Robertson's Rock of Ages Music Festival |
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 | Those of you who are lucky enough to remember the 1st and 2nd Robertson Rocks festivals might already be sold on this idea.
Underground In Events and Promotions now present the "Rock of Ages Music Festival" in aid of the Breede Valley Hospice which supports the people with life theatening and terminally illnesses. These people are ruitinly sent home to die due to the limited resources available in many African hospitals.
Robertson's Rock of Ages Music Festival.
In aid of... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Buy the Ticket.co.za | on: Thursday 19th of August 2010 at 15:40 |
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Plug And Play 3 Thursday nights @ Full Moon |
[ Read Article ] | The Plug & Play initiative got started in 2008 at Café Arc, but really it's something bands have been doing for ages in venues the world over. We had a such a success at Zeplins wonderboom in 2009 that we decided that it is time for Plug & Play 2010 to take place at Full Moon Lounge, Hazelwood.
Essentially it is an Open Mic Night with a face lift, and RockingSA is reviving the vibe of the Open Mic Nights that used to happen at the erstwhile Nile Crocodile. Pretoria does not have a venue... read more?
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Published by: rockingSa
Source: fanie rockingsa | on: Thursday 15th of July 2010 at 13:59 |
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2010 Hard Rock & Metal Festival @ the Civic Theater Roodepoort |
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 | For South Africa this is a first ever The WorldCup has come, and Hard Rock and Metal has been brought to the Civic Theatre.
All of Eternity in conjunction with Marshall Music, Joburg Promusica, Everlast Tattoo, RockingSA and Safi Soundz is putting together a festival for all people in South-Africa that love Hard Rock and Metal. Hard Rock and Metal Has come a long way from the mid 60’s and has given birth to some of the most existing bands like Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Kreator,... read more?
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Published by: rockingSa
Source: RockingSA | on: Wednesday 23rd of June 2010 at 10:58 |
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Master of Rock Review - Cape Town |
[ Read Article ] | It's not often we have big names performing in South Africa, and even more seldom we have big names worth listening to. Imagine my delight when the rumours of a Deep Purple performance started doing the rounds! Despite the pricey tickets, I figured no price would be too high for the privilege of a live performance from one of my all-time favourites.
So off we went to Grand West's Arena. The show started with Wishbone Ash giving an excellent performance. Their sounds was rich... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Shanu Van Der Berg | on: Monday 14th of June 2010 at 13:43 |
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Plug And Play 2 Thursday nights @ Full Moon |
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 | The Plug & Play initiative got started in 2008 at Café Arc, but really it's something bands have been doing for ages in venues the world over. We had a such a success at Zeplins wonderboom in 2009 that we decided that it is time for Plug & Play 2010 to take place at Full Moon Lounge, Hazelwood.
Essentially it is an Open Mic Night with a face lift, and RockingSA is reviving the vibe of the Open Mic Nights that used to happen at the erstwhile Nile Crocodile. Pretoria does not have a venue... read more?
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Source: RockingSa | on: Sunday 30th of May 2010 at 13:16 |
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Computicket Fingered by Competition Commission |
[ Read Article ] | A case of exclusionary conduct has been filled against South African ticketing giant Computicket. In Johannesburg, on Tuesday the 11th of May the Competition Commission referred a case of exclusionary conduct to the Competition Tribunal for adjudication.
If found guilty Computicket could potentially face an administrative penalty of 10% of its 2009 turnover. This following complaints by Strictly Tickets CC, Soundalite CC (trading as Artslink), KZN Entertainment News and Reviews CC... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Buy the Ticket.co.za | on: Wednesday 12th of May 2010 at 13:16 |
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Masters of Rock - Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash |
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 | Big Concerts present the Masters of Rock Tour featuring Deep Purple with Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg on Friday 28th May 2010, ICC Durban Arena on Sunday 30th May 2010 and Tuesday 1st June at the Grand Arena, Grandwest and Entertainment World, Cape Town.
