Whats in the bag?
Friday, July 31, 2009
MOLESTATION AT STAIND SHOW
According to The Brookings Register, Brookings, South Dakota police on Sunday evening (July 26) arrested a 20-year-old city man on several charges, including aggravated assault and sexual contact with a child under 16.
Police Chief Jeff Miller said the man, who was attending the STAIND concert at the Swiftel Center, allegedly molested a 14-year-old female and then body-slammed a 15-year-old male. The male victim, bleeding from the mouth, was transported by ambulance to the Brookings hospital, where he was treated and released.
In related news, few were all that surprised
SHE RIDES SINGER LEAVES BAND
a.k.a. "Sorry dudes. I'm growing up. Again."
She Rides singer Joe Krewko has left the group. Regarding Krewko, who once fronted Bury Your Dead, the band tells Lambgoat that "he's not in jail or rehab. He just wanted to move on. There is no drama. We're still boys. Sorry to disappoint."As such, the Rhode Island band is looking for a replacement. Candidates should be 21+ years of age, have band experience, and be willing to tour consistently. Interested partes should contact the She Rides here.
She Rides "You Fuckin' Sell Out Loser"
DRI TO TOUR
D.R.I. is currently scheduling rehearsals and gearing up to play shows again starting in fall of 2009. "We expect to start playing on weekends, then week long mini tours, and eventually being able to tour again spring or summer 2010."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
THE MIDWEST CONNECTION
I don't know who created this myspace, but it seems pretty awesome. Check it out here."This page was created with the intention of being an all inclusive way to unite and rebuild. I have hopes of shows/community events being booked and promoted through here, as well as hooking bands up with places to crash/meals/whatever else from whoever is willing to help. " -Midwest Connection
UNRELEASED DISEMBODIED TO SEE... RELEASE
Disembodied's "Psalms of Sheol," a collection of rare, out of print and unreleased material will see the light of day in August via Prime Directive Records. Thirteen songs from one of the heaviest, darkest and most innovative hardcore bands of the 90's, re-mastered by the band to sound louder and heavier than ever. Includes the Confession 7", Existence in Suicide MCD, compilation tracks, unreleased songs, and a cover of Metallica's "Creeping Death."
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
NEW SLAYER SONG UP NOW
Shockhound has gotten its hands on an exclusive track from the upcoming Slayer album, World Painted Blood.Listen to "Hate Worldwide" here.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hybrid Remote Control Lawn Mowers
I know some of my posts have nothing to do with hardcore, or Denver, but I though this was pretty interesting
Lawn care professionals typically use a bunch of men equipped with 2-stroke weed eaters to maintain slopes over 30 degrees. They are now able to maintain slopes up to 70 degrees with one man and a SRX22T hybrid remote control lawn mower. The hybrid power system on these mowers also keep the battery charged. It is a win-win situation for the lawn care professional and the environment. Read more here.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
THE POLLS ARE NOW CLOSED
Killing Kings is voted the "best retired band" in Denver Hardcore. If you didn't get to see them when they were around, then you missed out big time. All the other bands on the poll were very memorable, but Killing Kings obviously made there mark. In Second was "As We Speak", and in third was "In The Crosshairs".. Thanks for adding so much to the scene, and laying the ground for others in the scene.
Here is a little somethin' somethin' about Killing Kings...
"Killing Kings was formed in the fall of 2004 with one small goal in mind, change everything and challenge everyone. In a society and government that is so corrupt and obsessed with greed and power there are a few of us that stand out, That stand up with a menacing look and our fists in the air screaming “Kill All Kings!” General Discontent would be a light way to put it. We believe that Hardcore and punk should be dangerous ,daring, courageous, brave, intelligent, compassionate, humble and modest all while saying. “NO! we are NOT going to do what you tell us” and if you try to make us we will fight to our last breath for what we believe in. We think hardcore and punk have become so “dumbed down” for the masses and “pimped out” for fashion and music videos that we are losing a part of our culture, a part of history that we made as individuals who were fed up with the expectations and shallow goals of mainstream and pop culture. We don’t care how we are looked at by the “cool crowd”. We came to get away from the cool crowd, to find our own path and hopefully encourage people to realize that it doesn’t matter what your clothes or your hair look like and that it doesn’t matter if you don’t fit a certain tax bracket or social class. What matters is that you made your decisions for yourself and not based on what others think of you. Killing Kings’ music is a byproduct of that anger and discontent, but also the passion and drive to be so much more than just a name on a t-shirt or logo on a CD. But to have the perseverance and fortitude to look the world in the face and say “bring it on”."
