NUNSLAUGHTER : HELLBANGERS TOUR 2012 - SOUTH EAST ASIA

Hells Unholy Fire ! The mighty NUNSLAUGHTER will finally arrive in MALAYSIA. We are fuckin' excited since DON & NUNSLAUGHTER is one of USA oldest bands, originally from Pittsburg - having been around since 1987 with so many records out. Though they are quite an obscure act to many as they prefer to stay deep in the underground, you all should not miss this one at any cost.

Supporting act will be JOHOR's own Thrash/Power Metal outfit - LOGAM and everybody should know AS SAHAR from SINGAPORE. NUNSLAUGHTER will also invade THAILAND (22/03), SINGAPORE (23/03) and BORNEO (25/03).

There are plans for a LIMITED tour shirt for the JOHOR show and we expected that it's goin' to sell out really fast. You need to wear one as it will be one night in hell. Please get in touch with MUZIK BOX PRODUCTIONS for more informations. We also will let you know if any arrangement for PRE-ORDER is available.

At the same time, we are trying to arrange for an interview with NUNSLAUGHTER in celebration of their first ever tour in SOUTH EAST ASIA. Hopefully, we can get the response on time since they are always active doing live shows.

Awaiting for hell to break loose in March 2012, get your ears serve with NUNSLAUGHTER latest reissues - 'Goat' in digipack (with bonus live recording) and 'Hells Unholy Fire' in cassette format (black tape this time) from HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS (USA). There is also a new split-tape with SABBAT (Japan) - 'Sabbatical Nunslaughter Goat Metal Assault' from WITCHHAMMER PRODUCTIONS (Thailand).

You better get yourself ready ! HELL is near !

METAL IS DEATH DEATH IS METAL NUNSLAUGHTER DEATH METAL

Goat (digipack)

Hells Unholy Fire (black tape)

Sabbatical Nunslaughter Goat Metal Assault (split-tape)

MUZIK BOX PRODUCTIONS : muzikbox@hotmail.com

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS : http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/

WITCHHAMMER PRODUCTIONS : witchhammer666@hotmail.com

THAILAND (22/03/2012)

SINGAPORE (23/03/2012)

BORNEO (25/03/2012)

HELLS MC : 2011

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS is best known for their killer releases on vinyl and CD. But never overlooked as they also have these rare and exclusive cassette tape releases. Simply a must have for your collection :-

HELLS MC 001

NUNSLAUGHTER - 'Hells Unholy Fire' (2009)

(red tape)

(black tape)

HELLS MC 002
MORBOSIDAD / MANTICORE - 'Invocation Of The War Beasts' (2009)

HELLS MC 003
SPERM OF ANTICHRIST - 'Blight And Darkness' (2011)

HELLS MC 004
BEHERIT - 'At The Devil's Studio 1990' (2011)

HELLS MC 005
MIDNIGHT - 'Satanic Royalty' (2011)

HELLS MC 006

VOID MEDITATION CULT - 'Sulfurous Prayers' (2011)

order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

SEARCH : KONSERT FENOMENA 30 TAHUN : STADIUM LARKIN JOHOR BAHRU - MALAYSIA : 03/12/2011

 

SEARCH - Malaysian legendary rock & roll band celebrates their 30th Anniversary. So, nothing could be wrong, not even the heavy down pour will stop the City of Rock & Roll from rockin' tonite. No opening band, as the technical staffs were braving thru all odds to set the stage right. The field has already turned into pool of mud everywhere. It looks that the crowds are goin' to have so much fun ...

The set was the best we've ever seen. There was pyrotechnics at the stage front - simply incredible. The rain just stop and SEARCH hit the stage at about 9.00 pm.

The only setback was SEARCH should start the set with "Fenomena", it's 'Konsert Fenomena 30 Tahun' afterall. It will be an explosive start if they did, especially with the crowds who have waited impatiently as early as 5.00 pm. Momentum was already building, it was ready to be unleashed. Instead, it was "Panggung Khayalan", an anticlimax -which temporary killed the adrenalin rush. Next was "Gothik Malam Edan". The first 2 songs were well delivered and accepted, but there was still something missing - that punch !

Finally it came - "Fenomena'', being the the 3rd song of the night. It was the explosion that we all have been waiting for. SEARCH nailed it, the crowds were singing along and we sang just like the good old days. It was phenomenal, and the rest was history.

Just wait for the DVD, hopefully to be released in 2012. Or else don't miss the next show in Kuala Lumpur (17/12/2011). Have a blast !

