Dorset Music - November 2014

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This month we chat to London indie-rockers The Rifles ahead of their 10th anniversary and we catch up with Motorhead axe-man Phil Campbell who is due to rock Mr Kyps with his ‘All Starr band’. We also talk battle-metal with Sabaton and ask some silly questions to Deaf Havana, both of whom have huge Dorset shows in December.

All this plus a round up of all of the best summer festivals and previews, listings and announcements from all of the best venues and events in the Dorset area. Plus a chance to win tickets for Deaf Havana and Sabaton.

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FEATURE

Hailing from North Laaandaaan, indie rockers The Rifles have been around long enough to be celebrating their ten year anniversary this year. An anniversary that coincided almost perfectly with their fourth studio album release, None The Wiser, their most successful album to date, just missing out on Top 20 status, landing in the Top 40 in January at No. 21. We had a quick chat on the blower with vocalist and guitarist Joel Stoker to grill him about influences, writing and their upcoming run of UK dates.

And came away with a very real sense of what an absolute geezer and lovely gent he is. Read on music fans…

You’re celebrating 10 years of your debut album ‘No Love Lost’ in November, with a couple of special shows at The Electric Ballroom.

Are there any songs you’re particularly looking forward to playing for your fans, that perhaps you’ve never played live before?

Along with the entire album we’ll be performing a lot of b-sides, some of which we have played live before, and that have always gone down really well, but some we have never played live. I can’t even remember half of them! Nothing really stands out in my mind at the moment, except ‘Repeat Offender’, that’ll be good to play live again.

It’ll certainly be great to be playing songs off the album again, and we’re looking forward to digging up the old b-sides.

If you had to think about just one highlight of your ten years so far, what would it be?

Probably getting Paul Weller on stage with us. We played at The Forum in Kentish Town [about 6 or 7 years ago]. Paul came on and played with us, and then afterwards played Eton Rifles, which he hadn’t played for quite a while. Now he plays it all the time. That was definitely an unforgettable moment for me.

Another highlight was playing in Russia. We weren’t really sure at the time if we actually wanted to play there but we flew over, played our set, which went down really well. Then at the very end of the show, which was some kind of fundraiser, we ended up playing again, singing ‘All You Need Is Love’ to about 170,000 people. Was amazing!

Is there anywhere in the world you haven’t played that you’d really quite like to?

We’ve played quite a lot of places in the US, on the East Coast (with Paul Weller), but we have yet to play in South America, so either there, or Brazil, somewhere else I’ve never been, or Australia. I don’t think I’d end up going there if it wasn’t with the band. Just want a holiday there really!

Your latest album ‘None The Wiser’ came out earlier this year, how do you think your music has evolved over the last 10 years, have you ever put any onus on ‘writing for your fans’, and how have your fans embraced the changes?

We all like lots of different types of music, which obviously helps shape the music we create. It’s me and Luke [guitar] who write the songs, but we’ve never tried to write for the fans, yet it still does connect with our fanbase. Our third album [‘Freedom Run’ 2011] was a little bit different from the first two, and while it did gain us new fans some of our ‘hardcore’ fans found it hard to take. But no, we don’t

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write specifically for our fans. If they like it that’s obviously always a bonus.

You’re doing a little run of dates in mid November also, is there anything special you do to prepare for tours?

We just rehearse a couple of times, there’s no special ritual or anything. We don’t spend too much time rehearsing to be honest, just get in there, rehearse, get out. It’s not that we’re lazy, it just becomes monotonous otherwise and we like being kept on our toes!

It makes us perform better on stage.

What have been the biggest influences on your music?

I’d say songs and melodies regardless of who the artist is, there’s no one specific genre or anything. Music generally. I’m not set in my ways - a good hook, melody and lyrics will always get me. That’ll inspire me and make me want to write.

Who has the worst habit in the band, and what is it?

Luke, although he has got better lately is usually late. We’re always waiting for Luke. It’s never gotten us into any trouble or anything but definitely some nail biting going on at times. Although saying that another story that involves timing was with Rob [bass]. He was living in Germany at the time and we were playing a show in Holland, so he came on the train. We were literally waiting on the side of the stage ready to go on when he turned up. Bit nailbiting!

If you weren’t in a band what else do you think you’d be doing right now?

