The Music Thread

[plague]

Been hearing a fairly catchy song at work over the past few weeks. No idea who it was so I interneted it and Lo and behold.

It was 5 seconds of summer.

I always thought they were some sort of One Direction type boy band but they are actually a legit talented bunch of kids.

Good for them.

[q-money]

lol please kill yourself plague this is easily the worst thing you have ever said

[plague]

lol please kill yourself plague this is easily the worst thing you have ever said

i have a disease!!!!!!!!

[Bon]

Anyone else getting to the Cambo tonight to see Psycroptic and Goatwhore?
If you are in to your metal, Croppers are one of the best going round for tech death metal.. Absolutely MASSIVE in Europe and USA, not bad for some blokes from Tassie..
I'm hoping to get down there after training..

[q-money]

psycroptic are fkn mad, i saw them with thy art is murder at the manning bar back in december (who were also brilliant)

[Bon]

psycroptic are fkn mad, i saw them with thy art is murder at the manning bar back in december (who were also brilliant)

Oh nice man.. Thy Art Is Murder are awesome musically, but have a bit of a reputation as loose unit d!ckheads.. haha..
Back around 05/06 we played a few shows with Psycroptic and they were just awesome down-to-earth pisshead blokes.. Great times..

I've got a mate who likes to pretend he is in to metal more than me, when I asked him if he was going to the show tonight, he confirmed he would be in Sydney seeing Ed Sheeran..
We are no longer mates.. :deadhorse:

[goaliepersempre]

Atemlossssssssss

[Bon]

New song released by Between The Buried And Me recently for their upcoming album Coma Ecliptic..
A lot more melodic than previous albums, but so far I like it.. Huge Mike Patton influence in the vocals with less screaming and more clean, musically they are just ridiculous.. So many influences you could name for the prog sound they have shifted towards..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEpu2keRMwI

[Bon]

Not sure how it is that I have never seen this before, but it is brilliant..
Music might not be for everyone, but the clip is outstanding..
(Also, for a Jeterpool inspired quiz, tell me the name of the leading lady - connoisseurs of "alone-time internet research" will know, and the name of the comedian who is playing the bartender.. hahaha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsMKOx6fumc

[Retro Jet]

CROSS THREAD POST
So, was this Ed Miliband a distant relation to Steve Miller Band?

[hawk]

CROSS THREAD POST
So, was this Ed Miliband a distant relation to Steve Miller Band?

you have broken into the death metal thread. rooooooooooooooooar

[Bon]

you have broken into the death metal thread. rooooooooooooooooar

You love it, hawk..

[Retro Jet]

I.C. RIP
35 years ago today... (what's left of it)
Anyway, he dun nit in Eng-a-lud.
Still time for rememberance.

[The Dunster]

I.C. RIP
35 years ago today... (what's left of it)
Anyway, he dun nit in Eng-a-lud.
Still time for rememberance.

The first time I heard Closer and Unknown pleasures I was blown away. Nothing has changed - they are still great albums everyone should own.

Curtis clocked off far too early, but unlike most of us he will never be forgotten.

[NUGUNS]

Enter Shikari this Saturday @ the UNSW Roundhouse.

Keen as.

[Retro Jet]

The first time I heard Closer and Unknown pleasures I was blown away. Nothing has changed - they are still great albums everyone should own.

Curtis clocked off far too early, but unlike most of us he will never be forgotten.

I still like to reminisce back to my teenage years when I listened a lot to JD
Glass with a set of headphones. :wub:
JD + Matin Hannett = phucking genius! Those subliminals....
Followed immediately by The Only Mistake of course. :thumbsup:

[Jeterpool]

Dave Grohl plays on with fractured leg. What a ledge. Someone here at work just said some boy band bloke got a little singe to his hair from a pyro display and they cancel the show. There's the difference.

[plague]

Dave Grohl plays on with fractured leg. What a ledge.

I reackon it was staged.
Expect this debate to head over to the Politics/Religion/Conspiracy thread very soon.

[Bon]

Speaking of staged or not..
Never heard of the band John Coffey, but apparently the singer did this at Pinkpop Festival in Netherlands..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTlFk-chSh4

[The Dunster]

Ian Anderson ripped flute solos on one leg back in the days of Jethro Tull. A lot more complex than the Foo fighters licks you could teach a monkey in three seconds.

[plague]

Ian Anderson ripped flute solos on one leg back in the days of Jethro Tull. A lot more complex than the Foo fighters licks you could teach a monkey in three seconds.

are those damn teenagers still on your lawn Dunster?

[baldrick]

Ian Anderson ripped flute solos on one leg back in the days of Jethro Tull. A lot more complex than the Foo fighters licks you could teach a monkey in three seconds.


The Def Leppard drummer has only got one arm.

[The Dunster]

The Def Leppard drummer has only got one arm.

Sold a lot of albums too - not sure how though.

[Bon]

Lindemann has released their first single, with debut album coming out next week..
Side project of Till Lindemann (singer of Rammstein) and Peter Tägtgren (just about everything in Hypocrisy)..
The first minute of the song, I couldn't work out if it was a massive pisstake or what, hahaha..

Oh yeah, I should probably warn that if you have lots of kids, don't have a sense of humour, or are offended easily, then probably shouldn't watch/listen to it..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWE_M0CX9So

[Bon]

Dillinger Escape Plan have announced a quick tour in August..
Playing in Sydney on August 29..
One of the most energetic and insane bands to see live.. (although the crazy live performance can come at a bit of a cost of sound, haha)

[The Dunster]

Dillinger Escape Plan have announced a quick tour in August..
Playing in Sydney on August 29..
One of the most energetic and insane bands to see live.. (although the crazy live performance can come at a bit of a cost of sound, haha)

That's a brilliant name for band.

[Grimario]

Lindemann has released their first single, with debut album coming out next week..
Side project of Till Lindemann (singer of Rammstein) and Peter Tägtgren (just about everything in Hypocrisy)..
The first minute of the song, I couldn't work out if it was a massive pisstake or what, hahaha..

Oh yeah, I should probably warn that if you have lots of kids, don't have a sense of humour, or are offended easily, then probably shouldn't watch/listen to it..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWE_M0CX9So

Ahahah, ****ing hell. That's awful and brilliant, all at once.

[The Dunster]

I don't understand the love for Rammstein. The theatrics are little more than a smoke screen to cover up just how poor they are as musicians.

They did an ok cover of the old Kraftwerk song the model - but that's about it for me.

[Retro Jet]

Tearing it up on the recorder....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5HiEd1yQQ

[plague]

I don't understand the love for Rammstein. The theatrics are little more than a smoke screen to cover up just how poor they are as musicians.
.

When I was a wee lad they played BDO, I'd nowt heard much of their stuff but my mate was all like "they are a bit of a show", then within 10sec of the first song old mate has set himself on fire and was giving it the big ones.

Can't remember much else* but yeah it was a good show.

*I'd had a wee bit too much acid though, I remember getting emotional during a Coldplay song.

[Bon]

When I was a wee lad they played BDO, I'd nowt heard much of their stuff but my mate was all like "they are a bit of a show", then within 10sec of the first song old mate has set himself on fire and was giving it the big ones.

Can't remember much else* but yeah it was a good show.

*I'd had a wee bit too much acid though, I remember getting emotional during a Coldplay song.

Yeah I was at that show too (minus the acid. hahaha), their live shows with all the pyrotechnics/fake phallus', etc were immense..


I guess you could call it a gimmick, a show, whatever.. From a musicians point of view, their songs could be considered quite simple, however they still write extremely catchy songs.. (They aren't exactly being labeled as tech-metal, haha)
Its all subjective.. Nirvana's songs are rock-bottom basic but I wouldn't say they were sh!t..

Musicality aside, I've also got plenty of respect for a band who can be around for 20+ years, and have the original and same 6 guys for the entire time..

[Frodo]

The Def Leppard drummer has only got one arm.

So does the guy from Frenzal Rhomb?

https://www.facebook.com/FrenzalRhomb/photos/a.132867453459103.36308.132867013459147/887812707964570/?type=1&theater

Drummer tried to stage dive and didn't quite make it to the crowd! Ouch.


Also in regards to Dillinger Escape Plan, i'll back up Bon's claims. Saw them at Soundwave whilst waiting for someone else and had my socks blown off within about 10 secs of them walking on stage. Never witnessed so much intensity from a live band before or since.

[q-money]

dr dre - compton: a soundtrack absolutely blazing, worth the wait

[The Dunster]

Dr Dre is about as G as Mike Cockerill.

[q-money]

who cares mate, the album rips

[The Dunster]

Seriously ? I thought you were taking the piss.

[parksey]

rumours say a lot of it was written by king kendrick

[plague]

dr dre - compton: a soundtrack absolutely blazing, worth the wait

not enough Katy Perry diss tracks.

[lquiquer]

NTUA on the Voice .... #liam

[parksey]

catching up on some new releases today

didn't have much hope for the new Foals album because i thought the singles were a bit generic. have to say it's actually pretty good and is probably just behind Total Life Forever (my fav and their best) on first listen.

now onto Beach House's new one - which has the lamest name ever - Depression Cherry. unsurprisingly it's great; they're one of the best going around for me, if you're into that sort of thing i guess. their sound hasn't changed much but they don't really need to.

also spun the new FKA Twigs ep. she's a goddess. love it.

new Dre is pretty sweet too.

spotify is amazing. i need to upgrade to premium but every time i try it comes up with a blank window for some reason :'(

[parksey]

also last dinosaurs' new one is sick

[The Dunster]

Speaking of dinosaurs this is what I was listening to on Sunday afternoon.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w51/jrj_guy/98e45212.jpg~original

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mermaid***/imgs/f/b/fb36a648.jpg

[Bon]

New Clutch album, Psychic Warfare, has just been released..
Neil Fallon knows how to grow a beard and put on the "crazy eyes".. haha


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj2WO58Bsj8

[The Dunster]

Pretty awesome music video.