SHOW TONIGHT
DIRECTIONS!!!
You Can google maps this address:
5783 Sheridan Frontage Road
Arvada CO 80002
Also write down these directions cause it's a complicated area right there...
Take I - 70 or I - 76 to Sheridan.
Head North On Sheridan
Take a LEFT (go west / toward the mountains) on Ralston Road..
Take your First right on to Sheridan Frontage road.
after you take that right the road will bend to the right, then to the left in almost an S shape. Just keep following the road. the building will on your Left. AFter the building and after a small church that is right next to it take a left around the back to the parking lot.
IAMTHESHOTGUN NEEDS A VOCALIST
Must have the following:
Transportation
PA
Be able to own a crowd
Confidence
Wide vocal range
Dedication
... and don't be a bitch
Hit them up
KRISTEN STEWART WEARING A MINOR THREAT @ COMIC CON
One of the major headlines coming out of yesterday's presser was the fact that Stewart appears to be fully embracing her current role as Joan Jett in the biopic about the Runaways. She showed up to the event in her Jett hair and wearing a T-shirt that said "Minor Threat" on it.
NEW LOWS POSTS NEW SONG
Boston hardcore band New Lows has posted a new track on their Myspace site. The track is called "Plague Grounds" and will be available on their demo cassette (yes, cassette) at Sound and Fury Fest.Good band. You can also check out an interview with them here.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
CAVE IN LIVE VIDEO UP NOW
Didn't get out to Boston to catch the Cave In show last week? No worries. Like everything good and supposedly "exclusive", it's slowly making its way onto the Internet.Check out the new song "Retina Sees Rewind" from their upcoming EP Planets of Old.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
ADAM YAUCH (MCA OF THE BEASTIE BOYS) DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
The Hollywood Reporter -- Adam Yauch, the Beastie Boy who recently launched a second career as an indie-film exec, said Monday that he has cancer and will undergo surgery.Yauch posted a video announcement on his Web site saying that he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his left salivary gland. (Yauch's video is available below.) While the condition is not considered life-threatening, it does require immediate surgery."It's a little bit of a setback, it's a pain in the ass, but this is something that's very treatable," he said. "The good news is that they did scans of my whole body, and it's only localized in this one area, and it's not in a place that affects my voice."Read the rest here.And listen to the new Beastie Boys track (feat. Nas) - "Too Many Rappers" over here
NO TRUCE BREAKS UP, GIVES AWAY LAST ALBUM FOR FREE
Salinas, CA hardcore band No Truce has decided to break up after 4 years together. The band posted an explanation on their Myspace site (over here).They've also offered their final recording—one that never received a proper release—as a free download (get that here) and posted the lyrics and explanations as a blog entry (find that here).
ENSIGN TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC
New Brunswick, New Jersey band Ensign have been quietly working on new material over the past few months and have announced plans to release an EP, a split 7" (with a band yet to be named) and a limited 10".No dates have been announced, but the band has promised they will be soon.
STREAM NEW CAVE IN EP
Cave In has reunited and will release a new EP called Planets of Old on July 28. But why wait that long when you can listen to the whole thing right now?Head over and check it out.
LEWD ACTS AUDIO PLAYER UP NOW
Deathwish has launched an audio player for the new Lewd Acts album, Black Eye Blues. You can listen to the whole thing online now.Black Eye Blues
Monday, July 20, 2009
DEATHWISH INC. SIGNS ACID TIGER
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Second 16th Street Mall shuttle catches fire
A shuttle bus on the 16th Street Mall in Denver caught fire this morning, the second such fire in eight days.
No one was injured in this morning's incident.
The bus smoked and caught fire at about 6:15 a.m. at the turnaround station at Broadway, said Daria Serna, an RTD spokeswoman.
"Our crew saw lots of flame roiling under the bus," said Lt. Phil Champagne, a Denver Fire Department spokesman.
All passengers were off the bus when the fire broke out, Serna said, and Denver firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
The fire ignited in an area of the bus that stores batteries, the same area in which a fire started on another shuttle bus last week. No one was injured in the July 7 fire. The driver pulled the bus off the mall and onto Tremont Place in that incident.
