Exhibit A
Breath
Jebo - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 31 2005
November 16th - The Horseshoe, Downend, Bristol
You can Hear Jebo on our Progressive Rock Station
Visit Jebo on their website
The Fight - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Saturday, October 29 2005
THE FIGHT ANNOUNCE DECEMBER TOUR
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Hey guys, we’ve got December tour dates! We had so much fun on this last tour we
couldn’t wait to get more dates booked. It’s a nice tight run through some of
our favorite cities so we’ll be looking forward to partying with everyone.
In the meantime, we're hitting the studio to begin recording new tracks for our
second record and in March will release the album's first single.
We know there's been talk of an upcoming European tour, but we've decided to
push it back until February so we can get into the studio. We’ll keep you posted
with updates! The Fight x
12/08 SPALDING BLACK SWAN
12/09 LINCOLN (venue TBA)
12/10 TORRINGTON THE PLOUGH
12/12 MANCHESTER SATANS HOLLOW
12/13 GLASGOW BARFLY
12/14 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY UNION
12/15 SHEFFIELD 1917 KLUB @ DnR LIVE
12/16 SOUTHAMPTON JOINERS ARMS
12/17 LONDON UNDERWORLD
12/18 BATH PORTER BUTT
12/19 STOURBRIDGE ROCK CAFÉ 2000
Read the Interview with Kate from THE FIGHT that Rock3 managed to get recently.
The Lucky Nine - Gig Dates -- Posted by rock3 on Saturday, October 29 2005
Friday-04-Nov - Portsmouth, Pyramid
Saturday-05-Nov - Cardiff, University
Sunday-06-Nov - Birmingham, Academy
Monday-07-Nov - Nottingham, Rock City
Tuesday-08-Nov - Leeds, Met University
Wednesday-09-Nov - London, Astoria
Friday-11-Nov - Manchester, Academy
Saturday-12-Nov - Glasgow, Garage
Sunday-13-Nov - Newcastle, Academy
Monday-14-Nov - Norwich, Waterfront
Tuesday-15-Nov - Bristol, Academy
The Lucky nine are played on the Rockbox radio station and with an Album, a single and an EP released in 2005 they are really gaining ground, read the reviews of this years release's, we also have a Interview with the band that you can read on our Rock Portal.
Beyond all reason - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Saturday, October 29 2005
Tuesday-01-Nov - Cardiff, Barfly
Sunday-06-Nov - Manchester' Jabez Clegg
Wednesday-09-Nov - Sheffield, The Grapes
Tuesday-22-Nov - Nottingham, Rock City
You can hear Beyond all Reason on the Rockbox Radio station as well as read the Review of their current Album release
KORN SINGLE RELEASE TWISTED TRANSISTER -- Posted by rock3 on Thursday, October 27 2005
The band will be in the UK for promotion late October. “Twisted Transistor” will be released on 21 November, with the album “See You On The Other Side” following on 5 December.
Hear Korn on the Rock 3 radio network ...Read more on the Korn single 'Twisted Transister' and new Album 'See you on the Other Side' release
Read the Review of the Korn Single 'Twisted Transister'
Roe Sham Bo - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Wednesday, October 26 2005
Friday 2nd December 2005.
7.30pm - 10.30pm
THE METRO CLUB, 19-23 Oxford Street, London, W1
(tube - Tottenham Cout Road)
(opposite Virgin Megastore)
Roe Sham Bo have finally released their debut album Serotonin on 14th August 05. You can buy, download and listen to tracks and the album on www.roeshambo.co.uk
Also HMV in Enfield have taken the album on before the distribution is set up so please go in and get some Serotonin!
Manilla PR have included the band on a compliation CD and also featured the band in a 50.000 free copy of the magazine that was distributed at the Leeds festival earlier this year. Plus they want to add the band to their PR roster for next year.
Finally Roe Sham Bo are headlining the fantastic Metro Bar in Tottenham Court Rd on Friday 2nd of December. You can buy tickets online or on the phone at the following places, or visit www.deadoralive.org.uk for more info.
So come down and support the band. It will also be reviewed and featured in the Enfield Advitiser and a few more.
And if any bands or sites want to link websites then get in contact.
Read the Rock3 Interview with Ro Sham Bo also hear them on Rockbox on the daytime shows
www.roeshambo.co.uk
stargreen:
020 7734 8932
www.stargreen.com
seetickets:
020 7403 3331
www.seetickets.com
ticketweb:
08700 600 100 (24hr)
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Bad Trip Records
PO Box 964
EN19AQ
07721 508 979
Funeral for a friend - Taste of Chaos Tour -- Posted by rock3 on Tuesday, October 25 2005
Sunday-06-Nov Manchester, Apollo
Monday-07-Nov Doncaster, Dome
Tuesday-08-Nov Birmingham, NIA
Wednesday-09-Nov Glasgow, SECC
Thursday-10-Nov Brighton, Brighton Centre
Saturday-12-Nov Cardiff, CIA
Sunday-13-Nov London, Brixton Academy
Monday-14-Nov London, Brixton Academy
Listen to Funeral for a Friend on our Radio stations, watch their Videos ..........