When I first met Luke at music college I was learning sound production, and then we decided to start the band. I’d like to think I’d still be doing something with music, producing I’d hope. Maybe after the band that’s what I’ll be doing. I could get to do what I like without even taking the slippers off.

Care to explain?

The slipper comment? Aha. Well I have a little shed studio at the end of the garden, and can just walk across the grass!

What do you hope for most for 2015?

As long as we can put music out and people listen, that’s it. We’re lucky that we have a solid fanbase - we don’t get any radio play or anything. The band started just before social media really took off, so we built our fan base the old fashioned way, by going out and playing shows. It’s harder now to get noticed, no-one leaves the house! We’re happy doing exactly what we’re doing. A No 1 album though, if I could wish for anything!

You’re visiting the south coast on your tour, including dates in Exeter and Poole - tell our readers in one sentence why they should come see you at one of these.

They should come see us because they’re never going to hear us on the radio, and because it’s the last tour we’re doing in this latest album cycle.

Words: Marianne Harris

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If you could only ever use one word for the rest of forever, what word would it be?

Flan. Flan flan flan.

What Disney character would you most like to be?

Beast- post transformation. He’s got a huge house and probably lives the high life now!

What’s the best thing about King’s Lynn? …pardon? Erm…leaving it probably! Jokes aside, College Of West Anglia is where most of us learnt to play music, so probably there!

Insert an unlikely item into the M&S slogan, “It’s not just any … it’s an M&S…” Douchebag What’s the worst thing about working in the music industry?

The free booze- it turns people into animals and there’s always too much of it!

Where did the name Deaf Havana come from?

Absolutely no idea- you’ll have to ask our old guitarist Seb Spitz that!

Who in the band would make the best girl?

Tom. He’s essentially a stay at home husband anyway, and he’s excellent at cooking (not to gender stereotype).

Have you ever Googled yourself and if so, what was the weirdest thing you found?

Apparently I share a name with a professional Rugby player.

What’s your favourite tour bus snack?

Chocolate chip cookies.

If you had to cover a nursery rhyme, which one would it be?

Humpty Dumpty.

Which reality TV show would you most like to go on?

None of them. I strongly disagree with reality TV and everything it stands for.

What’s on the playlist in the tour bus? Which bands are you listening to?

Depends who’s DJing but there’s a good mix! Everything from Wiz Khalifa to the Rolling Stones, Earth Wind and Fire to Nine Inch Nails.

What’s your favourite day of the week and why?

Monday, because it means there’s shit do to. I can’t relax, ever, so if I have the rare chance to have a day off from work at the weekend, I can’t wait to get back to work!

You’re taking Lonely the Brave and Verses out on tour with you, but which one would win in a race?

I think Verses would frankly. That Jason seems like he’s super agile and streamlined.

CATCH DEAF HAVANA LIVE @ O2 Academy Bournemouth | 14th December

FEATURE So we reckon that Phil Campbell has probably done enough now to achieve ‘legend’ status. Not content with being the lead guitarist in Motorhead for 28 years, relentlessly touring the world, selling millions of albums and headlining the biggest festivals, he’s now struck out around the country with his very own All Starr band.

Having instantly become very excited to have such a huge rock and roll superstar coming back to Southampton, we at Southampton Music realised we didn’t know very much about the man himself.

So we got our Zan Lawther to do some digging, and then we called him up to quiz him a bit, because that’s how we roll…..so here’s our crash course in all things Phil Campbell...

Campbell was born in Pontypridd, where he still lives with his wife and kids. “I am very proud of being Welsh, well actually I am also half Italian. One of the nice things about being Welsh is the amount of creative people we have here and of course a lot of Welsh people come from hard working class backgrounds which makes this country real to live in, not just a fantasy land like other places.” he says.

Phil started playing guitar at 10 years old and was playing semiprofessionally by age 13. “I guess the main reason I picked up a guitar was after listening to Hendrix in the West. I was never that interested in much else and it was my dream to make a living out of playing it because I never really fancied getting up early and working for the rest of my life. So in that respect I have been extremely lucky.” At the age of 12, Phil got Motorhead’s notorious frontman Lemmy’s autograph after a Hawkwind gig. In early 1984, following the departure of Brian Robertson, Lemmy held auditions for a new guitarist, narrowing the candidates down to two guitarists - Michael “Würzel” Burston and Philip Campbell. Lemmy had first planned only to hire one guitarist, but upon hearing Würzel and Campbell play together, Lemmy hired them both and Phil has continued to tour and record with Motorhead for the past 28 years. “I keep the shows fresh in Motorhead by not going through the motions and trying to have the best time every night. Also if you have a lot of great songs, it never gets boring to play them. Of course you have to remember that you are playing to mostly a different audience at each show.” The formation of the All Starr band is an important step, allowing Phil to experience another side to touring and the creative freedom to choose his own material “It’s always nice to step away from Motorhead after all these years, just for a short time, to do other things. If I wasn’t in Motorhead I would be happy to be in Rammstein or The Eagles.”

