Author: Crossfire

Deranged Records News

Post author By Crossfire
Post date February 1, 2007

Deranged Records latest update promises a lot more releases!

Career Suicide’s new record is out now on CD and vinyl, with production handled by Jon Drew, and you can check out a track by clicking here.

Tranzmitors’ album is almost finished and will be released in March, with them having a track to check out aswell. In addition, their Bigger Houses 7″ has been repressed.

Sweden’s Nitad will have a 7″ out on the label called Världen Måste Dö [meaning The World Must Die] and 100 limited edition red versions of the vinyl will be on sale.

Other news sees Brutal Knight’s Feast Of Shame album released in February and Terminal State’s new 7″ delayed so the band can revise the original cover work.

www.derangedrecords.com

Heavy Shit

Heavy Shit Show Feb 07

Post author By Crossfire
Post date February 1, 2007

The Heavy Shit Show is back to smear it’s lovely charm all over your ear muffs. Resident phone box loiterer DJ Zac Slack returns alongside DJ James Sherry for another dose of metal, stoner, thrash and much more with all of the latest and greatest jaw gnawing tracks they could muster up for the ride.

You can hear tracks from the Heavy Shit Show every 3rd Saturday month live from Klub Kerrang! at Koko in London as James Sherry joins Emma Johnson in the main room and Zac Slack hosts the Crossfire room at the same venue.

Click here to request tracks for the next show.

Playlist

1. Fu Manchu – We Must Obey (Century Media)
2. Nick Oliveri & Mondo Generator – Like A Bomb (Mother Tongue)
3. Norma Jean – A Temperamental Widower (Century Media)
4. Heresi – Prosairesesis (Hydra Head)
5. Botch – Closure (Hydra Head)
6. The Mirimar Disaster – Scenario (Undergroove)
7. Crowbar – Coming Down (Candlelight)
8. Meshuggah – Shed (Nuclear Blast)
9. Judas Priest – Hell Bent For Leather (Columbia)
10. SOD – March Of The SOD/Sgt. D & The SOD (Megaforce)
11. Crumbsuckers – Shits Creek (Rough Justice)
12. SSS – Hallowed Gray/L.B.P. (Dead & Gone)
13. Send More Paramedics – Zombie Crew (In At The Deep End)
14. Bubble Puppy – Hot Smoke & Sassafras (Fuel)

DVD Reviews

Children Of Bodom – Live DVD

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Chaos Ridden Years/Stockholm Knockout Live
(Universal)

Given that black metal bands are generally not renowned for having a sense of humour, Children Of Bodom are something of an anomaly.

During the course of ‘Stockholm Knockout Live’ – a full-length recording of the band’s recent show in the Swedish capital – you’ll be treated to the sight of a car as part of their stage set, and the sight of keyboard player Janne Warman gleefully grilling sausages over the pyro flames. Oh, and let’s not forget the music; songs like ‘Silent Night, Bodom Night’ and ‘Follow The Reaper’ sounding as gloriously epic as ever.

If you like Children Of Bodom but have never seen them live, ‘Stockholm Knockout Live’ does a pretty good job of showing you what you’ve been missing. If you have been lucky enough to catch them live recently, then you’ll more or less know what to expect.

For the seasoned COB follower, there’s the ‘Chaos Ridden Years’ documentary, which chronicles the story of the band from their mid-90s inception to the present day. Featuring interviews with every member, it’s a detailed and often entertaining insight into the world of the Bodom, complete with snippets of live footage and general booze-addled tomfoolery.

Combine that with a clutch of promo videos and a couple of other extras, and you’ve got yourself a pretty sweet deal. Check www.cobhc.com for more info.

Alex Gosman

Skateboarding News

Puzzle Winter 07 online

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Here’s what you get for free when you visit the Puzzle website and download the latest video, Winter 07:

JUMBLE: Special canadian influence. Rippers from the Underworld canadian team. Featuring Grant Patterson, Ted Degros and others…

ANALOG TOUR: Ernie Torres, Ryan Smith, Sean Malto + European guys. High skilled riders. Amazing Sean!!

EVENT: Globe Bowlbash in Eindhoven & Amster Damn-Am. 2 events in Holland, bowl & park.

C1RCA TOUR: Sierra Fellers, Peter Ramondetta, Tony Tave & Euro Team. Touring Europe to introduce the video “It’s Time“.

FOCUS: Shadi C. Ruiz. It’s all about Mexican flavours. New ripper straight from Mexico is taking over Barcelona.

www.puzzlevideo.com

Skateboarding News

Uprize uproar

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

It’s happened in the past and it has happened again: Two companies fly under the same banner but there can only be one.

Matt Rodriguez and Carlos Young recently encountered problems with their skate company, Uprize Skateboards, when they visited Chicago and came upon an already established skateshop called Uprise. Obviously the similarity was too close to call, and Uprize skateboards has now been re-named Frontline skateboards.

Catch up with Carlos and Matt over at the 48 Blocks , and keep a look out for the Uprise Skateshop video, Chicago’s Finest Vol.2 featuring none other than one time Chicago resident Josh Kalis.

Let this be a warning kids! Remember what happened to Menace, no All City, no City Stars…

Music News

The Decemberists DVD

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

The Decemberists are to release a DVD featuring live and behind the scenes footage.

Decemberists: A Practical Handbook DVD will include a performance from Portland’s Roseland Theatre from November 2005 and also a documentary filmed during the making of The Crane Wife.

Expect to see interviews and “candid footage”. Additionally, the DVD will feature a number of short films and illustrations. The DVD is to be released on March 20th.

www.decemberists.com

Music News

Eno works with Coldplay

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Coldplay have said their new album will be a very different type of sound.

The band have drafted in Brian Eno to work with them on the production of the record and he has said the album is going to be “very original”.

The band, who are touring Latin America next month, are thought to be ready to preview the new stuff on those dates.

www.coldplay.com

Music News

Cooper Temple Clause tour dates

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Cooper Temple Clause are back with some tour dates, and they are:

March:

21st – Cork Cyprus Avenue
23rd – Dublin Whelans
24th – Belfast Speakeasy
25th – Glasgow QMU
26th – Aberdeen Lemon Tree
27th – Newcastle Northumbria University
29th – Manchester Academy 2
30th – Birmingham Irish Centre
31st – Leeds Met University

April:

2nd – Norwich Waterfront
3rd – Bristol Academy
4th – Portsmouth Pyramid Centre
5th – London Shepherds Bush Empire

www.coopertempleclause.co.uk

Music News

Sick Of It All to play UK

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Sick Of It All will be touring Europe and have announced UK dates amongst the gigs.

The band, supporting their latest album Death To Tyrants, will be supported by Wisdom In Chains. The dates for the tour are:

April:

11th – Musicbox Manchester
12th – Trillian’s Newcastle
13th – Underground Stoke
14th – The Dome London
15th – Nexus Southampton

www.sickofitall.com

Music News

Download headliners announced

Post author By Crossfire
Post date January 31, 2007

Download Festival announces My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and Iron Maiden as headliners.

The event, held at Donnington and taking place on June 8th, 9th and 10th, will see MCR top the bill on Friday, Linkin Park on Saturday and Maiden closing it up on Sunday. My Chemical Romance’s Frank Lero said “There really are no words to describe that honour. I just can’t wait to play”.

Bruce Dickinson said “Our fans know that Donington is a special place for Maiden (they headlined the Monsters Of Rock festival there three times) and we are all looking forward to getting back there for a fourth time”.

The tickets for the event go on sale today.