At the turn of the `70s, a holy trinity of British heavy rock groups-Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple-made music that shook the world. Forty years on, Deep Purple are the last men standing... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Big Concerts | on: Monday 10th of May 2010 at 13:02 |
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SOUND ON SCREEN Music Film Festival (28 April - 2May) |
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 | The creators of the South African HORRORFEST-, X FEST-, and CELLUDROID Film Festivals are launching this brand new and exciting music-themed event at the legendary Labia Theatre (28 April - 2 May 2010)
Across 5 days, this eye- and ear-popping event will screen a range of exciting feature films and documentaries dealing with this essential part of our existence:
MUSIC.
These movies encapsulate various genres and musical personalities, from Rock, Pop and Metal, to Rap /... read more?
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Source: Flamdrop Productions | on: Thursday 15th of April 2010 at 14:18 |
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Henry Rollins - Frequent Flyer - SA Tour |
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 | Henry Rollins, the prolific musician, actor and writer, trades in his airline miles for a tour bus with the launch of his Frequent Flyer Tour in early 2010. Henry's latest talking tour takes in Ireland, North America, Australia and South Africa in May 2010. The show picks up where he left off in 2007, and continues to narrate the adventure that is the life of our favourite American.
"Hank" as he is known by his large and fiercely loyal fan base, promised South Africans on his... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Buy the Ticket.co.za | on: Thursday 15th of April 2010 at 12:30 |
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Mobile Tickets hit South Africa |
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 | South African event ticketing just got simpler! You no longer need a bank account to pre-book your tickets and can do it straight from your WAP enabled cellphone or computers internet browser.
Buy the Ticket.co.za make the buying and selling of tickets a breeze. Having partnered with Ukash Buy the Ticket allow buyers to pay using a cash like voucher which can be purchased at any Pick 'n' Pay, Shoripte or Checkers.
Currently targeted at the alternative events scene Buy... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Buy the Ticket.co.za | on: Thursday 8th of April 2010 at 16:05 |
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Slash debut album "Slash" |
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 | Good Morning!
Let me guess, you have just logged into Facebook as you’re slurping on your first/second cup of coffee trying very hard to face yet another day of harsh reality at work? Always on the lookout for something new and exciting anything that might get you through the day?
Better wake up and smell the coffee because I might just have the news you might be sniffing for today, seriously!
A few days ago former Guns ‘N’ Roses guitar hero Slash has released his debut... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester (I'M A SOUTH AFRICAN ROCKER!) | on: Thursday 8th of April 2010 at 12:03 |
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Tanz Café - Jozi All Stars - 25.02.10 |
[ Read Article ] | Tanz Café.. a Bryanstonian version of the Langoustines Restaurant in Durban.
The typically hated genre of music disciplines…. Dinner Theatre.
But wow, even for a partially filled venue, it was so damn cosy and interestingly enough….warm and friendly.
I certainly expected a more Chic atmosphere with a bunch of Snobs and overly critical rich folk and found a totally different feel
As before I was astounded at the transformation of this great band as either the practice or exposure... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Wednesday 31st of March 2010 at 11:51 |
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Decodance Club - the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock |
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 | Ever been clubbing at Decodance, Cape Town’s club for older rockers who like their music more Led Zeppelin than Lady Gaga? The club at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, where that wonderful organic market takes place each Saturday? The club that runs a sports bar, where guys bored with being dragged around cheese stalls can slip off to watch a game over a pint? You’ve never noticed the place! Well – you’ve already grasped an important element of this story. The owner of Decodance club, in the... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Noseweek.co.za | on: Friday 5th of March 2010 at 12:54 |
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MotherFUDD BangOn Song Announced! |
[ Read Article ] | Ahem...firstly, thank you for everyone for your feedback re the Bangon song and we are pleased to announce that we will be marching right into the history books to “Walk” by the immortal Pantera.
