Phoenix Punks

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Cockney Rejects, Plasmatics, The Fall, The Stranglers eh Harry? 1980, that was the year!

That reminds me that The Vibrators are playing next Friday night.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Anyone going to see Strung Out? They've come here a half dozen times in recent years and in my opinion they get better every time I see them. I'd highly recommend going if you're thinking about it. I'm going to the Auckland gig on Saturday.

And for the record, the Joey Cape/Tony Sly was actually one of the best I had been too. They played for around four hours, an hour of which was requests. It was like a massive singalong with some of your mates. Not the sort of gig I'm used to, but one I enjoyed. Perhaps a sign I'm getting old!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Product wrote:

Lonegunmen wrote:

Cockney Rejects, Plasmatics, The Fall, The Stranglers eh Harry? 1980, that was the year!

That reminds me that The Vibrators are playing next Friday night.

The Vibrators were great.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Footpaul wrote:

Anyone going to see Strung Out? They've come here a half dozen times in recent years and in my opinion they get better every time I see them. I'd highly recommend going if you're thinking about it. I'm going to the Auckland gig on Saturday.And for the record, the Joey Cape/Tony Sly was actually one of the best I had been too. They played for around four hours, an hour of which was requests. It was like a massive singalong with some of your mates. Not the sort of gig I'm used to, but one I enjoyed. Perhaps a sign I'm getting old!

Going to the Wgtn gig on Friday night.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I missed the Vibrators - little boy was sick - and gave my ticket to a mate. I've been a fan since 1979, have all their albums up to French Lessons With Correction, so to miss it was galling, but the little fella comes first.

I have heard good things about it from a number of people.

Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I don't think I've ever heard one of the Vibrators albums yet knew quite a few songs.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The first 2, 'Pure Mania' and 'V2' are most peoples picks as the best, but of the later ones 'Hunting For You' (1994) and 'Fifth Amendment' (1986) are both very good.

Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Strung Out report, Bullion?

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

HarryHotspur wrote:

Strung Out report, Bullion?

Pretty good, played songs from as far back as Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, not sure if there was anything older than that. Didn't open with Too close to see or close with Matchbook which is the first I have seen them not do that but both were in the setlist, closed with Ozzy Osbourne cover, Bark at the moon. Not as good as previous shows they have done here but still good. Amazing musicians.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah I thought they weren't as good as the last time I saw them ('08 with No Use For A Name), but they were brilliant all the same. Played a few rare tracks, which I enjoyed (having seen them half a dozen times) but didn't seem to appeal to most the fans. I thought the crowd was a bit stand-off-ish compared to usual, but perhaps that is what Auckland crowds are like - I'm usually up front so I don't know!
Those guysn are incredible at their instruments - blows me away every time. At the intro to a song I'm inspired to play my guitar more often - by the time the solo comes around I want to quit!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Product wrote:

I'm kinda more curious about SNFU still being up to it but not sure if I'll go.

SNFU are now not coming so my decision is I'm definitely not going.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Product wrote:

I'm kinda more curious about SNFU still being up to it but not sure if I'll go.[/QUOTE]

ï¿½

SNFU are now not coming so my decision is I'm definitely not going.

From punkas:
[quote]Really gutted to have to say this but the sh*t has hit fan with SNFU. Some "legal issues" have escalated in the last week with one of their members, meaning his Visa was canceled and he is not allowed to leave Canada at the moment.

Strike Anywhere are still confirmned for this, but SNFU are def off the bill. Any SNFU fans wanting their money back should contact the ticket seller for a refund.

Sorry for the let down people - i'm a SNFU fan and was really looking forward to this. We've tried everything we can think of to get this to happen but it's totally out of our hands now as the person concerned has had his visa cancelled.

Once again, sorry.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Product wrote:

I'm kinda more curious about SNFU still being up to it but not sure if I'll go.

SNFU are now not coming so my decision is I'm definitely not going.

I recommend you check out Strike Anywhere, you won't be disappointed.

Hopefully they can find another good support act.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I checked out some of their stuff on youtube but it doesn't move me much as it just sounds like most the stuff Epitaph were putting out in the nineties. It's likely I'm just too old to enjoy them properly.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bullion wrote:

Nice. Are HWM in the same vein as TBS?

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

HarryHotspur wrote:

Bullion wrote:

Nice. Are HWM in the same vein as TBS?