FEAR FACTORY - TOUR UPDATE -- Posted by rock3 on Tuesday, October 25 2005
Due to unforeseen recording commitments, FEAR FACTORY have had to re-schedule their upcoming January 2006 UK tour. All tickets already bought are transferable to the new dates or refundable from the point of purchase. The new dates are confirmed as follows:
APRIL
08 Bristol Anson Rooms
09 Manchester Academy
10 Nottingham Rock City
11 Newcastle upon Tyne University
12 Glasgow Barrowlands
13 Leeds Met University
15 Birmingham Academy
16 Portsmouth Pyramids
18 London Astoria
19 Norwich UEA
Tickets are on sale now, priced £14 regionally and £15 in London, from box offices and all usual agents. You can also buy online at www.aloud.com or www.gigsandtours.com
The tour is in support of 2005’s blistering ‘Transgression’ album, which was released in August. Their sixth studio album, it is by far Fear Factory’s most explorative to date, breaking new ground and challenging preconceptions, and also includes not one but two of Fear Factory’s legendary cover versions, with U2 and Killing Joke getting the LA cyber-metal treatment.
In recent months, Burton and co. have been on tour in the US, most notably on the Gigantour with Megadeth, Dream Theater and Anthrax, after being hand picked by Dave Mustaine himself.
Rattlesnake Remedy - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Sunday, October 23 2005
Friday
28th October
The Flapper & Firkin
Kingston Row
Birmingham
0121 2362421
" This Friday we're takin over the Flapper & Firkin in Birmingham with Sweet
Seduction (Wild Roses) and a great band called Raiders of Rock n Roll. We'll
be debutting a few new songs and selling a few promotional copies of our EP
which includes the soon to be released single "Drag You Down". So if you
want a taste of whats to come and can't wait for the album you'd better get
em while they last! "
The Hitchcock Rules - Tour News -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 21 2005
The Hitchcock Rules embark on a country wide tour
OCT 28TH THE TYWARNHAYLE, PERRANPORTH, CORNWALL..... 01872572215
OCT 29TH ST. AGNES HOTEL, ST AGNES, CORNWALL..................01872552307
OCT 31ST FINN MCOULS, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL ......................01326318653
NOV 10TH THE VIC, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE...................................01793535713
NOV 11TH ACTRESS & BISHOP, BIRMINGHAM..............................01217078504
NOV 12TH THE BELL, NOTTINGHAM..............................................01159475241
NOV 13TH THE VICTORIA PUB, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE....01509508423
NOV 17TH THE JOLLY FARMER, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON........... 01626354010
NOV 18TH SPICE OF LIFE, 6 MOOR STREET, LONDON..................02074377013
NOV 19TH PRINCE OF WALES, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL.............. 01326311114
NOV 28TH PURPLE TURTLE, CAMDEN, LONDON.......................... 02073834976
DEC 8TH THE VINES, LIVERPOOL ................................................01517093977
DEC 9TH PACK HORSE, LEEDS......................................................01132453980
DEC 12TH THE GRAPES, SHEFFIELD............................................. 01142490909
DEC 15TH THE SNOOTY FOX, WAKEFIELD.................................... 01924374455
DEC 16TH THE FENTON, LEEDS......................................................01132453908
DEC 17TH LINCOLN IMP, SCUNTHORPE.........................................01724840891
DEC 18TH THE BARGE INN, KEADBY............................................. 01484401947
DEC 22ND BUNTERS BAR, TRURO, CORNWALL............................ 01872241220
JAN 6TH DRIFTWOOD SPARS, ST. AGNES, CORNWALL.............. 01872552428
JAN 7TH ROEBUCK HOTEL, READING..........................................01189427517
JAN 10TH THE BEDFORD, LONDON................................................02086828940
JAN 12TH NEWPORT STUDENT UNI, WALES.................................01633432432
JAN 18TH THE PROM, BRISTOL..................................................... 01179427319
JAN 19TH BAR REVA, CHIPPENHAM, WITSHIRE............................01249659641
You can hear the Hitchcock sound on the Rockbox daytime show...don't miss'em!!
Korn new single and Video -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 21 2005
The New single from Korn 'Twisted Transistor' is due for release soon with a video to be aired worldwide.
Love Music Hate Racism tribute show -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 21 2005
Support Anthony Walker's family by attending the Love Music Hate Racism tribute show to Anthony Walker THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2005, 7.00-11.30PM LIVERPOOL ACADEMY 1, GUILD OF STUDENTS, MOUNT PLEASANT, L1. Get your tickets now from www.ticketline.co.uk. If your travelling from out of town we can put you in touch with other lmhr/uaf supporters to organise travel email us at: lovemusichateracism@hotmail.com
All profits from the concert will go to the Anthony Walker Memorial Fund.
Love Music Hate Racism (supported by PCS, AMICUS and CWU) is proud to announce the new date for the postponed Anthony Walker tribute show. With performances from…
Ms Dynamite
The Stands
Roll Deep
Lupe Fiasco
new US hip hop sensation, recent support for Kayne West on his UK tour.
support from
Young Kof (urbeatz)
Jahdeeanko
One Heart Choir
DJ Shinobi
Plus
Northern Premiere of Alan Miles' Rock Against Racism Documentary Film "Who Shot the Sheriff?"
TICKETS: £10 IN ADVANCE OR £12 ON THE DOOR ADVANCE BOOKING IN PERSON FROM:-
PROBE / RADIO CITY / ULSU GUILD
TEL: 0151 256 5555
WWW.TICKETLINE.CO.UK
The diverse and multicultural communities of Merseyside - and everywhere in Britain, must stand together against racism and defend our right to live in peace.
A host of acts expressed support for our call for a music show to celebrate our multicultural society and show unity in opposing racism in Merseyside and beyond - the response was phenomenal.
This re-scheduled event hopes to follow on from the success of the large anti-racism festival in Toxeth in early September. Organised by Merseyside Coalition Against Racism and Fascism and Merseyside TUC, the free festival saw performances by bands like Ladytron, the 747’s, Pete Wylie, and Anthony’s Uncle Shiloh’s reggae band Jaheeanko perform to a thousand strong united black and white audience.