Making it smack with extra juiciness will be our “Cowboys From Hell” and they are, in no particular order:
Herman - Juggernaught – Vocals
Cliff – Agro – Vocals
Dwayne – Sacrifist – Vocals
Jared – Chromium –Vocals
Van – AOA – Vocals
Justin – Chromium - Vocals
Shane,... read more?
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| Published by: Motherfooddd | on: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 at 22:43 |
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RamFest 2010 |
[ Read Article ] | Wazzup Nightcrawler!
So I bet you are having a steaming festival season so far huh? Well for my part one of the best is coming up this weekend and it's going to be totally insane from what I can tell so far…
Most of you who were lucky enough to experience one of the previous RAMFEST festivals in Cape Town (especially Ramfest III last year!) will agree with me that RAMFEST really is a truly special and unique festival. Its authentic alternative rock vibe and breathtaking... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester (I'M A SOUTH AFRICAN ROCKER!) | on: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 at 18:59 |
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Disillusion - Back to Times of Splendour |
[ Read Article ] | This particular album gave me a lot to think about. Not because I found the music to be particularly thought provoking but because every review I read had such exaltations of awe and majesty. I thought to myself, “Shit, this fucker’s got to be something!” I was waiting impatiently for my hallelujah moment but it failed to arrive. I thought to myself (a second time), “You’re too excited – listen again without so much forceful intent.” And nope, still not feeling this. I’m not this is a god awful... read more?
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Source: http://www.metal-archives.com/ | on: Monday 15th of February 2010 at 10:15 |
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Time to break the books... |
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 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 21.01.2010
MotherFUDD, South Africa's renowned metal festival is proud to announce that they will be hosting the first ever Official Guinness World Record for the “Most People Headbanging Simultaneously” at the seventh annual MotherFUDD – The Gathering 2010 on 13 March 2010.
Motherfudd is extremely proud to fly this exciting and unusual flag as it will not only
spotlight the massive following metal music and... read more?
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| Published by: Motherfooddd | on: Sunday 14th of February 2010 at 18:57 |
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Blacklist Rock & Windows 7 Playlist 7 |
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 | Hi Everyone
Blacklist Rock has been selected as one of the 50 featured bands for “Microsoft Windows 7 Playlist Seven” competition starting Monday 25 January 2010! This means you can download “Eye” for free till next Sunday only.
You can also download six tracks from the other 49 groups to make up your “Playlist 7”! Even if you already own “Eye” please help us out by downloading the track. By doing so your making sure Your South African band “ Blacklist Rock” makes it to the top... read more?
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Source: http://www.reverbnation.com/blacklistband | on: Tuesday 26th of January 2010 at 10:23 |
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Masters of Rock hit South Africa |
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 | Their combined age is probably in the region of - well let's not even think about it...
Never mind about the years, feel the quality. Throw the combination of Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash into conversation and, if you are talking to any rock fan worth their salt, you should get the equivalent of a rock high five.
All three bands are heading south in May next year for BIG Concerts, for the Masters of Rock concert tour, kicking off Friday, May 28, in Johannesburg,... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Tonight.co.za | on: Thursday 17th of December 2009 at 11:52 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 8 - Motorhead |
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 | Howdy Headbanger!
