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Re: Re: Friday 23rd @ Kef those two parts are shite. Its nto a question of how well you're doing without me, I am just trying to look at you as a new band. And I REALLY didn't want to be on the other side of the stage, trust me. Thats why I quit.

Friday January 23rd, Kef New Faith, Apraxia, Hexagonal Pensioners, Element 106 Well, I turned up right at the start of this gig, for reasons unknown to myself. In fact, if I remember correctly (which I do) I was the first person through the door. But well, it was fucking wet and cold, and I just wanted to hear some music really. I looked out of place in my Pig Destroyer shirt punk patch covered jacket, but fuck it. I also felt out of place, considering I'd be locked up if I touched any of the girls (or boys if I was that way inclined, which I am not) there. This was the first gig Id been to in kef apart from the debut gig that was held hear during the GoNorth thing, with WBL and Alyssa's Wish etc. And anyway, just to throw something in to this review randomly, I preferred Lava. So, after waiting for a wee while and having a few bottles of fish-guts (it was only 1.50) I headed downstairs to watch the first band. New Faith opened up the night. Now I'd seen this lot at what I think was their first ever gig, and they were bad. Two things they had going for them was that A. they had a song called Rape, Murder, Suicide, which was funny, and B. there were many many many jokes made about the singer sounding like a toad. Same line-up, and they opened with a verse and a chorus form Seek 'n' Destroy. Musically, it was tight, but the vocals were just, still toad-ish. As the night wore on, it became apparent that the only real thing this band had going for them was some guitarists that can play not too bad. After seeing them do a not too bad cover of For Whom the Bell Tolls (which is nothing too hard) they went onto Slayer's "Seasons in the Abyss" (or did they play Slayer before Metallica, hmm, canna mind). Anyway, the Slayer cover was BAD. Better than their last gig, but still BAD. Went off-time, missed out parts, played riffs wrong, eeeek, it was scary. Word of advice, stop playing that song. Other than that, with a few gigs and more originals as opposed to covers that they are incapable of playing, and when the guitarist stops thinking hes Kirk Hammet on stage at Wembley, New Faith could be a half decent Metal act (well, they might at least be better than Reap). Back upstairs, more beer, downstairs again for the next band. Apraxia, started off and it was clear that they were funk to the max. At this point I'm thinking somewhere between Red Hot Chili Peppers and Primus. The vocals were quite strange, but cool. Can't really say who they remind me of, cos the little fun I listen to, I forget about soon after. But its good. In the first song, its made apparent that they have a good bassist, and a good guitarist also, who pulls off a real nice solo. Now, before going into the second song, the bassist and drummer decided to have a little jam session. I think I saw the guitarist change the guitar, but I dunno, maybe the jam was just to show off. And they did, cos the bassist is fucking phenomenal! Anyway, the set wore on, and yes, the bassist and guitarist are both VERY good with their instruments, but the guitarist took over on vocals for one of the songs, and I didn't like that. The sound in the room really didn't compliment Apraxia's style of music, with the bass being too low and the vocals too high. But yeah, it wore on. and on. and on. Eventually it got boring with nothing to really add to the flavour, after watching these guys play around and prove they could play, it just got monotonous, with the songs sounding samey. And also, the drumming was very monotone as well. Even though I can understand that their is not much room for the drummer to explore with funk, still, he could have done something, he was capable of it, and he just looked like he needed to lighten up. Anyway, if you're into funk, you'll like them, coos they are good, just a bit samey sounding for an entire set. Next, Hexagonal Pensioners. Now I didn't know what to expect form this lot. All I know is they make some girl wet. And now that I have seen them, I can say they don't make me wet, or give me a hardon, nothing like that. Good guitarist, good bassist, decent drummer. Thats it. The music itself did nothing for me. You can solo, you can tap, and you can even go into off time beats and rhythms in places, yippee. I can see why some people may like them, but I just dont. Funky stuff with a hint of lounge music (I dunno, I just thought of lounge music while listening) and vocals that remind me of Les Claypool. Thats all. Now, the headliners, my old band, Element 106. Now I've never done this, have to watch a band playing live that I used to be in. And I'll say it straight off, it was weird. I think the first thing that grabbed peoples attention when they walked on stage was either A.Hoggs weird wee green guitar or B. the glaring shine off Hoggs head. But I must get on with it. They opened with 'No-One, a heavy song. Tony started vocals, and it was a nice low toned growl. Different form what I used to do (no Jaimi, not a fucking Dani Filth rip-off!), but whatever; I wasnt coming along to see how well he impersonated me. But the song sounded the same as I remember it apart from the vox. Which is good. They then went straight into a slowed down one 'Over You Now' which I thought would be very interesting to hear what the new axe-man Hogg did for the solo (which, if you havent heard it, is a good solo composed by old guitarist, Ian). And the song ran through, sounding good, and the same as it used to, and then the time for the solo came. And emm, it was very quiet. From what I could hear, it was also very different, and seemed very random, but whatever, it wasn't dismal (which to be honest, I thought it was going to be). And so the set ran on, all the songs that were played sounding as they used to, apart form two. 'I Try', a much softer song in which Jaimi takes over on vocals with a very melodic voice, was different, cos while I used to go off stage and have a drink and a fag during this song, Tony did some vocals. With a low background talking voice behind Jaimi's and then towards the end, building this up to a full on growl in the background of Jaimi's voice. It turned out quite good. And then, the last song. Started off VERY new, never heard it before, and I believe it was called 'Strive'. First original of the new line-up. But not completely, The song went through, very well, different style of metal form the old E106, but then changed into an old song 'Marz'. Not the whole song, just parts of it had been cut and pasted out into this new 'Strive'. SO overall, a good performance by the new E106. I enjoyed it. Turned out a lot better than I thought it was gonna be, and as you probably saw, it keeps the kids happy (the boys form New Faith fucking loved it it seemed). Reflections on the night: Aparaxia will be one to watch out for, especially that fuckign bassist. HexPen should dry up the girl they made wet. New Faith have quite alot of work to do. Element106 sound different but not bad. We'll see what the older metal crew thinks of the new line-up on the 31st. Cheers Dave 'thurisaz'