[Bon]

Anyone else going down to see ACDC in Sydney in a couple of weeks?
I've got a ticket to the Sat show, 7th of Nov..
Never seen them live before, so pretty keen to get on it..

[The Dunster]

Anyone else going down to see ACDC in Sydney in a couple of weeks?
I've got a ticket to the Sat show, 7th of Nov..
Never seen them live before, so pretty keen to get on it..

What sort of coin are tickets going for ?

[Bon]

What sort of coin are tickets going for ?

About $100 for a seat, $160 for standing GA..

[sammydog]

Anyone else going down to see ACDC in Sydney in a couple of weeks?
I've got a ticket to the Sat show, 7th of Nov..
Never seen them live before, so pretty keen to get on it..

Saw them at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in the mid 90's. Awesome show, would love to go again.

I vowed never to go see a band at ANZ again though. Sound is crap and for the most part you are a million miles from the stage.

[Bon]

Saw them at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in the mid 90's. Awesome show, would love to go again.

I vowed never to go see a band at ANZ again though. Sound is crap and for the most part you are a million miles from the stage.

Ahhhh nice mate..
Yeah I have never seen Acca Dacca before, so figured I should get in while they are still going around..
Thats also why I purchased the front floor tickets, being as tall as I am, I can see everything and get up as close as necessary..
Can't expect the best sound at these sort of stadium shows anyway, so should be a good night.. Kingswood are opening too..

[Bon]

Just in case anyone hadn't heard or been off social media..
Scott Weiland (singer for Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, The Wildabouts, etc) passed away on Friday, 48 years old..
Pretty sad stuff, drugs involved of course..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAkNINmw694

[Grimario]

New Dream Theater album end of January. Concept album, The Astonishing. Double disc. Woooo.

First track released last week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdPn1mCmqoE

[Bon]

New Dream Theater album end of January. Concept album, The Astonishing. Double disc. Woooo.

First track released last week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdPn1mCmqoE

Petrucci is a nutbag.. Well, they all are.. Can play..
Awesome stuff, Grim..

[Bon]

Yesterday was the 11th anniversary of the death of Dimebag Darrell..
I made sure I had a few blacktooth grins last night in his memory..

If this song, particularly the solo (from 3:02) and breakdown (from 3:48) don't make your balls fizz, then nothing ever will..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDACorIaxNw

[The Dunster]

Yesterday was the 11th anniversary of the death of Dimebag Darrell..
I made sure I had a few blacktooth grins last night in his memory..

If this song, particularly the solo (from 3:02) and breakdown (from 3:48) don't make your balls fizz, then nothing ever will..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDACorIaxNw

Holy Crap. Makes Black Sabbath sound like a Folk band.

[The Dunster]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxv3DbXO4k

Two of the greatest guitarists in history. Absolutely insanely difficult shit to play.

[Bon]

Holy Crap. Makes Black Sabbath sound like a Folk band.

Hahahaha Dude.. That live clip was from Monsters In Moscow, 1991.. Apparently it was the fifth largest concert of all time, with 1.6 million people there.. (Pantera, ACDC and Metallica headliners)

[Bon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxv3DbXO4k

Two of the greatest guitarists in history. Absolutely insanely difficult shit to play.

That was awesome!!! What year was that recorded?
I'm pretty sure my old-boy has a few Glen Campbell records at home, might have to tax em for a little while and give them a proper listen..

[The Dunster]

That was awesome!!! What year was that recorded?
I'm pretty sure my old-boy has a few Glen Campbell records at home, might have to tax em for a little while and give them a proper listen..

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour aired from 1969 to 1972 in the USA. EDIT: They also did a few tv shows in Early 80's so this could be where it is from

Glen Campbell was probably the most sought after session guitarist in the USA during the 1960's. He could play anything and play it anyway you wanted it played.
On his own records it's all pretty laid back just doing it for the money type stuff. But on other peoples records he's a beast.

Jerry Reed most people know from Smokey and the Bandit but Chet Atkins named him a CGP [Certified Guitar Player] as he was practically untouchable when it came to finger style guitar.

Elvis Presley covered Guitar Man and they could not find a single session player in Vegas that could play the licks. So they rang Reed up and he flew in from his fishing trip and did the gig.

Another great Guitarist of that era is Roy Clark.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-sExIVBVaw

[Grimario]

Shitty few days for music. Stevie Wright and Lemmy gone.

[The Dunster]

Shitty few days for music. Stevie Wright and Lemmy gone.

Most of us would need to live to a thousand years to experience what those two did during their lives.

[Retro Jet]

Shitty few days for music. Stevie Wright and Lemmy gone.

Add David Bowie to that list. :(
What a musical legacy to leave behind...

[The Dunster]

Sad day indeed. An innovator that we will never see the likes of again.

RIP Bowie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5P63qGTm_g

[Bon]

Extremely sad day..

[WolfMan]

http://giphy.com/gifs/interview-bowie-looking-back-xT77XJOD1uTiQDDCzS

[Grimario]

One week. Unffff.

New track released today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yhFSTAyHWs

[Retro Jet]

In light of Glenn Frey's passing, this seems appropriate.
Not a bad cover...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj1ncF5hSY

[Grimario]

On my first listen through The Astonishing. I'm definitely not going to be able to appreciate it properly until I've listened multiple times. It's epic ans ambitious and filled with plenty of the bits that makes me love DT but just in writing this I've lost my place in the story and have no ****ing idea what's going on right now.

[Bon]

New song from Killswitch Engage..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG7n93dShNQ

[Grimario]

Maurice Smith of Earth, Wind and Fire fame is dead.

Non music but so is Dave Mirra (BMX legend) and Axl Rotten (ECW wrestler).

[Bon]

Maurice Smith of Earth, Wind and Fire fame is dead.

Non music but so is Dave Mirra (BMX legend) and Axl Rotten (ECW wrestler).

Hectic..
What was the cause? (for each)

[Grimario]

White not smith... dunno why my brain did that. Had parkinsons, was also old.
Mirra committed suicide.
No news on Rotten but speculation is pain med OD. Was found dead in a motel room. He had serious back injuries so had readily available meds... at least that's how the rumour goes.

[Bon]

New film clip from The Black Dahlia Murder..
Animated insanity, probably NSFW.. Definitely not safe to watch if you are under the influence of hallucinogens..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfSO19N_iNE

[Grimario]

What if I am working from home?


You might be able to help me, Bon...

Can you recommend me a band that plays music like that but has much much cleaner vocals? Or even just something like that that has no vocals would suit me fine.

[Bon]

What if I am working from home?


You might be able to help me, Bon...

Can you recommend me a band that plays music like that but has much much cleaner vocals? Or even just something like that that has no vocals would suit me fine.

Hallucinogens while working from home? haha

A lot of those sort of bands are actually releasing a downloadable "instrumental" version of the album these days, as they realise that a lot of people love the music but not so much the vocals..
As for bands that play like that, but have much cleaner vocals.. Ummmmm.. Leave it with me, you have given me something to do today at work..

[Grimario]

Also, this won Grammy for Best Metal Performance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ao4t_fe0I

Good clean vocals, wish it was a bit heavier. Might have to check more of them out.

[Grimario]

Ummmmm.. Leave it with me, you have given me something to do today at work..

You don't work at work? :gent:

[Bon]

Oh yeah man, Ghost are awesome.. Definitely check more of their stuff out, their first album Opus Eponymous is brilliant..
Amazing scando riffs.. I'm not totally sold on the vocals, but I guess that's all part of it.. :thumbsup:

[Grimario]

As for bands that play like that, but have much cleaner vocals.. Ummmmm.. Leave it with me, you have given me something to do today at work..
:sup:

Have given Ghost a few playthroughs. Is good, will definitely by it from my local dealer and add to my collection.

[The Dunster]

:sup:

Have given Ghost a few playthroughs. Is good, will definitely by it from my local dealer and add to my collection.

Get the vinyl because the digital is compressed to within an inch of its life. Ok for the car or ipod but that's about it.
Credit to this band though, they definitely have their own sound.

[Bon]

What if I am working from home?


You might be able to help me, Bon...

Can you recommend me a band that plays music like that but has much much cleaner vocals? Or even just something like that that has no vocals would suit me fine.

Ok, when I read that the other day, my first thoughts went to some of the classics that I know you would already be familiar with, like Opeth, In Flames, etc.. (Although they aren't completely clean vocalled, and arguably less death-y)..
A band I've been digging for a while now Conquering Dystopia play heavy technical stuff that is all instrumental.. (A bit of a supergroup - guitarist for Arch Enemy/Nevermore, drummer for The Faceless, bassist for Cannibal Corpse, and Keith Merrow who is a freak.. haha)
I don't even know how they play stuff like this on guitar.. Especially all the arpeggio stuff around the 3:15 mark..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdAyDntlkQ4

There are plenty of bands I could recommend that sound or play similar to The Black Dahlia Murder, although it is tough to think or find any that are instrumental or completely mellow vocals.. Part of the genre is about screaming your tits off I guess.. haha..
As I said, a lot of them release instrumental versions of albums, or have instrumental one off songs on an album (and I can recommend plenty of them, love it!), but not many that I can say are completely clean..