Setlist

  1) Panggung Khayalan (Rock 'N' Roll Pie)

  2) Gothik Malam Edan (Gothik Malam Edan)

  3) Fenomena (Fenomena)

  4) Musnah (Langit Dan Bumi)

  5) Metropolitan (Rampage)

  6) Melayar Bahtera (Karisma)

  7) Serigala Segalanya (Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur)

  8) Balada Pemuzik Jalanan (Cinta Buatan Malaysia)

  9) Isabella (Fenomena)

10) Melastik Ke Bintang (Karisma)

11) Cakap Memang Murah (Double Trouble)

12) Rozanna (Langit Dan Bumi)

13) Bisa (Langit Dan Bumi)

14) Meniti Titian Usang (Langit Dan Bumi)

Setelah Hujan (Di Pintu Sepi) - impromptu : certain parts only

15) Kejora (Cinta Buatan Malaysia)

16) Gadisku (Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur)

17) Isi Atau Kulit (Cinta Buatan Malaysia)

18) Langit Dan Bumi (Langit Dan Bumi)

19) Menara Kesesatan (Fenomena)

20) Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur (Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur)

21) Pelesit Kota (Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur)

22) Pawana (Fenomena)

23) Fantasia Bulan Madu (Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur)

Personal photos :-

Mud Rock

Stage

SEARCH on stage

CHILDREN OF BODOM : REVIEW : 'THE UGLY WORLD TOUR 2011' - LIVE IN SINGAPORE

For the very first time, we have arranged that the review will be done by other people, not from the editorial (perhaps we would like to continue on few other shows as well. Those who would like to share their experience, do email us at metalreign@yahoo.com, we see how).

We known SHAH for a very long time and he has always been a brother to the editorial. An incredible guitarist himself and presently active jamming with few bands back in his hometown. CHILDREN OF BODOM simply rocks him.

Here is his side of the story :-

It has been 14 years since I got my first COB album 'Something Wild', listening to their debut album awed me to their musical style. A mix of melodic, black, heavy metal and classical all in one arrangement, beautiful but yet vicious. It was also the first time I heard the name ALEXI LAIHO, singer and the lead guitarist for COB. To my amazement how could this guy sings and at the same time shred his guitar, it’s impossible. I remember I kept on playing the cassette until it was broken and had to get myself another one. Then I saw COB live performance videos, indeed all those doubts about ALEXI LAIHO proved wrong. He showed the world what he and his band are made of, nevertheless COB is a band to look forward to.

14 years has passed, today COB is one of the successful bands in the metal industry releasing a total number of seven studio albums and the band consists of ALEXI LAIHO (vocal/lead guitar), ROOPE LATVALA (rhythm guitar), JANNE WIRMAN (keyboard), HENKKA SEPPALA (bass) and JASKA RAATIKAINEN (drum). 17^th of November marks the date of the first COB's 'The Ugly World Tour' Live in Singapore, and it would also be my first COB concert.

I had a mixed feeling about going to the concert, but my friends - FIRDAUS and FARIZ persuaded and convinced me that we’re going to get ourselves one hell of a performance from COB. Along with SARAJA from the editorial, we got the Hate Crew Pit tickets which entitled us for an early entry + front of the stage + concert poster & hate crew pass.

Come forth 17^th November, we set off our journey to Singapore looking forward to a memorable night in Fort Canning Park. We were at the Fort Canning carpark as early as 4.00 pm and there I spotted ROOPE LATVALA and JASKA RAATIKAINEN making their way to their car which was parked right beside us. SARAJA got off the car and asked whether we could take a picture with them, unfortunately one of the crew member declines. Well, we didn’t get the chance to take a photo with them but we’re still excited about the concert.

I was amazed that the concert is going to take stage in a park and surrounded by lots of greens, a pretty sight. We made our way to the concert venue to collect our tickets and get us some merchandise but when we got there, the organizer was still setting up the area and told us to wait till 5.00 pm to collect the tickets. By 5.00 pm, I tried to check out with the organizer but they were still making arrangements of the place. At 5.30 pm, it rained heavily for about almost an hour and we were only able to queue by 7.00 pm to collect our tickets and made entrance to the concert area. There was a bit of a hiccup at the entrance whereby the organizer didn’t have my ticket but lucky me, I had the booking print out with me.

After we collect our posters and passes, we went straight to the merchandise area to get hold of COB Concert t-shirt as we still have time till 8.00 pm. But to our disappointment there were no COB t-shirts, except for one girlie COB t-shirt, the one and only which I manage to grab for a friend. All they were selling there was t-shirts of other bands.