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Phil has an incredible passion for music and the All Starr band was set up to give him a chance to play rock and roll music to the fans, close up and intimate, the way it should be. “The All Starr band came about a couple of years ago when my eldest son had a big party for his birthday.” he says “Myself and him and his brothers together with vocalist Neil Starr, took over from the party band and did five songs which we had rehearsed a little.

We had so much fun and the crowd loved it so we decided to put the band together. Only problem is all five of us are really busy with other bands and projects so it’s not always easy to plan for tours and even rehearsals, but we are getting there and looking forward to what the future might hold for us.” But even with the heavyweight of Phil’s involvement behind them, it must be a strange experience to go back to being a band that’s starting out again with something new. “My advice to bands starting out would be…be the best you can be, believe in your music and get a good lawyer and of course...keep it fun, otherwise there wouldn’t be any point in doing it.”

The set list will be full of classic Motorhead songs infused with covers of some of Phil’s favourite bands including Black Sabbath and many more. “You can expect to hear the unexpected!” Phil teases, making sure not to give too much away. And with support coming from UK hard rockers Buffalo Summer, as well as local heroes Dendera and Kodiak Jack we think we’re definitely in for a treat at the end of this month. Having toured incessantly since 1984, it’s fair to say that Campbell has it down to a fine art “I must have some books to read and of course my reading glasses… and a couple of fart machines!” but wouldn’t give up any juicy tales of wild times on the bus “There are far too many tales from the road to even think about choosing one.” Maybe he’ll tell us some at the show!

Words: Zan Lawther

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FEATURE

They come from Sweden and there’s no resisting the full on stampede that is powering battle metallers Sabaton. Armed to the teeth with power anthems, they shot to the top of the ranks of the war-obsessed metalheads with their 2008 album ‘The Art of War’ and have been a force to be reckoned with ever since.

Since forming in 1999 they’ve fought their way through their own war (mainly due to awkward dalliances with various labels) to bring to the world their relentless onslaught of pummelling drums and wailing guitars all overlaced with tales of World War I, World War II, Sun Tzu’s famous book on…..you guessed it, war.

In 2012 the line up of the band underwent a huge overhaul as the strains of constant touring wreaked havoc on the family life of some members of the band. “It appeared to be sudden, but it had actually started years ago when some members already got tired of constant touring” explained bassist Pär Sundström at the time “and with wives and kids back home it does not get any easier. During the recordings of Carolus Rex I drew a map of what the band will be doing the coming 3 years and for some that was too much commitment…” So it was a renewed and refreshed outfit that took 2012’s album ‘Carolus Rex’ out on the road. This year’s release ‘Heroes’ has taken the band to a whole new level and they show no signs of slowing down as huge show after huge show is announced, so we considered ourselves very lucky to manage to grab ten minutes with Pär to talk all things tour, all things festival and all things BATTLE.

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You’re currently in the US with Amon Amarth, how’s it going over there?

Absolutely great. In advance people said “what the fuck are Sabaton gonna do together with a death metal band?” but that’s the thing, Sabaton is not what some people think of as a standard power metal band. We don’t really have much of the power metal attributes, such as high pitched vocals and fantasy lyrics. And now after a few weeks nobody asks the question what are Sabaton doing together with a death metal band? We have toured with anything from death metal bands to Mike and the Mechanics and it has always worked out great.

Are the crowds over there different to those you would expect to see in the UK or in Europe?

Well, in UK we know the crowd kicks ass. That’s something to look forward to.

You host your own festival in Sweden, tell us a bit about that…

For the past 7 years we have promoted our own festival called Sabaton Open Air. It’s a 3 day open air festival with 2 stages and about 30 international bands. We have fans coming from more than 30 different countries. It’s one of the best atmospheres we ever experience on a show.