It’s one of these blue Mondays again after an action packed weekend full of excitement such as the spectacular World Cup Draw and the recent tour of The Killers. It’s time again for another feature so I thought it’s about time to bring you the orgasmatronic, sensational and legendary Motörhead from England…
FRANK RIESTER
“That was a great time, the summer of '71 - I can't remember it, but I'll never forget it!”…Lemmy... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Monday 7th of December 2009 at 21:50 |
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THORNROSE Battle of the Bands - 13th and Final Round - Cool Runnings |
[ Read Article ] | Time in starting all the intro’s and drinking games was a tad later than scheduled… but hey.. that’s par for the course; which gave me the opportunity to just watch and observe people and their habits, which was interesting to say the least…
…and my god, I saw a slow motion moment, a beautiful slow motion moment…. You know those ones in the movies when a school boys wet dream fantasy girl come walking down the school corridor with her hair flowing in the wind cress clinging sweetly her... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Monday 7th of December 2009 at 21:49 |
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Thornrose Battle of the Bands - 12th Round - Semi 2 - Black Dahlia |
[ Read Article ] | Today was the first day that I came almost 2 hours early so that I could ensure that I had a place to sit as the crowd that turned out to the Cool Running’s proved to be rather rambunctious thus I considered preparing myself…
As with Cool Running’s I have to be brutal boys, it would be unfair to be lenient even if I am not a judge in this semi. So I will have to say what I like and who I like…. Nothing personal!
Gun Down Goliath opened the floor with a slightly longer sound check, but... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Friday 4th of December 2009 at 09:04 |
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The Maniacal Vale - A study in the art of Doom Metal |
[ Read Article ] | Esoteric, for those who might not know, is a funeral doom outfit hailing from Birmingham in the United Kingdom. They are one of the most superb, dynamic and consistent metal acts around. Now, I don’t give out this sort of praise willy-nilly but this band really deserves some serious accolades. On the other hand there are doom metal bands and then there are doom metal bands. I have come across many varieties: some have bored me to death (maybe that was the intention?), others that you really... read more?
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| Published by: subtle*knife* | on: Monday 23rd of November 2009 at 09:51 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 7 - Rainbow |
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 | Wazzup Rockers!
After all these recent tragic events and incidents in the world of sport (i.e. the suicide of Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, the embarrassing performance of our national anthem before the rugby match against France or the “hand of god goal – revisited” scandal last night that has robbed Ireland of their participation in the 2010 World Cup…) it is a strong reminder that MUSIC is still a far better option for escapism….so it’s time again for another ‘Come Taste The Band’... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Friday 20th of November 2009 at 15:18 |
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THORNROSE Battle of the Bands - 10th Round - Black Dahlia |
[ Read Article ] | By Now Black Dahlia has gotten to know me pretty well, to the point where I don’t actually pay, I walk in and smile saying “hidy ho” to all and they greet me by name… “big deal” you may say, but, I tell you, that recognition is recognition no matter whether it is for the idiocy that precedes you or the genius in your wake. If someone can respect you enough to use your name, then you have made a difference …. Haven’t you?? ** Perhaps perception is but a joint smoke away**
The last time I... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Friday 20th of November 2009 at 01:19 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 6 - Doro: Queen of Metal |
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Thursday, October 15th 2009
Hola amigos!
How you been? The weather sucks big time as I type this and thus far this has got to be the crappiest October in years. At least a nice opportunity to do another Come Taste The Band feature today, it’s been a while…I know.
I wanna come straight to... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Thursday 29th of October 2009 at 12:28 |
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Everlast Tattoo Fest2 |
[ Read Article ] | This not too far out the way venue, was filled with biker from the event prior… and me in my demure way considered it to perhaps be the wrong venue as the signage pointing the way was non existent… perhaps the very cool couple of Danielle the tattoo artist, who reminds me so much of “Kat” from Miami ink on DSTV and Micky her ever attentive hubby who is the originator and organiser… should consider the “passing” crowds and lost revel seekers when it comes to signage…. But be that as it may as... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Wednesday 28th of October 2009 at 16:45 |
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Thornrose Battle of the Bands |
[ Read Article ] | Fourways Cool Running’s run by another Bradley….(I have met soooo many Brads in the entertainment industry.. freeky) had a very different atmosphere tonight and as I walked in I was greeted with a uniquely growled out singer who welcomed me with a melody fit for a king….. THAT’S ME!!. Yay!!….. so don’t get any ideas.. hehe…. Uhmm! Any way enough about me.
