NEW FROM MAMMOTH MAMMOTH
From the desk of Mammoth Mammoth: “After locking themselves in the disabled dunnies of the infamous Cherry Bar for 13 straight days with nothing more than a stack of Melbourne Bitter slabs, a pile of Home Girls magazines and a big bag of goey for sustenance, Mammoth Mammoth explode back out with their brand new album of beer drinkin’, bong rippin’, nang huffin’ face-melters. Each limited edition pack has been individually cursed by Beryl, their personal one titted Haitian voodoo priestess. MAMMOTH VOL4 Hammered Again features ten tracks (plus bonus track) of derailed dreams, no-chance knuckle fights, psychotic night sweats, sinners temptation and a jihad on morality all washed down with a few bottles of premium grade, over-proof nihilism. So it’s good times for all. And something everyone can enjoy.” The album is released on Friday March 27.
MORE TICKETS FOR THE OCEAN RELEASED
Germany’s premier post-metal act The Ocean return to Australia in April with Brisbane-based progressive-alternative powerhouse Caligula’s Horse as their special guests. Due to massive demand, a limited number of new tickets have just been announced for the show at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy on Saturday April 18. The Ocean will be playing their highly acclaimed record Pelagial in full for the very first time in Australia. The Melbourne local support is Orsome Welles.
DIREBLAZE ALBUM LAUNCH
Direblaze released their self-titled album a few weeks ago through Rosetin Records. To support the release, they’ll be at Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood this Saturday March 28 with Sarfaust, Dark Earth and Abbraxxas.
BRUCE KULICK CONVENTION APPEARANCE & MASTERCLASS
Former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick is in town this week for two events: a guitar masterclass at Allans Billy Hyde and the Melbourne KISS Convention at The Seaford Hotel. The convention runs over Saturday and Sunday, and each day is packed with 12 hours of merchandise, collectables, exhibitions of rare KISS memorabilia, photo displays, film clips, auctions, and live entertainment featuring Sisters Doll, Shewolf, Path of Destruction and Stacey V in addition to Kulick. The Allans Billy Hyde masterclass is on Thursday March 26 at 7pm. Kulick says, “I am so excited to return to Australia this March 2015 because 20 years ago, KISS came to play in your country. It was called KISS My Ass ‘Down Under’ and has so many memories and awesome highlights for me to share… I was proud of what we accomplished and I will be digging into some of my favorite songs, discussing the work that goes into these shows, the setlist, and of course, my guitar work for live performances. We know that playing guitar live can differ from the studio versions and there’s nothing like performing in front of your fans. So please come join me at Allans Billy Hyde. It will be wonderful reliving this tremendous tour with you all, one that I will never forget.”
ACE FREHLEY TOUR
Speaking of former KISS guitarists, don’t forget the legendary Ace Frehley is in town on Saturday May 2 at The Forum Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. Ace is supporting his new album, Space Invader, and will be playing solo tracks as well as KISS klassics.
THE BABY ANIMALS & THE SUPERJESUS TOUR
The Baby Animals and The Superjesus are teaming up for a national tour in support of She Who Rocks. The tour kicks off in Suze DeMarchi’s hometown of Perth before hitting The Hi-Fi in Melbourne on Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30. Up-and-coming Aussie bands/artists are also currently flooding to GiggedIn to apply for a support slot on the tour, with entries closing on Friday May 1 and the winners being announced on May 8. All artists go into a public vote resulting in a shortlist, with the support acts then chosen by an industry panel including the She Who Rocks promoters, Social Family Records and the headline artists. Bands must include at least one female member and be ready to perform a minimum 30 minute set of original material.
SUFFOCATION TOUR
The US Technical Death Metal Legends Suffocation head our way in May with Nuclear Blast labelmates Decapitated to unleash their mayhem on the fans. They’ll be at The Corner Hotel in Richmond on Saturday May 9.
