The Rapture

Put your boots on and rage against the system as The Rapture erupts on 24 July at Chapter 6 Studios (near Clarke Quay). Featuring bands such as The Killing Hordes, The Verge and Living In Gaps, this town isn't big enough to cage in the intensity this gig is about to unleash! Entry is free of charge and for information, contact Sean (Living In Gaps) at http://www.facebook.com/kalashnikovpbr

Line up:


TOO OPEN (Punk Rock) 3.00PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Too-Open/194779047199030

THE VERGE (Punk Rock) 3.30PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Verge/145663925469540

SHAWN IS DEAD (Metalcore) 4.00PM
http://www.facebook.com/ithinkshawnisdead

THE KILLING HORDES (Heavy Metal/Thrash Metal) 4.30PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Killing-Hordes/149327578445152

MASQUERADE (Rock n Roll) 5.00PM

ALONG THE SUBWAY (Acoustic) 5.30PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ALONG-THE-SUBWAY/102350263144104

THE LAST MINUTE (Metalcore) 6.00PM

LIVING IN GAPS (Post-Hardcore) 6.30PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-In-Gaps/165149893536789

Singapore Death Fest 2011

The annual Singapore Death Fest has returned once more and it will be happening at the Fort Canning White Studio on July 9 with bands that will blow your ear wax off courtesy of pure teeth grinding metal! This chapter of an upcoming legacy features the likes of Truth Be Known (who will be performing overseas in September), Analdicktion (sluts of filthy grindcore), Wormrot (recently featured on Metal Hammer magazine) and many more stage warriors who will have no qualms in unleashing the brutality. The event starts at 3pm and you can get your tickets for $12 (presale)/ $18 (door). For updates in information on Singapore Death Fest, visit the event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154909667898578 and get ready to deathonate the park!

Deep Space Series: EML & Cosmic Armchair At The Substation Theatre

Its twice the atmosphere and double the fun on July 23 as the Electronic Music Lab (EML) and synthpop duo Cosmic Armchair will both be performing at The Substation Theatre under the Deep Space banner. Ambience takes control on Deep Space 1 as EML puts their panache on the usual with their wicked blend of music with electronic dance music shifts the gear on Deep Space 2 as Cosmic Armchair launches into orbit with their setlist of originals that will leave you rooted and engrossed in their smooth compositions. Tickets are available through EML (electronicmusiclab@gmail.com) or call The Substation at 63377800 and for more information, visit http://www.cosmicarmchair.com or http://www.eml.org.sg

Venue: The Substation Theatre
Time & Date: July 23, 1630-1930 hrs (Deep Space 1), 1930-2000 hrs (Deep Space 2)
Price: $18 for either show, $10 (Students with student card), special promotion for attending both shows at $24 and $12 for students

Submerged in Substation: Deep Space 1 & 2 (23 July 2011)

I Am A Gummy Bear

Joining forces with GridMMS, Wicked Productions is proud to present the seemingly cuddly but physically engaging I Am A Gummy Bear gig that will be held at GridStudios on June 18 2011. Featuring the likes of A Town In Fear, Ruins And Remains and many others, do your bid to save this delicacy from being extinct and bring a bag or two to spread the sweetness with everyone

Time: 1630 hrs onwards
Date: June 18
Venue: GridStudios (*scape Lvl 4)
Tickets: $8

For updates and information on the event, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188696631182396

Hey! Ho! Let's Go! The Punk Rock Show Part Deux!

Missed out on the first Hey! Ho! Let's Go! series at Chapter 6 or simply need your dose of locally produced music that never fails to get your juices flowing? Well its back once again and its time, the line up involves the likes of The Killing Hordes, The Verge, Too Open and Mary Go Round and the organisers The Misfit Ramones! Holding court at OMC for just $7, give the mid term break anything but rest as the boys are back in town to kick bins and make some noise!

Date: June 11 2011
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Venue: OMC, Building No. 47, Level 4, Jalan Pemimpin (near Marymount MRT Station)
Price: $7

For more details, visit the event page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224017160941747

World Goth Day 2011

The moment has come for us to converge together as a community and be united on World Goth Day 2011! Taking place at Hyde Bar this year (57B, Boat Quay), it will be the first time that the Singapore Dark Alternative Movement takes part in the annual global celebration and we would like you to join us on 21st May as we transform the floor into our domain and as the clock strikes 12, celebrate 22/5 with the rest of the world. Our DJs will also be at hand to unleash the fury with \VΛ (Dualtone), Cosmic Battlefield (Cosmic Armchair) and the aggrotech beast Murderfreak who will be headlining the event. So get your goth on and march your way towards Hyde on 21st May with exuberant spirits. Because its not skin deep, its in your bones

Venue: Hyde Bar (57B, Boat Quay)
Time: 9pm - 3am
Cover: $15 (inclusive of one free drink)
Directions: http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?hl=en&q=57b+boat+quay&gs_sm=c&gs_upl=2557l5441l0l5l4l0l0l0l0l350l1084l2-3.1&biw=1280&bih=620&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

For more information, you can visit our event page (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169534956437372) or read up more about World Goth Day at this website (http://www.worldgothday.com/)