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How did this year’s festival go?

Great. We have almost perfected the area and the fans love to visit it.

There’s been a bit of a surge in the popularity of theme metal recently, particularly in the UK. How do you feel about the term ‘battle metal’? Is that how you would choose to describe your sound?

I just call Sabaton heavy metal. I would say that anyone who is a fan of metal can be a fan of Sabaton.

You’re taking to the seas for the 5th annual Sabaton Cruise in November, how did that start?

It started out with that I was sitting and routing a tour and trying to figure out the best way to get from Sweden to Finland. The shipping company was quite expensive for the touring package so instead I said why don’t we rent the entire boat? So we did. It has sold out every year. This year it sold out in a few hours. It’s great to have 2000 Sabaton fans on a boat.

And then you’re coming over to the UK for a while. Are you looking forward to that?

Yes we are. The UK has been one of our major goals to conquer since the very start of our career. And seeing

ticket sales, as shows start to sell out, we are on the right way.

You’re bringing Korpiklaani and Tyr out with you on this leg of the tour. Are you fans of theirs?

We are good friends. Both bands also played at our festival, the Sabaton open air.

How do you feel about headlining Wacken next year?

That’s a pretty big show…

For sure, that’s gonna be great. Such a slot gives us the chance to really go all out with our show and do it our way. The way it was meant to be. With lots of pyros.

Being out on the road so much at the moment, is there anything you’re missing from home?

Not really. And especially not the weather!

And finally, what would you say to anyone who’s coming out to see you this month?

Expect a really hungry Sabaton. We have been warming up with a 9 week tour in America. We will be in excellent shape.

Words: Zan Lawther

Catch sabaton live @ Weymouth Pavilion | 3rd December

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Deaf Havana has grown from a school band formed purely for fun to leading lights of the UK’s rock underground to a sextet with their eyes fixed firmly on the charts. From humble beginnings selling out small rooms like the Joiners just a few short years ago the band have since played the mainstage of numerous festivals, sold out the Roundhouse and supported Bruce Springsteen. They are taking in a few venues off the beaten track this December including the 02 Academy Bournemouth, you could be there with a pal, just answer this simple question...

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Dorset Music took up the challenge to attend as many festivals as possible this summer! Here’s are our Festival Review Round Up! Takedown festival gathers momentum ever year, with extra stages, increasingly high calibre acts and a larger crowd of eager gig-goers. This year’s highlights included Funeral For a Friend, Hacktivist, Feed The Rhino, security-worriers Baby Godzilla, Black Spiders, Heaven’s Basement, and Yashin among others, and a bunch of the best local acts the South has to offer in the shape of Western Sand, Dendera and more. The well thought out staging makes sure you’re likely to see most of what you want if you are into a particular genre, but for those with more eclectic taste there is so much rock/metal/alt tastiness it can be hard to choose what to see! Insanely good value for money and a great way to see the best of new UK talent. – Laura Phillips

It’s not often I get over excited about a festival which declares itself alcohol free. In fact it would have to be something pretty special to get me there in the first place. And Butserfest is. Butserfest is now in its eighth year; after local young people told the council there wasn’t enough to do in the area. Growing year on year it’s now up to three stages, cramming a massive 40 bands into the day plus acoustic sets, meet and greets, and a ton of activities outside of the music such as ‘Human Demolition’, there was something for anyone and everyone. With notable performances from the likes of Create to Inspire, Baby Godzilla, Feed the Rhino, Emp!re, The Blackout and Kids in Glass Houses, all on a site that takes mere moments to cross, ensuring you never miss a band. Roll on Butserfest 2015, you more than make up for the lack of booze! Laura Phillips

Nestled in the ornate Larmer Tree Gardens, set amongst a backdrop of hedge mazes and picturesque woodland, this intimate festival is so laid back it’s lying down... in a field with a large cup of hot cider.

At least, that’s where I ended up. EOTR has got relaxed atmosphere absolutely nailed. Nothing feels rushed or put upon; the staff are friendly, the food is good (like, really good) they provide a huge selection of ales and of course the infamous hot cider bus awaits us with its delightful wares and unashamed play list of floor filling hits.

