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Werny

03-22-2006, 07:53 AM

When my friend got an iRiver, he went to his uncle and got stacks of music from him.

So he comes to school one day and says "I've got the funniest band... but they suck so much. They're stupid as". "Who are they?" I says, and he replies "Blood Duster". He shows me them and I couldn't stop laughing for ages, here's a mid-paced grindcore band with a southern-rock leaning growling about rubbing his fat one in a porn store!

They began in 1991 largely inspired by the early grindcore of Carcass and Napalm Death. They got signed to the Dr. Jim's label in '93 and later cut a deal with Relapse Records to get their music over to America. This had no influence on their music whatsoever; they continue to sound like a drunken tribute to Carcass (with a healthy Australian sense of humour). Half of the time they'll be playing a hard rock anthem, the next they'll be belting out a healthy grinding.

Don't take them seriously, just listen and have a laugh. Under the hilarious lyrics is a talent for great rock riffs and grind assaults.

G_Mac07

03-22-2006, 08:00 AM

:lol:

I actually saw Blood Duster at Overcranked the on Saturday. I only got to see 3 songs though. They were pretty decent, although sound was terrible (some idiot decided to put two stages in a shed with a low roof).

"Who got a spray on tattoo???"
*Crowd cheers*
"Your a ****ing homo......who does this *spirit fingers* whenever theres a lead break in a song???"
*Crowd cheers*
"Your a ****ing homo"

I didn't actually see him say that, but I thought it was amusing. I remember thinking how gay the whole spirit fingers thing is earlier in the day, when I was watching some crappy Hardcore band.

Apocalyptic Raids

03-22-2006, 08:08 AM

:lol:

have you read his coloumn (of sorts) in Kerrang?

I know, Kerrang is shitty, but his thing is the only decent part.

G_Mac07

03-22-2006, 08:14 AM

Nope, haven't seen it.

Some guy got angry at me on another forum one day as well, because I said Blood Duster were cool. He happened to know a guy who owns a (crappy) venue in Brisbane, where Blood Duster got banned for throwing red paint all over the place. I also thought that was amusing.

Bat_Country

03-22-2006, 08:16 AM

Has anyone mentioned 'The Valley'?

www.myspace.com/thevalley

I can't do a proper review because i'm at college but they're a really good band i discovered on myspace.
I highly reccomend them.

G_Mac07

03-22-2006, 08:18 AM

I wouldn't worry about doing a big write up anymore. This thread has kind of deteriorated. Plus, long write ups never generate the discussion you'd hope they would anyway. :(

Bat_Country

03-22-2006, 08:20 AM

I wouldn't worry about doing a big write up anymore. This thread has kind of deteriorated. Plus, long write ups never generate the discussion you'd hope they would anyway. :(

QFT :(

G_Mac07

03-22-2006, 08:37 AM

Seascapes of the Interior (http://www.seascapesoftheinterior.com)

Seascapes are an incredibly good Australian Post Rock band. Unfortunately, they split up at the end of last year, after only releasing one album in their 8 year history. It is however, an awesome album, particularly the final 20 minute song, Moving. They have material available on their website. I recommend Discriminating Wisdom.

Fagan (http://www.fagan.com.au)

Fagan are a Trip Hop-ish duo, who make use of a lot of session musicians. They have the ability to create some really beautiful stuff, and then in the next breath seem very mediocore. Hit and miss really. If you go to their website, I suggest downloading Dante and The Beautiful Mundane.

True Live (http://www.myspace.com/truelive)

True Live are a group that I've gotten in to recently. They're a Hip Hop/Rap group, but instead of the usual DJ providing the beat, a band does. This consists of a Drummer, Double Bassist, Violin, Cello and a Keyboard. They've won many awards for their live show, which I haven't seen, but apparently they've put numerous International Artists to shame. Both songs on their myspace are great.

Metallurgy (http://www.myspace.com/metallurgy)

Metallurgy are a band who are showing a great amount of potential at the moment. Influenced largely by Traditional/Power Metal, they are about to release their first EP (on April 8th). It's actually my most anticipated release at the moment, after seeing a couple of their live shows. James, the guitarist, is a born frontman. They are also really young. I think the oldest is 19. They only have one live recording on the web at the moment, but it gives a good idea of what they have to offer.

