Promising some bombastic pieces such as the recent single ‘On My Video’ (created as a result of the riots in London and railing against the lack of values / worth in a consumer society) this song goes giddy with those spraying & wallowing splash-bass beats, strained to-the-max vocals and gigantic proportions.

Subsource are also famous for their re-smashed covers, clocking up thousands of internet hits by re-treading old songs by the likes of RATM and SOAD. One of these, ‘Breed’ (Nirvana), is a pelting sand-storm blast of sounds that will make your eyes water. It is an effervescent vortex of energy that pulls you down into its depths, whilst you are left crazily fighting for breath.

We especially liked the band’s latest work such as ‘The Feeding’ (from the brand-spanking-new ‘Generation Doom’ E.P. ) with it’s pendulum of rhythms swaying one-way, then the next.The spots of sound are ripped away like sticking-plasters, only to be re-locked and wedged into gaps elsewhere. But the piece centres around a well-spring of golden sentiment and a giddy ‘Feeding’ chorus. This vessel may be cracked and stained, but it still holds the juice in. Take some!

Our favourite new song is ‘Molotov’ with beeps and sparks of electronic energy and squeals of pain, as those lacerating guitars take hold. This is razor-sharp and full of throated grunge. With ‘Kurt Cobain’ style vocals and a series of hugely successful riffs … any metal fan would be proud to have this in his collection.

Or ‘Kill The Thief’ which introduces the audience to an ambient side, of low oscillations, which spit along amiably before the full majesty of the show really takes hold. This then becomes regal. It is power – but wielded for the good of all.

Moving towards a memorable climax and looking forward to a storming version of the Queens of the Stone Age standard “Feel Good Hit of the Summer ” we suddenly lost all sound – suffering ‘technical difficulties’ that nearly put paid to the show. Apparently a brand new amplifier performed an act of ritual suicide. And so Boileroom was left silent. After some helpful advice from the audience, like “Turn it off and turn it back on again” and “Try giving it some red bull, it normally works for me” the band reluctantly withdrew back stage for at least 30 mins, whilst a replacement amplifier was found.

Back on stage to a rapturous reception, Subsource seemed a little subdued, and the mob certainly seemed calmer – “We can’t see any sweat on the crowd in the front” screamed out front-man Stuart – and the party got going again.

And what used to be filthy, dirty dub is now becoming so heavily tinged with metallic ideas that one delighted onlooker exclaimed “It’s like watching Gary Newman crossed with Pantera – it’s like dub-u-metal – I love it.”

© Neil_Mach April 2012

For more information about the Surgery Productions ‘Dubumentary’ Susbsource film visit:

http://www.thesurgeryproductions.com

Grab the ‘World of Tanks’ ‘Molotov’ track by visiting

http://www.subsource.co.uk

See Subsource at Redfest- 20th July at Robins Cook Farm, Redhill, Surrey

http://redfest.co.uk/

Promising some bombastic pieces such as the recent single ‘On My Video’ (created as a result of the riots in London and railing against the lack of values / worth in a consumer society) this song goes giddy with those spraying & wallowing splash-bass beats, strained to-the-max vocals and gigantic proportions.

Subsource are also famous for their re-smashed covers, clocking up thousands of internet hits by re-treading old songs by the likes of RATM and SOAD. One of these, ‘Breed’ (Nirvana), is a pelting sand-storm blast of sounds that will make your eyes water. It is an effervescent vortex of energy that pulls you down into its depths,  whilst you are left crazily fighting for breath.

We especially liked the band’s latest work such as ‘The Feeding’ (from the brand-spanking-new ‘Generation Doom’ E.P. ) with it’s pendulum of rhythms swaying one-way, then the next.The spots of sound are ripped away like sticking-plasters, only to be re-locked and wedged into gaps elsewhere. But the piece centres around a well-spring of golden sentiment and a giddy ‘Feeding’ chorus. This vessel may be cracked and stained, but it still holds the juice in. Take some!

