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I JUST WANNA KILL YOU
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WAITING FOR THE JUDAS BELT
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HEIFER's FIRST SINGLE (2000)
mp3.com.au/Heifer
Influences
Helmet, Frank Zappa, System of a Down, Tool, Metallica, Mark of Cain, Dead Kennedys, Slipknot, Ministry, Suicidal Tendencies, ...
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Heifer's new album, titled "The Judas Belt", is now available in Australia, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
They made a brief visit to Europe in 2006 and, after only two weeks and four shows, managed to attract a small but enthusiastic following with some intense, legendary live shows. It was obvious to all who saw them why they had built a cult following in their home country.
As a result of the 2006 tour, the band attracted label interest in Europe which led to the album being released there in July 2007. They have just returned from another very successful tour (June and July 2007) in support of the album release.
HEIFER have been described as an alternative/metal band, but there’s so much more to them than that. Whilst they cite influences such as Helmet, AC/DC and System of a Down among many others, what they actually produce on “The Judas Belt” is a style all their own - heavy guitars with virtuosic drums and rasping vocals, interspersed with moments of melodic instrumental and vocal lines, and some odd time signatures. As acknowledged by Australian heavy music website “Faster Louder”:
“To their credit, their sound is nothing like the predictable retro-rock you'll hear 'representing' Australia overseas or on the country's 'pop' radios - HEIFER are an original band with a punch to pack and something real to say, as shown by ‘The Judas Belt’, their first full-length album.” – www.fasterlouder.com.au
This album feels like a punch in the face both musically and lyrically – an alt/metal aural assault, with lyrics inspired by current world events, as well as some dark auto-biographical accounts. Heifer writes songs about things that are important – both on a personal level to themselves, and on a global scale. They rally against injustice, apathy, political manipulation, and the lurking evil forces of cynicism and conservatism with sound, fury, originality, and righteous indignation. A breath of fresh air in a world largely devoid, it seems, of meaningful and truly honest, passionate music.
THE JUDAS BELT IS OUT NOW ON BONZA RECORDS in the following territories:
Australia: MGM Distribution (Australia) www.thegroovemerchants.com
Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg & France: Undertow Recordings
www.myspace.com/undertownetherlands
Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Rockhaus Entertainment www.rockhaus.de
The Judas Belt includes a bonus DVD with video clips, interviews, and more.
www.heifer.com.au
www.bonzarecords.com.au
rob@bonzarecords.com.au
Ph: +61 2 9565 4134
37 College Street Newtown NSW 2042 AUSTRALIA
THUNDABOX RETURN TO SYDNEY FOR ONE SHOW ONLY - supported by GRIMM LOVE
- NEW ARCHETYPES and BUZZKILLER @ The Town & Country Hotel.
Saturday the 25th of July
Hello to all, Just thought we'd stop by and say thank you ,to all the awesome bands that have sent in their material which has been aired on the show throughout the years.
We have had an exceptional response through myspace from some of the most talented underground musicians in the world . It is your contribution to our show that show people that there are still actually real musicians out there [and rap is surely not damn music, neither is that techno crap].
Undergroundsounds airs throughout Australia Thursday/Saturdays p.m.
Bands that would like their music aired on any future shows can forward their material to the address below;
Undergroundsounds Program Manager 44 Bambil St, Crestmead,Queensland. Australia.
Hey there! Hope things are going great with your music. If your band is interested in sponsorships and endorsements, check out my website. Best of luck to you!
Cloudburst’s debut “Do Me A Favour And Die” out now!!!
CLOUDBURST proudly announce the online release of their debut album “Do Me A Favour And Die”. 11 smash-hits to your face that unite the reasons WHY you listen to heavy music in the first place: You want to bang your head - you want to freak out because of the sweet licks you hear - you want to sing along to the music - you want your anger reliefed by empowering lyrics - you want to move your feet to the beat of a fierce, accurately executed double bass drum, pounding riffs and screaming guitars.
We don’t care how you will call it – Rock, Metal, Power Metal, Nu Metal, Death Metal, ….well, whatever. We only know:
Crucial Attack Records: State Of Mind – Mental Gold Pre-Orders!!
Originally inspired by bands like Maximum Penalty, Breakdown, Fahrenheit 451 and Leeway, State of Mind have been playing groovy NY styled hardcore since 2005. Now, four years later, the band present their second full length album entitled MENTAL GOLD, to be released by Crucial Attack Records.
It’s a new chapter in the history of a band that has previously released a demo, two 7 inches and a full length. The release marks expansion, musically as well as lyrically. Influences ranging from hip hop to classic rock can be found, while on the lyrical side they take a critical stance towards passiveness and lack of awareness in today’s society. Not very surprising for a hardcore band, you might think, but it’s turning into a rare feature these days.
Crucial Attack Records is now taking pre-orders for State Of Mind – Mental Gold LP/CD. You can order the gatefold LP on limited blue vinyl or on white vinyl. The releasedate for the record is May 16, when State Of Mind will play with True Colors and Bitter End at the Trix, Antwerpen (Belgium).
LP Pressing info: 100 Solid Dark Blue Vinyl 400 Solid White Vinyl
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