Not really. More rockier sound, less bouncy, with big vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/hotwatermusicBullion2010-07-08 10:52:48

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bullion wrote:

HarryHotspur wrote:

Bullion wrote:

Nice. Are HWM in the same vein as TBS?

Not really. More rockier sound, less bouncy, with big vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/hotwatermusic

Fair assessment. Didn't do a great deal for me, based on the myspace trax anyway.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I've only heard Paper Thin from HWM and Eastside Mags and True Believers from Bouncing Souls - all from the Epitaph DVD. Any other recommended tracks to check out?

I'm definitely going to the Strike Anywhere Wellington gig, as I'll be down there for the Boca game. I doubt any of the guys I'm going down with will want to go. Anyone here definitely going that I can meet up with before hand?

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

My discretionary dollar is spread so thin, it would take an act of mega significance (and no, I don't mean metallica!) for me to get punked up.

I'm still bitter that El Grapadura told me that Pungent Stench played Wellington after they had been! (Not punk, but some grindcore acts shouldn't be missed, grrrr....)

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I see GBH are coming to Wellington SF bathhouse in Oct. I'll be there. Sad that most of the bands I was slightly too young to see first time round are the only bands I seem to see these days.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Strike Anywhere were good, but played a very short set. I wouldn't be surprised if they only played half an hour. Not worth $40 without SNFU. Turnout was average too. The songs they did play were awesome though.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Footpaul wrote:

Sorry but they sound like a boy band or like Green Day which is worse than a boy band.

Half an hour is a f*ckin disgrace. Punk my arse.

ForteanTimes2010-07-25 21:12:20

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ForteanTimes wrote:

Footpaul wrote:

Sorry but they sound like a boy band or like Green Day which is worse than a boy band.

Half an hour is a f*ckin disgrace. Punk my arse.

Mate, if they were anything like Green Day it would have 30 minutes too long.

Yeah, it was a bit gutting. I've always thought bands should play an hour minimum. I remember when Bad Religion came a few years back they played for ages.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah, disappointed with Strike Anywhere. Half an hour is poor.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes. Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Christ, Sore Throat managed 30 minutes, and the majority of their trax were 20 seconds or under!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Sweet gig at Happy this Saturday.

Not Ok (http://www.myspace.com/notokband)
5th Threat (http://www.myspace.com/5ththreat)
Dole Day Rage (http://www.myspace.com/doledayrage)

Not Ok are awesome guys, back from Oz.

These guys are also touring the country, check their myspace pages for shows in your area.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Product wrote:

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes.ï¿½ Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

Yes Dwarves are known for their short sets...

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Manbeast wrote:

Product wrote:

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes.ï¿½ Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

Yes Dwarves are known for their short sets...

giggle!

Anyone on here know if the Bouncing Souls gig is a similar night to a Phoenix game? Keen on coming up for it if they're the same weekend.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Luis Garcia wrote:

Manbeast wrote:

Product wrote:

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes. Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

Yes Dwarves are known for their short sets...

giggle!

Anyone on here know if the Bouncing Souls gig is a similar night to a Phoenix game? Keen on coming up for it if they're the same weekend.

That would be a good weekend!

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Luis Garcia wrote:

Manbeast wrote:

Product wrote:

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes.ï¿½ Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

Yes Dwarves are known for their short sets...

giggle!

Anyone on here know if the Bouncing Souls gig is a similar night to a Phoenix game? Keen on coming up for it if they're the same weekend.

They play Dec 2 in Wgtn and Dec 3 in Akl. Unfortunately doesn't sync with a Phoenix game, the 'Nix are down in Chch on the 5th.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bullion wrote:

Luis Garcia wrote:

Manbeast wrote:

Product wrote:

The Dwarves have a reputation for playing sets of around twenty minutes. Anyone know how long they played for when they came here?

Yes Dwarves are known for their short sets...

giggle!

Anyone on here know if the Bouncing Souls gig is a similar night to a Phoenix game? Keen on coming up for it if they're the same weekend.

They play Dec 2 in Wgtn and Dec 3 in Akl. Unfortunately doesn't sync with a Phoenix game, the 'Nix are down in Chch on the 5th.

I was thinking of going to the ChCh game, if I've got the money. Going to have to choose between the two I think.

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Alright. Who is joining me for this one? Sure there's some metal, but Nofx, Dropkicks and Frenzal Rhomb guarantee my attendance.