Our favourite new song is ‘Molotov’ with beeps and sparks of electronic energy and squeals of pain, as those lacerating guitars take hold. This is razor-sharp and full of throated grunge. With ‘Kurt Cobain’ style vocals and a series of hugely successful riffs … any metal fan would be proud to have this in his collection.

Or ‘Kill The Thief’ which introduces the audience to an ambient side, of low oscillations, which spit along amiably before the full majesty of the show really takes hold. This then becomes regal. It is power – but wielded for the good of all.

Moving towards a memorable climax and looking forward to a storming version of the Queens of the Stone Age hit “Feel Good Hit of the Summer ” we suddenly lost all sound – suffering ‘technical difficulties’ that nearly put paid to the show. Apparently a brand new amplifier performed an act of ritual suicide. And so Boileroom was left silent. After some helpful advice from the audience, like “Turn it off and turn it back on again”  and “Try giving it some red bull, it normally works for me” the band reluctantly  withdrew back stage for at least 30 mins, whilst a replacement amplifier was found.

Back on stage to a rapturous reception, Subsource seemed a little subdued, and the mob certainly seemed calmer – “We can’t see any sweat on the crowd in the front” screamed out front-man Stuart – and the party got going again.

And what used to be filthy, dirty dub is now becoming so heavily tinged with metallic ideas that one delighted onlooker exclaimed “It’s like watching Gary Newman crossed with Pantera – it’s like dub-u-metal – I love it.”

© Neil_Mach April 2012

For more information about the Surgery Productions ‘Dubumentary’ Susbsource film visit:

http://www.thesurgeryproductions.com

Grab the ‘World of Tanks’ ‘Molotov’ track by visiting

http://www.subsource.co.uk

See Subsource at Redfest-  20th July at Robins Cook Farm, Redhill, Surrey

http://redfest.co.uk/

We were at The Hobgoblin Staines for an exciting evening with the band, and we were already anticipating a pretty unforgettable time. “This is gonna be loud!” Said one grinning patron as he checked over his ear defenders. ”But we are fortunate to have the boys in town.” He smiled.

The four-piece band recently opened the new ride – Swarm at Thorpe Park – giving them some great exposure- and also providing a link to the riverside town of Staines. Big Cheese magazine said ““There is no doubt that the coming months will see (the band’s) popularity sky rocket.”  And given what we saw of the band at the Hobgoblin, we are inclined to agree.

With numbers like ‘You’ll Be The First One’ the boys entertained the lively crowd. Stitched together with grizzled ebony-tinged guitar sounds, and rhythms of the most incredible intricacy, this is one hellishly hypnotic song. The verse is gradually unfurled by Alex (vocals and guitar).  And the scintillating chorus is a jamboree of colours and textures, as ear piercing sounds ( Hag on  Guitars) rush up and fly, like streamers in the sky.

‘Can’t Say’ has bruising bass notes provided by Ryan (bass guitar) located inside a maze of tantalizing rhythms and textures, packed full of mystery and false direction. Masterly percussion by Sim (drums) are interrupted by moments of quiet introspection, allowing the stunned audience to take a quick breath before another monster guitar assault. This song peaks in a thundering climax.  It is astonishing and strident stuff. No, it’s not for the fainthearted. But this is the kind of sum and substance that legends are made of.

Attention Thieves are now on an extended tour of the UK throughout May and into the summer. Check their facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/AttentionThieves/ to find a date and a venue near you.

The band can be seen playing live at Redfest of July 20th…..  So we recommend that you catch the band there, before they embark on their European tour in September.

© Neil_Mach April 2012

Link:

http://redfest.co.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/AttentionThieves

We spoke today with the band, just as the announcement about RedFest 2012 was being made – and they promised us plenty of shimmering summer shenanigans, and a bounty of their hardest hitting mixology. Founder of Dented Records and resident rapper on all Foreign Beggars material Orifice Vulgatron told us, “2012 has been a pretty hectic year for us – our first ever headline USA TOUR, Working in studio with Deadmau5. Live broadcast for the Mau5hax in Miami, Remixed with Engine Earz. The New Meshuggah Single, and finally recording a new album! “ It doesn’t get any more bursting busy than this.

