Heading to the Kerrang!tour on Wednesday night? And with Coheed and Cambria headlining, why wouldn't you! Well,after the four-band line-up why not head on to Bunker at Lavery's for the after-show party. Escape Fails will be providing the live entertainment, with Lavery's DJs spinning decks of doom to promote the Bradbury Place's new rock night.
And the price to paty at the door? A massive zip, zero, nada and nothing, but donations to help with costs will be appreciated. See you there!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Fishy night
March 6th. For fans of prog and classic rock put it in your diary - former Marillion front man, gentleman and giant, Fish will garce the boards of The Empire, Belfast!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
A not so brief rant on the 'long hair case'
In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, Winston Smith is tortured by the inquisitor O’Brien to agree that 2+2=5. The torture is so extreme that Smith eventually momentarily believes 2+2 does in fact equal five. Orwell’s concept of ‘thought crime’ paints a picture that jars with any concept of society that is pluralistic, a society were difference is celebrated, where the norm is a dangerous concept when framed by legislators and those in power.
Northern Ireland has traditionally been a ‘conservative’ culture (small ‘c’) where the norm is celebrated by both sides of the divide. It is a country where the dominant religions are monotheistic. Such monotheism drives towards totalitarianism, as to disagree is to reject the singular concept of abiding by set rules,dictated to the plebian masses by our betters and those who have access to divine revelation or well heeled barristers and PR consultants.
In court today a judge declared that one must agree to ‘rules’, however arbitrary they are. The rules in question are random. They decree that boys attending an Antrim Grammar School are not allowed to have hair that touches the collar of the school blazer or have a ‘number one’ cut.
Justice Weatherup, in an oral judgement, said that such rules are valid and do not sexually discriminate against boys. The legal decision he gave is that while the rules differentiate between boys and girls, the boys who were involved in the case which the school brought to school were not ‘treated less favourably’ as a result of being treated differently.
2+2=5
Justice Weatherup will provide a written précis of his judgement next week, with a full written judgement to follow later.
Both the précis and judgement will make interesting reading, not least to make sense of the logic, but to see if there are any grounds to appeal for the families involved.
With regards to long hair, Justice Weatherup, was clear that the school involved (Ballyclare High School) was correct to establish a uniform policy which clearly dealt with male pupils and female pupils differently.
For my sins I attended almost all of the court proceedings in Belfast High Court. Over the three days, I missed two and a half hours out of the 3.5 days of the judicial review hearing. My views, as expressed here, are mine alone, and do not relate to the views my employer may or may not have over this case. But still, my views were formed after a lengthy series of sessions listening to ‘learned’ barristers bat backwards and forwards arguments that were often repetitive and in many cases fatuous. That is, of course, my own opinion. As yet freedom of speech has not been declared illegal.
But what has this case to do with rock and metal fans?
Firstly, there is a lengthy (excuse the pun) tradition of people with long hair, whether they are fans of rock/metal or not. Even the monotheists have an image of Jesus with flowing locks. From the bohemian artists, through to classic artists, long hair was not an issue, until the relatively recent dawn of the culture of conformity that arose, especially, in the post-WWII years.
That too was quickly upset in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s. Teddy boys, rockers, hippies, punks, metalheads all represented a change and a challenge to the conformist norm.
This was acknowledged by Justice Weatherup when he remarked that times change. He also acknowledged that change was ‘possible’ in school rules via school councils.
However, at present for rock and metal fans who wish to have long hair it is now likely that if you are at school you will have to have short hair. End of story. It matters not your views, lifestyle choice, your favourite music, the fact that you chose a challenging and diverse genre of music to listen to.
Justice Weatherup elucidated the fact that rules be rules and to hell with those that seek to challenge the vanilla norm.
To be fair to the learned Justice Weatherup he was asked to judge on a situation that should not have ever been a matter for the courts.
What he did clearly say was that rules, like fashion are subject to change. One way that change could happen was through school councils; though I fear that any proposals a school council may bring forth over hair length will be rejected by the forces that prefer the mediocrity of conformity over the dynamism of diversity.