We made our way to stage, SARAJA chose to go to the right, while FIRDAUS, FARIZ and myself was aiming for the center. We were at the third row and I told FIRDAUS and FARIZ to stick close to me because I’m going to sneak and squeeze my way through to the front. And guess what, I managed to get myself and the others to the front row, right in the center and right in front of ALEXI LAIHO. If you ask me how I do it, I would say it’s purely a matter of patience and getting in at the right time. Once we got hold of the center area, it was all about protecting our Fortress of Solitude because things are going to get crazy and we might being pushed away, but at the end of the night we were still intact at our Fortress of Solitude.

The stage was set and everyone was chanting 'BODOM', and by 8.00 pm, COB made their way to the stage and the crowd goes wild. The opening song "Relentless Reckless Forever" was from their latest album and ALEXI LAIHO took the stage with his ESP signature guitar and just reaps the crowd away. A total number of 16 songs were played in 90 minutes non-stop performance by COB. During the mid of the concert, the fence that separates the GA ticket holders was torn down and the crowd at the front stage gets bigger and wilder with mosh pits and slamming at the center.

I really enjoyed myself when COB played their older stuff from the first 3 albums. A medley of "Children of Bodom" and "Deadnight Warrior" followed with "Hate Me" was the highlight moment of the concert for me. After the 3^rd song, JANNE WIRMAN announced that there was some technical issue with the monitor but COB didn’t disappointed their fans and kept on playing. The sound stage and the lighting settings was the best and almost perfect except for the monitor. While the showmanship by COB was tremendously outstanding, enthusiastic and energetic throughout.

It was one hell of a night when COB took the stage and reaped the crowd apart, as ALEXI LAIHO would say - Let’s Reap and Roll.

Setlist

  1) Relentless Reckless Forever

  2) Are You Dead Yet ?

  3) Not My Funeral

  4) Kissing the Shadows

  5) Living Dead Beat

  6) Roundtrip of Hell and Back

  7) Children of Bodom/Deadnight Warrior

  8) Hate Me

  9) Shovel Knockout

10) Bodom After Midnight

11) Bodom Beach Terror

12) In Your Face

13) Angels Don’t Kill

14) Downfall

Encore

15) Blooddrunk

16) Hate Crew Deathroll

CHILDREN OF BODOM - 'THE UGLY WORLD TOUR 2011 - FAR EAST & AUSTRALIA' : FORT CANNING - SINGAPORE : 17/11/2011

Facts :-

1) We don't owned any of the albums. Finnish Melodic Death Metal - a total opposite from what Finland stands out for - BEHERIT and IMPALED NAZARENE - though ALEXI LAIHO did played in IMPALED NAZARENE's album 'Nihil' (2000). Perhaps, the only track we remembered was "Lake Bodom" and that was back from 'Something Wild" (1997). We arrived in Singapore only to answer this one question - is ALEXI LAIHO really that good ?

2) The open air venue at Fort Canning was perfect.

3) We arrived at Fort Canning carpark quite early around 4.00 pm, and as we were about to step out, ROOPE LATVALA (guitar) and JASKA RAATIKAINEN (drum) appeared with a local crew member - they were heading towards the car parked just beside us. We asked permission to take photo with them but they refused with a straight no, for whatever fuck reason. Perhaps, they noticed that we were not the diehard Hate Crew and it was written all over our faces. Probably they are rushing into something (which didn't looked so, as this one local crew member was still able to take a pose with them before drove them away). Perhaps big band like CHILDREN OF BODOM don't give a fuck to the fan no more. 

4) TICKETBOOTH suck big time ! We came early to collect our Hate Crew Pit ticket. But it was until the last hour before their official showed up and we finally got our ticket. The ticket booth (for collection) should be set-up outside the entrance.

5) No tour shirt ?! The merchandise stand was the biggest let down of the night. It was selling other bands t-shirts and CDs. What the fuck !

While, this is the shirt for 'The Ugly World Tour 2011 - Australia'. Though without date (back print : 'Relentless Reckless Forever'), at least there was one. 

6) The General Admission ticket holders broke down the barrier and stormed into the Hate Crew Pit during the middle of the show. Totally wild & chaos ! Earlier, the Hate Crew Pit was not even half full. Having them in really got the atmosphere burning. All the kids were having tremendous time, and we are happy for them.

7) CHILDREN OF BODOM fuckin' rock on stage ! The set was tight and the sound was excellent !  A great show indeed !