The 2012 Robins Cook Farm extravaganza in the glorious Surrey countryside is already promising to be a totally awe inspiring and utterly thrilling experience for fans of the band. And of course, the excitement of any Foreign Beggars live show is legendary. “We are really looking forward to this festival,” D.J. Nonames explained “And you can also expect to see us at SW4 (along with Skrillex) and at this year’s Glade Festival.” And expect the unexpected. “We had pyrotechnics on stage in New Zealand … The dude got a bit excited – we dropped a shell-shock, and we nearly sh*t ourselves.” “ There’s gonna be some crazy sh*t, just have to wait and see!” Added Orifice Vulgatron.

“We have been touring extensively …. the U.S. portion was the most exciting part of our tour. Webster Hall in NYC – and LA – was insane.” The RedFest date [July 22nd] comes towards the sharp-end of a hefty schedule of performances for the band, and so the Foreign Beggars expect to be highly buffed, full of juice, and as deranged as ever. They will be up for anything. “We’re always touring…” Says Nonames “Although it’s not healthy to look too far ahead… or it can be a bit overwhelming.” But he recommends to start prepping for the party now – because this will be monumental.

Foreign Beggars were talking to Neil Mach

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/foreignbeggars

http://www.facebook.com/RedfestUK

Inter-mingled amongst the fiery framework in this cauldron of sounds on the opening track – ‘The Struggle’ – are sparkling jewels of the finest obsidian-sharp quartzite guitar-work (Rob Ironmonger and Mark Browell).These are more valuable than you can possibly imagine because, without these shining beacons, the work would become incredibly bleak. The slower moments allow you to take a breath, and look around you, before contemplating startling horizons. Cruel and lascivious at times, this track is also tender and passionate at others. Constantly, you feel enmeshed within a chain-mail strait-jacket , as if some incalculably strong and furious demon has enslaved you. Matt Hobbs (vocals) adds grimy earth shattering cries and undying growls. But his voice also gently soothes and embraces you when you need it. This is precious stuff. The tantalizing guitar solo in the last portion of the song whips up a magical swarmfest of volcanic majesty and power.

‘This Still Remains’ has a buzz-saw bass (David Smith) that gives this track a memorable gravitas of burgeoning power. Drum beats (Daniel Kelly) are released like spark and fly shrapnel – flung from a furnace, like whipping chains of golden fire. The guitars stand like giants. Only to be cut down by lacerating vocals that cut through everything like spitting acid. A regular beat is gradually formed, and this slow march submits to a procession of sounds which then forecast the catastrophic famine within the final breaths of this extraordinary creation. And only time will heal these wounds.

‘Stand Alone’ is like a war cry from a solitary demon trapped in an uncertain dimension. A very fast moving, and eerie spectacle. And ‘Reborn’ has more of those sparkling guitars that will fry your members and corrode the nethers. Your precious heart will be mortally wounded in the process. A luxurious riff encapsulates the immense power of those strategically placed vocals- and these take you from germination to termination in just a few terrifying steps. Heartbreaking and mesmerizing at the same time.

‘Lost’ is another song of irreconcilable ruin. The line “I’m just so lost without you” is like a spear through the heart. You will break down and sob in anger and in sadness. But though this may be bleak and desolate in essence, the song does not lack vitality nor even stark beauty. It is a creation of subtle and dark lines of power, each note carefully enmeshing and entombing you within the depths of a truly glorious despair. Utterly potent.

The obvious fact that the work on this album comes from an immensely sad and final place is clear from the outset. And yet the last track on the album- ‘Paradise’ contains sufficient life-force to make you feel you may be able to arise gently from that cursed place towards new beginnings. There is never retribution or vengeance found among the strewn symbols of loss, regret and hollowness- just a sense of justified and longed for deliverance and an ultimate salvation. And as such, ‘Paradise’ is a fitting end-piece to this stunning work, and a monumentally constructed heavyweight monolith of power and beauty in its own right. Eventually, when your feelings of desolation and inconsolable grief are washed away by the powerful guitar lines and the rapid percussion, all that remains is the pain.

