Soundwave 2011

[Zigwaa]

Pumped for Adelaide leg tomorrow. Does anyone know if Slayer are still going to perform after their cancellation in sydney?

 

[umina panther]

So new found glory play twice hahaha f**k that why not give more time to the good punk bands

 

[Twizzle]

I just saw on Youtube that Primus played Tommy the Cat in Sydney, some one should nuke Stonesour, I'm gonna hate them forever now

the one song that I really wanted to hear was actually on their playlist and thanks to Stonesour I didn't get to hear it

 

[LESStar58]

Enjoyed yesterday. Ill Nino went ten mins over time and were getting yelled down by the Slayer fans. The singer gave as good as he got I must admit.

Waiting for Slash to come on and I had the misfortune of being subjected to 30 Seconds To Mars. What a load of absolute pish.

Highlights.... hmmm, Social D (including Mike Ness threatening to rape a guy for throwing a can at him), Millencolin doing Pennybridge Pioneers start to finish and I was totally blown away by Pennywise with the new singer. I've heard some Ignite before and was worried how Zoli's voice would fit in with Pennywise.

 

[skeepe]

I had to watch 30 Seconds To Mars also... the better half is a fan and they were the only band she wanted to see all day so it was a sacrifice I had to make.

Seriously though, as much as I hate their music, Jared Leto knows how to work a crowd. He's a wonderful showman.

I also couldn't understand the way some people actually came to watch them just to heckle. One guy, ironically wearing a Murderdolls shirt (who were playing at the exact same time) was actually giving up watching what are clearly one of his favourite bands just so he could yell out "go back to Hollywood Jared you androtop!". I'll never understand people like that.

Overall, I had a great day. Going in, I thought the highlight for me would be seeing Iron Maiden live and in the flesh... but as good as they were at the end (didn't like the start of their show, lacklustre to the point that it sealed the deal for me to see Millencolin and return afterwards), even they were blown away by the absolutely amazing Mad Caddies. I've wanted to see the Caddies for years, and they were far, far better than I had hoped they would be. Amazing live show, and I already can't wait for them to come back. The best band I saw all day by far.

 

[natheel]

I had to watch 30 Seconds To Mars also... the better half is a fan and they were the only band she wanted to see all day so it was a sacrifice I had to make.

Seriously though, as much as I hate their music, Jared Leto knows how to work a crowd. He's a wonderful showman.

I also couldn't understand the way some people actually came to watch them just to heckle. One guy, ironically wearing a Murderdolls shirt (who were playing at the exact same time) was actually giving up watching what are clearly one of his favourite bands just so he could yell out "go back to Hollywood Jared you androtop!". I'll never understand people like that.

Overall, I had a great day. Going in, I thought the highlight for me would be seeing Iron Maiden live and in the flesh... but as good as they were at the end (didn't like the start of their show, lacklustre to the point that it sealed the deal for me to see Millencolin and return afterwards), even they were blown away by the absolutely amazing Mad Caddies. I've wanted to see the Caddies for years, and they were far, far better than I had hoped they would be. Amazing live show, and I already can't wait for them to come back. The best band I saw all day by far.

ive only listened to the caddies for the past 2 years...and saw them at sydney soundwave and the next night in sydney at their sideshow with pennywise and millencolin and by far they were the funnest band ive seen. the singers voice sounds exactly like it does on record. and he has an awesome voice for a punk/ska band. ppl say reel big fish are the bench mark for fun ska shows but after seeing mad caddies id have to say theyre very very closely to taking over!

 

[Aaron_sfas]

Starting line, mxpx, sum 41, millencolin, anberlin, rocket summer, amity affliction (just for some variety), New found, mayday parade, third eye blind.

Devastated i had to choose between third eye and pennywise... 5 years ago it would have been penny wise for sure, but i guess i've mellowed.

Sum41 surprised me. Last time i saw them was when brown sound had just left, and it felt like they had lost their soul. but they were fantastic. and seeing as stage three was 100% packed, they probly should have been on the main stage. new found were good fun as always. but the standout for me was anberlin. stephen christian is the best live vocalist i have seen... massive call, seeing as i've seen hundreds of bands... but he hit massive notes in a completely faultless manner

 

[pennywisealfie]

ive only listened to the caddies for the past 2 years...and saw them at sydney soundwave and the next night in sydney at their sideshow with pennywise and millencolin and by far they were the funnest band ive seen. the singers voice sounds exactly like it does on record. and he has an awesome voice for a punk/ska band. ppl say reel big fish are the bench mark for fun ska shows but after seeing mad caddies id have to say theyre very very closely to taking over!

as much as i like Mad Caddies, there is no more fun filled ska show as the Aquabats.

 

[natheel]

as much as i like Mad Caddies, there is no more fun filled ska show as the Aquabats.

mm that is very true. i saw them with reel big fish - blew RBF away tbh. RBF went through the motions. Aquabats were so much fun but i loved the caddies

 

[pennywisealfie]

The Porkers were a damn fun live show back in their day. Id love to see them play again!

I wonder what Soundwave Revolution will be??

