1. Which member of Knuckledust can also be found in NineBar?
2. Name the venue where the original Ninjafest took place.
3. Up until this summer, what other band might you have spotted Honour Amongst Thieves's vocalist singing for?
4. Name both the singers in Blades Of Unity.
5. What London band just released a CD called 'Rise Of The Guttersnipe'?
Londons finest, Knuckledust, are set to release their fourth album on GSR, entitled "Promises Comfort Fools". The albums official release date will coincide with the bands performance at this years Ninjafest on the weekend of the 20th/21st October.
The album, like their previous GSR releases, was recorded in Denmark this August and produced by Jacob Hanssen and Tue Madsen.
Two tracks have been previewed on both the Knuckledust Myspace and the GSR Myspace. Pierre and Ray will also be going into Totalrock this saturday to preview more tracks on May and Mates (12pm-3pm) so listen in!
Dirty money have just released a new 7" and cd on Dead and Gone Records. The 7" and CD will feature 4 brand new songs with the cd including their demo, "Is Real". A taster has been put up on the bands myspace page.
The band will be playing a record release show at the Cross Kings in Kings Cross on 7th October with Fast Point, Crosses, Damaged Goods and Deny Everything.
They will then tour Germany and will return to do a mini UK tour with Cold World and Rhythm To The Madness.
Mainland dates:
13.10 @ Exhaus kl – Trier (GER) w/ Sinking Ships & Ruiner
14.10 @ Wild Rover – Aachen (GER)
15.10 @ Bastard Club, Osnabruck (GER) w/ Goldust
16.10 @ Frontline, Gent (GER) w/ Vogue
W/Cold World + Rhythm To The Madness:
17.10 @ Le Pub, Newport
18.10 @ Ruby Lounge, Manchester w/ HELLMOUTH
19.10 @ Cricketers Arms, Sheffield w/ HORDES, DEAL WITH IT
After some nights without sleep, the 17 Stitches Team made the decision to cancel the Fest. At this point we have to say that our expectations on the Pre Sale not came true and we cannot guarantee the Fees which were promised to the Bands anymore. As well we are worried about all the production costs and all the people who are involved. We can’t take this big risk anymore. We know there are a lot people out there who are sad about that decision but there’s no other solution. Those of you who already bought tickets can refund their money back. We want to thank so many who supported us through all those amazing shows! We know who you are and we love you for what you did. As for now it looks like that this is the end of 17 Stitches as well. – Rico & the Team
- Firstly, on behalf of myself and sheep, I would like to thank everyone that came to Dave Hecks benefit show last night, all that donated when they couldnt be there, all that donated at the show as well, all the bands that played and Vendetta Inc for the bakesale.
Donations for Dave are still being accepted.. if you would like to donate via paypal, then please send the money to saveadouchebag@gmail.com.
- Londons very own Kartel have released just released their latest album, Rise of the Guttersnipe, on Rucktion Records. They have put up two tracks from the album on their myspace so go check them out!
In more rucktion news, the label will be releasing the forthcoming Stout album in the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out of that, as it promises to be killer.
- Dead and Gone records are taking pre orders for Dirty Moneys debut 7", "No escaping this". The band will also be doing a 3 day stint around the uk with Wilkes Barres Cold World and Belgiums Rhythm To The Madness.
The dates are:
17.10 @ Le Pub. Newport
18.10 @ Ruby Lounge, Manchester
19.10 @ The Old Angel, Nottingham
Both Cold World and Rhythm to the Madness will be playing Ninjafest.
- which leads me to my last point. Ninjafest tickets are onsale and going FAST.. If everything goes to plan, tickets should be available in person without booking fee at the Worlds End in camden from today, so go and pick them up. For more information about Ninjafest, please go to: www.myspace.com/ninjafest.
No matter what your thoughts are on hardcore kids, When someone is down, hardcore kids will rally around them to pick them up.