What should be worrying fans of rock and metal are the comments made by the principal of Ballyclare High School, Mr Knox (no doubt advised and coached by his PR consultants), outside court.
He said: "This is an important decision not just for Ballyclare High School but for all other schools and organisation which operate a uniform code and will no doubt be of great interest and relief to them."
Implicit in his comments are the fact that despite your ability, your talent, your intelligence, your wit, your awards, your commendations, your achievements, and your lifestyle choices you can be told that long hair is wrong.
2+2=5
The fact that short hair is as much a ‘fashion’ statement as long hair, escapes the enforcers of the norm. Short hair, as mentioned above, is a relatively recent adherence in human development
Implicit in the comments by Mr Knox, is that any body of assumed authority, whether it be a school or an employer, can dictate a uniform/appearance policy which requires short hair.
The House of Lords, in the shape of the Law Lords, have already drawn a distinction between ephemeral appearance and permanent appearance. That is, ephemeral issues apply to things that can be changed easily, such as dress restrictions, and permanent features are those that cannot be changed between periods not in school/work such as tattoos and length/style of hair. In future such a difference cannot be taken into consideration if the judgement delivered in Belfast stands further tests.
If your school has a ridiculous restriction on your hair length, or your employer decrees that you should ‘get it cut’ then you will have little chance in Northern Ireland’s courts to challenge such a decision. It may be arbitrary, insane or directly infringing any given article of human rights legislation, but such stupid policies can be upheld.
2+2=5
I am a male with hair that isn’t overly long (nowhere near as long as Herman Lii of Dragonforce for example) but is well past the collar ‘test’. I accept that when circumstances demand, ripped jeans and black tour t-shirts are not appropriate when working in an environment that dictates certain styles of dress, for example when meeting barristers or politicians. Equally, when meeting children and young people in the course of my work, or suppliers, or during internal meetings I may, by making an informed choice, dress differently.
I do not accept that my hair length has any bearing on my ability to perform my job.
I believe that as an educated person, skilled in my chosen profession, I can make such choices over ‘dress’ as appropriate without interference or censure.
That the likes of Mr Knox would challenge such an interpretation perhaps says more about him than those of us who rely on our intellect and ability rather than arbitrary rules.
That he, and the forces of conservatism that are rampant in this new Northern Ireland, can take anything but the short view is, frankly, scary.
2+2=5
It is also part of a trend towards ignorance over intellect. The monotheistic obscenity that is the triad of school, church and government is now lumbering towards dumbing down and seeking a norm dictated by fundamentalist religiosity.
For those who haven’t been paying attention the DUP (yep, party of Government etc) has been campaigning to make sure that ‘Intelligent Design’ - also known as creationism - should be taught in our schools, It matters not to this fundamentalist coalition of ill-informed that 'Intelligent Design' is discredited by 99% of scientists, rejected by most philosophers and even rejected by courts in America.
The DUP, together with their fellow fundamentalists, also advocate (in an uncanny echo of Roman Catholic doctrine) that young people should just not do that messy sex thing at all before some Holy Man prays to the Sky Fairy and declares that a couple can now shag at will.
Research, evidence, peer reviewed studies, science, philosophy matters not at all to their views.
We are living in a Northern Ireland that is dangerously tottering towards an era whereby medievalists not only hold sway, but can begin to introduce laws and deliver precedent that curtail freedoms and paint all those who are not conforming to the received wisdom as deviants to be hated, despised and legislated against.
How long before rock and metal CDs are burned in the streets?
How long before 2+2=5?
Our schools should be where enquiry and creativity are fostered. Our schools should be where diversity is celebrated and encouraged.
In our monotheistic dominated culture rock and metal represents a challenge to the ill-advised quest towards conformity rather than encouragingn questioning.
Yet, there is hope. That hope was expressed, in some way, by Justice Weatherup when he acknowledged that times change and outdated rules and policies should change to reflect that.
He argued that young people should have a vehicle for change, and in school that should be the school council. By extrapolation such vehicles should be available in the workplace.