Every act playing the festival has such a deep affection for it, the peerless Flaming Lips produced a huge custom made inflatable thanking EOTR for having them. To be honest I almost forgot they had bands on, just meandering through the labyrinth of footpaths revealed so many distracting delights; The arts and crafts tent, a games area, round of corn hole anyone? Poetry, late night comedy and.. oh, there’s that cider bus again. All roads lead to the cider bus, eventually. Paul Flannery

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Set in a location stretching from the Blue Reef Aquarium up past the D-Day Museum and taking up most of Southsea Common, Victorious Festival was this year in a new location, and despite some dodgy sound issues occurring throughout the weekend, was a hugely enjoyable experience. Stand out performances from Shed Seven, Seasick Steve, Scouting for Girls, Public Service Broadcasting and Beans on Toast combined with a decent array of food and beverages meant we were constantly entertained. Victorious Festival organisers are promising that next year’s festival will be bigger with an even better line up. To get a line up full of so many established acts and keep ticket prices as low as £20 was an amazing job, it will be interesting to see what they pull off next year. If they get the right balance of acts and sort out the underage drunkenness that was obvious on the Saturday afternoon, it could well be one of the events of the 2015.

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Rob and Josie da Bank’s Camp Bestival once again took over Lulworth Castle in Dorset for what is (still) undoubtedly the best kids festival on the scene, with teenagers given their own wristbands and an accent on allowing them to have their own festival experience. The new festi-taxi was a definite (albeit a bit steep at £20) highlight meaning we didn’t carry a heavy bag at any point. Basement Jaxx was the stand out party performance of the line up and many an hour was spent in the silent disco. Keep doing what you’re doing Camp Bestival and we’ll keep coming back!

Jodie Copeland

After a year’s break, Festibelly returned to Lymington in the New Forest with another immense line up headlined by The Cuban Brothers and Hudson Taylor. The 2,000 capacity event saw local acts including New Desert Blues, Lauren and Kassassin Street shine at the family friendly festival. Highlights included reggae DJ David Rodigan, knicker-flashingsea-shanties from Skinny Lister and the discovery of Devon based Moriaty, a filthy, blues duo who closed the festival with a performance that almost blew the roof off of the Massive in China tent. A fantastic weekend in a fantastic location, surrounded by fantastic people.

Jodie Copeland

One of my absolute favourite small UK festivals and a highlight of my summer for the past few years it was a shame to see such small numbers attend this year’s Redfest, despite a crackingly versatile line up featuring Skindred, Peace, The Blackout, Dizraeli & the Small Gods and Hudson Taylor. The addition of party pros Uprawr to the late night silent disco was a swipe of genius and festival-goers partied the night away in the sweaty and somewhat glittery Uprawr tent. This festival deserves more attention than it received this year – where else can you flit between glorious folky singer-songwriters to melt your face off metalcore within a few short steps across a field? - Zan Lawther

I’ve always been a ‘line-up’ festival goer at heart and now I’m in my thirties I’m much more resolved in what I like in my music, however, I’m pleased to report Boomtown 2014 has unexectedly blown my expectations out of the water. I allowed myself to simply wander drop curiously in and out of stages as I pleased, instead of waiting eagerly for bands I had planned to see. You see, it’s not just the line-up, it’s the vibe. The detail in the surroundings, the sheer scale and effort in the production of the individually themed areas is staggering. NOFX were a real treat as a headliner for me with my personal tastes but I also enjoyed seeing The Wailers and hearing the classics in an environment as stimulating as Boomtwon. Weary from the adventures I stumbled upon the Boomtown Citizen Passport tests and decided to amble around the tasks and games, delighted by the commitment of the actors and the persistent madness. I simply can’t recommend the event enough, be prepared to get lost in the best way possible, bring on 2015.

Richard Peek

dorset MUSIC | novemBER 2014

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During October I have been a little self indulgent and taken myself off out of the area for a few gigs...

