THE RED STINK OF METAL 2007: Jeff Rule Tribute Show
DREADNAUGHT
DARKEST DAWN
PRAETORIAN
PEGAZUS
TOECUTTER
THE FLYING GUILLOTINES
PEANUT GALLERY
CELESTINO
Friday, October 5, 2007 at 7:30pm
THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, ST KILDA
$10 AT THE DOOR
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Media Launch: ZERO TOLERANCE Magazine Australian Launch Party.
ZERO TOLERANCE Magazine is a relative newcomer to the world of publishing, celebrating their first year anniversary in September 2005; however, ZT has already proven that there is demand for this quality publication that champions the unique individual voices of both musicians and writers. Covering the full spectrum of extreme and classic metal genres - and beyond into experimental underground styles - ZT’s mix of ‘Extreme Views On Extreme Music By Extreme People’ is about to invade Australia. ZT’s own Aussie staff writer Talie Helene is hosting this exciting media launch party to celebrate Zero Tolerance coming to Australia, distributed through Warner and available in newsagents and quality retailers. Let’s give ZT a warm Aussie welcome!
Lucky Door Prizes ‘ZT-Shirts’ courtesy of ZERO TOLERANCE.
(Why wear a T-shirt, when you can wear a ZT-Shirt?)
Heroes
Jeff Rule Presents: THE RED STINK OF METAL 2006 A Tribute and Fundraiser
Melbourne metal bands unite to pay tribute to radio personality and music industry guru, Jeff Rule.
Countless Melbourne metal bands owe their first 'big break' in industry that all important first gig or radio appearance to Jeff Rule: band-booker, MC, long-time 3PBS announcer, and Sinister Online columnist. Jeff's generous engagement with aspiring musicians, coupled with his keen business savvy, has fostered some of the most accomplished and internationally recognized artists in the genre.
Jeff Rule passed away in February 2006; the metal community is saddened by the loss of a great friend and mentor. However, in keeping with Jeff's own indomitable spirit the time for tears is past. Now it's time to rock!
Jeff's life and legacy - the thriving Melbourne metal scene - is being celebrated on Friday 7 April 2006, with an all-star metal gig at The Corner Hotel in Richmond. All funds will be donated to Jeff's family.
Bands appearing Vanishing Point Bowel Mouth Alarum Earth Abrasion The Deadly Toecutter Praetorian Medusa
In his many years on radio and as live MC, Jeff Rule delighted punters with antics and comedy patter, providing the essential element of theatre that keeps metal music truly entertaining. Join us in celebrating the life and dedication of this spectacular man.
Friday 7 April 2006, Doors open 7PM
ENTRY BY DONATION
The Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St Richmond
www.cornerhotel.com
About me: HAMMERHEART - METAL THUNDER EVERY THORS DAY
HAMMERHEART - THE VIBE
"Thor's Day", or "Thorsdagar" in Old Norse, is dedicated to the Norse God Thor, he who battles against chaos with his hammer - Mjollnir, the Destroyer; the hammer is a symbol of both the force of nature and the serenity of self-possession, for Thor's hammer returns true to his hand every time he throws it. Being a Storm God, Thor’s interests include roaring like thunder, slinging thunderbolts when angered, drinking with friends and listening to metal. A kindly and whole-hearted friend, Thor brings refreshing rain, calms storms, and protects and defends against empty doof-doof nights out and wishy-washy mainstream music. Make every Thursday a Thor’s Day!
HAMMERHEART - THE VISION
Filling a much-needed niche in Melbourne nightlife, HAMMERHEART offers a full-fledged club experience catering to the needs of full-fledged metalheads. Show-casing live bands every week - from the most established, to the most cutting edge and arcane - great drink specials, a spacious, classy and laid-back social setting, and extreme and classic metal spinning till dawn.
HAMMERHEART - THE VENUE
Rock'n'roll has stomped all over LA's Sunset Strip and New York's Bowery and East Village for decades. It's obvious that rock fans in Melbourne have craved a similar social hangout that exists outside of pubs and extends beyond alternative radio stations; a mid-sized venue that can be your after work drinking hole or a place to see some of the scene's best local and international bands. The Ding Dong Lounge is a venue dedicated to live instrumental music, be it metal, rock, punk or acoustic – all that is raw and real and rockin’.
The Ding Dong Lounge in New York City is a dimly lit bar, decorated in band posters, cuckoo clocks, cosy corners and a spacious dancing area. Beer is poured from taps that are made from used guitar and bass necks. Bill Walsh (Cosmic Psychos) was approached by his New York friends Bill Nolan and Steve Naidich to open a sister bar in Australia - they chose Melbourne because it is driven by the same sophisticated rock appreciation that NYC is renowned for. "We liked the New York connection because of the similarities in good music, they are both stylish cities and people in both places have a similar taste in this kind of venue," says Walsh.
TAKE HEART FOR THE FUTURE
HAMMERHEART is currently taking bookings for live bands and special events in November/December 2005 and into 2006; the venue has full stage and is licensed for 400. HAMMERHEART is also seeking sponsorship from industry, and label support. With affiliations around Australia, close ties with international media, and an appealing venue, HAMMERHEART provides artists and businesses a platform on which to raise their profile both locally and globally.
Contact Talie for all HAMMERHEART-related band bookings, events, happenings, media launches, showcases, live recordings and video shoots.
HAMMERHEART - BOOKINGS & MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Talie Helene
Email hammerheartmetal@yahoo.com.au
telephone +61 0409 505 175
mail - PO Box 6036, Vermont South 3133, Australia
HAMMERHEART gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Roadrunner Records (Australia) Zero Tolerance Magazine, and Rare Records.
Who I'd like to meet: I'd like to meet awesome metal bands to play at HAMMERHEART and awesome metalheads to party at HAMMERHEART.
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..red>HAMMERHEART is currently on hiatus!!
..red>Fans of HAMMERHEART please note: the event is on an indefinite hiatus. Hopefully you will continue to support live metal (local and international) around Melbourne (and Australia), so that we will always have such performances to enjoy!
Talie may turn her hand to running one-off special events at some point in time, but currently has her hands full with her journalism, copywriting, creative writing and music projects. To find out what she's doing these days, swing by her My Space and say 'Cheers!' Australian metal bands and businesses who are seeking the finest in extreme music journalism, full editing and copywriting services - don't be shy!!
A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE BRILLIANT PEOPLE WHO MADE HAMMERHEART SO VERY METAL AND MEMORABLE - SPECIAL THANKS TO BETH, WHO ALWAYS WENT THE EXTRA MILE DJing & DOING 100 EVENT TASKS WITH A SMILE.
Hey Guys,
The first track from our upcoming Cd is now up on myspace. It's called 'Insolence Decends'. Check it out and let us know what u reckon!
Paroxysm.
hey my band not exactly metal but metal heads like it (Tool-esque) i really respect whats goin on here so if you need a band look for Amoeba. Our myspace isn't a great idea of what where about it's a bad recording and a different expeirence live . Cheers for the add
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