So, unless you wish to be a member of the pack, slavishly following the rules, doffing the cap to conventionality, it is incumbent to speak out. The courts may believe themselves to be the final arbiter, but they are not. Sufficient voices (or guitars and drums!) can be raised that the demand that we accede to 2+2=5 can be rejected in favour of rationality, diversity and a celebration of all who challenge the accepted wisdom of mediocrity.
But my cautionary note is this. Semi-literate rantings in text-speak will cut no ice. Bebo and the Stepen Nolan show have yet to be accorded equal status to the High Court.
Argue from logic and the developing continuum of a rights-based culture, not from blasé waffles. What is needed is clarity of mind, wit and a vision for a culture based on understanding that clones are just a repetition of past mistakes.
As Fish of Marillion wrote: “Where are the prophets, where are the visionaries, where are the poets?”
Where is the eloquence that does't talk down, but elevates debate.
We must not wallow in the norm if the music and culture beloved by many thousands in Northern Ireland is to be preserved and cherished. Northern Ireland rocks, let us never forget that.
Ok, rant over (for now) and no I’m not getting my hair cut unless it is my decision, not a decision forced on me. And to the young people concerned…I’m past 40 and the bastards haven’t ground me down yet!
Northern Ireland has traditionally been a ‘conservative’ culture (small ‘c’) where the norm is celebrated by both sides of the divide. It is a country where the dominant religions are monotheistic. Such monotheism drives towards totalitarianism, as to disagree is to reject the singular concept of abiding by set rules,dictated to the plebian masses by our betters and those who have access to divine revelation or well heeled barristers and PR consultants.
In court today a judge declared that one must agree to ‘rules’, however arbitrary they are. The rules in question are random. They decree that boys attending an Antrim Grammar School are not allowed to have hair that touches the collar of the school blazer or have a ‘number one’ cut.
Justice Weatherup, in an oral judgement, said that such rules are valid and do not sexually discriminate against boys. The legal decision he gave is that while the rules differentiate between boys and girls, the boys who were involved in the case which the school brought to school were not ‘treated less favourably’ as a result of being treated differently.
2+2=5
Justice Weatherup will provide a written précis of his judgement next week, with a full written judgement to follow later.
Both the précis and judgement will make interesting reading, not least to make sense of the logic, but to see if there are any grounds to appeal for the families involved.
With regards to long hair, Justice Weatherup, was clear that the school involved (Ballyclare High School) was correct to establish a uniform policy which clearly dealt with male pupils and female pupils differently.
For my sins I attended almost all of the court proceedings in Belfast High Court. Over the three days, I missed two and a half hours out of the 3.5 days of the judicial review hearing. My views, as expressed here, are mine alone, and do not relate to the views my employer may or may not have over this case. But still, my views were formed after a lengthy series of sessions listening to ‘learned’ barristers bat backwards and forwards arguments that were often repetitive and in many cases fatuous. That is, of course, my own opinion. As yet freedom of speech has not been declared illegal.
But what has this case to do with rock and metal fans?
Firstly, there is a lengthy (excuse the pun) tradition of people with long hair, whether they are fans of rock/metal or not. Even the monotheists have an image of Jesus with flowing locks. From the bohemian artists, through to classic artists, long hair was not an issue, until the relatively recent dawn of the culture of conformity that arose, especially, in the post-WWII years.
That too was quickly upset in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s. Teddy boys, rockers, hippies, punks, metalheads all represented a change and a challenge to the conformist norm.
This was acknowledged by Justice Weatherup when he remarked that times change. He also acknowledged that change was ‘possible’ in school rules via school councils.
However, at present for rock and metal fans who wish to have long hair it is now likely that if you are at school you will have to have short hair. End of story. It matters not your views, lifestyle choice, your favourite music, the fact that you chose a challenging and diverse genre of music to listen to.
Justice Weatherup elucidated the fact that rules be rules and to hell with those that seek to challenge the vanilla norm.
To be fair to the learned Justice Weatherup he was asked to judge on a situation that should not have ever been a matter for the courts.
