The original lineup of the highly influential New York-based group Biohazard, whose intense fusion of the aggression of hardcore, punk and thrash metal with the socio-critical commentary and authenticity of hip-hop earned the band extensive international acclaim will reunite for a series of performances in the summer of 2008 to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary. Bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Bobby Hambel have not performed together publicly since 1995, when Hambel left the group at the end of the touring cycle for Biohazard's third album and major-label debut, "State Of The World Address."
Like its predecessor, the landmark "Urban Discipline" (1992), "State Of The World Address" sold more than 1 million copies worldwide and capped the band's evolution from a Brooklyn local favorite into an international success. In recent years, Schuler kept busy by playing drums for the band Bloodclot and occasionally mixing music for other artists, frequently in collaboration with Graziadei. In addition to his success with his new band Suicide City (currently working on the second release), Graziadei also stays active producing and recording bands in his studio; Underground Sound Studios. Seinfeld, meanwhile, remained in the public eye via high-profile appearances on HBO (five seasons on the critically acclaimed prison drama "Oz") and VH1 ("SuperGroup"), as well as a column in Stuff magazine. Additionally, he shot photos for such publications as Playboy, Penthouse and FHM and voiced characters in the video games Manhunt, The Warriors and the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV, and as CEO of Teravision, he currently manages the career of his wife, leading adult film star Tera Patrick, whom he has directed and performed with under the name Spyder Jonez. He also recently launched a new band, The Spyderz.
Seinfeld admits that none of these extracurricular activities would have been possible without the success of Biohazard, and looks forward to returning to his roots. "Biohazard was the single most important chapter in our lives," he says. "Our music brought us together and helped us rise up out of the streets of Brooklyn. Our journey has been an amazing one, and for me, it's all about my brothers Billy, Bobby and Danny, and of course the fans, whose undying support has never given up on the hopes of a reunion of the original band. I'm proud to announce that the four of us have decided to bring our special brand of hardcore tribal ceremony better known as a Biohazard live show to select venues across the globe. Here comes the pain, and see you in the pit, motherfuckers!" Adds Hambel, "We owe it to ourselves and to everyone who wants to see the original band reunite. We've lost a lot of great friends and musicians over the years, but we're still here — and it's time to set the record straight!"
In early January, the original Biohazard members met and rehearsed together for the first time in a dozen years. "To be in the same room with old friends again fuckin' rocked," says Graziadei. "We created something unique back in the day and I'm psyched we can all hang together and recapture that vibe. It's like time stood still and we're all 19 again!" "I'm extremely happy that we're all friends again," Schuler adds. "Life is too short, and all the fights, rumors and beefs don't matter anymore. What matters is the four of us being friends and getting up on stage again together. I can't wait to do this."
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Biohazard's Original Line-up To Reunite For 20th Anniversary Shows In Summer 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Bullet For My Valentine Releases "Scream Aim Fire"
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are streaming their new album, "Scream Aim Fire", in its entirety on their MySpace page. The band has also released an exclusive audio commentary on the new CD at MP3.com. The commentary offers an inside look at the making of the new album.
"Scream Aim Fire" is scheduled for release on January 29. The LP's CD/DVD edition will feature a music video for the title track, a "making-of" documentary, segments from "Bullet TV," tours of the recording studio and the band's quarters there, a photo gallery and more.
The Welsh quartet recently issued a 15-minute digital single containing the songs "Scream Aim Fire" and "Eye of the Storm", plus track-by-track commentary by Tuck and drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas.
The new disc follows up BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's 2006 debut, "The Poison", which has sold more than 340,000 copies in the U.S.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will join AVENGED SEVENFOLD and ATREYU on this winter's Taste of Chaos tour, beginning on February 29 in Denver.
Source: Blabbermouth
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Strike Anywhere 2008 Touring Plans
Taken from myspace.com
"Alright.... after a few months of inactivity, it seems like all of a sudden we have a shitload of tours coming up... I don't know how it happened... I thought we were taking a "break"... but oh well... here's what we've got going on:
-TORONTO! We're playing a one-off show at Sound Academy with The Flatliners on Sat. February 9! Thats really soon! It just kind of came about last minute, but we're all stoked to play in one of our favorite cities again!!!!