No Sleep Til Auckland - Megadeth, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys + More

Amid a sea of rumour and innuendo, weï¿½re here to set you straight and make all your heavy music prayers come true... NO SLEEP TIL, is a national touring festival that will deliver a mix of the best international and local acts from the legendary to the up and comers.

Make sure youï¿½re sitting down before you read furtherï¿½

Leading the charge for this historic event is seminal thrash-metal act MEGADETH, who will be performing their now-classic release RUST IN PEACE in its entirety! Those lucky enough to witness Mustaine and co in action when last here in 2009 will attest that MEGADETH are in their career best form, making this a once in a lifetime experience you donï¿½t want to miss!

As musically impressive as they are entertaining, punk rock stalwarts NOFX are one of the few within their genre that have been able to remain creatively relevant throughout their career. Armed with a back catalogue that boasts as many hits as a backyard-boxing match, NOFX are, as always, guaranteed to deliver each and every night.

Fiercely loyal to their hometown of Boston, MA, everyoneï¿½s favourite working-class heroes DROPKICK MURPHYS are now something of a household name in New Zealand with their socially-aware punk rock anthems packing out the shows theyï¿½ve played down under in the past!

Fresh off the US and UK festival circuit, metalcore heroes, PARKWAY DRIVE - one of Australiaï¿½s dominant musical exports will be making a welcome appearance. Since releasing their debut full-length 'Goddamnit' in 1998, much loved Illinois punk rockers ALKALINE TRIO have been at the forefront of the modern day punk movement, with the group's hard-rocking tunes providing the perfect musical backdrop for iconic frontman Matt Skiba's often harrowing lyrics. A band not to be missed!

For more than two decades US metal troupe GWAR have been shocking audiences all over the world, so it's about time New Zealand was able to witness the bloody carnage first hand.

In addition to this already monumental package, Swedenï¿½s darkest sons KATATONIA and, Aussie punks FRENZAL RHOMB will also be hitting the stages, and we are pleased to announce the inclusion of the classic-metal loving 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, deathcore sensations SUICIDE SILENCE, Pennsylvanian quintet AUGUST BURNS RED and rapidly-rising US troupe WE CAME AS ROMANS also on board.

Andï¿½ adding to this excellent line up - all flying the New Zealand flag with pride - are the hardcore heroes ANTAGONIST AD fresh from their European tour and ready to deliver their brutal no-holds-barred hardcore to NZs masses. Wellington based melodic punk rockers THE OUTSIDERS. Auckland based hardcore hard-outs sh*tRIPPER led by an intense and layered duel vocal attack AND, NZï¿½s most exciting new act LEECHES, formed from the ashes of Bleeders and Goodnight Nurse and featuring members of Antagonist A.D and Brick Vs Face.

So there you have it! We promised and we have delivered.

No Sleep Til Auckland
Friday 10 December
ASB Showgrounds

TICKETS ON SALE MIDDAY THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

www.ticketek.co.nz and 0800 842 538
www.nosleeptil.com.au

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

GWAAAAAAAAAAAAR!! I'm excited!

GWAR are like Slipknot with a sense of humour...

Let us slay

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Gwar, Gwar, Gwar! One of my favourite ever live bands. Fortunate to see them in Championship side Championship side Championship side Liverpool in '91 - totally hilarious and without shame. Lead singer has a penchantfor naked performance. I kind of thought they might not still be going as they are probably all grown up with kids.

Edit: If you are near front of stage, be prepared for red, white and green goo in truckloads.

A seriously weird mix of bands, sadly I won't be able to make it.

HarryHotspur2010-08-25 21:05:07

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Seeing GWAR live is one of the highlights of my life so far.

Bring Back The Bomb

terminator_x2010-08-25 21:59:04

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

more rumors of the Fall playing Chch pre-Xmas
I'd pay money to see that old curmudgeon.

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

terminator_x wrote:

GWAAAAAAAAAAAAR!! I'm excited!

GWAR are like Slipknot with a sense of humour...

Let us slay

I have just wasted 3.27mins of my life watching a load of b*llocks. Are these guys for real? Kiwi Hatter2010-08-25 22:29:49

We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix

And this is our Home

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over 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'll make sure to watch the video at work tomorrow to make up my own mind on Gwar (I'm on dial-up at home). My boss said something along the lines of he likes the concept behind them, but musically they're terrible.

I see the Aussie shows have the Descendents and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, but we don't. Gutted.

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