[Grimario]

That's made me want to go listen to LTE now. Maybe some Petrucci solo... Suspended Animation.

[Bon]

That's made me want to go listen to LTE now. Maybe some Petrucci solo... Suspended Animation.

I haven't listened to much Liquid Tension Experiment, might give it a bit of a bash now..

[Grimario]

I haven't listened to much Liquid Tension Experiment, might give it a bit of a bash now..

Is good. DT without vocals, basically. Just a Portnoy/Petrucci wank fest.

[Bon]

Is good. DT without vocals, basically. Just a Portnoy/Petrucci wank fest.

Dude, that sort of wankfest is always amazing stuff.. I've got the self titled LTE album on now..
Sometimes when there are keyboards and things involved all at once the music just gets a bit too "busy" for me, but this is tops..

One of my fave instrumental songs ever is by Darkest Hour.. (Back in my playing days, we got to open for them at the Cambo too, haha)
It's 13 minutes of brilliance.. Not a technical fap-fest, just a rollercoaster of emotions..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBllLhU2mbY

[Bon]

This Friday night, Clutch are playing at the Metro in Sydney.. Anyone else heading down?
Such an underrated band.. Definitely worth checking out..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78PjvfCVTQ

[The Dunster]

Can anyone here advise me of a good luthier / guitar tech in Newcastle ? Have been to two pretenders so far with absolutely no joy. I'd do it myself but failing vision makes it very difficult for me these days.

[Bon]

Can anyone here advise me of a good luthier / guitar tech in Newcastle ? Have been to two pretenders so far with absolutely no joy. I'd do it myself but failing vision makes it very difficult for me these days.

I took my bass to the luthier at Muso's a few weeks ago.. Came back quite nice.. You tried there?
Still waiting to hear back about my amp/head, although I was warned it would be a few weeks before they could diagnose the issues..

[The Dunster]

I took my bass to the luthier at Muso's a few weeks ago.. Came back quite nice.. You tried there?
Still waiting to hear back about my amp/head, although I was warned it would be a few weeks before they could diagnose the issues..

I took an acoustic to Musos for a set up. You could drive a bus between the 12th fret and the strings when I gave it to them - and you could still do it when I got it back.

Furthermore, they don't even write a report detailing the measurements of the setup so you can replicate it in the future.

Did they give you the measurements when they set up your bass or was it just a case of here it is ?

[hawk]

Can anyone here advise me of a good luthier / guitar tech in Newcastle ? Have been to two pretenders so far with absolutely no joy. I'd do it myself but failing vision makes it very difficult for me these days.
I used to go to Music HQ at New lambton, now Jacks.

Musos was ok not as good as HQ

[The Dunster]

I used to go to Music HQ at New lambton, now Jacks.

Musos was ok not as good as HQ

I've spent a dollar or two at HQ over the years. Good shop.

[Bon]

I took an acoustic to Musos for a set up. You could drive a bus between the 12th fret and the strings when I gave it to them - and you could still do it when I got it back.

Furthermore, they don't even write a report detailing the measurements of the setup so you can replicate it in the future.

Did they give you the measurements when they set up your bass or was it just a case of here it is ?

What sort of an acoustic was it? I'm assuming it wasn't a cheapie if you were taking it there for a setup/servicing?
I didn't get measurements, however they fixed internal wiring, tested the active pickups (i was afraid they had rusted a bit due to ocean air), tightened everything, fixed the bridge, polished it, replaced strings with gauging of my choice, etc.. I know these are all relatively basic things to do yourself, but once every few years I like to send it in just to make sure I haven't missed anything and to get that "freshened" feeling.. haha

I haven't jammed with my big amp in years (only my small one on low volumes while practising at home) and after pulling it out all I was getting was hectic farty disgusting tones.. Plugged DI to record some of it to see if it was my cab or head, and it still came out horrible.. Which made me question if it was the head or my actual bass.. I'm assuming I've got some sort of corrosion in the head, or blown a tube.. In which case could be cheaper to get a whole new head. Not happy if thats the case..


I used to go to Music HQ at New lambton, now Jacks.

Musos was ok not as good as HQ

Haven't been there in years.. I didn't realise it was even still there..

[The Dunster]

What sort of an acoustic was it? I'm assuming it wasn't a cheapie if you were taking it there for a setup/servicing?
I didn't get measurements, however they fixed internal wiring, tested the active pickups (i was afraid they had rusted a bit due to ocean air), tightened everything, fixed the bridge, polished it, replaced strings with gauging of my choice, etc.. I know these are all relatively basic things to do yourself, but once every few years I like to send it in just to make sure I haven't missed anything and to get that "freshened" feeling.. haha

I haven't jammed with my big amp in years (only my small one on low volumes while practising at home) and after pulling it out all I was getting was hectic farty disgusting tones.. Plugged DI to record some of it to see if it was my cab or head, and it still came out horrible.. Which made me question if it was the head or my actual bass.. I'm assuming I've got some sort of corrosion in the head, or blown a tube.. In which case could be cheaper to get a whole new head. Not happy if thats the case..



Haven't been there in years.. I didn't realise it was even still there..

You did well with the guitar. They did a lot of work on it - and it would have taken a bit of time as well. The fact they don't provide measurements of changes they make and so on though still gives me the impression that they are not serious about what they do.

The acoustic is a Solid Mahogany Maton Mini. I only use it for noodling on the lounge while I watch TV - so nothing too speical or serious about it.

With respect to valve amps I have had them for over 40 years.

Tubes do not die over time only through usage. Power tubes depending on plate voltages used can last 5000hrs for very good ones not pushed too hard - but average is around 1000hrs and a few hundred hours for Chinese types pushed hard - if you are lucky.
Pre-amp / input tubles like 12ax7, 12au7 or other dual triodes can last for 10,000hrs even longer.

I'm guessing your problem is very simple.

1. You need to check / adjust the bias
2. You have dust or corrosion in the tube sockets.
3. You might have a failed Cap - but 99/100 times a visual inspection will answer that for you. Looking for bulging or crack in severe cases.

One thing you don;t want to do though is run the head without a speaker connected. The reason is that the output transformers need to be coupled / connected to a load / speaker. So if you do run the head without a load long enough you will eventually burn out the output transformers [Reason: Without a speaker connected the impedance to the Output transformer will tend towards infinity] - that is an expensive problem.

[Bon]

You did well with the guitar. They did a lot of work on it - and it would have taken a bit of time as well. The fact they don't provide measurements of changes they make and so on though still gives me the impression that they are not serious about what they do.

The acoustic is a Solid Mahogany Maton Mini. I only use it for noodling on the lounge while I watch TV - so nothing too speical or serious about it.

With respect to valve amps I have had them for over 40 years.

Tubes do not die over time only through usage. Power tubes depending on plate voltages used can last 5000hrs for very good ones not pushed too hard - but average is around 1000hrs and a few hundred hours for Chinese types pushed hard - if you are lucky.
Pre-amp / input tubles like 12ax7, 12au7 or other dual triodes can last for 10,000hrs even longer.

I'm guessing your problem is very simple.

1. You need to check / adjust the bias
2. You have dust or corrosion in the tube sockets.
3. You might have a failed Cap - but 99/100 times a visual inspection will answer that for you. Looking for bulging or crack in severe cases.

One thing you don;t want to do though is run the head without a speaker connected. The reason is that the output transformers need to be coupled / connected to a load / speaker. So if you do run the head without a load long enough you will eventually burn out the output transformers - that is an expensive problem.

Oh very nice, Maton's are beautiful.. I've been thinking about getting a Maton acoustic, one of their lower end ones like the S60, just to do the same sort of thing, a nice strum/fumble around at home..
Not entirely sure yet though..

As for the amp, I really hope it is something "simple" like that.. I don't like the idea of forking out another couple of grand for a new head.. (although its a good excuse to have a look at some nice Ampeg badboys.. hahah) I've had the amp for about 10 years now, but definitely have not had it going for 5000hrs+.. (It has got a 12ax7 pre-amp and EL84 output)
For any of your guesses, do you think it would be an expensive job? I've got no idea..

[The Dunster]

Oh very nice, Maton's are beautiful.. I've been thinking about getting a Maton acoustic, one of their lower end ones like the S60, just to do the same sort of thing, a nice strum/fumble around at home..
Not entirely sure yet though..

As for the amp, I really hope it is something "simple" like that.. I don't like the idea of forking out another couple of grand for a new head.. (although its a good excuse to have a look at some nice Ampeg badboys.. hahah) I've had the amp for about 10 years now, but definitely have not had it going for 5000hrs+.. (It has got a 12ax7 pre-amp and EL84 output)
For any of your guesses, do you think it would be an expensive job? I've got no idea..

If you want an acoustic go to Jacks / Music Head Quarters and play a Larivee acoustic. They are a lot better than a Maton acoustically and price wise are very similar.
Matons are great plugged in but can be a little overbuilt / tightly constructed which doesn't equate well for them acoustically.

Valve amps are very simple. These guys are supposed to be very good and are authorized repairers for a few well known valve amps brands: http://www.centauriaudio.com.au/
They are at Waratah. I don't know them but have heard good things. Might be worth giving them a call.