8) Again, the crowds were amazing ! All the kids were having so much fun. It was one great moment to look at.

9) We finally agreed. Yes, ALEXI LAIHO was one hell of a guitarist/frontman. So were JASKA RAAKITAINEN (superb drumming & killer double pedal) and HENKKA SEPPALA (strong stage presence).

10) We have arranged that the review this time will be done by a metal brother, a CHILDREN OF BODOM diehard. He was at the front row of the Hate Crew Pit - facing centre stage - eye to eye with ALEXI LAIHO. 

Personal photos :-

Alexi Laiho

Merchandise Stand

Stage

Hate Crew Pit - those first at the front

DESTRUCTION : RECKONING 2011 - ASIA & AUSTRALIA TOUR : THE PAVILION - SINGAPORE : 30/10/2011

Finally, German Thrash legend - DESTRUCTION hits ASIA - started with TAIWAN (27/10), then THAILAND (29/10), SINGAPORE (30/10) and INDONESIA (01/11). They will invade AUSTRALIA next for another 4 dates, before heading to Thrashfest Classic European Tour.

Frankly, though we still look forward to see them on stage - to throw a big welcome to the legendary SCHMIER (vocal/bass) and MIKE (guitar) plus the new drummer - VAAVER, the volcanic excitement however has long melted down. Imagine - how things will be different to all the Thrash Metal diehards (especially the older generations) if they were here during their prime years : 'Sentence of Death' (1984) - 'Infernal Overkill' (1985) - 'Eternal Devastation' (1986) - 'Mad Butcher' (1987) - 'Release From Agony' (1988). On second thought, it is probably impossible at that point of time. Perhaps 11 years earlier when the band first reformed with SCHMIER and released 'All Hell Breaks Loose' (2000). That sounds good enough ! Nevertheless, a big thank to CYNICAL SOUNDS for this rare experience.

Unfortunately, we've already succumbed into metal hibernation when the band unleashed 'The Antichrist' (2001), 'Metal Discharge' (2003), 'Inventor Of Evil' (2005), 'D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N' (2008) and 'Day Of Reckoning' (2011).

Approximately 27 fuckin' long years after 'Sentence Of Death' plus another 1-1/2 hours more, the onslaught began at nearly 9.00 pm (schedully - 7.30 pm, probably due to technical setbacks), thrashing the crowds with "Curse The Gods" (from 'Eternal Devastation').  Unbelievable - it was DESTRUCTION on stage - thrashing madness ! We wore the biggest smile probably at that point of time.

"Finally, DESTRUCTION in SINGAPORE. We know you guys waited for a long time and so did we. We know there are people from MALAYSIA are here too ... welcome " - and this is what SCHMIER said in return to the maniacal crowds.

From their best album - 'Infernal Overkill', they gave us classics like "Tormentor" and "Death Trap" (yeargh). While, "Bestial Invasion" came out as the last song (before they came back later for encore) and earlier, SCHMIER was saying that many of you waited for this one song ... Bestial Invasion Singapore ! It was total chaos - "hell storms, rush over the earth ... Bestial Invasion !".
 

Definitely the right choice from 'Eternal Devastation' when they also nailed "Eternal Ban" and "Life Without Sense" - nostalgic.

We expected that they will do "Release From Agony", but unfortunely no. To those who still have this big picture of DESTRUCTION with bullet belts that run across their chest  ('Sentence Of Death') must be happy with "Mad Butcher" and "Total Desaster". 

They also delivered tracks from those latest albums - 'All Hell Breaks Loose' to 'Days Of Reckoning', which we are not that fimiliar with.

But the sound suffered for the the first few sets, especially the standing mic at far left, pissing SCHMIER off that he just can't continue like that. Things eventually came out excellently.

The band ended this one crazy night, speaking about bringing along SODOM and KREATOR to SINGAPORE next time as well as MALAYSIA and PHILIPINNES. Sounds killer ! SCHMIER was notably friendly, shaking hands will all the killer fans at the front, perhaps thanking them for the gigantic response. Even during their set, there were 3 standing mics located at the left, right and center stage, giving the surrounding crowds equal chances to connect with SCHMIER. We respect that ! While, MIKE was outstanding.

It will be more memorable if there was a tour shirt available (then again, it was quite rare to track tour shirts from DESTRUCTION - possibily they are not really into it). We also wonder what happen to the Meet & Greet Session (schedully after the show), does it took place ? Most of the fans who waited outside the venue finally make their way home. So did us.