Love Music Hate Racism aims to use the positive energy of the music scene to fight back against racism and fascist groups like the BNP. Music unites us and gives us strength while racism seeks only to divide and weaken us.
All profits from the concert will go to the Anthony Walker Memorial Fund.
Brigade on tour with Hundred Reasons -- Posted by rock3 on Thursday, October 20 2005
Fast rising UK rockers Brigade will support Hundred Reasons on their forthcoming
tour.
Dates are:
mon 12-Dec Birmingham Barfly
tue 13-Dec Cardiff Barfly
wed 14-Dec London Barfly
thu 15-Dec Liverpool Barfly
fri 16-Dec Glasgow Barfly
sat 17-Dec York Barfly
Their debut EP 'Made To Wreck' is available now on Might Atom Records (Funeral
For A Friend, 3 Colours Red, Hondo Maclean etc).
'... quirky but lethal.' KERRANG
'... these boys are onto something very special.' ROCKSOUND
'...another fantastic UK rock band about to break through into the mainstream.'
ZERO
'... really rather good!' METAL HAMMER
Listen to Brigade on the Rockbox Radio Daytime sessions!
Illuminatus - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Saturday 29th October
The Old Angel, Nottingham
Old Angel All-Dayer
Friday 25th November
The Thatched, Stockport
with Sevenyearsdead
Hear the Illuminatus on the Rockbox Radio 'Evening Sessions' "when it gets heavy" GMT! Read the Review of the Bands current EP 'Aborted Revolution'..
" some of the most beautiful music since Anathema"..Powerplay!
The Fight - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Tuesday-18-Oct, Northampton, Roadmenders
Thursday-20-Oct, London, Underworld
Friday-21-Oct, Milton Keynes, Pitz
Saturday-22-Oct, Bedford, Bedford Angel
Sunday-23-Oct, Hastings, Crypt
Read the Interview with Kate from 'The Fight'
GetAmped - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Thursday-20-Oct, Blandford, School
Friday-21-Oct, Lincoln, Bivouac
Monday-24-Oct, Verwood, Memorial Hall
Wednesday-26-Oct, Peterborough, Met Lounge
Thursday-27-Oct, Isle of Wight, White Air Festival
Read the review on Rock3 radio reviews and listen to GetAmped on the Rockbox radio 'daytime' playlist!
Rock3 Radio Network Stations and Reviews
Johny Truant - Tour News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Wednesday-19-Oct, Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
Thursday-20-Oct, Cardiff, University
Friday-21-Oct, Brighton, Concorde 2
Saturday-22-Oct, Manchester, Academy 2
Sunday-23-Oct, Leeds, Cockpit
Monday-24-Oct, Newcastle, University
Tuesday-25-Oct, Glasgow, King Tut's
Thursday-27-Oct, Sheffield, Corporation
Friday-28-Oct, Oxford Zodiac
Saturday-29-Oct, London Mean Fiddler
Read the Rock3 review of the Johnny Truant Album
Beyond all Reason - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Sunday-23-Oct, Wolverhampton, Little Civic
Monday-24-Oct, Peterborough, Met Lounge
Wednesday-26-Oct, Newcastle, Red Room
Saturday-29-Oct, Leeds, Cockpit
Hear Beyond all Reason on the Rockbox radio 'Heavy sessions' evenings and all day saturday..GO FOR IT!
CHARGER * 3 STAGES OF PAIN * BLACKEYE RIOT * LAZARUS BLACKSTAR -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
THE ASBO TOUR HITS THE UK!!
featuring the following reprobates:
CHARGER * 3 STAGES OF PAIN * BLACKEYE RIOT * LAZARUS BLACKSTAR
Stoke sluggers Charger, Sheffield bruisers 3 Stages Of Pain, Welsh power
violence outlaws Blackeye Riot and Bradford doomsters Lazarus Blackstar hit the
road in November for what is set to be the most devastatingly heavy bunch of
shows the UK has seen for aeons.
Since last seen touring with My Ruin, Charger have been busy writing a new album
with new vocalist Martin Ives. A taster of which will be 'The Amputee', which is
going to be available alongside new material from Blackeye Riot on a
horrendously limited 7" released through Ives' own label Calculated Risk.
3 Stages of Pain recently toured the UK with The Letters Organize and Kylesa in
the last two months to celebrate the release of the band's second album 'Black
Heart Blues' which is out now.
Blackeye Riot venture out of their Swansea hometown and are set to create havoc
with their extreme power violence. Their debut album 'No Hope, No Future, No
Worries' is out now.
The ultra heavy Lazarus Blackstar - featuring the unique vocal talents of Paul
Catten - have just released their debut album 'Revelations' to critical acclaim
and even BBC Radio One airplay!!
Joining the bands in Manchester and Leeds will be new Calculated Risk bands Art
of Burning Water and Birds Of Paradise.
Of the tour, Ives said: "We've painstakingly put this package together to
achieve maximum sensory overload, four sickeningly heavy bands in a sweaty,
claustrophobic environment, which coincidentally allows us to cohabit with some
of our dearest and oldest friends."
Wrecking a town near you:
NOVEMBER
3- Nov - MANCHESTER Satans' Hollow w/ Art Of Burning Water & Birds Of Paradise (03)
4-Nov - LEEDS Fenton w/ Art Of Burning Water & Birds Of Paradise (04)
5-Nov - NOTTINGHAM Old Angel (05)
6-Nov - LONDON Barfly (06)
READ THE ROCK3 RADIO REVIEWS OF THE BANDS
Trivium Sold out UK Tour are back in March 2006 -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
Hot rising stars TRIVIUM have confirmed they will return to the UK in March 2006. Fresh off the back of a completely sold-out 19-date UK tour despite extra dates and several upgrades, tickets are bound to fly. Not a band to do things by halves, with 16 high octane shows planned, Trivium are set to play in front of over 30,000 fans!