-US East Coast Tour (March 1-15).... All dates and band lineups have been confirmed... This is gonna be a good one!
-SOUTH AMERICA!!!! OK... We have very little details so far, but we're definitely going to South America in late March/early April.... I know we're playing April 5 at a festival in Brazil... and I know we are going to be going to a bunch of different countries.. Not just Brazil... so be patient and wait for the details....
-Europe (May)... We have been confirmed for Groezrock Festival in Belgium and two UK dates on Give It A Name Festival... There are more dates to be announced in mainland Europe and Scandinavia.
*CHECK ALL CONFIRMED DATES BELOW*
February 9- Toronto, Canada @Sound Academy w/ The Flatliners and more
March 1- NYC, NY @Knitting Factory w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 2- Providence, RI @Living Room w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 3- Boston, MA @Middle East w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 4- Asbury Park, NJ @Asbury Lanes w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 5- Philly, PA @First Unitarian w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 6- Washington, DC @Black Cat w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers, Ratsize
March 7- VA Beach, VA @Peppermint Beach Club w/ Paint It Black, The Riverboat Gamblers
March 8- Columbia, SC @New Brookland w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, Coliseum
March 9- Orlando, FL @Social w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, Coliseum
March 10- Miami, FL @Studio A w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, Coliseum
March 11- Jacksonville, FL @Fuel w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, Coliseum
March 12- Pensacola, FL @Sluggos w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, The Gaslight Anthem
March 13- Birmingham, AL @Bottletree w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, TBA
March 14- Raleigh, NC @Brewery w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, TBA
March 15- Richmond, VA @Alley Katz w/ The Riverboat Gamblers, TBA
April 5- Sao Bernardo, Brazil @ABC Pro HC Festival w/ Rufio, Funeral For A Friend
May 9- Meerhout, Belgium @Groezrock w/ The Loved Ones, Sick of it All, AntiFlag & more
May 10- London, UK @Earls Court (Give It A Name) w/Paramore, Set Your Goals & more
May 11- Sheffield, UK @Sheffield Arena (Give It A Name) w/ Paramore, Set Your Goals & more
****MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED... BE PATIENT!********
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Hopesfall Breaks Up
North Carolina's Hopesfall has broken up after nearly ten years as a band. Since the release of their "No Wings To Speak of" EP with Takehold Records, the group has undergone a slew of line-up changes, leaving the band without any of its original members.
According to the group, "[Hopesfall] has broken up and we have all moved on to other things in our lives. Why the break up? Well it's a long story."
The band has uploaded an unreleased (and unmastered) track titled "Saskatchewan" to their Myspace page.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Norma Jean's New Drummer
As you guys know, Norma Jean have been in the process of finding a new drummer. So the past couple of months or so they have been playing shows, and writing songs with one of our good, long time friends playing drums. Now they officially welcome Chris Raines into the family. Hes an awesome drummer from the band SPITFIRE.
Read More..Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Scream Of Oi!
SCREAM OF Oi! formed on 23 september 2003 in Semarang city, Indonesia. We try to play Oi!/Punk music. The name of SCREAM OF Oi! was taken with expectation that Oi! music can be scream, sing and play forever. Oi! must life forever !!!
The sound of SCREAM OF Oi! was inclined with our predecessor bands such as SKINNY DOLLS, ANTI SQUAD, COCK SPARRER, BLITZ, etc that become our influence. Our songs lyric have as themes of pride about skinhead life, nationalism, unity, skinhead story and love.
Up to now, SCREAM OF Oi! have a strong formation with permanent line up, those are : ENO (vocal), xAGUNG Oi!x (bass), xVIDSx (melody guitar), CANDRA (rythem guitar), I PANK (drums) and HERI (additional drums player).
For 4 years, SCREAM OF Oi! succeded in producing songs, specifically :
(1). Scream Of Oi!