What he did clearly say was that rules, like fashion are subject to change. One way that change could happen was through school councils; though I fear that any proposals a school council may bring forth over hair length will be rejected by the forces that prefer the mediocrity of conformity over the dynamism of diversity.
What should be worrying fans of rock and metal are the comments made by the principal of Ballyclare High School, Mr Knox (no doubt advised and coached by his PR consultants), outside court.
He said: "This is an important decision not just for Ballyclare High School but for all other schools and organisation which operate a uniform code and will no doubt be of great interest and relief to them."
Implicit in his comments are the fact that despite your ability, your talent, your intelligence, your wit, your awards, your commendations, your achievements, and your lifestyle choices you can be told that long hair is wrong.
2+2=5
The fact that short hair is as much a ‘fashion’ statement as long hair, escapes the enforcers of the norm. Short hair, as mentioned above, is a relatively recent adherence in human development
Implicit in the comments by Mr Knox, is that any body of assumed authority, whether it be a school or an employer, can dictate a uniform/appearance policy which requires short hair.
The House of Lords, in the shape of the Law Lords, have already drawn a distinction between ephemeral appearance and permanent appearance. That is, ephemeral issues apply to things that can be changed easily, such as dress restrictions, and permanent features are those that cannot be changed between periods not in school/work such as tattoos and length/style of hair. In future such a difference cannot be taken into consideration if the judgement delivered in Belfast stands further tests.
If your school has a ridiculous restriction on your hair length, or your employer decrees that you should ‘get it cut’ then you will have little chance in Northern Ireland’s courts to challenge such a decision. It may be arbitrary, insane or directly infringing any given article of human rights legislation, but such stupid policies can be upheld.
2+2=5
I am a male with hair that isn’t overly long (nowhere near as long as Herman Lii of Dragonforce for example) but is well past the collar ‘test’. I accept that when circumstances demand, ripped jeans and black tour t-shirts are not appropriate when working in an environment that dictates certain styles of dress, for example when meeting barristers or politicians. Equally, when meeting children and young people in the course of my work, or suppliers, or during internal meetings I may, by making an informed choice, dress differently.
I do not accept that my hair length has any bearing on my ability to perform my job.
I believe that as an educated person, skilled in my chosen profession, I can make such choices over ‘dress’ as appropriate without interference or censure.
That the likes of Mr Knox would challenge such an interpretation perhaps says more about him than those of us who rely on our intellect and ability rather than arbitrary rules.
That he, and the forces of conservatism that are rampant in this new Northern Ireland, can take anything but the short view is, frankly, scary.
2+2=5
It is also part of a trend towards ignorance over intellect. The monotheistic obscenity that is the triad of school, church and government is now lumbering towards dumbing down and seeking a norm dictated by fundamentalist religiosity.
For those who haven’t been paying attention the DUP (yep, party of Government etc) has been campaigning to make sure that ‘Intelligent Design’ - also known as creationism - should be taught in our schools, It matters not to this fundamentalist coalition of ill-informed that 'Intelligent Design' is discredited by 99% of scientists, rejected by most philosophers and even rejected by courts in America.
The DUP, together with their fellow fundamentalists, also advocate (in an uncanny echo of Roman Catholic doctrine) that young people should just not do that messy sex thing at all before some Holy Man prays to the Sky Fairy and declares that a couple can now shag at will.
Research, evidence, peer reviewed studies, science, philosophy matters not at all to their views.
We are living in a Northern Ireland that is dangerously tottering towards an era whereby medievalists not only hold sway, but can begin to introduce laws and deliver precedent that curtail freedoms and paint all those who are not conforming to the received wisdom as deviants to be hated, despised and legislated against.
How long before rock and metal CDs are burned in the streets?
How long before 2+2=5?
Our schools should be where enquiry and creativity are fostered. Our schools should be where diversity is celebrated and encouraged.
In our monotheistic dominated culture rock and metal represents a challenge to the ill-advised quest towards conformity rather than encouragingn questioning.