I might edit some more stuff in tomorrow, but for now these are a couple of lesser known bands who are worthy of a listen.

Werny

03-22-2006, 08:56 AM

:lol:

I actually saw Blood Duster at Overcranked the on Saturday. I only got to see 3 songs though. They were pretty decent, although sound was terrible (some idiot decided to put two stages in a shed with a low roof).

Hehehehehehe!

I think "I Just Finished Sucking Off Metalheads In The Mens Urinals" gets the award for funniest song title ever.

Although... I can't really say I know what "spirit fingers" is.

G_Mac07

03-22-2006, 09:38 AM

Ah I had to explain this the other day. Wait up a sec.

Umm, have you ever been to see a hardcore gig, and when there is a lead break in the song, the crowd raises both hands in the air and wriggles their fingers really fast, imitating the guitarist? Thats pretty much what it is, and people called it spirit fingers thanks to some teen movie about cheerleaders. I'm trying to find a pic to show you.

I didn't end up finding a suitable pic.

RePyNz

05-12-2006, 03:28 AM

I want to introduce a few Aussie rock bands to you fellow rockers around the world (that's to say if you haven't already heard them). I'm interested to see how well known our local bands are and if you're heard of them, and more importantly what you think of them. If some of the bands are unknown to you, I've suggested a few tracks you might wanna download and have a listen. Of course, if you like what you hear.... buy the album!

COG - First cab of the rank is the band called COG, hailing from Bondi beach in Sydney. Try these: COG - 'My enemy' or 'Run' or 'Real Life' or 'Doors' (my fave)

KARNIVOOL - 2nd is a band called KARNIVOOL hailing from Western Australia. Check these out by Karnivool - 'Themata' or 'Shutter Speed'

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT - 3rd is a band called The Butterfly Effect who hail from my home town Brisbane (Brisvegas). Have a listen to these tracks: 'Phoenix' or 'One Second Of Insanity' or 'Crave'. New album out soon... looking foward to it

TESTEAGLES - 4th is band called Testeagles who hail from, I think, Adelaide. Try these tracks from TE's - 'Turn That **** Up' or 'Underdog'. (What the hell has happened to TE's anyone??... haven't heard from em in aaaaagess!!)

MELODYSSEY - 5th is a band called Melodyssey who hail from the Sunny Coast. Look for 'Aquaplane' from these guys. Recording new album soon also.

Anyway theres 5 there for you guys n girls too look at. Let us know if you've heard of them and what you think. If you are having trouble finding a mp3 or whatever, give me a yell and I'll sort you out. Also, if I missed any other good bands you know of then I'm sure some of my fellow irrate Aussies will let me know good and proper. :chug:

StreetlightRock

05-12-2006, 03:43 AM

Although im from Sydney, Ive only heard music from Cog. which was.... not so exciting. Ive been meaning to check out Karnivool. But dude, theres a massive Australian Artists thread around which might be better to check out:

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349460&highlight=Australian+Artists

Apocalyptic Raids

05-12-2006, 03:44 AM

I've heard of those bands.

I remember Testeagles being a huge RATM rip off.

bradc1988

05-12-2006, 03:50 AM

The only good Australian band I can think of is The Living End, everything else is predominantly crap.

RePyNz

05-12-2006, 04:03 AM

Ah ok nice one StreetlightRock, didn't see that thread there, I don't use this forum much as you might guess. Apocalyptic Raids I don't think I agree with you on TE's being RATM rip offs. They do have that element of rap with rock sound Rage has but their style differs in other ways.

Brad thats a huge outlandish call you made there. Not one that would gain much respect from other musicians, Australian or international. But hey everyones got their right to an opinion...

bradc1988

05-12-2006, 04:27 AM

Yes, yes I do. I'm into bands like Freak Kitchen, Dream Theater/LTE, Symphony X, Zappa, Derek Sherinian and such and there's nothing like that here, just crappy "music". A friend tried to get me onto to Wolfmother, but god they're boring.