I walked into a fully fledged rocking song…. and was “befokk’d” as I thought they were just a warm upper band… .and sorely wished that... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Tuesday 27th of October 2009 at 11:15 |
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Thornrose Battle of the Bands - 5th Round - 15.10.09 - Fourways |
[ Read Article ] | The atmosphere starting off tonight was rather demure as the patronage was at a minimum… probably due to the overly stressed traffic conditions, but by 20h48 with 2 less judges Mind Clash the first band to start had to do something as time cold not wait…
“Wake up” saw Jad the bassist bring in a subtle intro which lead to Stevo on Guits, Willie on Drums and Marco the versatile Growler /singer backing him up in a simple message dotted with great guitar solos and the words “wake ... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Monday 19th of October 2009 at 06:15 |
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Juggernaught - Act of Goat - ROAR Review |
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 | Pre-event chills are settled solidly with the consumption of a Savana, a couple Castles, a Black Label and some other strange tasting brew... weird afternoon! Ring ring! Hola! We're moving, rolling into drive-ways and waiting for the inhabitants of the houses to surface. Somebody produces a litre of coke to which we add the rest of that nasty rum and bounce the bottle. Everybody knows the deal, Juggernaught are down from Pretoria and playing in a small spot renowned for awesome sound,... read more?
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| Published by: Asterix | on: Sunday 4th of October 2009 at 10:51 |
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Battle of the Bands - 1st Round - Cool Runnings - Fourways |
[ Read Article ] | Battle of the Bands – 1st Round – Cool Running’s – Fourways
This venue which is often used as a stop over for famous band, hits home to the feeling of what I think the whole franchise is about…. MUSIC… and what better place to launch the Battle of the Bands competition put on by Events Management team THORNROSE.
As diligently as ever the sound was tested and in place for the first band, by “Smack Entertainment” Sound engineers, who are all round suppliers of sound and event... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Friday 2nd of October 2009 at 11:56 |
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Thornrose Battle |
[ Read Article ] | 50 bands, 13 weeks, 3 winners!!!
The Thornrose Music battle of the bands will take place every Thursday starting from the 17th September until the 3rd December 2009. The final will take place on the Saturday, 5th December 2009 at Cool Runnings in Fourways. The shows will be hosted at Cool Runnings in Fourways and The Black Dahlia in Boksburg.
Entrance is R30 with a flier and R40 without.
There will be loads of giveaways at each heat, at the door and all around the venue. Such as... read more?
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Source: http://www.thornrosemusic.co.za | on: Sunday 27th of September 2009 at 00:48 |
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Festival of Music in East London |
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 | Eeast London live music addicts will get a four-day dose of their fix when the Festival of Music launches at the recently licensed "Musos" venue this week.
The four-day mayhem will feature 25 bands from East London and outside its borders, covering genres like rock, metal, blues and folk. This will be the first music festival in town in a while and should bring a breath of fresh air to the East London music scene. The festival kicks off on Wednesday, September 23 and runs until Saturday,... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Daily Dispatch | on: Tuesday 22nd of September 2009 at 12:31 |
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An Interview with Barry Drewett - God of Metal Resurrected |
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 | Durban's metal scene was rocked to the core this June by a near-tragic attack. Barry Drewett, Contrast the Water frontman and co-owner of Burn, was brutally beaten outside his club off Stamfordhill Road. Nearly three months on, this local heavyweight is back on his feet and ready to pick up where he left off. I chatted to him to find out how he's doing and what he's got in store for Durban:
Here's his story in his own words:
I don't really know what... read more?
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Published by: Jimmy
Source: Durban Live.com | on: Wednesday 16th of September 2009 at 17:16 |
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Full Moon Alternative Lounge - Menlyn/Pretoria - 4th September 2009 |
[ Read Article ] | Indietronic Spring Bash
This alternative venue, tucked so nicely away in the Hazzelwood Suburb in Menlyn Pretoria area is certainly, for me a cliché in the making….. an oasis in the desert… ( Actually I got so fukkin’ lost, my joint was the only thing that focussed me enough to find this hidden little gem.
