We had hoped it was a sick, cruel internet hoax, but sadly GWAR's manager Jack Flanagan has confirmed Dave Brockie, AKA Oderus Urungus, has passed away aged 50. In a statement just released, Flanagan said: "It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of … Continue reading Confirmed: GWAR Frontman Dave Brockie Dead at 50
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GWAR Frontman Dead?
We are currently trying to confirm or deny reports circulating online today that GWAR frontman Dave Brockie has died. Style Weekly has reported that "several sources" have informed them of Brockie's death, saying the singer of the satirical thrash metal band, who made headlines on the Soundwave tour last month by decapitating an effigy of Australian … Continue reading GWAR Frontman Dead?
Gargantua(n) Grunwald Goes Solo
Ash Grunwald is one busy man. Speaking from the Bathurst stop on his current Australian tour, Grunwald had just returned from a whirlwind tour of Canada, which was fresh off the heels of the Gargantua album tour with Scott Owen and Andy Strachan from The Living End. "Canada was fun, but it was a pretty … Continue reading Gargantua(n) Grunwald Goes Solo
Regional Queensland Get Your Geek On!
From Supanova to Comic Con, celebrations of pop culture are on the rise in Australia as more and more people let their geek flag fly. Mackay will this year play host to the first family friendly fan convention in a regional centre, with Sugar City Con on Saturday 23 August. The event is being organized … Continue reading Regional Queensland Get Your Geek On!
Introducing… L-FRESH The LION
He has spoken at TEDx, worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and dropped some of the freshest beats in Aussie hip hop today. But who is L-FRESH The LION? Here is your essential introduction... I hear there's an interesting story behind “The LION" part of your name? The LION was a name given … Continue reading Introducing… L-FRESH The LION
River Sessions Drop Price and Lineup
River Sessions is as native to Mackay as sugar cane. Now in it's sixth year, the home grown festival is back on 28 June with a few minor changes set to improve the experience, including:A local stage to give more North Queensland bands an opportunity for exposureA dance stage set to run all dayMarket stalls … Continue reading River Sessions Drop Price and Lineup
DOA – Still Alive and Kicking
Joe 'Shithead' Keithley, founding member of Canadian punk forefathers DOA, took time out ahead of their Aussie tour next month to talk about everything from Canada and punk politics to Vegemite and Willie Nelson. What was the Canadian punk scene like in the early '80s? It was very vibrant and political with bands like DOA, … Continue reading DOA – Still Alive and Kicking
Your Band, Your Brand
It's all well and good to take a 'fight the man' mentality when it comes to your band. You want to retain the rights to your music, you want to control what happens with every aspect of it - after all, it's your intellectual property. Good for you! But refusing to brand your band under … Continue reading Your Band, Your Brand
Triple J Crosses Their Own Swords?
It's not blog update day, but this breaking news is worthy of a mention. Triple J announced today it's annual regional One Night Stand, which brings big-name artists to tiny towns, will be taking Illy and Dan Sultan to an undisclosed location on Saturday 17 May this year. Four more artists and the location are … Continue reading Triple J Crosses Their Own Swords?
Crowdfunding Makes Crossroads Album Pozible
North Queensland's own rock-jazz-roots-fusion band Crossroads has jumped on the crowd-funding bandwagon in an attempt to make their debut full-length studio album 'pozible'. The foursome has, in just a few years, amassed a loyal following across NQ, performing at festivals including Palm Creek Folk Festival, Cultural Fest and Mission Beach Evolve in support of their … Continue reading Crowdfunding Makes Crossroads Album Pozible