I just went through my playlist and to add to The Living End are;

Silverchair
INXS, but new INXS is crap
The Whitlams

Oh yeah it is obvious considering you've made 14 posts in like 5 years.

borisdablade

05-12-2006, 04:28 AM

I am inclined to side with brad, other than mainstream rock there arent that many decent Aussie bands about. But we do have some pretty awesome mainstream rock bands, living end, something for kate, eskimo joe, silverchair.

And on a complete tangent WHAT HAPPENED TO FRENZAL RHOMB! These guys rocked my world in high school, they were just so much fun, and their concerts were brilliant.

bradc1988

05-12-2006, 04:29 AM

And on a complete tangent WHAT HAPPENED TO FRENZAL RHOMB! These guys rocked my world in high school, they were just so much fun, and their concerts were brilliant.

My friend met their bass player when he did work experience at the Bass Player in Sydney, got him into FR.

W.M.A

05-12-2006, 04:31 AM

Powderfinger and Wolfmother are also excellent. In my opinion, The Whitlams suck balls. But in general, Australian rock has been in decline for years.

Oh yeah, and I really dislike Butteryfly Effect, but to each his own.

bradc1988

05-12-2006, 04:38 AM

I only like 4-5 of their songs, but the ones I do like kick. I forgot Powerderfinger, they have a few good songs.

deadinholywood

05-12-2006, 07:56 AM

WHAT HAPPENED TO FRENZAL RHOMB! These guys rocked my world in high school, they were just so much fun, and their concerts were brilliant.

Duh, Breakfast Radio!

Try the
Aussie Artists thread (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349460&highlight=aussie+artists)

G_Mac07

05-12-2006, 08:27 AM

But we do have some pretty awesome mainstream rock bands, living end, something for kate, eskimo joe, silverchair.

Man, I really dislike Eskimo Joe. I saw them at schoolies and they were boring as.

Also, has anyone been to The Butterfly Effect's new website and given the new samples a listen?

ThrashMaster27

05-12-2006, 08:42 AM

I also saw Eskimo Joe at schoolies! hehe, funny story actually. My mate went up to one of the guys and said "Hey, you're Eskimo Pie!".

This earned him a punch in the face from one of the band members. Anyway, forget the Aussie rock... Aussie Metal is where it's at.

G_Mac07

05-12-2006, 08:55 AM

:lol:

I ditched the girls I was with after two songs, and went home to drink more goon. It was good times.

And Aussie Metal is excellent as well. Psycroptic and Dungeon are both incredibly good.

blue3

05-12-2006, 09:08 AM

deadinholywood

05-12-2006, 09:09 AM

Yo G_Mac I like the album artwork, i dont half mind the sample songs, vocals are a little strange in some places but maybe its because my internet is playing up a bit.

Whoa Aisles of White sounds very nice!

Riva

05-12-2006, 07:47 PM

Well, of those bands that the threadstarter mentioned, I dislike a lot. But I do think there's a lot of talent out there. Just the main bands from Aus that are being labelled as rock (Jet, Rogue Traders, Lee Harding and The Veronicas) are fairly untalented hacks.

At least Wolfmother are the good type of derivative.

But I think I may merge this with the Aussie Artists thread.

StreetlightRock

05-12-2006, 07:51 PM

I am so sick of The Veronicas. The're like my sisters favroute band, and I swear, If I hear "When It All Falls Apart" one more time, Ill disembowl someone.

Apocalyptic Raids

05-12-2006, 10:34 PM

I am so sick of The Veronicas. The're like my sisters favroute band, and I swear, If I hear "When It All Falls Apart" one more time, Ill disembowl someone.
Yeah, but you would still bang them amirite

G_Mac07

05-13-2006, 12:33 AM

[QUOTE=deadinholywood]Yo G_Mac I like the album artwork, i dont half mind the sample songs, vocals are a little strange in some places but maybe its because my internet is playing up a bit.

Whoa Aisles of White sounds very nice![/QUOTE[

I actually really dislike them. I'm hoping they aren't a great indication of what to expect on Imago. They are just missing something that Begins Here and the EP had. I really dislike Clint's voice on some tracks as well, particularly A Slow Descent, which is being marketed as the new single. Either way, I'll still buy the album, but whether I enjoy it or not is another question. I also think the bands change in imago is having a bit of an effect on what I think of the samples. Without really wanting to use the term 'selling out', I think TBE may be heading in that direction. :(

Oh, and for the record, Phoenix has been dropped from the record.

bradc1988

05-13-2006, 01:04 AM

Yeah, but you would still bang them amirite

Have you seen what they look like without 3 inches of makeup? ...