© Neil_Mach Apr 2012

Link:

http://www.facebook.com/bloodlossuk

With an apocalyptic 127 FT inverted drop and 5 gut wrenching inversions and near-misses, THE SWARM is the tallest wing coaster in Europe…. are you brave enough?

And to celebrate Tthe launch of THE SWARM, Staines’ Buckleup Promotions have provided 12 of the best upcoming & breaking bands to play on a stage right next to The Roller Coaster…

The Bands Playing at the SWARM launch are:

• Attention Thieves
• Loose Lips
• According To You
• IRIS
• Tree House Fire
• A Girl in the Garden
• Joyland
• An Army of Lights
• The Black Hats
• Fear No Fish
• Run Young Lovers
• Nudy Bronque

The event kicks off on Thursday 15th March ( the music starts at 12) and finishes Sunday 18th March

Check http://www.thorpepark.com/ for more details and go to Buckle Up Promotions to get info about the bands involved.

Tree House Fire SWARM Rollercoaster

Their first single “Stay” reached number 1 in the unsigned chart and held this position for 3 weeks, hanging around in the top 40 for 11 weeks!  It is available for download.

Stay – Fear No Fish – This Video is now available- along with all their vids-  to see on http://www.youtube.com/user/FearNoFishTV

We took a listen, and this is what we thought:

Velvety buckskin guitar-notes are squeezed out gracefully, manipulated with uncommon tenderness. Whilst the arrangement shines as brightly as a scrubbed nosher caught out by a disco black-light.  Toothy chord fragments and semi-translucent notes flicker like embers in the empty spaces found towards the end of the tune, creating a pressure that is manfully released in spasms, as solid golden beams of light embrace the piece as a whole. All the while a scurrying, yet melodious, voice adds a sense of urgency.  — © Neil_Mach February 2012  –

Cover: MY RUIN

News about tours by:
MAPS & ATLASES, THE TWILIGHT SAD and SILVERJET

Album Reviews:
Anna Calvi, Oh Land, Saracen, The Maccabees, Skrillex, Alex Winston, Chairlift, Issa, The 2 Bears, Wolf People,

Gig Reviews:
Vier, Vintage Crow, MY RUIN at Scala London

Interview with Tairrie B Murphy and Mick Murphy

Souncloud Reviews:
StooShe,  The Devil’s Blood, Great Cynics, Alabama Shakes, The Big Pink, Bwani Junction, Keren Ann, Charli XCX, Zulu Winter, The Parlor Mob, 2:54,
Crippled Black Phoenix

Looking Into 2012 – Interviews with bands looking into the New Year:
Cut Ribbons, Gundogs, Starseed, Piper Saint, Exit State, MALEFICENT

You Tube Music Video Reviews:
Ren Harvieu,  The History of Apple Pie, Saint Saviour, Bos Angeles, Daughter,   Shuga, Dot Rotten, Ria Ritchie, Milagres

PLUS:
Our Top Tipped Bands for 2012

Click Here To See Jan Edition

Modestep are a live dubstep/electronic rock band from London that was formed in 2010 by Brothers Tony and Josh Friend who had been individually DJing since 2001, only forming the band in 2010 with Josh’s roommate Matthew Curtis and more recently guitarist Nick Tsang… Their remarkable rock and dance live shows always set audiences alight!

Kids in Glass Houses are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff
In August 2011 the band released their album ‘Gold Blood’. In July 2011 the band performed at Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth on the Saturn stage

The King Blues are a punk rock band from London, credited for fusing ska and folk with punk rock and hardcore
Influences include Public Enemy, The Clash, The Specials, Black Flag and Minor Threat.

REDFEST remains firmly independent, with no major sponsorships and they work hard to keep the tickets as affordable as possible. They are enormously proud of their reputation for championing new and emerging artists….

The 2012 line-up is off the scale so don’t miss out

We’d love to see you there

REDFEST
ROCKING SURREY SINCE 2007

JULY 20-23 ROBINS COOK FARM REDHILL SURREY

redfest.co.uk/

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Dai and Dash @ Jamtown Recording Studios.

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