Witness the explosion at:
Thu 2nd Mar – LEEDS University
Fri 3rd Mar – DUBLIN Ambassador Theatre
Sat 4th Mar – DUBLIN Ambassador Theatre
Sun 5th Mar – BELFAST Ulster Hall
Mon 6th Mar – GLASGOW Barrowlands
Wed 8th Mar – NEWCASTLE Academy
Thu 9th Mar – BIRMINGHAM Academy
Fri 10th Mar – MANCHESTER Academy
Sat 11th Mar – NOTTINGHAM Rock City
Sun 12th Mar – STOKE Victoria Hall
Wed 15th Mar – LONDON Astoria
Thu 16th Mar – LONDON Astoria
Fri 17th Mar – CARDIFF University
Sat 18th Mar – EXETER Grand Hall
Mon 20th Mar – SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall
Tue 21st Mar – FOLKSTONE Leas Cliffe Hall
The sought after support slots are TBC. Tickets go on sale in the afternoon of Tuesday 18th October - £13 regionally, £15 London – and will be available from all usual box offices and agents including www.aloud.com and www.getlive.co.uk.
If you missed seeing them recently, check out a live video of forthcoming single ‘Dying In Your Arms’ at www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/triviumtour recorded at the London Astoria on September 18th. Keep checking back as more live videos will be added over the coming weeks.
In other Trivium news, the band are soon to embark on their first tour of Japan, playing several shows at the end of October. Singer Matt Heafy is also one of the team captains on the just released Roadrunner United album, which also features band mate Corey Beaulieu in some blistering guitar solos – along with 50 other RR artists! Trivium are also currently on the cover of Metal Hammer magazine.
Listen to Trivium on the EXTREME STREAM METAL RADIO STATION
Chairman of the Bored - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 17 2005
THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER
Satans Hollow, Manchester
LINE UP:
The Fallout Theory (Lockjaw Records)
Forgotten Hopefuls
Chairmen of the Bored
Listen to Chairman of the Bored on the Rockbox radio station 8am - 6pm monday to friday and all day sundays
Visit Chairman of the Bored
Bohica Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 14 2005
Hey everyone,
our next gig is at the Watershed in Wimbledon next Wednesday, 19th October. If you can, get along to this one we might just be playing one of our new tunes that night!!!
You can purchase a ticket on our website for £5 either by no chex or sending us a cheque, what we will then do is put you on a paid guest list so you can just walk in!!! Sounds good!
Also.... how are your hoodies looking now its getting colder towards Christmas?, a bit ragged?, a bit cigarette burned and a wee bit smelly?, forgot how that stain got there?!? Well how about a brand new bohica hoody to kill those winter blues??? We're going to order some more in if we get enough orders, so if you fancy one then send us a mail with your adress, your preferred colour of hoody (we can only promise to try our best to get this as colours are limited) and your size. If we get enough orders we'll go ahead and get 'em printed up! They cost about £20 each assuming the printing hasn't gone up since last time. So basically, mail us if you want one, and we'll try our best to get it sorted.
Cheers, and hope to see you next Wednesday!!!
bohica
Visit Bohica
Date \ Friday 14 October 2005 [1]
Venue \ The Annexe, Spalding
Details \ Cancelled due to venue/promoter troubles - will be rearranged
Date \ Wednesday 19 October 2005 [0]
Venue \ Trashed @ The Watershed, Wimbledon
Details \ Other bands TBC (has moved to Wed nights!)
Date \ Thursday 27 October 2005 [0]
Venue \ Boston Bar, Woking
Details \ Halloween Special - Support tbc
Date \ Saturday 19 November 2005 [1]
Venue \ The Star, Guildford
Details \ Fancy dress rock night with DJ and Bohica
Date \ Sunday 20 November 2005 [1]
Venue \ Iguana, Egham
Details \ Other acts tbc
Susperia Hit the Charts -- Posted by rock3 on Thursday, October 13 2005
S U S P E R I A ARE PLAYED ON THE EXTREME STREAM RADIO
www.susperia.net
PRESS RELEASE
Oslo, Norway 12th October 2005
SUSPERIA HIT TOP 20
OSLO,NORWAY - Melodic metallers SUSPERIA, have taken their heavy sounds to the masses in their native Norway with the release of their new EP 'Devil May Care'. The band entered the singles charts for the first time in their career last week when the EP made it's debut at Number 21 on Norway's Official 'Hit List'. The EP has climbed a further two places to Number 19 in the past seven days. As a result, the band have created history by becoming the first home grown act in the metal genre to achieve a Top 20 hit in the country. In the process they have caused a stir among the pop orientated releases that usually dominates the Norwegian charts. The band currently lie between Mariah Carey and Kelly Clarkson in a chart that also contains Depeche Mode and Robbie Williams.
