You know the ole desert island question of what music you’d take along to keep you from going insane (and start having wild sex romps with the ape and primate fraternity of said deserted island) - well I have been answering that question with the following 1: Black Sabbath, 2: Nine Inch Nails and 3: Tori Amos. Having said that, it has been an amazing year for gigs having been privvy to see three of my fave top four acts of all time… Nine Inch Nails, Black Sabbath and last night - Tori Amos. (Now, if only Ministry can announce an Aussie tour then my ‘Holy Trinity +1′ will all be complete!)
But I kinda, digress. Last night was the third time I have seen Tori Amos live. I have been fortunate enough to see her on her 1994, 2005 and now 2007 tours. With little fanfare or publicity from the mainstream Australian media, she manages to sell out her gigs time and time again. Last night was certainly no exception with barely a vacant seat throughout the wonderful Hamer Hall. The acoustics were nothing short of breathtaking and her live band had the perfect mix. As always, an intense and seductive light show was on offer and even if Tori featured one too many of her newer tracks from the ‘American Doll Posse’ album, she still pulled out the hits from her classic albums. To see such a virtuoso musician such as Tori on the piano is a sight to behold and her new take on some of her standards makes them all sound so fresh, vibrant and enthralling. Truly a magical night tinged with Tori’s offbeat quirkiness, warmth and humor.
Simply a magical experience.
Museum a Three Stooges treasure trove. Having been a HUGE Three Stooges buff for as far back as I can remember, this certainly was a fun read! Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk!
Attended the Archetypes art exhibit at Revolver last Friday night. Featuring works from some of the scene’s finest street-artists such as Poise, Phibs, Junior, Itch, Yok et al, the whole night was a ton of fun. I had never been to Revolver before (hard to believe, I know) and I really dug the place. Especially with the various original Banksy stencils they have scattered throughout. All in all a great night out and some awesome artwork on display and for sale.
View more pics from the Archetypes event here.
Disney Cancels Metal Gig. n a stunning last-minute move, Walt Disney Properties have pressured promoter Live Nation into canceling Machine Head’s performance tomorrow night at the House of Blues venue in Anaheim (on their Disneyland property).
…for the Devil sends the beast with wrath!
Iron Maiden touring Australia in 2008 folks! Announcing the band’s most ambitious and extraordinary touring plans ever — and are very pleased to announce that this will include Australia for the first time in 15 years!
The ‘SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME’ World Tour 2008 will be in three sections, starting in February and March 2008 with the first leg encompassing major concerts in 20 selected cities on five continents in seven weeks including India, Japan, North America, Central and South America, and, of course, Australia, opening in Perth on Feb 4 and continuing through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane:
SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME, AUSTRALIA 2008
February 2008:
Monday 4th, Burswood Dome, Perth
Wednesday 6th, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Saturday 9th, Acer Arena, Sydney
Tuesday 12th, Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
The tour then continues with more concerts in North America in late May and June before finishing with a third leg in July and August encompassing major stadiums and festivals all over Europe. During the tour the band is expected to play to well over one and a half million fans and travel close to 100,000 miles.
Continue reading ‘Woe To You Oh Earth And Sea…’
Shoko’s dragon days with the yakuza. With her dyed-brown long hair and tight designer jeans, Shoko Tendo looks like any other stylish young Japanese woman — until she removes her shirt to reveal the vivid tattoos covering her back and most of her body.
Knives out for cult Blade Runner. Twenty-five years after Blade Runner was panned by critics and pulled from theatres, British director Ridley Scott savours revenge with the final cut of the science-fiction film now considered a cult classic.
First virus hatched as a practical joke. What began as a schoolboy prank, a way to trick already-suspicious friends who had fallen for his earlier practical jokes, has earned Rich Skrenta notoriety as the first person ever to let loose a personal computer virus.
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