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Review: SLAYER – Live @ The Academy, Dublin (July 1st, 2014)
Posted in Gig Review, Music with tags 2014, Dave, Dublin, Gary Holt, Hanneman, Jeff, Kerry, Paul Bostaph, Review, set-list, Slayer, The Academy, Tom on July 2, 2014 by Tickets There
If you're an Irish metal fan, you can be forgiven for thinking SLAYER are the only metal band in the entire world these days. After all, the group has performed here six times in the last year and there's still tonight's sold out Academy show to go. While other major metal bands appear to have shrugged off Ireland on their outings over the past few years – SLAYER have been coming back again and again to assault the holy hell out of us and up mid-week drink sales by 12.7% for the entire year. That's impressive when you consider we live in Ireland.
Tonight's crowd know the deal. People hang back around Fibbers, Gypsy Rose and the bars around Abbey Street. There's no rush – no support so nothing to do but relax and avoid the possible elevator pong music that was forced upon us last year. By ten to nine however – the bars have deserted, the Academy is rammed and the familiar opening hiss of 'Hell Awaits' from Decade.. comes sneering over the PA.
No sooner or Slayer on that it seems they're half way into their set. 'The Antichrist', 'Necrophiliac' and 'Mandatory Suicide' just explode out at furious (my favourite Slayer word) speed and power. Tom gleams at the audience, nodding his approval and waits for the roars to calm down before thanking us for showing up and kicking off 'War Ensemble' followed by 'Disciple', 'Post-mortem' and 'Hate Worldwide'.
The set is incredible – almost like it's been handpicked by fans and Slayer sound as fast, filthy and furious as ever before. 'At Dawn They Sleep', 'Die By the Sword' and 'Spirit in Black' pave the way for new tune, 'Implode', to fight it's corner for a regular space on Slayer's set. As the end starts to creep nearer, Slayer start whipping out fan favourites and Tom leaves the choruses to the crowd as we begin to drown out the PA. 'Seasons In The Abyss' and 'Dead Skin Mask' follow before the band finish their main set with 'Raining Blood' and 'Black Magic'.
As with last year, the giant Hanneman banner drops and Slayer return to finish the night with 'South of Heaven' and 'Angel of Death'. Slayer may have lost Jeff, the legend behind many of their most loved songs. They may also have fallen out with Dave – their founding member, drumming legend! But Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph fill those spots nicely tonight, as with last year and Tom and Kerry are still bad ass motherfuckers. Slayer are proving with every show that nothing can stop them and hopefully we'll hear some more music from the current line-up in the near future. Failing that, we'll probably see them again next year in the Academy – hopefully!
CRASHDÏET – Full Curtain Club (DALLAS,TX) Show Posted
Posted in Music, Music Video with tags Crashdiet, Curtain Club, Dallas, full video, set, set-list, setlist, texas, Video on May 1, 2013 by Tickets There
Oh yeah, any excuse to post about Crashdïet is a good excuse. Some legend has gone and posted their entire Dallas show from March 14th, @ The Curtain Club in Dallas Texas, on-line for those of us who couldn't make it. Wasn't that bang on? Well here it is; go forth and enjoy! (set-list from the gig is below)
Breakin' the Chainz
Queen Obscene / 69 Shots
Down With the Dust
It's a Miracle
Garden of Babylon
Riot in Everyone
Review: TURN – Live @ Whelan's (August 31st, 2012)
Posted in Gig Review, IRISH NOISE!, Music with tags Ciaran Kavanagh, Electric Picnic, Gavin Fox, Ian Melady, Oliver Cole, set-list, Turn, Whelans on September 2, 2012 by Tickets There
Re-capturing youth? Nah; TURN fans are still too young to worry about such things. It was only seven years since their last show together and most of us remember it like it was yesterday. In their time, TURN managed to release three critically acclaimed albums, achieve success both at home and in the U.K. with fiery, brooding heavy singles such as 'Beretta' and 'Beeswax', sell out almost every venue Dublin had to offer and tour the country relentlessly, assuring their place in Irish music history. Now they're back (for a little while at least) to play a much anticipated show at this year's Electric Picnic and tonight's 'secret' warm up show.