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone else listen to Hands like Houses?? if not get into them Aussie band from Canberra and there fricken incredible


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NSIf7F7uMQ

[plague]

If you ever wanted to see the fine line between genius, crazy and rebellious here is a good starting point.
Back when artists were announced to perform the Superbowl halftime show, probably the most watched musical event every year, they usually did a press conference to promote it.
Anyway the year Prince does it he gets announced, walks onstage with a full band and asks for questions.
3 words into the first question he cuts the reporter off with a screaming guitar then just jams for the next 12 minutes.
If you know anything about the NFL and the way they do things this was such a slap in the face to the authority and him just saying "screw it, I'm here to play and thats it".
In this day and age where music is so corporatised (which is no problem, everyone needs a dollar), he was a true rebel who continuously did **** the system, not just talk about it.

http://videos.sapo.mz/jqBWnlQ9IH5dlh3Jf9po

[The Dunster]

Anyone else listen to Hands like Houses?? if not get into them Aussie band from Canberra and there fricken incredible


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NSIf7F7uMQ

They look like a boy band.

[q-money]

If you ever wanted to see the fine line between genius, crazy and rebellious here is a good starting point.
Back when artists were announced to perform the Superbowl halftime show, probably the most watched musical event every year, they usually did a press conference to promote it.
Anyway the year Prince does it he gets announced, walks onstage with a full band and asks for questions.
3 words into the first question he cuts the reporter off with a screaming guitar then just jams for the next 12 minutes.
If you know anything about the NFL and the way they do things this was such a slap in the face to the authority and him just saying "screw it, I'm here to play and thats it".
In this day and age where music is so corporatised (which is no problem, everyone needs a dollar), he was a true rebel who continuously did **** the system, not just talk about it.

http://videos.sapo.mz/jqBWnlQ9IH5dlh3Jf9po

this a million times, if anyone talks about doing it his way, prince truly did it his way. man is a god damned genius.

[Jeterpool]

People who have no idea of the road rules.

(I assume this is the WGMG thread now?)

[WolfMan]

If you ever wanted to see the fine line between genius, crazy and rebellious here is a good starting point.
Back when artists were announced to perform the Superbowl halftime show, probably the most watched musical event every year, they usually did a press conference to promote it.
Anyway the year Prince does it he gets announced, walks onstage with a full band and asks for questions.
3 words into the first question he cuts the reporter off with a screaming guitar then just jams for the next 12 minutes.
If you know anything about the NFL and the way they do things this was such a slap in the face to the authority and him just saying "screw it, I'm here to play and thats it".
In this day and age where music is so corporatised (which is no problem, everyone needs a dollar), he was a true rebel who continuously did **** the system, not just talk about it.

http://videos.sapo.mz/jqBWnlQ9IH5dlh3Jf9po


Thank you so much for sharing this. What a moment.

[Jeterpool]

Red Hot Chili Peppers released their new single, Dark Necessities, as a preview to their new album coming out in mid June.

I don't mind it. It's pretty similar to their more recent songs - a distinct difference from the likes of Otherside and Californication.

You would think this would be one of, if not their last album to be released surely.

[parksey]

anyone heard the new radiohead?

it's amazing.

[skippy]

Anyone going to day on the green?

[skippy]

Also cog are playing at panthers, show will sell out fast.

[furns]

Anyone going to day on the green?
Thinking about it - pricey though

[sammydog]

Steel Panther is on Friday. Cant wait for that.

New Dead Daisies due out in August as well. After there album last year I cant wait for it. Hopefully its just as good.


Red Hot Chili Peppers released their new single, Dark Necessities, as a preview to their new album coming out in mid June.

I don't mind it. It's pretty similar to their more recent songs - a distinct difference from the likes of Otherside and Californication.

You would think this would be one of, if not their last album to be released surely.

Looking forward to this album as well. I thought their last effort was their best album for a while.


Anyone going to day on the green?

Got tickets, only interested in The Meanies.

[StannyCFCJET]

They look like a boy band.

If you say so but they sound NOTHING like a boy band

[StannyCFCJET]

Ill probably cop heaps of flak and hate for this but after hearing the first 3 new tracks from blink 182 and being a massive fan, Im super keen for their new album on july 1st (Skiba is awesome)

[The Dunster]

What format do people listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in ? I'm yet to hear a recording that wasn't compressed / brick-walled. Which is sad considering how good their material and musicianship is.

[Jeterpool]

What format do people listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in ? I'm yet to hear a recording that wasn't compressed / brick-walled. Which is sad considering how good their material and musicianship is.

I listened to their new single off their website.

Otherwise, I've bought their albums in mp3 format. What are you using to listen to them?

[StannyCFCJET]

What format do people listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in ? I'm yet to hear a recording that wasn't compressed / brick-walled. Which is sad considering how good their material and musicianship is.

ive heard that some of there albums were badly mixed/produced

[pv4]

What format do people listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in ? I'm yet to hear a recording that wasn't compressed / brick-walled. Which is sad considering how good their material and musicianship is.

I listened to their new single off their website.

Otherwise, I've bought their albums in mp3 format. What are you using to listen to them?

http://i.imgur.com/DF5IFI2.jpg

[pv4]

I got tickets the other day to Paul Dempsey in Sydney mid-August. Haven't seen him live for years, maybe since 08 or 09 or so. So bloody keen.

[Jeterpool]

http://i.imgur.com/DF5IFI2.jpg

Not enough brass band or Yellow Submarine from the Chili Peppers for you mate? :gent:

[q-money]

Anyone going to day on the green?

how's that day on the green lol, the crushing reality of middle age at bimbadgen estate

[The Dunster]

I listened to their new single off their website.

Otherwise, I've bought their albums in mp3 format. What are you using to listen to them?

Yamaha CD-S3000 and a Marantz 8B amp hooked up to Triangle Magellan Duetto Bookshelf speakers.

But I find myself listening to a lot of internet radio these days through the computer and a set of powered Yamaha HS-50 monitors which can make your ears bleed with poorly mixed / mastered material.

[q-money]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-rccN7ZsRE

[skippy]

how's that day on the green lol, the crushing reality of middle age at bimbadgen estate

hahaha not wrong when splendour, bdo, soundwave etc have been replaced by the closest thing I will get to a festival this year you know you are getting old.

[The Dunster]

how's that day on the green lol, the crushing reality of middle age at bimbadgen estate

Anyone with an investment portfolio or a mortgage should never be allowed to enter any music festival / concert.

[plague]

http://i.imgur.com/DF5IFI2.jpg

I've little time for the RHCP but seriously get this guy the **** out of here.
Him and Tex Perkins, **** them off.
Oh, and Aussie hip hop. Them too, all of them.
The **** out. Be gone. All of you.

[Bon]

I've little time for the RHCP but seriously get this guy the **** out of here.
Him and Tex Perkins, **** them off.
Oh, and Aussie hip hop. Them too, all of them.
The **** out. Be gone. All of you.

I agree with you on Aussie hip hop..
But I also agree with Nick Cave on his quote.. haha.. Well, any RHCP post One Hot Minute that is..

[pv4]

I've little time for the RHCP but seriously get this guy the **** out of here.
Him and Tex Perkins, **** them off.
Oh, and Aussie hip hop. Them too, all of them.
The **** out. Be gone. All of you.

You don't talk shit about Nick Cave in my house..

[plague]

I agree with you on Aussie hip hop..
But I also agree with Nick Cave on his quote.. haha.. Well, any RHCP post One Hot Minute that is..

Yeah I put Blood Sugar Sex Magik start to finish on in the car the other day and it's still brilliant.
They've had moments, and seeing Flea and John F jam live was pretty epic (singer has not good live voice).

But yeah Nick Cave is a brooding mumbling wanker and the fact he's a hero of our resident gypo sympathiser says everything you need to know.

He's the Hutcho of Aussie music.
Talentless loser who still manages to get his name in the papers every now and then.

[plague]

You don't talk shit about Nick Cave in my house..

That would require me driving to the central coast to do so and well, yanno, standards and stuff.

[hawk]

how's that day on the green lol, the crushing reality of middle age at bimbadgen estate

Thats you now, seuss shirt, cider, wishing there was something cool you could do but its all been done. bahahaha. get down to Lowes and emancipate ingrate. Tweed jacky with patches next.

[pv4]

That would require me driving to the central coast to do so and well, yanno, standards and stuff.

You're better than this one m8

[pv4]

Thats you now, seuss shirt, cider, wishing there was something cool you could do but its all been done. bahahaha. get down to Lowes and emancipate ingrate. Tweed jacky with patches next.

q-mo & his day on the green crew wearing matching hats smh

[boz-monaut]

fancy dress costumes and/or matching clothes are proof that we need a decent war to thin out the ranks of this current generation of youths

[plague]

You're better than this one m8

Nick Cave discussion takes me to a dark place.
My apologies.
Let's start over (with no Nick Cave talk).

[pv4]

Nick Cave discussion takes me to a dark place.
My apologies.
Let's start over (with no Nick Cave talk).

Let's talk about our mutual love for Bob Dylan.

[q-money]

q-mo & his day on the green crew wearing matching hats smh

rofl this coming from king of the normies, i bet you own a jetski

[q-money]

Thats you now, seuss shirt, cider, wishing there was something cool you could do but its all been done. bahahaha. get down to Lowes and emancipate ingrate. Tweed jacky with patches next.
i guess ya don't get rich by buying fancy clothes eh scrooge mcduck

[Bon]

i guess ya don't get rich by buying fancy clothes eh scrooge mcduck

I'm glad you understood the millionaires rant.. I was having trouble trying to decipher what he was saying without his usual pictures of bikini clad wenches..


Let's talk about our mutual love for Bob Dylan.