RTD is currently refurbishing its shuttle fleet, Serna said. She didn't know whether the two buses that caught fire had already been worked on or whether they were awaiting a makeover.
No one was injured in this morning's incident.
The bus smoked and caught fire at about 6:15 a.m. at the turnaround station at Broadway, said Daria Serna, an RTD spokeswoman.
"Our crew saw lots of flame roiling under the bus," said Lt. Phil Champagne, a Denver Fire Department spokesman.
All passengers were off the bus when the fire broke out, Serna said, and Denver firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
The fire ignited in an area of the bus that stores batteries, the same area in which a fire started on another shuttle bus last week. No one was injured in the July 7 fire. The driver pulled the bus off the mall and onto Tremont Place in that incident.
RTD is currently refurbishing its shuttle fleet, Serna said. She didn't know whether the two buses that caught fire had already been worked on or whether they were awaiting a makeover.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Thousands get up early for "Idol" worship... American Idol Auditions in Denver
By dawn Sunday, the line of eager "American Idol" hopefuls circled Mile High Walk at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High. Penned behind bicycle racks and yellow tape, they stood seven deep, inching past portable restrooms and security, wearing PJs and shorts, and toting blankets, folding chairs, signs, guitars and doughnuts.
More than 4,000 people lined up in the early-morning hours, estimated Patrick Lynn, "American Idol" supervisor producer. He said he expected double that number by the end of auditions Tuesday.
To get to this point, they had hitchhiked, borrowed money and forfeited sleep, some traveling from as far away as Hawaii, a few for a second or third try at getting on the No. 1-rated show on television.
More than 4,000 people lined up in the early-morning hours, estimated Patrick Lynn, "American Idol" supervisor producer. He said he expected double that number by the end of auditions Tuesday.
To get to this point, they had hitchhiked, borrowed money and forfeited sleep, some traveling from as far away as Hawaii, a few for a second or third try at getting on the No. 1-rated show on television.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Westword 2007: Denver Hardcore: Q&A with Memphis of Fight Like Hell and Sox's Place
Hardcore is one of the purest forms of expression in music. More visceral than cerebral, the music is simple, direct and explosive. There’s no pretense or subtext -- nothing to analyze. And, refeshingly, its practioners and enthusiasts are generally as straight-forward and no-nonsense as the music, which means they’re unaffected by the trends and trappings of the industry. There’s no carrot to dangle here. The bands aren’t clamoring for press or stepping over each other for accolades. Instead, it’s all about the music and looking after one another – which couldn’t be any clearer, as evidenced by my recent conversation with Fight Like Hell’s drummer Memphis. The subject of my October 18 column, who’s band is at the center of Denver’s hardcore scene and who books Sox’s Place, Memphis talks about the genesis of Mile High hardcore and Sox’s Place, in addition to weighing in on FSU, the controversial East Coast hardcore crew, and discussing how Denver’s scene compares to other cities.
Westword: Can you tell me a little bit about the scene and how it got started?
Memphis: Basically, everything is pretty much based around Sox’s Place. We do anywhere between three-five shows a month. We used to have shows at a place called Garageland before that place got torn down. It was off 27th and Walnut, in kind of like a shitty area – which, I think now they’re condos, so maybe it’s not that shitty. But we did shows there for a while; we did some stuff at Climax Lounge, when it was called the Raven.
Pretty much, honestly, I think as far as Denver hardcore scene, we’re probably going on a decline right now. I think kids kind of get spoiled when a lot of stuff comes through. They start to become elitists, and less kids come out for every band; they come out just for the band they want to see, and the shows suffer as a whole. About a year and a half ago, we were pretty much peaked. It didn’t matter what show we did – there was kids there. It’s in a bit of decline, but everything works in cycles. So I’m sure it will work its way back up. Read more here.
Pretty much, honestly, I think as far as Denver hardcore scene, we’re probably going on a decline right now. I think kids kind of get spoiled when a lot of stuff comes through. They start to become elitists, and less kids come out for every band; they come out just for the band they want to see, and the shows suffer as a whole. About a year and a half ago, we were pretty much peaked. It didn’t matter what show we did – there was kids there. It’s in a bit of decline, but everything works in cycles. So I’m sure it will work its way back up. Read more here.