There's not many local bands who could pack Whelan's with an unannounced show on the starting day of the nation's biggest and most beloved music festival; but that doesn't seem to stop the Kells' legends from doing just that. Taking a break from their solo ventures, Ollie Cole, Gavin Fox and Ian Melady are back together along with former bassist Ciaran Kavanagh on guitar. As the house lights go down and the excited crowd grin from ear to ear with excitement, the four familiar figures stroll on stage and kick off the show fan favourites 'Never Needed' and 'Beretta'.
Turn both look and sound sharp, losing none of their on stage performance and power. 'Anti-Social' thrills Whelan's with bar staff even attempting a look in for the obligatory sing along. 'Summer Song' and the sombre 'You Got Style' move us towards Turn's seminal years before the gentle yet booming, 'Heart Attack', causes the band and crowd to explode to life with Ciaran's second guitar giving the song the extra hitch it needs to fulfil it's true quality.
As well as losing none of their power, it also appears that Gavin and (the recently married) Ollie have also retained their classic on stage quipping and banter, joking together and sharing a dedication to Ollie's new bride. There's a little more nostalgia when the band pause during 'Queen of My Heart' to allow Ian his classic live solo, aided of course by chants of 'IANO' before launching into 'In Position', one of the band's most accomplished songs. The thundering 'Harder' ups the volume a few notches before the colossal 'Beeswax' shreds through the PA, sounding as fresh as the day it was written. Before bowing out to travel towards Stradbally, Turn thrill fans with one final performance of 'Another Year Over'. Obviously delighted with the turnout and success of their first reunited show, the band amble off stage, ready to take on the waiting hordes at Electric Picnic tomorrow. Whatever their plans for the future, it would be a shame if this was the last we saw of them.
Never Needed
You Got Style
Queen of My Heart
In Position
Another Year Over
Review: Rammstein – Live @ The O2, Dublin (February 27th, 2012)
Posted in Gig Review, Music with tags Andreas Bernadotte, Christian Lorenz, Deathstars, Dublin, Ireland, live review, mutter, O2, Paul Landers, Rammstein, Review, Richard Kruspe, set-list, setlist, Till Lindemann on February 29, 2012 by Tickets There
They came with fire, brimstone, explosions and blood; to lay waste to a sold out crowd in Ireland's largest indoor arena. For their first ever Irish show, Rammstein came to conquer and that is exactly what they did. Not for a long time has a 'gig' generated so much excitement and hype amongst an audience. Maybe the almost eight month wait been its announcement and the actual event helped, but more so it is Rammstein's long standing and well-earned reputation for delivering one of the most spectacular live shows on the road today.
Standing outside the O2 on a warm Monday night, it's almost impossible not to notice the very diverse crowd. Everyone's here from skinheads in black bomber jackets, green combats and jackboots, long haired metal fans, punks, emo's, indie kids and even hundreds of trendies – all aged between 10 and 60. It seems Rammstein's appeal crosses all music genres, or maybe it's a case of sever curiosity.
The night kicks off with the less than impressive Deathstars. Basically a mesh of Marilyn Manson and poor industrial metal. You can see their point, but as singer Andreas Bernadotte struts up and down the stage for 30 minutes, fist raised and army hat firmly perched, you can't help but notice the fact they have one song and they insist on making a whole show out of it. You wouldn't mind if the song was actually decent, but there's very little here to get too excited about. Still, it can't be easy supporting tonight's headliners and they manage to complete their set without driving too many away. Now for the big guns!