Simple black based with red accented décor on the outside, so dark and demur that I missed the entrance totally…. Following through the black padded door one walks straight into... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Tuesday 15th of September 2009 at 22:56 |
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Armageddon Fest 3 - 22nd August 2009 - Edenvale |
[ Read Article ] | Doesn’t the name Armageddon just ring “death & destruction” and a mean party for heavy moshers and bangers with loose brains?
Certainly by the end of the evening I can say the remnants of Armageddon was evident as the moshing and stage diving made for a great party and certainly excellent entertainment….. with one rather heavy stage diver enthusiastically concussing himself 3 times till he totally knocked himself out all together… .read on and you will find out the finer details…... read more?
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| Published by: Philsky | on: Tuesday 15th of September 2009 at 21:09 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 5 - The Scorpions |
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Friday, September 4th 2009
All hail!
This week has been fabulous thus far for me with more ink indulgence and the official start of spring. All geared up for summer and ready to rock! Yeah…
Today I have a real treat for you guys. Those of you who ever got stung by Scorpions know that stingy, burning... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Reister from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Friday 4th of September 2009 at 15:31 |
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Hey! Don't Steal my Music! |
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 | Excessive rock-star lifestyles and rampant music-industry greed aren't sound ideas.
The global recession is biting so hard, Sir Mick Jagger was spotted driving around London in a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle singing "(Can't Get No) Satisfaction". Jagger's biggest gripe isn't that his long-time sparring partner, Keith Richards, might have snorted his father's ashes or that former band manager Allen Klein might have siphoned off a few million dollars of hard-earned royalties. Instead, it is the... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Michael Waddacor (on MoneyWeb.co.za) | on: Friday 28th of August 2009 at 14:52 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 4 - Firewind |
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Tuesday, August 25th 2009
Howdy Rowdy!
So…what you been up to this week thus far?
Hope all is good on your side, wherever you are. Am pretty hyped to bring you another incredible band tonight in what is already the 4th volume of the new ‘Come Taste The Band’ feature. I’ve been playing this band's tunes... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Riester from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Thursday 27th of August 2009 at 21:57 |
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The Purple Turtle is Reopening |
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 | Perhaps infamous alternative venue "The Purple Turtle" in Cape Town is being brought back to life. This weekend they play host to Red Light in June, The Undefined and upcoming band Labyrinth...
The legendary Purple Turtle is getting back into some serious action. Situated in a prime position on Long Street the bar has been around long enough to become a Cape Town landmark.
For many the Purple Turtle was the cornerstone of eccentricity and culture, hosting a variety of ‘new age’... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Facebook Event | on: Monday 24th of August 2009 at 17:02 |
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Kiss - Sonic Boom |
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 | Classic Rock can confirm that the new Kiss album will be called Sonic Boom – and we’ve got the full track listing. Not only that, but we’ve heard six of the album’s 11 songs!
Classic Rock’s Geoff Barton was invited to an exclusive preview of the new Kiss album this past Friday (August 14), in the convivial company of Doc McGhee, the band’s manager.
"Kiss promised to deliver a back-to-their-roots album and that’s exactly what we’ve got," Barton reports, "recorded in the... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Classic Rock Magazine | on: Wednesday 19th of August 2009 at 15:04 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 3 - Amon Amarth |
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Friday, August 14th 2009
Rockers, what’s up!
After a daunting day without electricity for most parts, it feels good to have the power back again….the power to listen to music and also the power to promote music. At least it wasn’t Eskom’s fault this time so no bad feelings here.
I get straight to the... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Frank Reister from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Saturday 15th of August 2009 at 01:07 |
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"Ultimate Guitar Hero" Les Paul Dead |
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 | Les Paul, one of the most revered guitarists in history and the father of the electric guitar, passed away last night, August 12th 2009 at the age of 94. Paul’s manager confirmed to Rolling Stone that cause of death was respiratory failure, and a statement from Gibson indicates Paul was suffering from severe pneumonia and died at a hospital in White Plains, New York.