They sound so generic to me, all these crappy female pop singers/groups sound the same to me these days.

But I'd hit Natalie Bassingthwaighte or however it's spelt from the Rouge Traders/Neighbours.

StreetlightRock

05-13-2006, 01:59 AM

That's v. true, w/o the makeup they look like Craparellas.

Riva

05-13-2006, 04:11 AM

But I'd hit Natalie Bassingthwaighte or however it's spelt from the Rouge Traders/Neighbours.

She's even uglier, I think.

RePyNz

05-13-2006, 07:12 AM

RE: Butterfly Effects new album - IMAGO. Think I agree with Gmac to say I'm not overwhelmingly impressed but as I remember with begins here I initially only liked a couple of tracks and the rest grew on me over time.

Why is that I wonder (how an album takes a while to grow on you)? I think it's coz initially you like the actual sound but not how it's written or composed, but after a while it just kinda gets imprinted in your head and there you go.

Great thread btw, I'm glad I rediscovered this website

I really dislike Clint's voice on some tracks as well, particularly A Slow Descent

Like the same voice he sings in the verses of One Second of Insanity? If so I think I know what you mean, but when he sings with his natural voice it just sounds great I reckon.

G_Mac07

05-13-2006, 08:57 AM

No. I think the new songs lack depth. Clint's vocals were never spectacular to begin with, but on songs like Without Wings TBE really showed how they could gel together to create something beautiful.

The new samples, really just remind me of the feeling I got when I first heard One Second Of Insanity, where I thought they were ok, but nothing more than that. Compare Beautiful Mine to any of the new samples, and you should get what I mean.

Txus

05-13-2006, 09:02 AM

I've never posted in here....but:

THE RED PAINTINGS FTW

G_Mac07

05-13-2006, 09:05 AM

I've never posted in here....but:

THE RED PAINTINGS FTW

Yes. :)

bradc1988

05-13-2006, 10:45 AM

She's even uglier, I think.

She's looked hot on Neighbours for the past few years, she has a killer rack.

ThunderBass

05-13-2006, 11:46 AM

meh... when its dark its about what they FEEL like more than what they look like... if they have hot bods just flick the switch...

Riva

05-13-2006, 09:32 PM

I've never posted in here....but:

THE RED PAINTINGS FTW

Hehe. Yes they are great.

Too bad the cancelled their FNQ tour because they're a bunch of pansies! :mad:

G_Mac07

05-13-2006, 09:43 PM

To add salt to the wound, I'm seeing them in two weeks. Actually, in pretty much exactly two weeks, to the very hour, I will be at an instore Acoustic set/signing.:D

Riva

05-13-2006, 09:54 PM

Are you bringing your teddy bear, or is that a different show?

G_Mac07

05-13-2006, 09:56 PM

*Robot

And no. I don't have any robots lying about the place, and even if I did, I probably wouldn't take it anyway.

deadinholywood

05-14-2006, 08:59 AM

I actually really dislike them. I'm hoping they aren't a great indication of what to expect on Imago. They are just missing something that Begins Here and the EP had. I really dislike Clint's voice on some tracks as well, particularly A Slow Descent, which is being marketed as the new single. Either way, I'll still buy the album, but whether I enjoy it or not is another question. I also think the bands change in imago is having a bit of an effect on what I think of the samples. Without really wanting to use the term 'selling out', I think TBE may be heading in that direction. :(

Oh, and for the record, Phoenix has been dropped from the record.

I cant really comment on any image change within the band as ive never really been all that into them (only have a few songs and doubt that i'd buy an album) Just though some of the samples sounded quite nice but they dont touch other Aussie heavier rock acts.
Strange that Phoenix was dropped weren't they pushing that song not too long ago?

PeEpHoLe_10

06-09-2006, 08:42 PM

Cog have written about 12 songs for their new album and are expecting it to be released early 2007.Very exciting.

blueyxd

06-09-2006, 09:18 PM

I hope they do more good songs and less bad songs this time around

PeEpHoLe_10

06-09-2006, 09:56 PM

I like all of the songs on The New Normal,except for maybe Charades and The River Song.

