As you can plainly see, we actually have the beginnings of a decent magazine happening around here; many many heartfelt thanks go out to Dave and his patient and lovely wife Kelly for putting in the time and patience(respectively) to create this new look you see. And Travis Lee gets the credit for the logo and colours. Dude, anytime you can contribute, you're more than welcome, O Wisconsinite.
We'll have interviews, reviews and other such stuff happening in the very near future. The first hurdle has been overcome. November 13, 2003: the Day the Earth Changed. Anyway.
Dark, forbidding(yet I bet huggable) metal band Indwelling are playing their first show in like two years at the Showcase in Corona, California, November 22nd. If you're anywhere near there, you might wanna go and get your head taken off by the Metal Attack. [hxc]
For those who love manufactured rock and roll headed for radio immortality: Kutless has a new album called Sea of Faces out in February, and the first single, 'Treason', has been released to radio here and there. Keep an ear out for it. [cmcentral]
I was raving the other day about Rjd2(Def Jux Records) and how phenomenal his record from last year(Dead Ringer) is; turns out the guy who does the verse on 'The Final Frontier' is a guy called Blue Print, who also throws down on the new Mars Ill record, making it that much better. I KNEW I recognized that voice!
Oh heck yes YES: next Tuesday marks the release of the soon-to-be-a-killer-classic L.A. Symphony album, The End Is Now. I will SO OWN that. [sphereofhiphop]
Metallica have taken another leap downward in their quest to destroy any semblance of credibility: drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield will voice two characters in an upcoming Disney flick. Geez. [buzzgrinder]
If you're likin' the roster over at The Milita Group, one of California's fastest-growing labels, check out some pictures of their bands in action. Oh yes. ACTION.
Hot diggity! sd.com faves Nodes of Ranvier are hitting the road with Trustkill Records' up-and-comers Armsbendback come January; dates can be viewed over here, thanks to lambgoat! Whee!!
Oh hella bad!!! Dillinger Escape Plan with The Locust here in Ottawa! January 26th, 2004! RUCKUS!
Nonpoint are almost done with their followup to 2000's Development. At least I think that's what it was called. Either way, new Nonpoint shall be had early next year. [theprp]
Behold: dates for next year's blockbuster P.O.D./Linkin Park tour.
January 09th West Palm Beach, FL - Mars Amphitheatre
January 10th Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Cafe
January 12th Birmingham, AL - Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
January 13th Atlanta, GA - Phillips Arena
January 14th Raleigh, NC - Carter Finley Stadium
January 15th Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum
January 18th Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
January 19th New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden
January 20th New York City, NY - Roseland Ballroom
January 22nd Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
January 23rd Detroit, MI - State Theatre
January 24th Evansville, IN - Roberts Municipal Stadium
January 25th Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
February 02nd Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
February 03rd Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
February 05th Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
February 06th Boise, ID - Boise Centre On The Grove
February 08th Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand
February 09th Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand
February 13th Chula Vista, CA - Coors Amphitheatre
February 14th San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
February 15th Los Angeles, CA - Staples Arena
February 20th Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
February 21st Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom
February 22nd Seattle, WA - Experience Music Project
March 01st Bismarck, ID - Bismarck Civic Center
March 03rd Des Moines, IA - Des Moines Civic Center
March 05th Omaha, NE - Qwest Center
March 06th Topeka, KS - Kansas Expo Center
March 07th Oklahoma City, OK - One Myriad Gardens
March 09th Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Center
March 10th San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
March 11th Houston, TX - Toyota Center
March 13th New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
March 14th Little Rock, AR - War Memorial Stadium
A new Thrice video('Stare At The Sun') has surfaced. Check this bad bwoy out.
This is awesome: thescout.net have their very own t-shirts, and it's TRULY something I'd wear. Look at it and you'll realize why. It's SO awesome. Am I being enthusiaAStic enough for YOU? Enough! Let's move on.
In preparation for the big Stretch Arm Strong show Saturday night, check out this interview with vocalist Chris McLane, done by the lovely Angie at punknews.
Ben Harper: one of the very best out there. Unbelievable. Welcome To The Cruel World is essential.
We finally know who's opening up for Billy Talent Sunday night here in O-dot: Death From Above(bass/drums duo - amazing!) and Crowned King, who I've never heard of in my life. [punkottawa]
A couple more local concert notes: Is Grace Enough have been tapped to open for Planes Mistaken For Stars November 20th, a late-announced show to be sure, but it's gonna be fun. Your Enemies Friends, meanwhile, they who be on Buddyhead Records, are also opening up for Dillinger in January. Woohoo!
The Scene: new and fresh. And Dan Stephens, you the man. Me? No, YOU are. No, seriously, YOU are. Word.
Posted by mike at November 14, 2003 12:50 AM