 

[Eelementary]

Ok, there are about 400 metal sub genres each is differentiated by small subtleties, and personal interpretation. I do not claim to be an expert on these sub genres but I did find this on ultimate-guitar.com "The differences in these genres nowadays is almost nil. Both have adapted the screaminess earlier established, though usually one more than the other (Metalcore continues to use it throughout each song, and Hardcore more usually as a highlight in certain -heavier- portions)" So to me that definition would put bands such as Killswitch engage, BFMV, As I lay Dying, All that remains and 36 crazyfists into the 'Hardcore' genre. But you could also argue they would fit into metalcore as you could break it down into individual songs and sub genres.

Now this is just one interpretation of these 2 sub genres and I am sure you will find plenty of other sites that have totally different definitions.

At the end of the day, I don't really care what metal sub genre a particular band falls under as long as it sounds good.

It's about the music as well as the vocals - Killswitch Engage sound nothing like Hatebree, for instance.

 

[Eelementary]

I went to Brisbane. The Sword. A million times The Sword.

Stone Sour were terrible imo. I admit I am not familiar with it but it was just sh*te and posturing.

Protest the Hero were great. It was a long day and I was a bit over the whole thing but I am glad i stayed for them.

Slayer weren't the same Slayer I have seen in the past. Mayeb time to hang up the flying V.

Gaslight, were good. Murderdolls wore shiny stuff and held my interest longer than expected.

Even as a Metalcore fan so much of the sh*t played today was samey. Amity Affliction had the crowd going nuts.

I want to have your babies.

 

[Eelementary]

Metalcore/hardcore actual differences confuse me...but I generally find I don't mind metalcore, whereas hardcore is pretty sh*t... metalcore tends to have better guitar work imo. Or maybe I'm just rambling sh*t.

Whilst punk helped forge metal and its sub-genres, hardcore is more "punk music gone a little heavier", whereas metalcore is "metal music toned down a notch and gone slightly melodic" as a rough guide.

 

[natheel]

The Porkers were a damn fun live show back in their day. Id love to see them play again!

I wonder what Soundwave Revolution will be??

not too sure how reliable my source is but he does know the promoter (but with the info hes given me im not sure if hes pulling my leg)

apparently its another soundwave festival at the end of september...so bookend the festival season. one at the start and one at the end. and he told me 2 bands that are apparently signed The Dangerous Summer and Rancid. dont take my word for it but he said hes 99% sure of this.

if this is true then it would be pretty awesome. id say soundwave festival will become the biggest festival/touring company in australia if they pull this off

 

[pennywisealfie]

rancid. wow! 2 soundwaves in a year. f**king epic.

 

[natheel]

Yeah man and apparently a few artists from sw11 said see u sooner than u think etc...stone sour, primus, rob zombie and a few others so I'd say bands love both Australia and the soundwave festival
The promoter has done a brilliant job

 

[pennywisealfie]

agreed. hes the man. Ive seen bands I thought I would never get the chance to see and some of the shows and festivals he has put on, i will remember forever.

 

[LESStar58]

not too sure how reliable my source is but he does know the promoter (but with the info hes given me im not sure if hes pulling my leg)

apparently its another soundwave festival at the end of september...so bookend the festival season. one at the start and one at the end. and he told me 2 bands that are apparently signed The Dangerous Summer and Rancid. dont take my word for it but he said hes 99% sure of this.

if this is true then it would be pretty awesome. id say soundwave festival will become the biggest festival/touring company in australia if they pull this off

If there is a modicum of truth to this claim I will deadset bown down to this AJ merkin! Last time Rancid toured I was all primed to go and I had a car accident on the day.

If he pulls this off (apparently Tim is still whining like a bitch about Brodie and won't come back to Australia because of it) he'll have successfully got two of my 5 fav bands EVER to Australia after many years of sh*t luck. All he needs to do now is bring X and I'll have seen my top 5 live!

Unlike your "source" Nath I do actually have a friend who knows AJ (she met Mike Ness and got a guitar pick for me, bless). If she finds out anything and is allowed to tell me then she will! ;-)

 

[Twizzle]

The Porkers were a damn fun live show back in their day. Id love to see them play again!

I wonder what Soundwave Revolution will be??

saw them a few years back at Livid, great live band

their final words "you have been porked"

 

[natheel]

If there is a modicum of truth to this claim I will deadset bown down to this AJ merkin! Last time Rancid toured I was all primed to go and I had a car accident on the day.

If he pulls this off (apparently Tim is still whining like a bitch about Brodie and won't come back to Australia because of it) he'll have successfully got two of my 5 fav bands EVER to Australia after many years of sh*t luck. All he needs to do now is bring X and I'll have seen my top 5 live!

Unlike your "source" Nath I do actually have a friend who knows AJ (she met Mike Ness and got a guitar pick for me, bless). If she finds out anything and is allowed to tell me then she will! ;-)

My source knows aj aswell buddy but with these types of things u never know if they can pull ya leg to take u along for a ride and get ya hopes up

But be sure to keep me in the know bid