Bathroom cam leads to charges for UNC professor
Weld County prosecutors filed sexual misconduct charges Tuesday against a University of Northern Colorado theater professor accused of secretly videotaping young men as they used his toilet.
Vance Fulkerson, 63, faces one felony count of sexual exploitation of a child, one misdemeanor count of unlawful sexual contact and one count of marijuana possession.
Fulkerson was arrested Thursday after police discovered a wireless video camera hidden in an alarm clock on the back of the toilet in his home.
Greeley police spokesman Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said the camera, which filmed guests urinating or showering, fed into a TV in Fulkerson's bedroom. He said police found "numerous" recorded tapes and DVDs in his bedroom. In a locked safe,
police found 29 images of boys as young as 5 in provocative poses.
Fulkerson, a professor at UNC for 18 years, has been placed on administrative leave. He posted $5,000 bond and is due in court July 30.
Vance Fulkerson, 63, faces one felony count of sexual exploitation of a child, one misdemeanor count of unlawful sexual contact and one count of marijuana possession.
Fulkerson was arrested Thursday after police discovered a wireless video camera hidden in an alarm clock on the back of the toilet in his home.
Greeley police spokesman Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said the camera, which filmed guests urinating or showering, fed into a TV in Fulkerson's bedroom. He said police found "numerous" recorded tapes and DVDs in his bedroom. In a locked safe,
police found 29 images of boys as young as 5 in provocative poses.
Fulkerson, a professor at UNC for 18 years, has been placed on administrative leave. He posted $5,000 bond and is due in court July 30.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
HELP
I've only lived in Denver for about three years now. So I don't know all the history of the scene here. I'm just going off what I've seen on Myspace, and word of mouth. I noticed nobody other than one or two people making a difference with the Denver scene via Internet. I would like to see more kids at shows. We live in a different world so to speak than how it was ten twelve years ago. I believe more people are using the Internet for music than ever. So I decided to great this site to open more lines of communication. Any help would be appreciated...
First thing I would like to know... Is there any past bands I've missed? If so please leave any band I missed in the comments.
Thanks I've gotten a better response from this site than I thought. So spread the word, and keep check back for updates.
-Chris W.
First thing I would like to know... Is there any past bands I've missed? If so please leave any band I missed in the comments.
Thanks I've gotten a better response from this site than I thought. So spread the word, and keep check back for updates.
-Chris W.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
NJ'S ENDEAVOR TO REUNITE
Lambgoat // New Jersey hardcore band Endeavor, who broke up roughly ten years ago, will play a reunion show on August 21st at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ, with Lifetime headlining the event. The show will benefit Rich Cunningham (Happy Days Records), who is currently battling cancer.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
SOUND & FURY Festival 2009 Final Update
SOUND & FURY Festival 2009 Final Update: Day Breakdowns, Start Times, etc.
TICKET INFO
Presale passes for all 3 Days will once again be $65, and single-day passes are now available!
Go to www.1917warehouse.com to purchase your passes now.
Here is the current day-by-day lineup.
FRIDAY - Starts at 4pm (3-day pass | Friday pass)
Alpha And Omega
Badmouth
Blacklisted
Ceremony
Crucified
Downpresser
Get The Most
Iron Age
Knife Fight
Mother of Mercy
Nails
No Tolerance
Power Trip
Streetwalkers
The Carrier
The Mongoloids
Trapped Under Ice
SATURDAY - Starts at 1pm (3-day pass | Saturday pass)
Bad Seed
Black Breath
Bracewar
Cold World
Colin of Arabia
Deep Sleep
Despise You
Floorpunch
Gone But Not Forgotten
Hatred Surge
Mammoth Grinder
Mind Eraser
Mindset
New Lows
Rotting Out
Skin Like Iron
Swamp Thing
Take Offense
Title Fight
Violation
War Hungry
SUNDAY - Starts at 1pm (3-day pass | Sunday pass)
Betrayed
Creatures
Defeater
Dry-Rot
Foundation
Guns Up!
Lewd Acts
Obliteration
On
Psyched To Die
Reign Supreme
Retaliate
Sabertooth Zombie
Shai Hulud
Shook Ones
The Rival Mob
Touche Amore
Trash Talk
Xibalba
VENUE
El Rodeo Community Center
451 W. Hueneme Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033 (map)
LABELS
As in years past, there are going to be a bunch of different labels and organizations at Sound and Fury. Here's a partial list of who will be at Sound and Fury:
1917
6131
Big Time Merch
Bridge 9
Deathwish Inc.