The Misfit Ramones To Perform At Identitie (13/05)

Together with Fall Of Mirra and Embrace Them Ghosts, the energetic punks The Misfit Ramones will be performing at the upcoming Identitie session held at Home Club on Friday 13th 8-11pm as they deliver their fusion of energy onstage with a mix of originals and covers consisting mainly of The Misfits and The Ramones. Tickets are at $12 and is inclusive of one free drink, visit the Identitie event page (https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200160833354330) for updates and details on the event

Marching of the Days Election Remix

With a potential milestone taking place on Saturday, May 7 2011 in Singapore, the stupendous Cosmic Armchair have released a remix of the song Marching Of The Days in conjunction with the elections that are taking place. Remember Singaporeans, the choice that you make will make significant progress towards the future of the nation regardless of the party that you support. Music however, is an everlasting love and the folks from Cosmic Armchair definitely did a good job with what they love!

Marching Of The Days (Election Remix) - Cosmic Armchair

For Better Endings at Unicorns And Butterflies (Videos)

Singapore band For Better Endings recently did a show at Live Amp Studios for the Unicorns And Butterflies gig on Saturday and it was definitely an engaging set for both the band and the crowd who were lucky to stand toe to toe with the meteoric 5 piece. Comprising of Damian (Vocals) Keith (Guitar) Auji (Bass) Shaun (Drums) and Mark (Guitar), their songs are available on myspace.com/fbecore and for those who missed out on their set, here is the footage taken at the gig itself:

Grindhouse II

Missed out on the Grindhouse II extravaganza? The photoset and write up can be found here on the Metal Horde page: http://metal-horde.tumblr.com/post/5128537862/as-the-smell-of-blood-permeated-in-the-air-and

Resurrection II

Rudra, Nafrat and Zaganoth are just one of the many bands that were onstage at Resurrection II held in Home Club in conjunction with the Rudra album release. To view the photoset and read about what happened, visit the Metal Horde Singapore page: http://metal-horde.tumblr.com/post/5128058540/resurrection-ii-the-boat-quay-stretch-has-been

Rudra Video Shoot

Singapore vedic metal maharajas Rudra are currently working on a music video taken from their single off the new album with Arv Ind (Mosh Party) directing and you can read more about it and view the photoset at the Metal Horde Singapore page: http://metal-horde.tumblr.com/post/5127641102/local-vedic-metal-heroes-rudra-have-been-on-an

Unicorns And Butterflies (30th April Live Amp Studios)

HEY! HO! LET'S GO! (May 7th, Fourtones Studio)

Time to get your punk gear on and create a revolution of your own as The Misfit Ramones, Blank Shot, The Verge and Random Arrival are set to shake the foundations! Taking place at Fourtones Studios (near Boat Quay) from 3:30, HEY! HO! LET'S GO! is a 3 hour intimate showcase where the audience and musicians are one of the same, singing along classic punk hits and even those created by the bands themselves. Dont be surprised if you are up onstage though, its part and parcel of the punk experience

For Better Endings In Contention For The Chariot Opener

Talented Singaporean band For Better Endings are one of the contenders to open for The Chariot when they head to the island nation on May 9. You can show your support by going to the Bone Crusher page on facebook and click on the Like icon to cast your vote here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499150295970&set=a.476484700970.289012.115292410970&theater#!/video/video.php?v=205329952830335&comments. Deadline is on April 15 and look out for their upcoming gigs on the For Better Endings Facebook page

Grindhouse II (23 April, Arthouse Chamber)

The grittiness is back once more and if you thought the original Grindhouse was gritty, Grindhouse will deliver it in buckets. Holding court at the Arthouse Chamber, the second installment of the Grindhouse series features Truth Be Known, Cardiac Necropsy, The Corruptor (all eyes on the latest creation!), Analdicktion, Assault, A Bitter Affection and the main creature feature being Truth Corroded who are here as part of their Touring The Bled tour. Tickets are at $12 and you can find out more about the event (updates, merchandise sales, etc) at the event page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/login/setashome.php?ref=genlogin#!/event.php?eid=179498158762440 and RSVP your gruesome attendance while at it.

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Rock For Japan

Rock out and show your support at the same time as The Dirt Radicals, The Misfit Ramones, Moochie Mac & Superfriends plus other amazing bands put their heart and soul at the Rock For Japan gig which will be held at the Prince Of Wales pub from 4pm onwards. Cider bottles go for $6 and pints for $8 from 2-7pm and all sales from the gig (merch & drinks) will go towards the Red Cross to help out victims from the recent Japan earthquake. You can also make your donations at the merch booth and be sure to be there early for every person counts towards showing our unified support for those in need!

Punk Rock Open Mic Evening With The Misfit Ramones

The quirky fun loving local punk rockers are giving you the karaoke cum Guitar Hero experience in the flesh and is this just another case of hype? Well, it definitely the real deal as The Misfit Ramones will be organising an open mic session on April 2 at Fourtones Studio where the audience will be the ones doing the singing! At only $5, prepared to be serenaded by songs from The Misfits, The Ramones and rather unusually, one coming from a bunch of erotic Scandinavians and to RSVP for the event, visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=190989724273318 to confirm your presence