BAD MANNERS, The Specials, Selector, Madness, The Clash, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Living End, Prince Buster, The Rifffs, Batteries Not Included, Leftover Crack, Rancid, a bunch of Hellcat Records artists.
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THE I SKANDAL was born out of the ashes of the street-punk outfit RIVALS and was one of the pioneering bands, along with BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED, to revive SKA and PUNK in the late 90's in MALTA. RIVALS started at around 1997 and was made up of KUZZA, IL-FRE, IL-BI, and RYAN and the reasons for it's creation were the usual ones...Boredom, and stupid school mates listening to shitty MTV pop at Secondary School. RIVALS used to practice at Ryan's living room in Marsaxlokk, and the few gigs that they managed to play live especially at THE EDGE ROCK BAR in Bugibba caused quite a stir.
Eventually, JP iz-Zghiru replaced il-BI, and Kuzza left the band to form the now "PUPI TAL-LOGHOB", and THE I SKANDAL was born. NICO joined the band with the trombone, and the band immediately started taking a more of a ska-punk direction. THE I SKANDAL then recorded the financially disastrous demo "UNDER THE SAME SKY" (2001), which, although lacked professionalism and a good production, managed to get a sizeable following, with the help of the grassroots contact the band kept with the audience, coupled with energetic live performances.
Eventually Ryan also left the band for personal reasons and DINO now stands strong on the drumstool. In the meantime Nico took guitar duties as well, while blasting some occasional trombone tune. PINI joined the band with his trumpet at a later stage, and THE I SKANDAL now had a more clear vision of what they wanted: Their growing interest in the old sounds of Jamaican SKA and reggae resulted into an interesting mixture with their punk roots. Eventually RUTH also joined the crew with her mighty saxaphone and a lot of talent (finally...)
The band then decided to embark on a seemingly impossible project. That of their recording their debut record. Their rehearsals were more of a meeting between a bunch of friends who like to get drunk and hang around at their garage, then actually write songs. As a result, gigs became infrequent as they got locked in their garage, getting drunk, sleeping, discussing, listening to music and sometimes writing a new song. The result was the highly acclaimed "SKACCOMATTO" (2006). The record consisted of 6 songs fusing SKA, Reggae and Punk and included songs in Maltese and the single "COMO ESTAS", an anti-war sing-along, and was released on RECIPROCAL RECORDS.
Next Saturday, 13th June X-Vandals shall be hitting the stage at Remedy for the release of their 2nd CD entitled "Breach The Silence". It will also be the nite who shall feature our new entry, Mark Zlayer as our second guitarist.
Guest bands for the gig are Victims of Creation and Thy Legion. Entrance for the gig is for only 7 Euros and includes 3 live band shows by X-Vandals, Victims of Creation and Thy Legion + FREE CD of Breach The Silence + Free shooter. Yeah you're reading well all of this for only 7 Euros.
Mark that calendar and leave the 13th June free so you'll join us for this particular nite. Spread out the word and bring along your friends too!
Hey! Pardon the intrusion… just to let you know that we are playing our FIRST EVER LONDON SHOW on Easter Saturday - 11th April @ Fiddlers Elbow, Camden… entry is a mere ₤3 if you mention THE WHITE COATS on the door... please help us spread the word - hope to see you there!!
Bnei Baruch senior instructor Tony Kosinec introduces the upcoming course in authentic Kabbalah at the Bnei Baruch Learning Center. Visit the site for more information and to sign up. Visit http://www. kabbalah. info/course/main/bb. php?id=myspace to sign up for a free course.
Subculture shall be hitting the stage on Saturday, 20th September @ Remedy & launch their 4th CD "REVOLT". Besides, it will also be Ramona's debut as Subculture main female vocalist.
Entrance fee is for Euros 5 & includes 4 live bands featuring Subculture, Shattered Pride, Abstrass & R.A.S. plus FREE shooter & ... Yeah FREE REVOLT CD!! All of this for Euros 5 ONLY. Mark this date on your calendar & join us at Remedy for a great nite.
Visit our profile on www. myspace. com/subculturemt & listen to our new track from REVOLT "The Earth Dies Screaming". Your views and comments are highly appreciated. Spread out the word
Subculture shall be officially launching their 4th CD REVOLT on 20th September at Remedy, PV. Besides during the same night, we shall also be officilly and publicly introducing Ramona, our new vocalist, who shall be singing with us not more than a 22 track play list including cover versions.
Stay tuned to our profile and check out our flyer for more updates and news for the lauching nite in the coming days and weeks.... Feel free to forward this message and we'll thank you in advance for your kind co-operation.