oh yeah, need a DJ?

i suck at them but seriously, Bazz has to see this (and don'ty worry you'll be safe, I shall protect you with my iron pecs)

no, dont change it. it'll be funnier this way!

oh my god, I canna wait till Bazz sees that!

ZIllah are fucking ace. The bassist is fucking amazing. The guitars were all over the place. Just nuts and ace and crazy and cool and YAS!!!

its all true. even Steve jumped in. I got scared, but it was fine.

unfortunately there was minimal pointy finger wagging during Zillah's set. In Decades Decline and Broken Oath got ALOT of it though.

how many you gonna put up on Underground Transmission??? The one of Steve is AMAZING! Looks like something out of a Converge album.

and next time there should be mare people to join me, Owen and Evil Steve of Broken Oath for a finger wagging session!

myself and Scott Bowden (with some additions from the mighty DaveRowlands himself) shall be behind the CD players pumping out some crust/grind/metalcore/hardcore/metal/punk for all you bastards

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Bob,I love you

they're FUCKING ACE aren't they!

I'll be along to this one I think. May have to get the mohawk up for it as well.

Yas, I'll be back by then, back form sunning my arse in sunny Abu Dhabi, and hopefully this time I'll win a fuckin boat-race(been in two finalks, should have won the Dec 17th one BUT Brian stabbed Nicky Ca$ino in the stomach with his brolly while he wa son the last pint. We SHOULD have one!!)

emm, you just explained how to get from the Moorings to Drakes, but he asked how to get from Drakes to Moorings. Now slap hand to forehand and go "D'oh"!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH THIS FUCKING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT SUCKS SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT HIS LAST SERVED DRINK!!! BUT I CAN'T HAVE IT!!! I'M IN ABU DHABI TILL JAN 3RD!!! FECK OOOOHHH THE HAIR!!!!! AND WHO WILL I SPEAK TO WHILE DJING??? WHO WILL PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE SMOKE MACHINE UNTIL EVERYONE IS GASSED??? IT SUCKS BALLS!!!!

well, reading over that, it does have to do with Rob. whatever..........

it really doesn't have anything to do with Rob. Rob is not responsible for the actions of people dancing. It was the bouncer. Maybe someone complained. I dont have a fucking clue. All I know is Ive been going there for ages, and I've not changed anything. I don't know what the hell made last night different. I think Rob and Flik know that I wouldn't start anything hostile or violent in anyway in Moshulu. Thats all.

this is indeed funny. but for all he knew, I had fucked off home. which is what he did in fact think.

Okay, last night I was kicked out of moshulu for dancing. I really cannot find the justification in removing me for two real reasons. 1. The dancing looks a little unorthodox I'll admit (its hardcore dancing, based upon kick-boxing) but like all other types of dancing, is done in a controlled manner. Same way as moshing etc. So, while a few elbows may have gone astray etc. it was all done so that I knew I wasn't goin to hit anybody. I thought this was thoroughly understodd by Moshulu, who has to put up with moshes, pile-ups and the likes. So no, I didn't hit anybody and didn't have the intention of hitting anybody. 2. ITS A CAGED MOSH-PIT! The night is advertised as being heavy with a cage on the dancefloor for people to fuckin mosh in. While I have noticed over the past few months the standards are slipping and a mosh is very unlikely to happen, it still is there. So, while people are throwing each other around smacking their heads of the metal grids of the cage, I go in, go a wee bit nuts but not actually touching anybody (apart from when I stumbled when a few people pushed me, but nothing violent or hitting anybody in a wat that would hurt them, just bumping into them) I got kicked out. WHAT THE FUCK! So yeah, I went in for tool, the refused came on and I continued. I'll also admit I was going a bit nuts and had had a few drinks, but I was still controlling myself. However, the doorman came into the cage, pinned me up against the wall by the neck and told me to calm down. When I told him what do you mean, I'm just dancing, he replied "if you don't calm down, you'll be dancing with me outside.(or something along those lines)" I once again, told him I was simply just dancing. This is when my arms were pulled behind me and I was kicked out. I don't know if I'm banned or anything like that. But I had to sit outside freezing my bollocks off for the good part of an hour until a mate came out with my jacket. Im just a bit fucked off, thats all. Was havin a well good time up until that point.

December 19th at Drakes I believe

out of the bands you could get to play, id like to see deadloss superstar

I was speaking to you. it was funny and shocking. all i wanted was my baccy and papers!