How about we talk about how amazing Mastodon are..
The bloke in the clip appears to be one of pv4's mates.. Nothing wrong with snortin' some woodchips, I've heard..
Also, keep a close eye out for some of hawk's hoes(TM) at the end..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAihDAJX8Ow

[pv4]

rofl this coming from king of the normies, i bet you own a jetski

Isn't the normy nowadays the people who spend all day whinging about how they've been priced out of Sydney real estate markets (edit: and blaming baby boomers for everything)?

Neg to the jetski, who can afford the running cost ffs

[plague]

Let's talk about our mutual love for Bob Dylan.

I mean I'm over here handing out olive branches and you come back at me with this shit.

You make my life difficult* sometimes pv4.




*my life is never really difficult. I have a great life I love my life.

[q-money]

Isn't the normy nowadays the people who spend all day whinging about how they've been priced out of Sydney real estate markets (edit: and blaming baby boomers for everything)?
it's the innovative and agile economy

[sammydog]

This is sort of music related.

I want to set my turntable up in my Office. I have some Yamaha bookshelf speakers rated at 30 Watts.

Can anyone suggest a small, relatively cheap, amp that I can stick my turntable through. Not looking for super high quality amplification as the speakers aren't there and I have my main stereo for that.

I was looking at one of these from Topping that have some reasonable reviews. But was curious as to whether anyone else had any suggestions.

Topping TP-22
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Topping-TP-22-Tripath-TK2050-T-AMP-2-30W-Power-Stereo-Amplifier-2-Way-RCA-Input-/261818835192?hash=item3cf59e60f8:g:f2QAAOSwEeFVC-N4

Topping TP-30
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Topping-TP30-Mark2-Class-T-TA2024-Digital-Amplifier-T-AMP-USB-DAC-AMP-AU-Stock-/271635474443?hash=item3f3ebc680b:g:yH8AAOxyTMdTMrA B

[Bon]

First single from supergroup Giraffe Tongue Orchestra..
Comprised of: William DuVall (Alice In Chains), Brent Hinds - (Mastodon), Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta), Pete Griffin (Dethklok, Zappa Plays Zappa)

On first listen, I'm not sure I'm convinced on it.. Big names, sure, but you take that away and its nothing thats really that special or groundbreaking really..
Maybe its a grower that requires a few listens..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTiy_dJKZWg

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Oh, and Aussie hip hop. Them too, all of them.
The **** out. Be gone. All of you.

Except for Briggs. He is the business.

[hawk]

i guess ya don't get rich by buying fancy clothes eh scrooge mcduck

oops, i feel a sniffle from the dude who wished he didnt splash the cash on supposed cool stuff. Should have gone to work, dr doolittle

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ed/29/49/ed2949213419122332891697ef0fc94b.jpg

[furns]

Any suggestions from you musical types for a song to cut up for an intro/outro for the offseason edition of the Jetstream Podcast? Maybe something winter-themed?

If I dont have any decent suggestions Im just going to use some kawaii metal to piss everyone off :roflz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvD3CHA48pA

[The Dunster]

Here you go Furns. Enjoy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEZAivzl1Q

[skippy]

Darude @ fannys 15th September jesus.

[Bon]

Darude @ fannys 15th September jesus.

HAHA.. Fvcking Sandstorm..

[GazFish35]

Just discovered N2N's sunrise set at Burning Man last year so.....

Anyone now how to download a track off soundcloud so I don't have to stream it every time I wanna listen to it?

[plague]

Wait a minute, so Chuck D is doing a tour with the Rage dudes?

Holy hell.

[Bon]

Wait a minute, so Chuck D is doing a tour with the Rage dudes?

Holy hell.

Don't forget B-Real too..

They just put out their first song a few days ago.. Well, a cover of an old Public Enemy song..
It was pretty disappointing to be honest, just boring.. Wasn't exactly making my pants explode..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n29LR6UCjVw

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hez7bGbutBs

Raised Fist playing Newy in December.

[Bon]

Raised Fist playing Newy in December.

Decent..
Where at?? Cambo?

I noticed this was announced yesterday too:

http://cdn2-www.musicfeeds.com.au/assets/uploads/image016.jpg

KsE, such an amazing live band.. Hilarious dudes, original singer Jesse has come back to join them again..
(I know this clip has their old singer Howard going, but for anyone who hasn't seen them live before, it gives a good indication of how good they sound live and what idiotic stuff they get up to on stage, haha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KCITmZQJMg

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Decent..
Where at?? Cambo?

I noticed this was announced yesterday too:

http://cdn2-www.musicfeeds.com.au/assets/uploads/image016.jpg

KsE, such an amazing live band.. Hilarious dudes, original singer Jesse has come back to join them again..
(I know this clip has their old singer Howard going, but for anyone who hasn't seen them live before, it gives a good indication of how good they sound live and what idiotic stuff they get up to on stage, haha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KCITmZQJMg

Yea mate, at the Cambo.

Not a massive fan of Killswitch with the old/new singer, much preferred Howard's skillzzzzz

[Bon]

Yea mate, at the Cambo.

Not a massive fan of Killswitch with the old/new singer, much preferred Howard's skillzzzzz

Oh yeah, a Howard fan ay?? Did you ever listen to Blood Has Been Shed? (Howard and Justin's original band?) Amazing stuff..
I think they are both awesome, very happy that Jesse has rejoined though.. Howard has a better clean voice, whereas I think Jesse has a better scream..

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Oh yeah, a Howard fan ay?? Did you ever listen to Blood Has Been Shed? (Howard and Justin's original band?) Amazing stuff..
I think they are both awesome, very happy that Jesse has rejoined though.. Howard has a better clean voice, whereas I think Jesse has a better scream..

Cheers for the tip, Ill check em out.

[Bon]

New Meshuggah track has been released from their upcoming album..
God damn the Swedes know how to do it..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtO3VCu5wv4

[goaliepersempre]

Böhse Onkelz !!!!

[The Dunster]

New Meshuggah track has been released from their upcoming album..
God damn the Swedes know how to do it..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtO3VCu5wv4

This is off the scale and totally beyond my comprehension. But at least they are pushing the boundaries of music unlike the cookie cutter shit we hear on the radio and see on TV these days.

[Bon]

This is off the scale and totally beyond my comprehension. But at least they are pushing the boundaries of music unlike the cookie cutter shit we hear on the radio and see on TV these days.

Man, I can't work out how these guys write this stuff, let alone actually play it.. Makes me want to give up music..
I'm sure I've posted it before, but this song in particular is just idiotic with the continuous triplets and time changes. No idea how the guitarists or drummer carry it on for so long..
Have seen them live a few times and they just makes it look so easy..
Pretty interesting film clip too..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc98u-eGzlc

[goaliepersempre]

Vale Tudo

[Bon]

After all this Meshuggah talk, they are coming back out to Australia next year..
Playing at the Enmore on March 17. I just purchased my ticket then, get on to it..

[Grimario]

New Meshuggah track has been released from their upcoming album..
God damn the Swedes know how to do it..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtO3VCu5wv4

Jesus ****ing Christ.

[meki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eieXJpP-vU

[goaliepersempre]

Qlimax Tickets :beer::wub:

[goaliepersempre]

If Project One reunite... for Qlimax,..... holy shit... going to be an epic rave.

[The Dunster]

If Project One reunite... for Qlimax,..... holy shit... going to be an epic rave.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/1989/products/1000chupchups800x600png_1024x1024.png?v=1423121968

[goaliepersempre]

1324
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0699/1989/products/1000chupchups800x600png_1024x1024.png?v=1423121968

[Bon]

Anyone know the best or decent places online (or in person) to purchase vinyl??

[The Dunster]

Anyone know the best or decent places online (or in person) to purchase vinyl??


For the new stuff: Birdland in Sydney - www.birdland.com.au . Great little shop owned and run by music lovers not business types.

If you want new vinyl directly then Mobile Fidelity [MOFI] have a solid catalog of good quality recordings at very reasonable prices.

http://www.mofi.com/

If you are after 2nd hand Vinyl then: Garage sales, deceased estates, Charity Shops.. and so on for the used stuff. Actual record stoes will charge you a fortune and the quality is far from guaranteed.

If you are truly prepared to go the vinyl route then go 2nd hand records to make it worthwhile, buy in bulk and sell what you don't want to cover your costs.

Don't even consider the shit they sell at JB Hifi. It's poorly handled, overpriced, and sounds more digital than a good CD.

As someone that has owned over 5000 Vinyl LP's my question is what are you after and why on Vinyl ?

To get Vinyl to work costs a fortune and the ritual of maintaining the software is a complete pain in the arse.

For convenience get a mid priced SACD Player and get into SACD and CD because it's a lot easier to manage and a hell of a lot cheaper as well.

This is what I have: http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/cd-players/cd-s3000_a/?mode=model

It's about 20% of the cost of a decent Turntable, Phono Stage, and moving Coil - and the difference in sound quality is negligible at best.

Sound wise - a mid range SACD player as described above will eat any Turntable anyone here who's name isn't Hawk can afford.

[Bon]

Sh1t, forgot that you had written that Dunster, I'll pm you about it..

New Metallica song out today.. Actually not too bad..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tdKl-gTpZg

[The Dunster]

Not a Metallica fan in general but this one is pretty good. Gets better the more you listen to it - a lot going on you don't pick up first time in.

[GazFish35]

Went and caught Caravana Sun on Saturday.

These blokes are brilliant.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

1348

Punk, metal. and has disc golf.

[The Dunster]

1348

Punk, metal. and has disc golf.

and skateboarding as well don't worry. Looks like a great event.