Bass guitarist Memnock commented with a wry grin that "It's nice to be the thorn between two roses. On a serious note though, this is a great achievement for Susperia and it's good to see that Norwegian metal acts are being recognised by a wider audience. It's nice to make the popstars feel a little uncomfortable once in a while"
'Devil May Care' was released in Europe through TABU Recordings as a special edition CD. The EP features a combination of original and cover songs that have been drawn from various recording sessions.Tracks appearing on the release are the 'Unlimited' album track 'Devil May Care’, new song 'Venting The Anger' and three covers, 'Lack Of Comprehension' originally recorded by Death, 'Wild Child' originally recorded by WASP and a version of 'The Sun Always Shines On TV' - a worldwide hit for fellow Norwegians A-Ha. As an added bonus the release contains the promo videos for 'Chemistry' and 'Devil May Care' as well as screensavers, wallpapers and booklet picture gallery. The EP was completed at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway. Production duties were handled by the band and engineered by Marius Strand
SUSPERIA have gone from strength to strength since the release 2004's critically acclaimed album 'Unlimited', which was recognised with a nomination in the "Metal" category of Norway's prestigious Alarm Awards. Sales of the CD have gone on to exceed those of the bands' previous albums which were released through the Nuclear Blast label. A tour with Bay area thrash legends Testament on their Reunion tour earlier this year further boosted the bands profile.
The band - Athera (vocals), Elvorn and Cyrus (guitars) Memnock (bass guitar), Tjodalv (drums) - have a live show lined up at the John Dee, Oslo Norway on Saturday 22nd October. Support comes from Mindgrinder. A European tour is currently being lined up for December to promote the release of 'Devil May Care'. Details will be announced shortly.
You Can Listen to susperia on the EXTREME STREAM METAL RADIO
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND - NEW RELEASE -- Posted by rock3 on Thursday, October 13 2005
Funeral For A Friend release the third single from their massively successful
'Hours' album on Nov 14 2005. Entitled 'History', it will be available on
Atlantic Records.
Funeral For A Friend have proved to be one of the most exciting and successful
exponents of the post millennial rock renaissance. Spanning the divide between
rock, pop and metal, they have constantly strived to expand on their
considerable achievements this year. (60,000 album sales in just 2 weeks for the
'Hours' album... tearing up on Top Of The Pops for their FOURTH consecutive top
20 single... a barnstorming mainstage performance at Reading/Leeds... winning
Best UK Band at the Kerrang Awards... etc etc).
The video accompanying the 'History' single is based around the heartrending
effects of the miner's strikes in the mid eighties. As the band explain, this is
a subject with special resonance for them:
"The members of Funeral for a Friend have all grown up within the hills and
mountains of small mining communities in South Wales. The events of the miner
strikes of the mid eighties hit heavily in our areas and some of us had family
members who were deeply involved in it, whether it was fathers or uncles who
worked the mines or close family friends, it affected our families deeply.
We chose this concept for the video because of its very close ties to our
backgrounds when we were growing up (although most of us were way too young at
the time to fully understand what was going on around us). So we felt a strong
tie to link the song History (a song about triumph over adversity and standing
up for what you believe in) with these themes.
Funeral is not a political band by any means, but we have a history through our
families and the mining communities we grew up in, so we felt it appropriate to
highlight this with the video."
The 'History' single and video both serve to highlight the depth and maturity
that Funeral For A Friend have achieved as an artistic entity. Eschewing bombast
and bravado for subtle melodic interplay and sincere lyricism, 'History'
showcases a band who have seamlessly transcended their genre limitations. It is
a very special track from a very special band.
The Welsh quintet will also headline the 'Taste Of Chaos' tour across the UK
this autumn. After taking on Japan, Australia and mainland Europe, they head to
the UK for the following shows:
6th Nov Manchester Apollo
7th Nov Doncaster Dome
8th Nov Birmingham NIA
9th Nov Glasgow SECC
10th Nov Brighton Centre
12th Nov Cardiff CIA
13th Nov London Brixton Academy
14th Nov London Brixton Academy
Joining our welsh heroes on the extravaganza will be The Used, Killswitch
Engage, Rise Against and Story Of the Year.
'Welsh wonders top their brilliant debut album. One of the albums of the year.'
- Kerrang
'So addictive it needs to be cut out of your hair like bubblegum!' NME
'Dead, dead good' - Nuts, Album Of The Week
'...pushes them ahead of their peers. A fine return'' Q
'Good guys. Great band. Brilliant album' Rocksound
'The songs are fantastic. Every single one of them. They've delivered a
brilliant second album.' - Metal Hammer
'Staggeringly infectious' - Big Cheese, Album Of The Month
FFAF FACTS & FIGURES:
o Debut album Gold (100,000+) album sales in the UK
o Four Consecutive Top20 Singles
o Front Cover's: Kerrang X4, NME, Rocksound x3, Metal Hammer, Big Cheese,
Disorder, Buzz, Soundnation
o Headlining the Taste Of Chaos Tour (with The Used & Killswitch Engage)
o Last UK tour sold out it's 40,000+ tickets in just a few weeks
o 'Hours' album certified Silver (60,000+) in just two weeks!
o Headlined the second stage at Reading/Leeds Festival 2004
o Headlined the NME Bratz Tour 2004 (supp. By Franz Ferdinand, The Von Bondies,
The Rapture)
o Supported Iron Maiden across Europe / Linkin Park across America
o Best British Band at Kerrang Awards 2005 / Best Newcomer at Kerrang Awards
2004
o New album produced by Terry Date (Pantera, Soundgarden, The Deftones)
o Sold out Alexandra Palace (8000 tix) headline show on May 2 2005!
o 2005 US Warped Tour
www.heropr.com / www.ffaf.co.uk
To READ MORE AND SEE STILL PHOTO SHOTS FROM THE FORTHCOMING VIDEO SINGLE 'HOURS' GO TO OUR ROCK PORTAL PAGE
Brigade - Tour News -- Posted by rock3 on Tuesday, October 11 2005
Just a quick reminder to say that as of today we're out on tour across
the country with Hidden In Plain View!