Though  the show collides with WHITESNAKE in KUALA LUMPUR, we never had to choose. It was DESTRUCTION all the way from the start. Sorry COVERDALE ...

Setlist

1) Curse The Gods (Eternal Devastation)

2) Mad Butcher (Sentence Of Death)

3) Armageddonizer (Day Of Reckoning)

4) Hate Is My Fuel (Day of Reckoning)

5) Eternal Ban (Eternal Devastation)

6) Life Without Sense (Eternal Devastation)
7) D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N (Devolution)

8) Thrash Till Death (The Antichrist)

9) Nailed To The Cross (The Antichrist)

10) Metal Discharge (Metal Discharge)

11) Tormentor/Invicible Force (Infernal Overkill)

12) Death Trap (Infernal Overkill)

13) Tears Of Blood (All Hell Breaks Loose)

14) Bestial Invasion (Infernal Overkill)

Encore

15) Total Desaster (Sentence Of Death)

16) The Butcher Strikes Back (All Hell Breaks Loose)

Personal photos :- 

Some of DESTRUCTION shirts for Reckoning 2011 World Tour

(shirt photo courtesy of tshirtslayer.com)

DESTRUCTION : European Killfest Tour 2011

DESTRUCTION : North American Reckoning 2011

DESTRUCTION : Day of Reckoning - Live In Bangkok 2011

(no back print)

LOUDNESS : 30TH ANNIVERSARY - KING OF PAIN WORLD TOUR 2011 : KL LIVE - MALAYSIA : 24/07/2011

The crowds was fuckin' wild last night. From the look of his face, MINORU NIIHARA was satisfied with how Kuala Lumpur responded towards LOUDNESS. "We should have been here earlier" and this is what he did said in regret.

The venue - KL LIVE was fully packed with about 3,000 maniacs turned out to celebrate the classic LOUDNESS line-up of MINORU NIIHARA (vocal), AKIRA TAKASAKI (guitar) and MASAYOSHI YAMASHITA (bass), as well as MASAYUKI SUZUKI (new drummer). The atmosphere was magical when the crowds started to sing along to old classic especially "Crazy Nights", "Heavy Chains" and "So Lonely" (from another older album 'Hurricane Eyes'). After taking the band photo on stage with the cheering crowds at the back, MINORU asked "Do you wanna go crazy ?" and a big yes came soaring. "Crazy Nights" was a nostalgic trip back as the album - 'Thunder In The East' was the first album we started with LOUDNESS ("Crazy Nights" was the 1st track in the album apparently). From where we stand, we've already started jumping when the riffs exploded and then came the screaming "Rock & Roll Crazy Night. You are the heroes tonight ...". There was also this earth shaking "Hey Hey Hey" from all the crowds.

All jaws dropped when guitar wizard - AKIRA showcased his magical fretworks in "Exploder". In friendly manner, also tossing his guitar pick to the crowds, as well as to where we stand at the right corner of the stage (AKIRA side). While, those who fortunately got the drumstick from MASAYUKI will surely have a sleepless night. Good catch !

The KL show must be special as LOUDNESS ended the show with 2 sets of encore after the crowds demanded for more. Another blown out trip back to the 80's, first with "Let It Go" and "Like Hell", and finally wrapped it with "S.D.I.". 

Earlier, opening bands like the all-grrl band SHEWOLVES and rock veterans SATIRA and SOFEA managed to get the adrenalin pumping before LOUDNESS came out and brake all necks. An amazing show !

Setlist

1) Fire Of Spirit - instrumental (Metal Mad)

2) Hit The Rails (The Everlasting)

3) Crazy Nights (Thunder In The East)

4) Heavy Chains (Thunder In The East)

5) In The Mirror (The Law Of Devil's Land)

6) So Lonely (Hurricane Eyes)

7) Exploder - instrumental (Disillusion)

8) Shadows Of War (Lightning Strikes)

9) Get Away (Thunder In The East)

10) Black Star Oblivion (Lightning Strikes)

11) Requiem - instrumental / The King Of Pain (King Of Pain)

12) Crazy Doctor (Disillusion)

Encore

13) Let It Go (Lightning Strikes)

14) Like Hell (Thunder In The East)

15) S.D.I. (Hurricane Eyes)

Some personal photos taken from our old camera :-

"Kuala Lumpur ??!!"

MINORU, AKIRA & AMY (SEARCH)

MINORU screaming at the top of his lung

gorgeous SHEWOLVES bassist

MAN RANI of SOFEA

Official tour shirts :-



Thanks AKIRA !