[Grimario]

That's excellent. Will contact the organisers and ask about disc golf.

[Bon]

New music out from Car Bomb..
These guys just keep pushing it.. So brutal. The time changes and musicianship are brilliant.
I recommend having it on while watching the Jets get fisted tomorrow night, will help with the anger..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2cZv92KkXs

[The Dunster]

New music out from Car Bomb..
These guys just keep pushing it.. So brutal. The time changes and musicianship are brilliant.
I recommend having it on while watching the Jets get fisted tomorrow night, will help with the anger..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2cZv92KkXs

This should replace Never Tear Us Apart for the Jets theme song.

[Grimario]

New Metallica out today. I like it and I find that concerning.

[sammydog]

New Metallica out today. I like it and I find that concerning.

Picked up the album. Disc 1 is great, Disc 2.....I think I need to give it a few more listens.

[Bon]

Anyone else heading to The Metro in Sydney tonight for Every Time I Die?
They always put on an amazing show..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5otNfMIsKo

[The Dunster]

Agree looks like a very good show. I don't think they'd warrant listening to at home alone - but for a show they look like the real deal.

[Bon]

Agree looks like a very good show. I don't think they'd warrant listening to at home alone - but for a show they look like the real deal.

There is always a time and a place to listen.. I do understand it isn't for everyone though.. haha
Not so pumped for the opening bands, letlive are a little too... ummm.. well, just not for me..
So I plan on boozing at one of those seedy Irish bars around the corner until ETID begin..

[Bon]

So after the gig on Tuesday night, this randomly popped up on Facey..
The fan-made clip is..... different.. but I can't believe I hadn't heard of Mercyful Fate before.. This came out in 1984, considered to be one of the first black-metal bands corpse painting it up..
Gotta say, takes me a while to get used to King Diamond's hectic voice, but its kinda hilarious over the prog/metal music..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLh62htgbW8

[plague]

fantastic to see Triple-J taking over the mantle of mocking itself rather than relying on us smart people to do it for them.

serious, they are a bigger disc-race than the Jets.
Fold the club, fold the radio station.

[parksey]

goes good

if amy shark wins i'll riot though

[Bon]

Absolute joke station..

[StannyCFCJET]

Absolute joke station..

If were talking triple J I'm inclined to agree though rarely listen to it anymore cause every time I do I swear I hear the same crap that is on the other stations. (could be the time of day i was listening to it) Also this top 100 or 200? was rubbish how Hands Like Houses doesn't get in the top 50 let alone top 100 is a travesty

[plague]

Absolute joke station..

bigots.
fold the station.
hashtagnotmytaxdollars

[The Dunster]

We have so many radio station available on the internet why restrict ourselves to this homegrown shit ?

https://www.internet-radio.com/ has over 41,000 stations.

[baldrick]

I can remember the original double j on am radio.


All gone to shit since.

[parksey]

so basically triple j sucks because they play more than one genre of music

[plague]

so basically triple j sucks because they play more than one genre of music

I got no problem with the music. I just giggle at the bigotry and hypocrisy.

[The Dunster]

I never understood the love for 2JJ / 2JJJ - it's always been the type of club I never wanted to be a member of.
I didn't mind the punk era stuff they played in the 70's and early 80's - but that's about it.
THe names might have changed but it's always been for the hipsters

[Macca]

There's music on there I don't like. And some hosts I don't like, but in general I like it more than other stations when I'm in the car. I've found its broadened my musical tastes a bit by exposing me to songs and genres I wouldn't have otherwise listened to a while ago. And the main reason I like it is there are a lot of songs I hear on there that aren't necessarily huge songs or massively popular, but are refreshing to me to hear because they're just different and I wouldn't hear them anywhere else.

I do agree that the directions of JJJ and pop music at the moment are a lot closer than in the past. Is this coincidence or is it just that Triple J has become a lot more popular in the last 10 years and so it pretty much is the mainstream now - whatever is a big success on there, the commercial stations have no issues about chucking into super rotation on their own playlists. Personally I'd like the balance to be a bit more back towards rock and guitar bands than it is at the moment but I don't mind the producer/electronic style prevalent at the moment too much.

[plague]

I've found its broadened my musical tastes a bit by exposing me to songs and genres I wouldn't have otherwise listened to a while ago.


I think this is relevant to a huge part of the music listening population and by far my best experience of it.

[redwah]

I can remember the original double j on am radio.


All gone to shit since.
That's because you're an old bastard

[Bon]

Turn it on, and its one of three things:
1 - Some dusky voiced chick playing an acoustic guitar..
2 - Some French DJ (or fvcking Flume)
3 - Aussie hip hop..

[Bon]

Anyway, some brilliant gigs coming up over the next couple of months for anyone in to some metal..

February 3 - Periphery, The Metro, Sydney
February 14 - Psycroptic + King Parrot + Revocation, Cambridge Hotel, Newy
February 26 - Animals As Leaders - The Metro, Sydney
March 3 - Killswitch Engage + Fallujah, Enmore Theatre, Sydney (KsE playing their debut album, Alive Or Just Breathing, in its entirety!!!!)
March 12 - Meshuggah, Enmore Theatre, Sydney
April 23 - Protest The Hero, Small Ballroom, Newy
May 12 - The Faceless + The Black Dahlia Murder, Manning Bar, Sydney

[Grimario]

Bon, you would love a disc gofer by the name of Gregg Barsby. He wore headphones for a lot of his rounds last weekend, said one of his favourite bands of all time was from Tasmania (and you're seeing them in Feb...) and was chilling out to Meshuggah, Hate Eternal and the aforementioned (or at least alluded to) Psycroptic for most of the event.


I've got Devy coming up in May.

[Bon]

Bon, you would love a disc gofer by the name of Gregg Barsby. He wore headphones for a lot of his rounds last weekend, said one of his favourite bands of all time was from Tasmania (and you're seeing them in Feb...) and was chilling out to Meshuggah, Hate Eternal and the aforementioned (or at least alluded to) Psycroptic for most of the event.


I've got Devy coming up in May.

Mate, might have to look in to this disc golf legend then.. haha
Croppers are MASSIVE in Europe and US.. Its a shame that a band from Tassy are loved and looked-up-to and credited as an influence to all these huge bands over there, but are relatively unheard of here (outside of metal circles anyway)..

Where is Heavy Devy playing at?

[Grimario]

Enmore, 22nd May.

I fly back from SA that same day after running a disc golf tournament the previous four days (why does everything come back to DG?)

[Bon]

Enmore, 22nd May.

I fly back from SA that same day after running a disc golf tournament the previous four (why does everything come back to DG?)

I'm just glad we are talking about it here, and not in the DG thread..
Wouldn't want to ruin your "talking to myself" theme you got going on in there.. :gent:

[Grimario]

:lulz:

Listened to the new Sepultura whilst in Perth... think I might load that up again today.

New Mastodon and Ayreon coming soon too.



Complete change of scene... the new John Mayer is pretty decent. :gent:

[Bon]

:lulz:

Listened to the new Sepultura whilst in Perth... think I might load that up again today.

New Mastodon and Ayreon coming soon too.

Complete change of scene... the new John Mayer is pretty decent. :gent:

New Seps?? I didn't even know they had anything new going on.. Ayreon, I don't know them.. Will have a look at both..
As for the new Mastodon, I've already pre-ordered the album!! :woo: Majorly pumped for it, one of the best bands going around today..

I won't make any comment on your last line.. Which fit bird is he allegedly slaying these days?

[Grimario]

Seps came out mid Jan... over two weeks ago, at least.

Ayreon is Arjen Anthony Lucassen... real proper prog. Lots of guest vocalists on his Ayreon albums.
His last solo album, Lost in the New Real, is close to my favourite concept album of all time. His cover of Welcome to the Machine on that album is brilliant as well.

[evolution]

The Darkness finally announce dates in Oz after after couple of years not touring here... but have to go to farking Groovin' the Moo and sit through a day of shit music to see them smash out a 40 minute or less set. Tough call! :(

[The Dunster]

The Darkness finally announce dates in Oz after after couple of years not touring here... but have to go to farking Groovin' the Moo and sit through a day of shit music to see them smash out a 40 minute or less set. Tough call! :(

My property is at Oakhampton and I have the misfortune of being able to hear the many shit bands at that concert each year. The bass players in particular often sound like they only picked the instrument up the day before - and used a Sid Vicious book on Bass technique to get their chops.

[Grimario]

Bon (or anyone)... did you go to Thrashville?

They contacted Newcastle DG about setting up a mini course for the day...

[Bon]

Bon (or anyone)... did you go to Thrashville?

They contacted Newcastle DG about setting up a mini course for the day...

I didn't.. A guy I work with did though..
He said it was pretty sweet, but not as many people there as they had hoped would be..

[Grimario]

I didn't.. A guy I work with did though..
He said it was pretty sweet, but not as many people there as they had hoped would be..

Probably because they didn't promote the disc golf side of things enough....

[Bon]

Probably because they didn't promote the disc golf side of things enough....

I reckon that was the problem.. :thumbsup:

So they actually had a course set up? Or did it not happen at all?

[Grimario]

Two baskets got set up.

I was over in Perth otherwise I would have headed up there.

[evolution]

My property is at Oakhampton and I have the misfortune of being able to hear the many shit bands at that concert each year. The bass players in particular often sound like they only picked the instrument up the day before - and used a Sid Vicious book on Bass technique to get their chops.

Jesus... as a bass player myself I think that just convinced me to avoid the whole thing and just hope and pray for a sideshow somewhere!