With Deathstar's banners and such removed, the stage falls into darkness and as the house lights go off and the screams rise; the PA erupts with industrial sync sounds and the ceiling of the O2 becomes the focal point as a giant gangway begins to lower above the crowd. Smoke blasts from all sides as lights flicker around it. When it's finally lowered above the crowd's heads, the band appears at the back of the arena and rise up to the gangways steps on a smaller platform stage. One by one they walk towards the main stage holding torches and flags, the Irish flag gaining the most excitement from the audience. They spread out, lighting giant Olympic stadium style fires on each side. As the intro music cuts out, the band instantly pound into 'Sonne', easily their most known hit in this country. Along with the massive lighting display, the song is accompanied by a massive pyro display. The flames àre so hot the heat hits the back of the crowd and sees hundreds of fans pour in from the front, all of them drenched in sweat. This is going to be fun..
'Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen' follows hard and the band are well in control. More flames for this, but this time they go off around the drums and just in front of singer Till Lindemann who, as always is unfazed by the wall of death going off around him. 'Keine Lust' (Towers of smoke), 'Sehnsucht' (pots of smoke/fire at the front of the stage) and 'Asche Zu Asche' all follow, each delivering their own unique theatrical display and an ever changing lighting rig and stage backdrops. The heat goes up immensely for their brusing hit, 'Feuer Frei' With Till, Richard Kruspe and Paul Landers all donning flame thrower masks and that send to towers of flame into the air during the chorus. For 'Mutter' the stage goes green and the band rely on the songs own excellent charm to satisfy the crowd, until the end when Till stands arms stretchered as a shower of sparks falls from the ceiling. 'Mein Teil' won this writers highlight of the night, as Keyboardist Christian Lorenz is wheeled out in a giant cooking pot by Till, and placed stage right as the band kick into the song. Towards the end, Till discards his machete microphone and grabs an nearby flame thrower and proceeds to douse the pot with flames…with Christian still inside. Failing to cook Christina, Till swaps the flame thrower for an even larger one and again engulfs the pot in flames, promoting the singed keyboardist to pop out with red sparks exploding from the back of his suit.
'Du Riechst So Gut' (giant twirling sparks) and 'Links 2 3 4' (stomping death!) follow before the machine heavy 'Du Hast' causes mass eruption from the crowd and further spills towards the back as 12 flame throwers mounted to the lighting rig and stage fire back at each other. How the band don't drop with the heat or even bat an eyelid is beyond comprehension. It's an amazing spectacle to say the least though. The band finish the main show with 'Haifisch' which sees Christian take the literal plunge and travel out into the crowd in a row boat – I shit you not! Taking a sail over everyone's heads, the fairly mental keyboardist gets up close and personal with fans, before returning to the stage for the band's exit. Thanking the audience, Till and the lads disappear under the stage.
Yeah, they're not done yet. Leaving the crowd with a very rare interaction – not a hope. Rammstein return! Decked out in chains, leather, whips (general Berlin nightlife attire), the band crawl across the re-lowered gangway, whipped all the way as they make their way towards the miniature stage at the back before pounding into 'Buch Dich', 'Mann Gegen Mann' and 'Ohne Dich'. After which they walk back to the main stage and continue with 'Mein Herz Brennt' (fire cane & fan) which sees a giant industrial style fan lowered from the roof centred under the four incredible round lights that alone make the stage show worth seeing. With the fan lit up, 'Amerika' follows and the stage proceeds to fire confetti all around the venue with towers of smoke whooshing it around. The sing along 'Ich Will' brings things near close with towers of sparks exploding everywhere. The band finish and walk off one by one.
With hundreds leaving to catch trains and such, the band return for one final visual onslaught. The sparsely melancholic 'Engel' is first and sees Till decked out with wings that open during the performance before fire sparks at the top of each wing, eventually spouting flame thrower style fire into the air. I swear I'm not making this up, wings of fire! And the band bring the night to a rather less serious close, performing 'Pussy' ("You've got a pussy, I've got a dick so what's the problem") which sees Till straddles a giant phallus on wheels, rides it up and down the stage spraying the crowd with mountains of….white liquid foam. Amazing finish to an amazing night.