Werny

06-10-2006, 03:56 AM

I would like to take this moment to honour the legendary diSEMBOWELMENT. I just got Transcendence Into The Periphal (the original, not the re-release) and it's absolutely brilliant, some of the best doom I've heard on there.

G_Mac07

06-10-2006, 05:50 AM

For anyone who wants it, I have the leak of The Butterfly Effect - Imago. Post your email if you want it, and I will send it to you tomorrow morning after I finish getting drunk.

(I'll read and respond to the new posts in the thread at a time when I haven't been drinking.)

Werny

06-10-2006, 10:21 AM

Isn't that already out in stores?

Heads up for Fack... I'm Dead!

Besides Blood Duster and the aforementioned shocked, deceased man, does anyone know any other aussie grind bands? Aussie grind = good!

Hehehe at the Cryptopsy concert the F..I'm Dead singer goes "isn't it Sunday today? Ye-e-e-eah, this is the place to be! F*CK THE FOOTY!" funny fellow.

Riva

06-11-2006, 05:54 AM

Never been into Blood Duster. ****... I'm Dead is great though.

PeEpHoLe_10

06-11-2006, 06:05 AM

What does everyone think of Sunk Loto?Im pretty sure they have new album coming out soon,which could be good.Their last album is fairly good IMO.Im surprised they arent more popular than they are.

Apocalyptic Raids

06-11-2006, 07:14 AM

I've never checked out Blood Duster.

That type of grind that tries to be funny (Anal Cunt etc) doesn't really interest me.

G_Mac07

06-11-2006, 07:55 AM

I missed most of Blood Duster at a festival I went to, but the 2 songs I saw were pretty decent. I should try and pick up an album by them.

Werny

06-11-2006, 08:45 AM

I've never checked out Blood Duster.

That type of grind that tries to be funny (Anal Cunt etc) doesn't really interest me.

If you don't like the humor, why not just listen to the music? They have some really great, rocking riffs sometimes. Although they aren't really the most grindcore band around, unlike F...I'm Dead which own arse.

KRASH

06-11-2006, 09:58 AM

grinspoon or summin' i heard one of their songs was pretty kewl

blueyxd

06-11-2006, 10:04 PM

yeah, they were alright back in about 1998

Riva

06-11-2006, 10:48 PM

Grinspoon had a few good songs back when I was in year 8 or so.

Txus

06-11-2006, 10:49 PM

Hey, I think Seascapes Of The Interior are from Australia right? If so...there should me more discussion about this wonderful musicians.

Apocalyptic Raids

06-12-2006, 01:50 AM

Hell City Glamours anyone? I've only heard one song but it's great.

G_Mac07

06-12-2006, 04:11 AM

Hey, I think Seascapes Of The Interior are from Australia right? If so...there should me more discussion about this wonderful musicians.

Seascapes are an awesome Post Rock band. bluey got me into them. It's too bad they released so little though.

Also, for fans of Seascapes, Adams new project, The Boy Who Spoke Coulds has new some up on their myspace.

blue3

06-12-2006, 01:55 PM

Hell City Glamours anyone? I've only heard one song but it's great.Do they have an album or something? It'd be cool to actually hear their other songs.

Apocalyptic Raids

06-12-2006, 09:30 PM

Do they have an album or something? It'd be cool to actually hear their other songs.
I think they have a couple of EPs. You can download more songs off their myspace.

I also want to find out whether or not that track cuts out, or if it's supposed to be like that :mad:

blue3

06-12-2006, 09:38 PM

I think they have a couple of EPs. You can download more songs off their myspace.

I also want to find out whether or not that track cuts out, or if it's supposed to be like that :mad:It cuts off cause you're gay.

Apocalyptic Raids

06-12-2006, 09:39 PM

:upset:

Txus

06-12-2006, 10:52 PM

Seascapes are an awesome Post Rock band. bluey got me into them. It's too bad they released so little though.

Also, for fans of Seascapes, Adams new project, The Boy Who Spoke Coulds has new some up on their myspace.
I have to check that project out!