Yet, there is hope. That hope was expressed, in some way, by Justice Weatherup when he acknowledged that times change and outdated rules and policies should change to reflect that.
He argued that young people should have a vehicle for change, and in school that should be the school council. By extrapolation such vehicles should be available in the workplace.
So, unless you wish to be a member of the pack, slavishly following the rules, doffing the cap to conventionality, it is incumbent to speak out. The courts may believe themselves to be the final arbiter, but they are not. Sufficient voices (or guitars and drums!) can be raised that the demand that we accede to 2+2=5 can be rejected in favour of rationality, diversity and a celebration of all who challenge the accepted wisdom of mediocrity.
But my cautionary note is this. Semi-literate rantings in text-speak will cut no ice. Bebo and the Stepen Nolan show have yet to be accorded equal status to the High Court.
Argue from logic and the developing continuum of a rights-based culture, not from blasé waffles. What is needed is clarity of mind, wit and a vision for a culture based on understanding that clones are just a repetition of past mistakes.
As Fish of Marillion wrote: “Where are the prophets, where are the visionaries, where are the poets?”
Where is the eloquence that does't talk down, but elevates debate.
We must not wallow in the norm if the music and culture beloved by many thousands in Northern Ireland is to be preserved and cherished. Northern Ireland rocks, let us never forget that.
Ok, rant over (for now) and no I’m not getting my hair cut unless it is my decision, not a decision forced on me. And to the young people concerned…I’m past 40 and the bastards haven’t ground me down yet!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Long hair...
In my other life I occassionally turn up for work with the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People...This past three 'working' days have been pre-occupied by the case of two pupils at Ballyclare High School who have 'defied' school uniform policy by having their hair touching their blazer collar...
Three long days in court so far, but Mr Justice Weatherup has promised a 'decision' on Friday...Once he has issued his decision, it will no doubt be widely covered by the media.
Whatever the result, one thing can be assured...very, very few of those present in court will be darkening the doors of The Empire on Saturday night for Limehouse Lizzy - apart from me that is!
Three long days in court so far, but Mr Justice Weatherup has promised a 'decision' on Friday...Once he has issued his decision, it will no doubt be widely covered by the media.
Whatever the result, one thing can be assured...very, very few of those present in court will be darkening the doors of The Empire on Saturday night for Limehouse Lizzy - apart from me that is!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Old time rock 'n' roll
Sorry that I've not been posting for a while...but I'm back...and there'll be a shedload being posted in coming weeks from the latest tour gossip, reviews of local acts, news from various local rock/metal camps (including an imminent announcement on positive developments from the Residual Effect and Escape Fails camps)...in the meantime the older rock and metal fans will be booking their tix for the Def Leppard/Whitesnake/Black Stone Cherry gig at the Odyssey on 21st June. Suffice to say this wrinkly rocker saw Snake and Lepps in the early 80s Belfast debuts, but am damn excited too that Black Stone Cherry are on the line up...more soon!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Gaps in Maiden tour dates
For the observant amongst you there are gaps in the currently announced Iron Maiden tour itinerary. Namely, they play in Paris on 1st July, the in London on 5th July, and then on 16th July in Stockholm. Promoters across the island of Ireland have been, no doubt, taking note. I am willing to offer the band £1.50, a packet of Smarties and a collection of recently quaffed empty Carlsberg cans to play in my back garden (subject to local council consent) but may raise my offered fee to £3.25 if Maiden agree to play Rosetta. I await the call.
More realistically, one can 'hint' that negotiations are underway!
More realistically, one can 'hint' that negotiations are underway!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Counting the dates
Fed up with not knowing the date? Worried that Aunt Aggie will get you another calendar of cute doggie pics? Fear no more! The Sorrowfall 2008 calendar is now available.
For the (extremely) reasonable price of £7 you can have a Sorrowfall calendar (complete with RokPix's finest live frames adorning each page) to replace the tatty Bon Jovi 2007 calendar 'yer ma bought ye' because she knew you liked them 'hippy bands'.