(http://music.myspace.com/hiddeninplainview)
There's still a chance to grab yourself a ticket and come on down to one of
the shows (with the exception of Brirmingham who are so hungry for rock that
it is now Sold Out)
The dates are as follows:
Thur 6th October - Cardiff Barfly (with Hidden In Plain View)
Fri 7th October - Oxford Zodiac (with Hidden In Plain View)
Sat 8th October - Manchester Roadhouse (with Hidden In Plain View)
Sun 9th October - Edinburgh Studio 24 (with Hidden In Plain View)
Mon 10th October - Birmingham Bar Academy (with Hidden In Plain View)
Tue 11th October - Leeds Cockpit (with Hidden In Plain View)
Wed 12th October - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (with Hidden In Plain View)
Thur 13th October - London Underworld (with Hidden In Plain View)
We also wanted to to let you know that we're heading back into the studio
for the rest of this month to finish our debut album, which will be out next
year - woo!
Lastly, c'mon ya'll if every single person who reads this was to buy a copy
of our Made To Wreck EP then we could immediately start to make a big fat
dent in the British music scene...tired of scene schmeen? Then buy our EP
homies quick smart! (Big up to the masses that already have!)
Catch Brigade on the Rockbox Radio station
Exhibit A - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Tuesday, October 11 2005
5th Nov - The Garage, London (headlining 'Charged' weekender)
9th Nov - The Casbah, Sheffield
10th Nov - The Hope and Anchor, London
12th Nov - Club Nirvana, Wigan
2nd Dec - Winnington Rec, Northwich
4th Dec - Manchester (venue tbc)
Whoremoan - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 10 2005
12/08/05 The Alex, Southend
18/08/05 Castlemayne, Basildon
Visit Whoremoan
Fed on a heavy diet of Kyuss, Fu Manchu and Monster Magnet, with a big side order of Sebadoh & Motorpsycho, Whoremoan create a sound so loud & heavy it'll make your teeth hurt. Powerful bass & drums pound a groove that hooks you instantly, leaving plenty of room for the guitars to follow or wander as they wish, creating a dynamic experience that launches you off the planet. With screaming lyrics thrown on top in huge lumps, the vocals are not so much a lead, as another instrument to add volume & power, & instrumental fills that take the songs into a new space, before being launched back at you even more violently than before. They have recently released their debut US CD "Youth Must Dare" from which "Hit & Run" is taken. Be sure to check out these guys, they're a hottly tipped English success.
Circus of war - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Saturday, October 8 2005
8th October - Purple Turtle, Camden
13th November - TJ's, Newport
4th December - The Underworld, Camden
6th December - Meze Lounge, Newport
9th Decmber - Blackwood Miners Institute
11th December - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
17th December - TJ's, Newport
You can hear Circus of war on our stations 'Rockbox' 6-9pm and all day saturday, also on the 'ALT Metal station ALL DAY come and join in the fun
No Hope (astronaut) - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 7 2005
Just a quick update. Firstly we have a show this Monday at the Star in Guildford. We're on at 8.30 and its £4. Also playing are Mercury Tilt Switch who you may remember. We havent played in awhile and we'll be debuting some new songs.
The reason we havent been playing many shows is because we've been busy writing said tunes which has been taking up all our time. It'll be worth it though!! There's a tour in the offing, likely to be mid-late Nov and after that we'll be going back into the studio to lay down some of these babies!
The footage from our set at Julys Create Fest is in our hands and we'll have something up on the site soon. We're back at Ashford Rcoks early next year, probabaly Jan.
We took down our messageboard as it was gathering dust and cobwebs. Many of you probably know how hard those things are to get going! You can always leave us a message on our bussling myspace page www.myspace.com/nohopeastronaut We check it often (almost obsessively). If you havent joined yet the you probably should or risk dying alone.
As always check www.nohopeastronaut for news etc.
Oct 10th Guildford Star
Nov 16th Kingston Grey Horse
Nov 18th Guildford Plantation cafe
Seasons End - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Friday, October 7 2005
Sun 09-10-2005 - The Peel, Kingston, UK
‘Female Voices Of Metal Festival 2005’ - An evening dedicated to the best of UK
female fronted metal bands... with Mercury Rain, Crimson Altar, Liquid Sky and
Crimson Tears. Doors are at 5pm, it's strictly 18+ and it's only £5 to get in.
More information on the venue: http://www.peelmuzik.com/ Hope to see some of
you there!
/// UK LIVE DATES ///
Sun 09-10-2005 - 'Female Voices Of Metal Festival 2005', The Peel, Kingston
Fri 14-10-2005 - The Railway Inn, Winchester
Sat 15-10-2005 - The Star, Guildford
*NEW* Sun 30-10-2005 - Zebra Bar, Maidstone
Thu 03-11-2005 - The Cavern Club, Liverpool
Fri 04-11-2005 - Junktion 7, Nottingham
Sat 05-11-2005 - The Fenton, Leeds
Thu 10-11-2005 - The Crypt, Hastings
Sat 12-11-2005 - The Ferryboat Inn, Norwich
Sun 13-11-2005 - [Northampton show cancelled sorry]
Mon 14-11-2005 - The Jailhouse, Coventry
Tue 15-11-2005 - The Man On The Moon, Cambridge
Wed 16-11-2005 - The Engine Room, Brighton
Thu 17-11-2005 - White Horse, High Wycombe
Mon 21-11-2005 - The Nexus, Southampton TBC
Sun 27-11-2005 - University of Surrey, Guildford
*NEW* Thu 01-12-2005 - Edwards No. 8, Birmingham
/// THE FAILING LIGHT ///
As of Monday 19th September, 'The Failing Light' is officially released in the
UK! The album should be available from many stores across the country - if you
have any troubles finding it then please order it in at the counter (If you need
them. barcode cumber: 50601 097 90122 and catalogue number: SEASEND1). All
copies available at the moment are the limited edition enhanced CD digipacks -
these's are stricly limited so buy yours soon! These are also available online
from Play.com, Amazon.co.uk and HMV.co.uk etc. More details can be found on the
website, http://www.seasons-end.com
Listen to Seasons end on the Rock3 Radio stations 'Rockbox' (10pm-1am) and all day on the Heavy Metal station
Djevara - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Wednesday, October 5 2005
Hey peeps,
We'd like to invite you to mark down Thursday 13th Oct
(Eve) in your
diaries/calendars/posh-mobile-thingummijigs 'cos
Djevara have been invited to play at a special
LIVE SHOWCASE @
VIRGIN MEGASTORE, OXFORD ST (LONDON)
and we'd like y'all to be there!