(2). Oi! Life 4Ever
(3). Honey
(4). Spirit of '69
(5). All For One
(6). Merah Putih
(7). Punk & Skin
(8). Sell Out
(9). PSIS
(10). New Age (BLITZ)
Consequently, we meke all of our songs into Mini album and Full Leght album which produce inside of FOR TOMORROW records, semarang city, Indonesia.
Contact Band :
e-mail : screamofoi@yahoo.co.id
myspace : www.myspace.com/screamofoi
mobile phone : +62-856-400-135-66
Or send ur mail to : FOR TOMORROW Records :
AGUNG PRABOWO
JL. DLIKO SARI RT 02/II NO. 16A
GG. ABIMANYU
SALATIGA-JAWA TENGAH
50715
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Amber Pacific release new digital EP
Amber Pacific have released a new acoustic digital EP via iTunes. The EP contains five acoustic versions of songs from both of the band?s Hopeless Records full length releases The Possibility And The Promise and Fading Days. The EP was recorded earlier this year for the band?s Sony Connect Session
You can preview or purchase the album via iTunes
Friday, January 11, 2008
GIGS SCHEDULE JANUARY
L I V E I N C O N C E R T
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
JCC Plenary Hall - Senayan
J a k a r t a
Tgl. 31 Januari 2008
HTM :
Tribune Rp. 600.000 Free Seating | Festival Rp. 500.000 Free Standing
S W I T C H F O O T
Tennis Indoor Senayan
J a k a r t a
Tgl. 24 Januari 2008
HTM :
Tribune Rp. 300.000 | Festival Rp. 350.000
Tiket bisa didapat :
BIG TONE PRODUCTION Tlp 021 - 5579 9017 | 7138 7630
Informasi : www.jakartaconcerts.com/switchfoot
MXPX INDONESIAN TOUR
Hall Basket A Senayan
J a k a r t a
Tgl. 13 Januari 2008
Opening Act : SUPERMAN IS DEAD | ROCKET ROCKERS | FORNUFAN
HTM : PreSale Rp. 100.000 | D’Day Rp. 150.000
Informasi :
lianmipro@yahoo.co.uk
Tlp. 021 585 9428 | 984 96264
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
OK Karaoke
Formed in Semarang, Central Java, Garna (AK47) and Baskoro (Suck Eat Fruit) were the ones to start OK Karaoke in the year of 2005. They intended to channel their loves to indie-pop music as they have joined in both hardcore/punk bands. Garna and Baskoro recruited Galih, a radio announcer, considering his vocal character and the same interest in music. With Kartun (Vmono) as a drummer, the band had completely formed. But it wasn’t too long until Kartun decided to resign as he was too busy with his job at the radio station. To replace him, Aga joined the band. Aga previously linked to the bands Numb (who has already existed since 1996), and Velvet Tongue. He joined the last name during his study in Jakarta. The gang agreed to form an indie-pop band (which was still so rare that day) and to begin a long and winding journey to introduce themselves to public. Their very first performances were fully supported by New Order and Stone Roses as they covered both legendary bands’ most memorable singles. Bemby (Terror Incognita) once joined the band as a keyboardist, but soon he left the band for his study. Bayu (Le Bench) replaced for Bembi in 2006, but for some reasons he also left OK Karaoke. The band admitted that Bayu has put some new colours to their own paintings, though. With Stars, The Stone Roses, James, and Ride’s taste of indie-pop, OK Karaoke had composed 6 songs. In July 2007, they recorded few songs for the demo CD, titled “The Royal Ambassador Mistress” and “Milky Way”. In Desember, the band released the EP titled “ Sail Off The Storm
Now with the line-up Galih (vocal), Garna (guitar), Baskoro (guitar), Adiyat (bass), and Aga (drum), OK Karaoke is ready to step to the next level.
Show:
Mr. Brewok – 085640900211
Corespondence:
www.myspace.com/karaokeok
www.friendster.com/okkaraoke
apiaira@yahoo.com
aih_mate@yahoo.com