Head your way over to www.sorrowfall.co.uk or www.myspace.com/sorrowfall to purchase your essential metal Chrimbo pressie for the(sorrow)fallen among you all!
For the (extremely) reasonable price of £7 you can have a Sorrowfall calendar (complete with RokPix's finest live frames adorning each page) to replace the tatty Bon Jovi 2007 calendar 'yer ma bought ye' because she knew you liked them 'hippy bands'.
Head your way over to www.sorrowfall.co.uk or www.myspace.com/sorrowfall to purchase your essential metal Chrimbo pressie for the(sorrow)fallen among you all!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Kevin bows out
Quiet Riot singer Kevin Du Brow passed away this weekend. More details here:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=85583
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=85583
Saturday, November 24, 2007
and yet more gigs...
Dillinger Escape Plan...February 17th, Spring & Airbrake...Smashing Pumpkins...February 10th King's Hall...Joe Satriani...May 24th Mandella Hall...
Friday, November 23, 2007
more bands playing Belfast
Yet more bands playing Belfast (see below). Hayseed Dixies on 27th February at The Empire
Here there be Tygers
No sooner that one gig update appears (see below) than another set of dates need to be added..80's NWOBHM pioneers Tygers of Pan Tang play Derry's Nerve Centre on 22nd February and Spring and Airbrake on 23rd...
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Gig update
Updates...gigs, gigs, gigs...more gig news! This is a quick update of the previous list.
Avenged Sevenfold are playing the Ambassador on 1st February...British Sea Power are playing the Spring & Airbrake on 17th January...Bon Jovi play Punchestown Racecourse on 7th June...Joe Satriani plays Vicar St, Dublin on 23rd May...
Add that to the previous list and that's a damn load of playing by anyone's account
No doubt more to come, and let me know when your band is playing!
Avenged Sevenfold are playing the Ambassador on 1st February...British Sea Power are playing the Spring & Airbrake on 17th January...Bon Jovi play Punchestown Racecourse on 7th June...Joe Satriani plays Vicar St, Dublin on 23rd May...
Add that to the previous list and that's a damn load of playing by anyone's account
No doubt more to come, and let me know when your band is playing!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
QOTSA
In case you missed the Queens of the Stone Age update...here's the latest news onJosh 'Ginger' Homme's Belfast date...straight from Wonderland..
"Fans of Queens Of The Stone Age who were disappointed when their
concert date at the Balmoral Hall sold out within hours last week, will be
delighted to learn that due to phenomenal ticket demand, the band have
announced that their planned February show in the venue will now take
place in the Kings Hall - increasing the capacity to cope with the demand
from fans to see them live in Belfast."
"Fans of Queens Of The Stone Age who were disappointed when their
concert date at the Balmoral Hall sold out within hours last week, will be
delighted to learn that due to phenomenal ticket demand, the band have
announced that their planned February show in the venue will now take
place in the Kings Hall - increasing the capacity to cope with the demand
from fans to see them live in Belfast."
Saturday, November 10, 2007
There are a few gigs coming up....
Been a bit busy of late...hence lack of posts....suffice to say there are a few gigs coming up...check the list below!
14th November – A Little Bitter – The Empire
17th November – My Chemical Romance – King’s Hall, Belfast
18th November – Machine ‘Fucking’ Head – Ambassador, Dublin
23rd November – Soundstone – The Magnet Centre, Newry
23rd November – A Little Bitter – Bound for Boston, Derry
24th Novemver – Overoth – Katy Daly’s
24th November – A Little Bitter – Common Room, Dungannon
25th November – Adler’s Appetite/Million$Reload - Spring & Airbrake
30th November – Jeff Scott Soto – The Rosetta
1st December – Escape Fails – INF, Warrenpoint
7th December – Ash – Mandella Hall
8th December - The Bon Jovi Experience- The Empire
9th December - The Bon Jovi Experience- The Empire
15th December – Apocalyptica – Ambassador, Dublin
15th December - The Damned - The Empire
16th December – Thin Lizzy – Waterfront Hall
21st December – Biffy Clyro – Mandella Hall
21st December – Escape Fails – The Magnet Centre, Warrenpoint
23rd January (08) (Kerrang! Tour) – Coheed & Cambria, Fightstar, Madina Lake +
24th January – Bullet for My Valentine – Spring & Airbrake
7th February - Queens of the Stone Age - Balmoral Hall
8th February – Nazareth – Spring & Airbrake
16th February - Deft Leppard - The Empire
26th February – Jimmy Eat World – St George’s Market, Belfast
4th March – The Cult – The Olympia, Dublin
2nd April – Nightwish/Pain – Mandella Hall
In this semi-sober state I may have missed one or three! Let me know if I have and I'll revise list accordingly!