Hellfish
React
Reaper
Revelation
Santa Barbara Music Group
Six Feet Under
Spiderghost Pressgang
Twelve Gauge
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
REIGN SUPREME TESTING THE LIMITS OF INFINITE
"Testing The Limits Of Infinite" is Reign Supreme's highly anticipated debut full length album. Produced by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Lamb Of God, VOD, Every Time I Die), "Testing The Limits..." takes the accessible metallic hardcore foundation popularized by many, and injects a fresh warm blood deep within it. The result is a new breed of anthemic metallic hardcore; immaculately executed, intensely heavy, and refreshingly unpredictable. Songs like "Persevere And Overcome" and "Slipping Away" smash through expectations with earth moving power, while the introspective instrumental "Waiting" as well as the winding "To Live And Die (In Vain)" show a sonic diversity rarely found in heavy music. Proving that Reign Supreme are a true anomaly in today's music world, playing the role of both the hammer and the nail.
Collectors Note: There are 3 colorways of this 12"LP available thru the DW Estore. If you order 3 copies, we'll do our best to get you all three colorways.
Pick it up here.
Reign Supreme: The Making of "Testing The Limits..."
Reign Supreme in the studio part 2
Monday, July 6, 2009
SHOWS TONIGHT
If you plan on seeing the Swellers/Crooked Ways the same night, bring yourself and your ticket stub to the Blast-O-Mat afterwards for half price admission.
BEFORE WE'RE DONE LOOKING FOR 2ND GUITARIST
yes thats right we are looking for a second guitarist and yes there are certain qualities that we are looking for in the guitarist and they are;
1. you have to be fun
2. you have to be able to contribute to the band
3. you have to have your own show ready equipment (A MUST!!)
4. you have to be able to learn all of our songs and be able to write new ones as well in the same style that we are writing
5. cant be bossy or a fucking piece of shit
6. must be financially stable in a matter of sense
7. can drive to the northglenn/thornton area for practice in our garage 2 to 3 times a week sometimes less sometimes more, monday through friday starting 4pm ending 8pm at the latest and sometime during the day on weekends.
8. must be able to play shows at least once a month on any given day of the week
9. MUST be able to tour. we are going to be going on tour starting next year if not even earlier and we need someone who can take the time off from work to tour.
10. lastly, just enjoy writing music and having fun doing it.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Fastest-growing city in Colorado last year...Goes to?...(Drum roll)
MEAD???
Tucked away off Interstate 25 halfway between Denver and Fort Collins lies Colorado's latest growth hot spot.
Mead, once a sleepy agricultural town, was the fastest-growing city in Colorado last year, according to a new Census Bureau report released today.
The report also highlighted Denver's recent growth spurt. For the first time, Denver broke into the ranks of the 25 most populous cities in the U.S.
"Denver still surprises us," said state demographer Elizabeth Garner.
Mead grew by 8.4 percent last year to 3,408 residents, becoming the latest city in Weld County to lead the state in growth this decade.
read more.
Crooked Ways and Sweet Action Ice Cream join forces!
Tuesday July 7th, Sweet Action Ice Cream (52 Broadway, Denver) will be offering a limited edition flavor called Crooked Waves. The first 5 people to buy a scoop will receive a FREE copy of the new Crooked Ways 7" "Crimes Of Passion" with a special hand numbered cover. ONLY 5 are available and this will be the most limited version of the record. Please go down and support an awesome locally owned business that supports local music.
End of Empires: Bass players!!!!!!
We will start auditioning a week from this Tue. If you are interested please send us a message (not comment) with your info and gear list. Thanks
End of Empires
PRE-ORDER HOPE CONSPIRACY "TRUE NIHLIST"
PRE-ORDER HOPE CON'S TRUE NIHLIST
All in all, the three masterful tracks that make up "True Nihilist" are The Hope Conspiracy in true form, truly untamable. Silencing the naysayers, this beast is back.
Order here.
All in all, the three masterful tracks that make up "True Nihilist" are The Hope Conspiracy in true form, truly untamable. Silencing the naysayers, this beast is back.
Order here.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
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