Look back at Paul’s life in photos: Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen and more stars with the father of the electric... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: Daniel Kreps (Rolling Stone) | on: Friday 14th of August 2009 at 00:22 |
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Odian and Marching Dead Review |
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 | Between buyin’ beers and judging others, we take some time to review Odian and Marching Dead rock out with their proverbial farm animals out at Eye of Horus.
So it’s 9:30 at night and we’re at the Eye of Horus Pub. We’re a little worried because the event information we have says this thing starts at 8, but of course it’s clear that stage area isn’t even set up yet, and we have not missed anything of significance. Reassured, and with perhaps some perturbing urgency, we latch on to the... read more?
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Source: Kirby (Alternative Eye) | on: Thursday 13th of August 2009 at 16:14 |
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Fans Flocking to Oppikoppi |
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 | Over 15,000 music lovers are expected to head for Limpopo this weekend for the Oppikoppi Festival which has been rated the fourth best foreign music festival in the world by UK tabloid the Daily Mirror.
The dusty Northam farm will host the 15th annual Oppikoppi festival which this year features 85 local bands. Festival head Carel Hoffman said Oppikoppi has been “getting recognition both at home and abroad for over ten years now”.
“We’ve always done what we want, and had as much... read more?
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Source: The Times | on: Friday 7th of August 2009 at 18:29 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 2 - Pink Cream 69 |
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FEATURE: COME TASTE THE BAND VOL.2
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Wednesday, August 5th 2009
Wazzup Headbangers!
Thanks for all the great feedback regarding our new feature “Come Taste The Band”, it’s so cool that most of you actually do appreciate what I do. So please always feel free to let me have your constructive criticism, suggestions or ideas.
Our second band... read more?
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Source: Frank Reister from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Thursday 6th of August 2009 at 18:48 |
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Come Taste the Band - Vol 1 - Fates Warning |
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FEATURE: COME TASTE THE BAND VOL.1
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Monday, July 20th 2009
Hey you!
I am glad to announce that I will be doing a new feature
every now and then as of today. COME TASTE THE BAND is
a new feature helping you discover some amazing new, old
and or forgotten bands from around the world. In each issue
I will introduce a great band to you which... read more?
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Source: Frank Reister from "I'm a South African Rocker!" | on: Thursday 6th of August 2009 at 00:41 |
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US File-Sharer fined $675 000 |
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 | US file-sharer refuses Donations
Over the weekend supporters had begun to donate money to Boston University student Joel Tenenbaum who was found guilty of sharing 30 songs.
In a blog post Mr Tenenbaum said: "I ask no one to help me. And I ask for no one to cover what I signed up for." He said any money raised so far would be used to pay expenses to his legal team, many of whom worked for free.
"I shared music. I was the one who wanted a say in court. This lawsuit was... read more?
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Published by: Asterix
Source: BBC News | on: Monday 3rd of August 2009 at 11:11 |
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System of a Down - Toxicity |
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 | The day the freaks took over! Check out our other Albums of the Decade[1]!
From the years 1988-2000, nobody touched Slayer live. You went out as support to Slayer, you died. You took Slayer out as support, you died. Quite simply, if you went anywhere near Slayer live, you would have your head shoved so far up your ass, you’d be wearing buttock earrings.
But something changed when the band came over to the UK on a co-headline slot with Sepultura. The bands brought over a support... read more?
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Source: Metal Hammer | on: Tuesday 28th of July 2009 at 14:14 |
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Dine Alone Street-Team |
[ Read Article ] | Our artists include Alexisonfire, Bedouin Soundclash, City and Colour, The Arkells, and more! Joining our street team and helping us promote our artists means you can get cool benefits too, such as:
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