[Bon]

Jesus... a bass player myself I think that just convinced me to avoid the whole thing and just hope and pray for a sideshow somewhere!

Hahaha I am too, but I didnt want to respond to the comment in case Dunster was looking for a bite..
I realise now, that he is serious.. and 100% correct..

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Anyway, some brilliant gigs coming up over the next couple of months for anyone in to some metal..


February 14 - Psycroptic + King Parrot + Revocation, Cambridge Hotel, Newy

April 23 - Protest The Hero, Small Ballroom, Newy


Everyone should go and see Psycroptic, very underrated in this country.
Thoughts on Protest the Hero? I gave them a bit of a listen as the dudes from Propaghandi go on about them (and propaghandi are legends), but it just didn't quite get there for me.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Bon (or anyone)... did you go to Thrashville?

They contacted Newcastle DG about setting up a mini course for the day...

Few mates went out.
They said Jen Buxton was very good, as were Beefweek and Clowns.
They said it went pretty well, but missed 1 more bigger name or slightly more current metal/punk to make it a really great show.
No mention of disc gold though.

[Bon]

Everyone should go and see Psycroptic, very underrated in this country.
Thoughts on Protest the Hero? I gave them a bit of a listen as the dudes from Propaghandi go on about them (and propaghandi are legends), but it just didn't quite get there for me.

Musically, I think they are amazing.. So tight and technical.. Absolutely loved their first album, Kezia..
It took me a while to get used to the vocals.. The bloke can sing, but it can reach the borderline of whiney/emo at times..
They are a band that I have had on my list of "must see at least once" but never had the opportunity..

This is an oldie (2005) but I kinda feel this song gives a good example of their musical versatility and technical abilities, its got a bit of everything going on (and an interesting clip too)..
In all honesty, I haven't listened to much of their new stuff..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0dC50ousY

Also, I've got a rager for the Spector bass that is being used.. :wub:

[The Dunster]

Musically, I think they are amazing.. So tight and technical.. Absolutely loved their first album, Kezia..
It took me a while to get used to the vocals.. The bloke can sing, but it can reach the borderline of whiney/emo at times..
They are a band that I have had on my list of "must see at least once" but never had the opportunity..

This is an oldie (2005) but I kinda feel this song gives a good example of their musical versatility and technical abilities, its got a bit of everything going on (and an interesting clip too)..
In all honesty, I haven't listened to much of their new stuff..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0dC50ousY

Also, I've got a rager for the Spector bass that is being used.. :wub:

The vocalist is very good. Has the sort of voice that would fit with any genre of music.

[Macca]

Out of curiosity, what drives you guys' interest in heavy/metal music? I've never really gotten into it. The themes? Technical/musicianship side of it? Just the louder/heavier/more dense soundscape of it?

[The Dunster]

Out of curiosity, what drives you guys' interest in heavy/metal music? I've never really gotten into it. The themes? Technical/musicianship side of it? Just the louder/heavier/more dense soundscape of it?

There is heavy and then there is HEAVY. I grew up listing to Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge then moved onto the bands that copied them like Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. The thing great about these bands is not only were they great musicians they also represented the way we felt about the world at the time. From then the torch was passed to Iron Maiden and a host of other bands - the playing became more neo-classical and all but the theme behind the music was always a case of us versus them.

Meanwhile the Punk movement hit and we had The Stooges, Ramones, Paty Smith, Sex Pistols, Saints, GBH, Radio Birdman.... and so on. The hard rock and heavy metal went to the back of the play list for a couple of years

By the time Metallica arrived there wasn't much that had,'t already been done. Sure they played well and had some great riffs but overall they stood for nothing and didn't bring anything new to the table.

Fast forward to the extreme HEAVY sound today and while I'm not a fan I can appreciate that it must relate to it's fan base much the same way as Sabbath and Deep Purple did to me as a teenager.
There are still pretenders out there - from Germany who can't play for shit - but they represent an audience more so than the mainstream who represent whatever their Harvard MBA puppet masters demand

Oh - and the concerts - there is nothing like hard rock / heavy metal at 120db. Even if you are not into it - go to a concert and you soon will be - Home stereos don't do this music justice.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcBRcSLyFlQ

[parksey]

Personally I'd like the balance to be a bit more back towards rock and guitar bands than it is at the moment but I don't mind the producer/electronic style prevalent at the moment too much.

Not having a crack at your individually, but this is a common theme I see from the generation that thinks triple j has "gone to shit".

Triple J plays a lot of rock and guitar music, especially from young Australian bands. They are still huge on new and independent music. But the reality is rock is not the dominant force it used to be in youth culture right now.

Electronic music and hip hop are getting more popular every day and quite frankly the quality of music coming from those genres is consistently higher than the rock scene at the moment. I can't think of many rock bands that have come out in the last decade that have captured the world the way a Radiohead or U2 have in yesteryear.

The j's first priority is to stay relevant musically and cater for what young people want.

[baldrick]

The j's first priority is to stay relevant musically and cater for what young people want.

Heres my problem.

I'm not a young anymore :(

[StannyCFCJET]

Heres my problem.

I'm not a young anymore :(

Thats what CDs and MP3 players are for also Spotify

[Grimario]

Musically, I think they are amazing.. So tight and technical.. Absolutely loved their first album, Kezia..
It took me a while to get used to the vocals.. The bloke can sing, but it can reach the borderline of whiney/emo at times..
They are a band that I have had on my list of "must see at least once" but never had the opportunity..

This is an oldie (2005) but I kinda feel this song gives a good example of their musical versatility and technical abilities, its got a bit of everything going on (and an interesting clip too)..
In all honesty, I haven't listened to much of their new stuff..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0dC50ousY

Also, I've got a rager for the Spector bass that is being used.. :wub:

Reminds me a little bit of Coheed and Cambria on vocals at times.

[Macca]

Not having a crack at your individually, but this is a common theme I see from the generation that thinks triple j has "gone to shit".

Triple J plays a lot of rock and guitar music, especially from young Australian bands. They are still huge on new and independent music. But the reality is rock is not the dominant force it used to be in youth culture right now.

Electronic music and hip hop are getting more popular every day and quite frankly the quality of music coming from those genres is consistently higher than the rock scene at the moment. I can't think of many rock bands that have come out in the last decade that have captured the world the way a Radiohead or U2 have in yesteryear.

The j's first priority is to stay relevant musically and cater for what young people want.

Yeah I don't disagree with anything you've said. And like I said I don't mind the mix that's there currently. Tash Sultana, D.D. Dumbo, Harts are just a few guitar based artists that have come up in the last year through the station.

But yeah rock is definitely not as big as it used to be. Read an article a couple days ago analysing the claims that Triple J is more "mainstream" than it used to be

https://www.theguardian.com/music/datablog/2017/jan/31/is-triple-j-hottest-100-more-mainstream

which pretty much proved its not. What it did show is that the more mainstream music it was playing 10-15 years ago was a lot of rock stuff, your Powderfinger, RHCP, Green Day etc where now its as you said, the "Urban" music, electronic etc

[Jetmaster]

It's funny being 50 plus now - many friends move onto "middle of the road" stuff and for some reason think Bon Jovi is the greatest heavy metal band of all time or love things like Michael Buble - ffs. The ballsiness of watching Thorpe, Slade, Purple, Sabbath, Quo, Hush et al is forgotten as people chuck out their LPs.

Like Dunster, I don't think anything matches the thrill of loud, guitar/bass/drums rock. Not just your ultra heavy, but any of the great hard rock bands live, at full volume, is a thrilling experience.

I was thinking the other day, the problem I have with electronic music is its "moderness".....the sound from "You Really Got Me" and "Satisfaction", for example, was achieved by slicing speakers with razor blades - inventive thinking. Then the complexities of tape loops for "Strawberry Fields" or "I'm Not In Love". These are things that can be done electronically in a home studio now. I used to have to drive down to Sydney to use equipment to cut and splice tape!

Of course my thoughts are clouded by life experience - modern music is for now and the youth have different tastes.

Hope I die before I get old.......

[plague]

All music 'trends' are just a cycle anyway.

Late 90's was when erryone was like "BHUH TOO MUCH DANCE MUSIC DANCE MUSIC IS NOT REAL MUSIC BHUH".

So the pushback in the early 2000's became Limp Bizkit and Coldplay.

Be careful what you wish for.

[q-money]

how is it that you can find 3 million people that say they were at the guns and roses concert at eastern creek in 1993, but you can't find one person that was at the big day out when limp bizkit played and there was clearly 100,000 blokes there :yap:

i was :rof:

[plague]

how is it that you can find 3 million people that say they were at the guns and roses concert at eastern creek in 1993, but you can't find one person that was at the big day out when limp bizkit played and there was clearly 100,000 blokes there :yap:

i was :rof:
Me too.

Actually 2 things I remember apart from Limp Bizkit (because LSD) were Killing Heidi having backup dancers on stage which was the wackest thing I'd ever seen, then Coldplay being really good.

What the **** was going on in my life back then?

[Bremsstrahlung]

It's just as simple as they are catering to the needs of their target demographic (15-30).
My old man tunes into 2HD because they play music he grew up with. Other "middle aged" stations like NEWFM ("Old and new hits!") and Triple M ("for the blokes") cater specifically for their audiences.
2Day FM etc all contribute funding to the Justin Bieber, One Direction, Adelle concerts and headlining acts that come to our shores and accommodate the screaming girls.

