)
Photo Gallery | Soundwave Festival 2014 – Sydney
Photographer: KristaBella Photography
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Live Review | Soundwave Festival 2014 – Brisbane
Review by Brandon Blythe
The streets leading into Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds were flooded with excited fans eagerly waiting for the gates to open to this years Soundwave festival. As far as the eye can see were show goers of all age’s shapes and sizes proudly wearing their favourite band moniker or dressed in attention seeking costumes. The gates open, the crowd spills in and the day begins.
Our first stop was Amon Amarth who had been slated the very early 11am spot on Stage 4. The early start didn’t stop a league of loyal fans from packing the stage to see the Swedish melodic death metal band blasting out their best… Viking ship and all.
“Mon the Biff” – On Stage 1, Biffy Clyro gave everything they had and more! The shirtless, tattooed Scots rocking out a frantic set of favourites, fuelling the audience and setting a standard for the day ahead. Frontman Simon Neil captivatingly plays and sings and connects with the crowd. Ending on a high “We are Biffy f**king Clyro!“.
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Photo Gallery | Something For Kate + The Orbweavers @ Melbourne Zoo Twilights – February 21, 2014
Photographer: Geoffrey D’Unienville
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