I love SOTI so much man, one of my favorite Post Rock bands at the moment. :)

PeEpHoLe_10

06-19-2006, 05:20 AM

I bought the new Butterfly Effect yesterday.Im enjoying it alot.

G_Mac07

06-19-2006, 05:23 AM

I bought the new Butterfly Effect yesterday.Im enjoying it alot.

I think it sounds pretty average. It sounds watered down if you ask me. Reach is probably the best song on there.

I met TBE at an instore the other day and Clint Boge said the change in sound was mostly to prevent things getting stale for them. I agree that some bands need to do that, but I don't think TBE have moved in the right direction.

PeEpHoLe_10

06-19-2006, 06:01 AM

This is actually my first TBE album,so i cant really compare it to their othert stuff,but i like the album.Aisles Of White and This Year are great IMO.

borisdablade

06-19-2006, 08:14 AM

The new Butterfly Effect album is pretty good although as with all their stuff they can sound pretty generic at times. In A Memory is fantastic, as is Aisles of White and A Slow Descent (although there are a few riffs that sound like they were ripped off from Adam Jones).

The new Eskimo Joe album has been the big surprise for me this year, I never liked their sound much before as the stuff I had heard always seemed too mainstream. But their new sound is very cool, the single especially, I may even buy the album, depending on how much cash I have :upset:

G_Mac07

06-19-2006, 08:34 AM

In A Memory is fantastic, as is Aisles of White and A Slow Descent

I don't like those two songs, unfortunately. From what I've seen on forums, the new TBE material seems to have a love/hate relationship with people. It's really a case of not being able to please anybody, and the older fans who dislike the new stuff, will be replaced by newer fans who love it. Anyway, I'm kind of leaning more towards the dislike side of things, which is unfortunate, but I'll always have respect for TBE.

Also, has anyone else had problems with the tagging of Track 1 - Imago on Imago. Mine has some automatic thing saying it was written by Peter Fairclough, and it annoys the hell out of me. I can't change it using windows media player tag editor either, so if anyone knows how to get it tagged properly, let me know.

Riva

06-21-2006, 08:53 AM

My girlfriend heard a Butterfly Effect song on the radio. She said they were like a whiny Tool. I laughed, and conceded that she had a point. Of course, I've only heard half an album by them.

blueyxd

06-21-2006, 09:09 AM

Also, has anyone else had problems with the tagging of Track 1 - Imago on Imago. Mine has some automatic thing saying it was written by Peter Fairclough, and it annoys the hell out of me. I can't change it using windows media player tag editor either, so if anyone knows how to get it tagged properly, let me know.
It sounds like it's got one of those annoying extended tags.. I'm not sure of the abilities of WMP, but try deleting the id3 tag and then put it back in again manually, that might fix it

if not, Winamp or Foobar2000 can do it...

Txus

06-21-2006, 09:10 AM

Is there any Karnivool love in here?

I had a blast with them last week, awesome band.

G_Mac07

06-21-2006, 09:22 AM

Sam, thanks. I'll give that a look at some point.

Jason, she does have a point.

Mike (I think that's your name anyway, let me know if it's not), Karnivool get a lot of love from me. Awesome Nu-Metal/Hard Rock band. Probably one of the best live acts in Australia last year as well, along with Cog. They've got some incredibly catchy material, and I find that if I listen to Themata once, within the next couple of days I will have to listen to it again.

blueyxd

06-21-2006, 09:23 AM

Yeah, I've seen them just once, and they pulled out of a 2nd gig where I would have otherwise seen them.
Despite their light nu-metal sound, they are really quite technical, which doesn't really become apparent until seeing them live. Especially the bassist.

I should statr using that quote button more often.

G_Mac07

06-21-2006, 09:30 AM

Despite their light nu-metal sound, they are really quite technical, which doesn't really become apparent until seeing them live. Especially the bassist.

Yeah, Jon's pretty sweet. I particularly like his use of harmonics and delay on Themata. I met him briefly outside The Zoo when I saw them tour with Cog, but I was drunk and kind of an idiot at the time. I was all like "omg 6 string bassist your awesome lololol" before proceeding to go get more money during a crappy bands set.

EDIT: I just realised the Persona EP has no review on sputnik, so I'll probably do it on my upcoming 26 hour bus ride. w00t! for me having something to do.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-03-2006, 04:07 AM

Riva

07-03-2006, 04:14 AM

Jason, she does have a point.