Whether or not Rammstein were expecting it, the sold out crowd was a shock to several people. No-body this writer has spoken to thought they'd manage it in Dublin for their first gig, but they did (if seating wasn't sold-out I don't care – standing is where it's at). With people hailing this show as one the best they've ever seen, it will hopefully entice the band to return to these shores in the not too distant future so all our friends can see for themselves what we're talking about.
Setlist (thanks to Dextrimental @ Metalsetlists.com
Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen
Keine Lust
Asche Zu Asche
Feuer Frei!
Mein Teil
Du Riechst So Gut
Links 2 3 4
Du Hast
Haifisch
Buch Dich
Mann Gegen Mann
Ohne Dich
Mein Herz Brennt
Guns N' Roses 2012 Dublin Show: Exciting Possibilities
Posted in Gig Listing, Music, News with tags 2012, Dublin, Guns N Roses, set-list, The O2 Dublin, tickets on January 31, 2012 by Tickets There
Fans could be in for a seriously delicious treat when Guns N' Roses hit the O2 on may 17th. Denis Desmond has stated the band will be using Ireland as a rehearsal base before they hit the road for a European trek in May, June and July and Dublin will be the kick off show for that tour. (Axl himself requested a show in Dublin to clear up 'unfinished business' with his Irish fans. For those pessimists out there, that means Axl wants to come back and rock the house with Guns, just like they do everywhere else in the world.
Now the exciting bit (yes, even more exciting). Since Dublin will be the kick off show, Irish fans may get to experience a show similar to that seen in Taipei and Seoul back in 2009 where Guns played up to 3.5/4 hours a night, playing over 25 songs. There could be new material, live tests – the works!
Either way, you're still in for a three hour show, packed full of their excellent new material and the classics. Once again, bring it ON!
Review: ASH – Live @ Whelan's, Dublin (June 6th, 2011)
Posted in Gig Review, IRISH NOISE!, Music with tags A-Z Series, Alan Lynn, Ash, Dave Magee, Dublin, Free All Angels, Herb MaGee, Jonny Black, Kung Fu, LaFarro, live review, Mark Hamilton, Return of White Rabbit, set-list, The Dead Disciples, The Plea, Tim Wheeler, Whelans on June 13, 2011 by Tickets There
Ash, Ireland's favourite pop rock trio are back in Dublin tonight for a highly anticipated appearance at local indie haunt, Whelan's of Wexford St. Excitement's been building for weeks so it's no surprise to see queue's of hungry Ash fans geared up for a night of sweat, pints and tuneage. Entering the packed venue it seems tonight's sell out crowd don't seem concerned that they've lost the fashionably late edge by piling in just in time for opening act, The Plea. Fortunately it's one of those nights you're glad you came early as The Plea rocket through an incredibly well played set of heavy guitar laden alt-rock gems including 'Praise Be' from their split, special tour edition E.P. Definitely a band that requires further investigation and a great start to the night.
Belfast indie rockers LaFarro take the stage next and initially drop the quality a little. While The Plea presented themselves as well seasoned, confident performers; LaFarro singer Jonny Black looks uncomfortable, inexperienced and unexciting on stage. He stares at the floor, doesn't connect with the crowd and lacks any energy as the band kick off their set. This drop is heightened by poor sound on the vocals which trespasses on the rest of the band's efforts. As the set continues, Herb MaGee (the "only Catholic in the band") begins some onstage banter that seems to liven LaFarro's mood as well as the crowds. From there we're treated to some great tunes as Johny finds his feet and Dave Magee's head banging can be properly enjoyed. Nice save and another band you'll be hearing more of soon.
