Hardcore Mel

woohoo, they get here this afternoon!

I hate to admit it but I'm with Stripey on this one. Children need to be sheltered until such times as they can begin to actually understand and question what they see instead of following it blindly. While I don't have a problem with homosexuality' date=' I don't think children should ever be exposed to it.[/quote']

but the time when people do question without prejudice is in childhood. surely exposing people to the fact that there are different types of sexuality and it's not a way to judge someone's character at a young age promotes further tolerance. keeping it hidden from them gives the message that homosexuality is wrong and unacceptable and just breeds further hatred. i fully believe that children should be exposed to different ethnicities and sexualities at a young age so that they grow up open minded and accepting of everyone. it's the only way to put a stop to prejudice attacks that are merely a result of ignorance.

I'm pretty sure they mic everything up. they just got a really sweet new PA in as well, which is meaty as fuck.

I think that's a pretty fair point but worded wrongly.

II can't be bothered with Feminists' date='Gay Right's Activists or Homophobic or Sexist people, all these groups do is further the divide between Gay/Straight/Bisexual/Transgender/Men/Woman, something as trivial as sexuality and gender is not worth all this hassle,opression or protesting.

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I totally agree with that. Chris and I went to see The Adventures of Prisilla, Queen of the Desert on Friday and because it was part of pride week, they had a drag queen on to 'entertain' folks before the movie. The drag queen was totally unnecessary because she was under-rehearsed, unprepared and generally rubbish. The whole affair was a little let down by certain people in the audience who were, to be fair, in the minority, camping it up, speaking along with the film and singing along to camp disco classics in the soundtrack, because this is the week to be proud. Mostly they were obnoxious little fag hags who were only there because it's cool to be 'accepting' and gay friends are like fashion accessories to them.

no, it's on thursday, in moshulu.

I'm gonna have a room to rent from the start of August if anyone's interested. Flat's on King Street, right next to Safeway. The room is a double room, so it's nice and spacious.

go through the fat hippy website. www.fathippyrecords.co.uk and tom will be able to give you a contact.

Nikki Sixx is still going strong as well. He's a man that cannot die. It's a physical impossibility. Rock has made his blood immortal.

Deadloss went to Newcastle as part of their tour last year and played a community centre that was no-smoking throughout. It was surreal to see James and Craig unable to light up during the bits in Stars where they're not doing much. They looked so agitated.

I don't think it will work. People will be less likely to show up at a place where they can't smoke. To be honest, the only time it bothers me that people are smoking is if I'm eating. So fair enough, a restaurant ban might make a bit of sense, but a pub and club ban would just be ridiculous and unnecessary.

Originally posted by psydoll:

Rage Against The Animal Maiming Swines?

nope, but it features someone who looks cunningly like brian wearing a mop on his head.

TAR, Eric Euan, MTS, and for some strange reason, Electric Eel Shock.

i never realised that was his real name. that's the name of my management lecturer from last term. yikes

kick ass that boss star got through. buy their ep from www.fathippyrecords.co.uk or good indie record stores now!

I'd say, in no order:

Deadloss Superstar

Tijuana Switchblades

The Needles

We Become Less

Ten Easy Wishes

Masamune

Flight 19

Stacatto Set

Suvara (just for keith's incredible drumming)

Nero

would that be 'in this movie, i act, direct, produce, fluff, mop up jizz and take it every which way but loose from ron jeremy"?

my guess is ask ten easy wishes. and suzie, you should give more of a shit if bands are paying to play in aberdeen because the concept is absurd.

Originally posted by LonelyHunter Alister:

From what I hear on the grapevine, Driveblind no longer live in the UK, when they signed to Universal, they moved over to Los Angles. They spent some time touring in the US. I understand they have a producer lined up for their first album, but don't know what dates, or timescale for the recording.

So to answer your question, don't think they will be touring in the Uk until they have recorded the album, so nothing immient, may not even be any dates this year. :-(

Like you guys, seen them live several times, and they are awesome. They are a great example to any aspiring band. If you want to get signed, and have a career in the music business, that is how good you need to be. They got that good, then started trying to get signed, which again, I would say is a good way to go about it

they are recording their album in London, which will initially be released through Polydor. Anyway, they're back in the UK and are going to be released here before being released in the US.

all the TAR gigs and wandering into Drakes when one of my friends from LA was over only to witness Deadloss in drag. Brian's lovely leopard print dress was a highlight.

aw go on ben!

mine would be 'like a virgin' by madonna. the first album i got, when i was 2 and obsessed over till i was 8. it influenced how i dressed (like a madonna wannabe, which amused my parents greatly) and made music a really big part of my life.

that fucking sucks! i got all psyched up about AC/DC. Hmmm wouldn't mind seeing the darkness headline but if the line up doesn't seriously improve then i won't bother going. I wouldn't spend 300+ on the weekend just to see the darkness.

And the songs kick ass! I caught a preview last week after bringing the band Subway sandwiches at practice.

Why critisise a record label that's actually out there doing stuff for bands all over Scotland? It seems really pointless. Tom doesn't make any money from Fat Hippy and any time a release has made profit it's been put back into releasing more bands. When Tom started, it was as a means of getting bands out there and encouraging them to focus beyond Aberdeen and that's still the case. There are never contracts involved, Tom doesn't ask for copyright over bands' material like some bigger labels do, the bands get to record for free, and the label funds the pressing, printing and release of everything. We don't take money from bands and any money made is split equally with the bands. We currently are in talks with Fopp for nationwide distribution outwith the 'Unsigned Network' and all releases are available in record shops all over Scotland, thanks to Tom's willingness to drive all around and make sure shops have them. We released Boss Star from Dundee yesterday and are looking to move even further afield and sign bands from other cities, in Scotland initially.

To be honest, some bands may not be to everybody's taste but Tom and I consider bands who we like, and who we're enthusiastic about. It's never about who will sell the most. But it's such an Aberdonian attitude to find the negative in this, rather than applaud the fact that someone has actually gone out there and done it. We're perhaps not the only record label but I'd say we were certainly the most prolific. In just a year there have been 14 releases with many more planned for the summer. And on top of that, Tom has booked mini tours for every band releasing on Fat Hippy to spread the word about the bands and the label all over Scotland.

i want to see it having seen the theme song performed at the oscars. if it lives up to spinal tap and best in show then it'll rock!

i'm not a big reality tv fan either, it's just always puzzled me why the losers from these things seem to get more attention than the winners. that's all the discussion is about, not whether there's any actual talent involved.

pre-drink food in yo! sushi as well. nick and denise are going, nikki doorgirl is going, as are craig, james and bri i believe. it's gonna rock!

the 11 people who posted before you.