Of course she does, she's a genius!

G_Mac07

07-05-2006, 12:40 AM

Im really loving the new Butterfly Effect album right now.The vocals are awesome IMO.In A Memory and Before They Knew are my favs right now

Are they good live,does anyone know?Im seeing them in a couple of weeks.

They are ok live, but there's other, similar Australian bands that put on a better show. Worth seeing though, considering they still probably only charge $25~ for a ticket.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-06-2006, 01:11 AM

Yeah the tickets are only $22 which is pretty cool.Ive seen Cog live,and they were amazing IMO.I doubt whether TBE will be as good.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-21-2006, 07:38 PM

So i saw TBE live last night.It was a pretty awesome show.The place i saw it had no barracade and i was right up the front in the middle.Clint had lots of interaction with the crowd,especially during A Slow Descent which was awesome,and they also came out for an encore which im 99% sure wasnt planned.The band looked like they were enjoying themselves probably more than other band ive seen.I also snagged a set list.Overall,it was a good night,well worth my $22.

eug009

07-21-2006, 07:54 PM

Is there any Karnivool love in here?

I had a blast with them last week, awesome band.
I like them, there quite a good band

G_Mac07

07-21-2006, 11:49 PM

The Butterfly Effect usually do encores. Glad you enjoyed the show though, peephole.

Werny

07-22-2006, 02:34 AM

The Red Paintings and Butterfly Effect are coming here very soon, as in a week or two, I might have to go see them (although I haven't heard either of them).

trainwreck orchestra

07-22-2006, 08:19 AM

psycroptic psycroptic psycroptic!!!!!! (psycroptic) lol

australian technical death metal!

sorry if they have been mentioned already. they have about 20 different riffs in each song played at all speeds, and they are a treat to play on the guitar :cool:

:thumb:

www.psycroptic.com

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Riva

07-22-2006, 06:37 PM

The Red Paintings and Butterfly Effect are coming here very soon, as in a week or two, I might have to go see them (although I haven't heard either of them).

Butterfly Effect are coming up here soon. The Red Paintings are STILL postponing their FNQ tour.

Apocalyptic Raids

07-22-2006, 07:24 PM

I think the Butterfly Effect are playing here this weekend.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-22-2006, 08:59 PM

The Butterfly Effect usually do encores. Glad you enjoyed the show though, peephole.

Haha,damn it you ruined my fun.I thought they came back out especially for us.
I also forgot to mention that i while i was waiting around the club they played at i got to meet Clint (i missed the signing) and got a picture with him.He seemed very friendly and laid back.Also,im not extremely firmiliar with the band,so i didnt really know what they looked like (except Clint of course) and while i was waiting around this guy walked past and said how are you mate.I thought it was just some random,but when the band came up on stage i realised it was TBE's Guitarist which i thought was pretty funny.

One more thing,has anyone thats been to shows on the Imago tour noticed various people with video cameras shooting the show in the crowd and up on stage?Maybe they plan to release a DVD or something.

G_Mac07

07-22-2006, 09:39 PM

psycroptic psycroptic psycroptic!!!!!! (psycroptic) lol

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I did a write up on them as well, it's just not in this thread.

peephole, nice to hear you met Clint as well. I met him recently at an instore, and ended up talking with him briefly about my hometown of Mt Isa. He's a nice guy.

And TBE were whispering things about a DVD on their old forums (now deleted) while they were in LA recording. They were recording the recording process, and were intending on releasing it as a bonus with Imago. Obviously, that didn't happen, so lets hope their plans for a DVD have gotten a whole lot bigger over the last couple of months.

Finally, The Red Paintings scored the main article in a local free mag around here last week. There was an interesting article/interview where Jamie Barrett told how the name "The Red Paintings" came about. It's because he suffers from a condition called synesthesia, which allows him to hear colours. When he hears a piece of music he likes, he sees the colour red, and that's where the name comes from. You can read the article here (http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/826/30) if you're interested.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-22-2006, 09:59 PM

peephole, nice to hear you met Clint as well. I met him recently at an instore, and ended up talking with him briefly about my hometown of Mt Isa. He's a nice guy.