As the lights go dark, the crowd erupts at the site of Ash taking the stage. On the rare occasions you get to see a band of their size take the same stage as your mates on their EP launch night, it's hard not to feel that special tingling. 'Lose Control' opens the set and pounds the audience with its furious intensity. Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and tonight's stand in drummer Alan Lynn (LaFarro), all sound fantastic as they command the stage, kick ass and deliver some of the finest hits any Irish band has ever produced. Tickets There favourites 'A Life Less Ordinary' and 'Dionysian Urge' follow, immediately cementing this as a great night. 'Twilight of Innocents' makes an early appearance, which Tim passes off as an "experiment" and leads to mass sing-alongs from the crowd before hit after hit pile drive the crowd into submission. 'Girl From Mars', 'Gold Finger' and 'Petrol' bring us back to our youth while 'Joy Kicks Darkness' holds up the recent material's crown for all to see.
'Walking Barefoot' has to be one of the highlights and it serves as a reminder of how great Free All Angels is. Again, the band are drowned out by the crowd, leaving them no choice but to rip through 'Oh Yeah', 'Kung Fu' and 'The Dead Disciples' which sends the pit into frenzy mode. 'Shinning Light', the mega-powered up 'Orpheus' and 'Return of White Rabbit' – the A-Z singles flagship dance-floor epic, finish the main set; giving all at the front a well needed chance to breath and mop the brow. Before long Ash return and bring us home with the stunning 'Arcadia', the punk fused classics 'Angel Interceptor', and 'Jack Names The Planets' before calling it a night with one final blow out; the shredding 'Burn Baby Burn'.
As surprising as it is to think Ash have been around for nearly twenty years, it's even more incredible how amazing they are on stage. Their energy, passion and enthusiasm ensure they never lose connection with the audience and their songs sound better than ever. While the crowd leave, ears ringing and looking blown away from tonight's amazing show, the band brim from the stage at a job well done. Come back soon lads!
DUFF McKAGAN PLAYS WITH GUNS N' ROSES IN LONDON
Posted in Music, News with tags Duff McKagan, duff mckagan setlist, gnr, gnr london set-list, Guns N Roses, Guns N Roses live, London, O2 Arena, October 14th, set-list, You Could be Mine on October 14, 2010 by Tickets There
Can barely believe it myself folks but original Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan got up on stage with the band tonight to play You Could Be Mine, Lies favourite Nice Boys, Knockin' On Heavens Door (featuring Duff on Guitar) and Patience (featuring Duff on Tambourine) at the second sold out night in London's O2 Arena.
Apparently Axl Rose announced "There Was This Guy At The End Of My Hallway Playing All This Loud Music & Shit. Who The Fuck? Oh! It's Duff!". So it seems Mr. McKagan was staying at the same hotel as Axl and the two decided on giving their UK fans a little treat.
This is mega for anyone underestimating the significance. It's the first time since 93 that Duff and Axl have played together live and might signal an end to the bitterness and rivalry at last. No-ones calling for a reunion, but it would be nice if those guys could patch things up. They did great work together and should get along. Fair play to both Axl and Duff tonight and to Tommy and the rest of the guys for standing back and letting the crowd lap it up. Christ I'd give almost anything to have been there!
Duff ain't the only X-guns to take the stage with the new line-up. Original guitarist Izzy Stradlin played several shows with Guns in 2006.
Set-list with full Duff details (thank-you Blabbermouth)
02. Chinese Democracy
03. It's So Easy
04. Mr. Brownstone
05. Sorry
06. Shackler's Revenge
07. Richard Fortus Solo
08. Live And Let Die
09. Instrumental Jam
10. This I Love
11. Better
12. Rocket Queen
13. Dizzy Reed Solo
14. Street Of Dreams
15. You Could Be Mine (w/ Duff McKagan on bass)
16. The Ballad Of Death
17. Sweet Child O'Mine
18. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
19. Axl Piano Solo
20. November Rain
21. Bumblefoot Solo
22. I.R.S.
23. Nice Boys (w/ Duff McKagan on guitar)
24. Knocking On Heaven's Door (w/ Duff McKagan on guitar)
25. Nightrain
26. Don't Cry
27. Madagascar
28. Patience (w/ Duff McKagan on tambourine)
29. Whole Lotta Rosie
30. Waiting On A Friend (jam)
31. Paradise City