Triple J focusses on the 15-30 age bracket and provides a myriad of different genres of music (especially if you listen after 9pm). The 15-30 bracket has a large expendable income (no mortgage, no kids, new to employment etc) and provides festivals to take advantage of this. Big Day Out was the first "festival" i went to and it's focus was rock on the main stages, dance in the "boiler room" and indie/triple j bands on the smaller stages. That's what the people wanted. Now, the musical tastes have somewhat shifted. Every 2nd person is a DJ, or hipster/indie. And this is what the station caters for. If it remains the same and aims to serve the 15-30 target audience now, and continue to please them as they grow older (by playing the same music) they will gradually lose the younger listeners as a new musical focus/phase is introduced.
The rock category is still reasonably well represented, though slightly different to what most are used to. Now Violent Soho, Modern Baseball, Amity Affliction, Parkway Drive, Catfish and the Bottlemen are the modern day rock'n'roll.

Given the increasing popularity of the station, amongst the 15-30 year olds, "mainstream" radio media 2day FM, Nova, NXFM etc see what is most popular on triple J and give it a play on their own. Triple J still uncovers bands and music that is different. It's listeners respond so positively, it makes other stations take notice and play what is popular. Thus "pop" music.

[boz-monaut]

I was at the BDO on that day but I was in the boiler room

Carl Cox was doing the set that continued after the main stage ended and the hoards of bog shitcunce flooded in

religious people might be able to help with the analogy but it felt like that bit of the bible where the mongols smash their way into the garden of eden and wreck up the place

[The Dunster]

2JJ opened up in 1975 playing Skyhooks. That's essential a mainstream band who's main following was teenage girls between 13 and 16.

The rest of us in 1975 were listening to the greatest album Led Zeppelin would ever make, and dropping microdots while we ****ed about with the pop up album cover.

Hence, I think playing Australian more so than offring alternative music was and still is what JJJ is all about

[Jetmaster]

2JJ opened up in 1975 playing Skyhooks. That's essential a mainstream band who's main following was teenage girls between 13 and 16.

The rest of us in 1975 were listening to the greatest album Led Zeppelin would ever make, and dropping microdots while we ****ed about with the pop up album cover.

Hence, I think playing Australian more so than offring alternative music was and still is what JJJ is all about

Remember the first song played was "banned" from commercial radio "You Just Like Me Cos I'm Good In Bed"....2JJ was about being controversial and different to commercial. They also played Skyhooks tracks "Smut" which was about jerking off into a bag of Twisties, and "Why Doncha All Get F****d - as the man says, "far out!". The bands then all had naughty songs that couldn't be played on good old 2NX and 2KO - Hush had "Get Rocked" which the kids changed of course and Ted Mulry Gang had "Dinah" which was about a girl spreading her legs. These are songs that were banned at the time!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c4ULemCSCA

[plague]

Remember the first song played was "banned" from commercial radio "You Just Like Me Cos I'm Good In Bed"....2JJ was about being controversial and different to commercial. They also played Skyhooks tracks "Smut" which was about jerking off into a bag of Twisties, and "Why Doncha All Get F****d - as the man says, "far out!". The bands then all had naughty songs that couldn't be played on good old 2NX and 2KO - Hush had "Get Rocked" which the kids changed of course and Ted Mulry Gang had "Dinah" which was about a girl spreading her legs. These are songs that were banned at the time!

i mean you old guys are talking a complete different language at the moment.

(oh and don't get me wrong im loving the history lesson but man oh man, you guys are old)

[Bremsstrahlung]

They still do promote Australian music. Way way more than any other station and have implemented a lot of initiatives to help further develop Aus music.
And they still do play a lot of music that is otherwise censored/not played on mainstream stations.
Idk that they have changed, but the music has.

[baldrick]

Remember the first song played was "banned" from commercial radio "You Just Like Me Cos I'm Good In Bed"....2JJ was about being controversial and different to commercial. They also played Skyhooks tracks "Smut" which was about jerking off into a bag of Twisties, and "Why Doncha All Get F****d - as the man says, "far out!". The bands then all had naughty songs that couldn't be played on good old 2NX and 2KO - Hush had "Get Rocked" which the kids changed of course and Ted Mulry Gang had "Dinah" which was about a girl spreading her legs. These are songs that were banned at the time!

Then there was Oils on the Water for their 10th anniversary


https://youtu.be/NaFT48Nl9rA

[The Dunster]

I used to go see the Oils at War and Peace in Parramatta in the late 70's - they were brilliant back then - It was more surf music than it was a political at that stage - but it kicked arse.

The first Album is still great even 39 years later. Can't believe it was so long ago now.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yfcmLq1-Lw

The first Oils song I ever heard and still my favourite.

[Jetmaster]

i mean you old guys are talking a complete different language at the moment.

(oh and don't get me wrong im loving the history lesson but man oh man, you guys are old)

As long as Mick and Keef are alive I can never feel old - they were gigging before I was born.

George Harrison once said that the music you listen to between 13-25 years old shapes your life and I agree - once you get to my age you have such a huge collection you don't need to listen to new stuff!

[The Dunster]

As long as Mick and Keef are alive I can never feel old - they were gigging before I was born.

George Harrison once said that the music you listen to between 13-25 years old shapes your life and I agree - once you get to my age you have such a huge collection you don't need to listen to new stuff!

Smashing Pumpkins is about the newest band I'm into and they started nearly 30 years ago [I only got on board when Parksey recommended them to me a few years back].
Apart from that I'm probably too old and out of touch to listen to the new stuff out today, or I simply don't have enough time for what I already own to look for something new to listen to.
I like a few songs from the past 20 years or so - but usually it's because they remind me of something I listened to 40 years ago or more.
There's probably more great music out there today than in any other time in history. It was just easier to find it when I was a teenager.

[redwah]

how is it that you can find 3 million people that say they were at the guns and roses concert at eastern creek in 1993, but you can't find one person that was at the big day out when limp bizkit played and there was clearly 100,000 blokes there :yap:

i was :rof:
I was at the one with the Ramones, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden....it was ****ing awesome. Also saw Smashing Pumpkins and Soundgarden back to back nights at Selinas....ah the good old days.

[Jetmaster]

Smashing Pumpkins is about the newest band I'm into and they started nearly 30 years ago [I only got on board when Parksey recommended them to me a few years back].
Apart from that I'm probably too old and out of touch to listen to the new stuff out today, or I simply don't have enough time for what I already own to look for something new to listen to.
I like a few songs from the past 20 years or so - but usually it's because they remind me of something I listened to 40 years ago or more.
There's probably more great music out there today than in any other time in history. It was just easier to find it when I was a teenager.

Very true mate....I like Green Day, but they do Who and Kinks covers. And they are in ths over 40 bracket now.

[parksey]

mon the pumpkins

[hawk]

I was at the one with the Ramones, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden....it was ****ing awesome. Also saw Smashing Pumpkins and Soundgarden back to back nights at Selinas....ah the good old days.

Ah Selinas. Battle of the bands where screaming Jatz won. rof. $10 schooners in the 80's :shock:

[Jetmaster]

Ah Selinas. Battle of the bands where screaming Jatz won. rof. $10 schooners in the 80's :shock:

$10 schooners! ffs.

Pfft - Cambridge the 80's - 10 (yes 10!) nips of spirits with a bit of soft drink in a schooner for $10 - various recipes on the blackboard each week.

Basically a night out in a glass.

[The Dunster]

$10 schooners! ffs.

Pfft - Cambridge the 80's - 10 (yes 10!) nips of spirits with a bit of soft drink in a schooner for $10 - various recipes on the blackboard each week.

Basically a night out in a glass.

Remember Funbusters on Thursday nights - Chicks were flashing tits just to get a free bottle of Chateau De Catspiss. Great days.

[redwah]

Remember Funbusters on Thursday nights - Chicks were flashing tits just to get a free bottle of Chateau De Catspiss. Great days.


Haha...Thursday night training...funbusters, Friday night ....16 footers , sat play......pub...fannys, Sunday.....beaches...brewery.......Jesus life was good....and cheap.....kids today don't know what they're missing

[plague]

Haha...Thursday night training...funbusters, Friday night ....16 footers , sat play......pub...fannys, Sunday.....beaches...brewery.......Jesus life was good....and cheap.....kids today don't know what they're missing

so we obviously have met.

[A.J.]

Everyone should go and see Psycroptic, very underrated in this country.
Thoughts on Protest the Hero? I gave them a bit of a listen as the dudes from Propaghandi go on about them (and propaghandi are legends), but it just didn't quite get there for me.

Propagandhi apparently recording soon. What a band

[baldrick]

Haha...Thursday night training...funbusters, Friday night ....16 footers , sat play......pub...fannys, Sunday.....beaches...brewery.......Jesus life was good....and cheap.....kids today don't know what they're missing



Jaysus, you still do this !

[redwah]

Jaysus, you still do this !

I wish.....though I would need your pay cheque to afford it....

[The Dunster]

Haha...Thursday night training...funbusters, Friday night ....16 footers , sat play......pub...fannys, Sunday.....beaches...brewery.......Jesus life was good....and cheap.....kids today don't know what they're missing

You are forgetting Tuesday Night at the Palais after 11pm. Before 11pm they had male strippers on for the girls. The chicks were dripping for Cawk by the time the show was over. So you basically waited out the front

wearing speedos with your hands above your head and waited for some action.

[hawk]

Witchdoctors at the family hotel Fridays?

[The Dunster]

Witchdoctors at the family hotel Fridays?

Great band - people used to be sprawling onto the street when they were on - always great fun.

I'm so glad you said Family Hotel and not Ducks Nuts / Silk.