A friend of many London hardcore kids, from the USA, is sick. As it is unknown whether he wants his business aired on the internet, he shall remain nameless for the moment. As many of you probably know, americans are not as blessed as we are with free healthcare, so our friend is unable to go and get treated as he simply cannot afford it.
A show will be held on the 5th September at The Purple Turtle to raise funds to go towards him getting treated. The lovely people at Vendetta Inc will also be there, donating all their profits to the cause.
A line up for this show will be announced within the next couple of days so please keep checking back for details.
This person means the world to a lot of people, so please come and show your support.
Summer is coming to an end, well, the little that we saw of it here in london (I counted 4 days?), and what better way than to end the summer with an all dayer featuring some of the UKs finest hardcore bands in the heart of Brixton. If you dont know what I am talking about, then read on.
The boys at Rucktion are putting on another all dayer at the Jamm Bar in brixton on bank holiday monday featuring Ninebar, Taking Names and loads of other awesome bands. The all dayer is also the release show for the long awaited Kartel Album, "Rise of The Guttersnipe".
The show is the day after all the big weekend festivals (Ieper, Reading, Leeds), so you have no excuse. What better way to get over the post festival blues then attending this show?
On a completely different note, Ninjafest tickets are now onsale and the running order is up on the website. Please note that this festival WILL sell out, as it has done over the past 5 years. This year is also the last "Ninjafest" being held (another fest will be held the same weekend but under a different name), so get your tickets and make it one to remember.
We will be unable to help you out if you do not buy tickets in advance.
A UKHC Demo Database has been added to the site links.
I know it would have probably been better to make it live when I had more bands up, but I thought that it would be good to show bands what i was doing with the band pages so they could chose whether or not they wanted to be on it.
This was set up partly for selfish reasons. It became a real pain in the arse to troll myspace looking for new and old UKHC bands that had demos and not label releases for the podcast. I also thought it would be an awesome resource for everyone to have once fully built up.
So, if you are in a band, and would like your demo included on this database, please drop me an email to: london.calling.hc@gmail.com and i will tell you what i need from you.
Thanks for your time!
The highly anticipated line up for Ninjafest 2007 was released last Friday. The annual festival will be held at the Underworld in Camden on the 20th and 21st Oct and the line up is as follows:
Black Friday 29 (D)
By My Hands (UK)
Colin Of Arabia (USA)
Cold World (USA)
Dead Reprise (Swe)
Deal With It (UK)
Deathskulls (UK)
Down And Outs (UK)
Harsh Truth (USA)
Hellbent Diehard (UK)
Knuckledust (UK)
Loud And Clear(Be)
New Morality (Nl)
No Redeeming Social Value (USA)
No Turning Back (Nl)
Palehorse (USA)
Prowler (UK)
Real Heroes Die (Swe)
Rhythm To The Madness (Be)
Strength For A Reason (USA)
Settle The Score (D)
Six Ft Ditch (UK)
Stout (USA)
True Colors (Be)
Wisdom In Chains (USA)
+ MORE TO BE CONFIRMED
Shattered Realm were billed on the original line up, but unfortunately, will not be playing due to a double booking by their booking agent. We are in discussion with several bands to replace them.
There will also be a pre show held on the 19th October by Sheep. More details as they come.
The announcement of the line up also came with the bad news that this will, in fact, be the last Ninjafest being held, making it extra special. While both Rach and Louise have moved on due to other commitments, I shall be putting on a two fest the same weekend next year, but the name of the fest will be changed.
Tickets will go onsale soon.
For more information, please go to www.myspace.com/ninjafest
We are currently just finalising the last band for ninjafest and the line up will be complete and announced (hopefully by the end of the week)
The date for the fest is the 20th and 21st October. Its at the underworld in London.
There is also going to be a show held the night before somewhere in london by sheep so if you are travelling, come up a day early... (sheeps band is www.myspace.com/honouramongthievesHC.. give them a listen. They are awesome.)
The lineup will be announced on our myspace, so please get as many people as you know to add it..
http://www.myspace.com/Ninjafest