Need we say more?
Well, ok then...
Virgin are putting on the show to coincide with the
anniversary of John Peel (yes, yes, the irony of
Virgin Megawhores claiming to be champions of the
underground does not escape me either! but who
cares!). Also features: Hundred Handed, Septembre
This promises to be seriously awesome so come on, it'd
be great to see as many of the extended Djev' family
(esp the North London underground supporters) there as
possible! There's a special surprise as well... so
it's all promising to be ultra memorable! Also, it's
completely free and in the easiest place to
get to in London so there's really no excuse!
and... NO AGE LIMIT! :-)
So, we look forward to seein' y'all there then, and
the look on the manager's face when we convert the
biggest entertainment store in the world into
Djev'-Rock Central. I can barely wait! :-)
Bass & The Gang
PS we actually do have some other news coming soon but
it'll wait...
PPS this is our last UK date before our first European
Tour! Wish us luck!
... This email was sent to you by Djevara (UK) ...
Remember kids:Music for fashion is music without passion! ;-p*********
www.djevara.co.uk *****************
"God Is White" album available now from all good record stores and online
resources
Websites
DJEVARA - www.djevara.co.uk GENIN - www.genin.co.uk ORANGE & BLUE MUSIC -
www.orangeandbluemusic.com
You can Hear Djevara on the Rock3 stations 'Rockbox' and the 'Alt Metal' station... Read the Review of The 'God is White' album
CHIMAIRA - US METALLERS UK TOUR -- Posted by rock3 on Wednesday, October 5 2005
Cleveland, Ohio’s finest metallers CHIMAIRA are set to embark on their first full UK tour in support of their current self-titled and highly critically acclaimed album.
Mon 28th Nov – Cardiff Coal Exchange
Tue 29th Nov – Exeter Lemon Grove
Thu 1st Dec – London Astoria
Fri 2nd Dec – Manchester Academy 2
Sat 3rd Dec – Glasgow QMU
Sun 4th Dec – Birmingham Academy 2
Mon 5th Dec – Sheffield Corporation
Reviews for ‘Chimaira’ have been stellar. Check out what people have been saying about the new album:
“It’s the album they needed to make and now you need to hear it. Like yesterday.” – KERRANG!
“Awesome is the only way to describe Chimaira’s third album. Do not be surprised if this masterpiece nets a Grammy Award nomination for ‘Best Metal Album’” – BILLBOARD (US)
“Chimaira have delivered their most focused, ferocious and mature record yet…..it could be the most important record yet for the genre” – CLASSIC ROCK
“I’m not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the albums of the year. This is a monster release from a band that just goes from strength to strength.” – POWERPLAY
“Chimaira have completely ramped up the quality with their new album” – ZERO TOLERANCE
THREE INCHES OF BLOOD CONFIRM DECEMBER DATES UK TOUR -- Posted by rock3 on Wednesday, October 5 2005
"Twas two weeks before Christmas, and all through the land
3 INCHES OF BLOOD fans were dreaming of the band.
Black studded wristbands ready and polished with care;
Excited that six tour dates were about to be there.
Metalheads pictured being snug in the pit
With visions of water bottles and showerings of spit.
My schedule complete, having turned off the Mac
I’d just settled down for a long playing track.
When out in the front I heard such a clatter
I busted my ass to see what was the matter.
I ran to the window to see what was there
And what I saw out there straightened my hair.
The moon on the breast of the uncaring snow
Threw ominous shadows on objects below.
Was the vision I saw a delusion from Xanax?
Six brawny warriors wielding guitars, drums, and axes.
With a gaunt, shrouded driver, who filled me with fear
And eight skeletal creatures that might have been deer.
To perform in our towns, they announced they came
Then Cam snarled, and he shouted, and called them by name:
“To Newport! To Norwich!
Aberdeen and to Leeds!
To Manchester and London with our trusty steeds!
We’ll play Destroy The Orcs!
And Axes Of Evil!
Wykydtron! Balls Of Ice!
Prepare to thrill!”
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky
So up to the roof-top the courses they flew,
With the sleigh full of kit, and St. Cam Pipes too.
And then, even more rock, I heard on the roof
The clicking and scratching of each bonewhite hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney did come St. Cam Pipes with a bound.
He was dressed all in black from his head to his toe,
And a chain ran from his shoulder to regions below.
A patched denim jacket was flung on his back,
And he looked like a heretic freed from the rack.
His eyes, how they flashed! His smile, full of cheer.
He staggered right in, and his breath smelled of beer;
He gripped my hand displaying wristbands of spikes -
And the rest of the band was attired alike.
A portable mike he held tight in his hand;
As he and Jamie bellowed metal at the band,
Alexei bangin’ like a madman possessed,
Justin, Shane, and Brian shredding like men blessed.