14th November – A Little Bitter – The Empire
17th November – My Chemical Romance – King’s Hall, Belfast
18th November – Machine ‘Fucking’ Head – Ambassador, Dublin
23rd November – Soundstone – The Magnet Centre, Newry
23rd November – A Little Bitter – Bound for Boston, Derry
24th Novemver – Overoth – Katy Daly’s
24th November – A Little Bitter – Common Room, Dungannon
25th November – Adler’s Appetite/Million$Reload - Spring & Airbrake
30th November – Jeff Scott Soto – The Rosetta
1st December – Escape Fails – INF, Warrenpoint
7th December – Ash – Mandella Hall
8th December - The Bon Jovi Experience- The Empire
9th December - The Bon Jovi Experience- The Empire
15th December – Apocalyptica – Ambassador, Dublin
15th December - The Damned - The Empire
16th December – Thin Lizzy – Waterfront Hall
21st December – Biffy Clyro – Mandella Hall
21st December – Escape Fails – The Magnet Centre, Warrenpoint
23rd January (08) (Kerrang! Tour) – Coheed & Cambria, Fightstar, Madina Lake +
24th January – Bullet for My Valentine – Spring & Airbrake
7th February - Queens of the Stone Age - Balmoral Hall
8th February – Nazareth – Spring & Airbrake
16th February - Deft Leppard - The Empire
26th February – Jimmy Eat World – St George’s Market, Belfast
4th March – The Cult – The Olympia, Dublin
2nd April – Nightwish/Pain – Mandella Hall
In this semi-sober state I may have missed one or three! Let me know if I have and I'll revise list accordingly!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Coheed & Cambria - Belfast date
Prog Metal arch priests Coheed and Cambria are to headline this year's Kerrang! tour which kicks off in Belfast on 23rd January at the Mandella Hall. Joining the New Jerse noise crew will be Fightstar, Madina Lake and Circa Survive..well at least Coheed and Cambria will be there!
Hallowe'en cancellation
Circumstances beyond the control of bands, promoter and venue has led to the cancellation of the Hallowe'en metal night at the Rosetta. Corrupt Absolute, Psyatica and the Rosetta Bar apoloigise for the cancellation of what promised to be fantastic Hallowe'en noise fest...this was a no-one to blame situation for everyone invovled.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Circadian demo available at No Fake ID Required gig
On the subject of the No Fake ID Required gig... Circadian's debut 5-track demo EP is out now...copies available at the October 27th gig for the stupid price of £5!!!
No Fake ID Required - October 27th
The next No Fake ID Required gig is on Saturday Oct 27th. Line up is:
- Escape Fails
- Sorrowfall
- Dead Zebra
- Interrogate
- Circadian
- Visceral Attack
Friday, October 19, 2007
Hawaiin Hallowe'en metal at the Rosetta
Hallowe'en night -it can be so clichéd - all those fancy dress costumes that cost a fortune...well to hell with that - head to the Rosetta on Wednesday 31st to witness the metallic majesty that is Hawaiin's Corrupt Absolute! And with Limerick's monstrous Psyatica backing them up.
And at £6 it's sure as hell cheaper than renting a costly fancy dress outfit that you'll only spill beer over while listening to the feckin' Time Warp for the third time!
And at £6 it's sure as hell cheaper than renting a costly fancy dress outfit that you'll only spill beer over while listening to the feckin' Time Warp for the third time!
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