And TBE were whispering things about a DVD on their old forums (now deleted) while they were in LA recording. They were recording the recording process, and were intending on releasing it as a bonus with Imago. Obviously, that didn't happen, so lets hope their plans for a DVD have gotten a whole lot bigger over the last couple of months.

Oh that would be sweet as.I asked them about it on myspace,but i doubt they will reply,so we'll just have to wait.One of my friends was talking to the bass player at the instore and he said they will be probably be coming to my hometown (i travelled to go see them the other night) in the not too distant future,so i will hopefully be seeing them again before the end of the year.

How are you liking the new album now?Have your opinions on it changed?

G_Mac07

07-22-2006, 10:03 PM

PeEpHoLe_10

07-22-2006, 10:07 PM

Nah, my opinions on it are still roughly the same. The first half of the album is much better than the second though I think, with Reach & Gone being the highlights for me. I actually started reviewing it, but I'm yet to finish it because I didn't like the direction my review was going (I was being to negative about it, for no real reason other than my own disappointment). I'll post it on sputnik when I'm happy with what I've written.

The middle is the best for me.Reach,Before They Knew and In A Memory are all great i think.Reach is actually my least favourite off the album.I actually wrote out a review but then it just dissapeared.I dont know what happened there.Pretty annoying actually.

G_Mac07

07-22-2006, 10:19 PM

Hmmm, was your review a track by track review, that was missing review for the last two songs? If so, I don't mean to be offensive at all, but it would have been removed because it was pretty poorly done.

Hopefully you saved the review to your computer or something, so you can then edit and repost it easily. Anyway, I'd like to offer some constructive criticism.

a) Finish your review in it's entirity before posting it. Save it to your computer and finish it at another time if you can't do it in one hit.
b) Try to keep your reviews free of fanboysim. It really brings the validity of the review down if everything is 'awesome' without giving any reasoning as to why. I noticed a lot of the were said to be great and that was about it, before moving on to the next song.
c) Make sure all of your spelling and grammer is correct. There was a couple of things that were a bit dodgy, and I know you had one song listed twice (Possibly Signs).

Finally, read a couple of review on the site that have excellent user ratings, and use the format they followed to influence your review. It really helped to do that when I was starting out.

PeEpHoLe_10

07-22-2006, 10:29 PM

3TwoCan3

11-19-2006, 01:29 AM

Frenzal Rhomb r a great Aussie Punk band, i got their two latest albums and a couple of songs from their earleir albums. Me faverite songs by them at the moment is You need a friend, greyhound, You can't move into my house and world's ****dest cunt

davo_guitarman

11-19-2006, 01:35 AM

ok it might be mentioned in this thread but patriarchal death machine are an adelaide based band, and theyre kind of like a hardcore/old school punk band.

they absolutely own i bought their album , familiarity breeds contempt.

i advise you to to google them or wiki.

Riva

11-19-2006, 05:13 AM

Yeah, Frenzal Rhomb are a pretty fun band.

Jim

11-19-2006, 05:16 AM

I saw them at my scout jamboree in 2001 in Sydney. Thats right. I was a scout! And Frenzal Rhomb played for us!

There was a mosh pit and everything. :p

Riva

11-19-2006, 05:22 AM

I was a scout too. In fact, I was going to go to the 2001 Jamboree, but I ended up having other commitments. Hehe.

Jim

11-19-2006, 05:31 AM

It was pretty good actually. Killing Heidi and Lano and Woodely performed too. :)

Killing Heidi were pretty cool back in the day :cool:

davo_guitarman

11-19-2006, 06:09 AM

It was pretty good actually. Killing Heidi and Lano and Woodely performed too. :)

Killing Heidi were pretty cool back in the day :cool:

that they were, they played at big day out 2001 as my fondest memory, they played wier on acoustic.

ha such a cool song :D

G_Mac07

11-19-2006, 08:48 AM

Frenzal Rhomb are great to have a beer two. Easy listening, catchy and fun. I've never seem them live. I used to think the chorus to You Can't Move Into My House was the greatest thing ever as well. :lol:

Killing Heidi and Lano and Woodely performed too.

I remember we got Killing Heidi in Mt Isa roughly the same time as that. No Frenzal or L&W though. :(