The band played so loud, albums fell from my shelf,
Metal so mighty, almost bad for your health.
Announcing Himsa their touring companions to be,
December’s UK tour will be a must see.
They did but one song and went straight to their task,
Left some ‘Advance And Vanquish’ merch before I could ask.
Then Cam raised his axe, and his elbow he bent,
And with a loud crash, through the ceiling they went.
They sprang to the tour-sleigh and let out a shout
And away they went to rock ‘til folks passed out;
Until ‘The Phantom Of The Crimson Cloak’ comes in sight
Go see 3IOB – it will be a good night!
Catch the Canadian battle metallers with Himsa at these dates:
Thu 8th Dec - NEWPORT City Live Arena
Fri 9th Dec - NORWICH The Ferry Boat
Sat 10th Dec - ABERDEEN Moshulu
Sun 11th Dec - LEEDS The Cockpit
Mon 12th Dec - MANCHESTER Jilly's Rockworld
Tue 13th Dec - LONDON Underworld
Phinius Gage - Gig News -- Posted by rock3 on Wednesday, October 5 2005
TOUR DATES:
Here are our upcoming tour dates which start this week, including some support shows with The Anti Nowhere League (marked *). For more info on door times, ticket prices, directions or anything else - call the venue direct.
06/10/05 Central Station, Wrexham * [01978 358780]
07/10/05 Rugby Club, Upton on Severn, Worcester [01684 592248]
08/10/05 West End Centre, Aldershot [01252 330040]
09/10/05 Civic Hall Bar, Wolverhampton * [01902 552121]
12/10/05 Jilly's Rock World, Manchester * [0161 2369971]
13/10/05 Trillians, Newcastle * [0191 2321619]
14/10/05 The Pitz, Milton Keynes * [01908 660392]
15/10/05 Junktion 7, Nottingham [0115 911 6959]
21/10/05 Assembly Rooms, Alton [01420 83986]
04/11/05 Die Mohre, Achern, Germany
05/11/05 Juze, Nalbach, Germany
19/11/05 Concorde 2, Brighton [01273 673311]
You can Hear Phinius Gage on our Punk Rock Radio Station Here
Septembre - Gig News - JOHN PEEL tribute Show -- Posted by rock3 on Monday, October 3 2005
After what seems like an eternity, SEPTEMBRE make a return to the Midlands this coming Friday night (7th) to play The Wolverhampton Varsity. Entry costs only £3 and tickets will be available on the door. This looks like being the band’s only visit this far north this year so please come out and say hello. They might not be back there for quite a while.
A FREE LONDON SHOW [subtle, aren’t we!!] at Virgin Megastore, Oxford Street in honour of the late Sir John Peel has now been confirmed for Thursday 13th October. Also appearing will be A hundred handed & Djevara. This unsigned showcase is the first of it’s kind to be held at the London store and combined with the only confirmed London show for SEPTEMBRE, the event should be a huge success. Many details still to be confirmed but it looks likely to be a daytime/evening affair. Possibly between 16.00 and 19.00 pm. Details will be posted at http://www.septembremusic.com just as soon as they are released. Entry will be free free FREEE!!!
SEPTEMBRE thank everyone that came and made the last couple of shows so great. Big thanks go out to both Tiger Force and Vector Vendetta who both rose to the occasion and won themselves a lot of new friends. Good work Fellows (& ‘fellowesses’ – Helen!). We can only hope to play alongside
you guys at more shows soon.
The stage times have now been announced for the Guildford CityFest 05. SEPTEMBRE will be playing between 18.00 and 18.45 on Sunday 9th. Other bands that day will include Drunk In Public, Bernard & Mosaic. Tickets can be purchased online. See below for details.
Two further shows in November are awaiting confirmation. These look likely to take place at Silks Club in Basingstoke on Wednesday November 2nd and Oxford Brookes Uni On Saturday November 19th. As soon as these are confirmed, details will be posted. Check the website tour section for details.
IIII Live
DATE : Friday 7th October. PLACE: Wolverhampton Varsity
TIME: 7.30pm. PRICE: £3. Available on the door.
DETAILS: doors 7pm.
For Tickets & info:
DATE : Sunday 9th October. PLACE: Guildford City Club
TIME: 7pm. PRICE: £15 weekend. £10 day.
DETAILS: Guildford CityFest 2005. Full weekend event. SEPTEMBRE play on Sunday 6 – 6.45pm.
For Tickets & info: visit >>>>> http://www.cityfest.co.uk
DATE : Thursday 13th October PLACE: Virgin MegaStore, Oxford St. London
TIME: 4pm. PRICE: FREE!!!
DETAILS: John Peel tribute unsigned showcase. Djevara & Hundred Handed also playing.
For Tickets & info: just turn up with a smile.
IIII for the latest ticket & event info on all the above dates, contact theband'at'septembremusic.com
Read the Septembre Conceal your Intentions EP Review
also read the Djevara EP Review as well as hearing both bands on the 6-9pm show every day and all day on saturday!
October Gigs for Rock3 Bands -- Posted by rock3 on Saturday, October 1 2005
3 Stages Of Pain
Sunday-02-Oct Weston Super Mare The Hobbits
Monday-03-Oct Exeter Cavern 3 Stages of Pain
Tuesday-04-Oct London Underworld 3 Stages of Pain
Wednesday-05-Oct Sheffield Casbah 3 Stages of Pain
Thursday-06-Oct Nottingham Junction 7 3 Stages of Pain
Friday-07-Oct Manchester Satans Hollow
Read the Interview with 3 Stages of Pain and their New album 'Black Heart Blues' review