Wayne Hussey

w w w. ro c k- re g e n e rat i o n . co. u k Our gigs of the Month 1st November - Butcher Blues Foundation- Grove Tavern, Southbourne 2nd November- Halloween Hoedown at The Anvil featuring Quinns Quinney, Wonky Donkeys, The Sweet Chunks Band, Surfin Dave & The Absent Legends, The Daisie Ukeladies + Shaun Gary Palmer 6th November - The Boomtown Rats - O2 Academy, Bournemouth 7th November - Sirpico + Xander & The Keys- Winchester Pub, Bournemouth 9th November - Hannah Robinson- Ocean View Hotel, Bournemouth 12th November - The Rifles + Dexters- Mr Kyps, Poole 15th & 16th November - Burn Out Festival, Winchester Pub, Bournemouth 18th November - Imelda May- Bournemouth Pavillion 21st November - Empire Affair, King Charles, Poole 27th November - Skindred- Mr Kyps, Poole The first of these was to see front man of The Mission, Wayne Hussey twice in Winchester and Aldershot. I have been a massive fan of The Mission since 1989 and have followed them all over the UK. The gigs were both just Wayne on his own and reminded me of what an thrilling show an entertainer such as Wayne can produce. I also took myself off to the Joiners to see Kirk Brandon’s Spear Of Destiny where a great night was had from a band just reaching their 31st year. Also to complete my journeys back in time I went to see “From The Jam” at the Old Fire Station where the three piece of Bruce Foxton, Russell Hastings and Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard played the “Setting Suns” album in full celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary.

The highlight of the month had to be the Bournemouth Oxjam Takeover an event that took over 7 live music venues all over Bournemouth. I was asked to manage the music at Chaplin’s and the Cellar bar in Boscombe. It was a long day and the music started in the afternoon shortly after 1pm and the last band went off stage just before midnight. There were so many highlights with band’s like Disco’s Out (Murder’s In), The Bamboo Vipers and the mighty Galahad all putting in some amazing performances. The great thing about the line up was it was all so very different with loads of different genres descending on the two stages.

Chinners Recordings of the Month Harpin’on - Where I’m At www.harpin-on.com Wikkaman - Wessex Tales www.wikkaman.co.uk Black Water County - The Fellowship Of The Craic www.blackwatercounty.co.uk The Villanova’s - Debut EP www.facebook.com/TheVillanovasBand

If you would like to find out more about the gigs and artists mentioned in my blog please go to www.rock-regeneration. co.uk for more information. If you would like your band or gig featured here or in Rock Regeneration contact me here : chinners@rock-regeneration.co.uk From The Jam

I was lucky enough to have a team of volunteers who did all manner of things to make sure that money was put into the buckets for this very worthy cause. I would like to thank everybody who worked so hard to make this event work especially Oxjam Manager Gemma Varnfield and her side kick Samantha Monks who both worked solidly over the weekend to make things happen. It was a truly inspiring event and I hope to be part of the team once again next year. As you can see from some of the gigs listed once again November is looking very busy, so plenty more from me again next month.

CHINNERS

dorset MUSIC | novembER 2014

rock regeneration

previews DENDERA

Up and coming NWOBHMetallers

An assault of Heavy Metal with a modern edge, led by vocalist Ashley Edison’s superbly executed screams, backed by fantastic riffs, solos and rhythms that put the band right up there with their peers. Their fantastic sound and live capabilities have given them the chance to impress on the big stage, playing as support to some legendary artists including Saxon, UFO and Alestorm.

FOR FANS OF: ELECTRIC WIZARD / BLACK FLAG / BLACK SABBATH

GORGON CITY

NOV 14 | O2 ACADEMY

Deep house duo

Gorgon City are North London producers Matt & Kye. Their already distinctive sound is a logical development of the duo’s individual work as RackNRuin and Foamo. Hailing from the Black Butter camp (who brought you Rudimental) they’ve just released their debut album ‘Sirens’. The pair are one of the most exciting and hotly tipped new acts in the ever-flourishing landscape of British club savvy pop.

FOR FANS OF: DUKE DUMONT / ROUTE 94 / MNEK

Unique retro vocal talent

Ireland’s reigning musical queen, the truly unique Imelda May, is on tour following the release of latest album Tribal. Far from mellowing with her recent motherhood, Imelda sizzles more than ever with her leather-clad attitude. Tribal is a primal rock ‘n’ roll record, infused with the spirit of Sun Studios, where the sound was born in Memphis, Tennessee – but given a 21st century twist by a girl from the back streets of Dublin.

FOR FANS OF: ETTA JAMES / STRAY CATS / BRIAN SETZER

BONDAX & FRIENDS

NOV 21 | HALO Genre-busting dub, folk, dance!

NOV 14 | THE ANVIL

IMELDA MAY

NOV 18 | PAVILION THEATRE Electro duo that transcend genres

This electronic music duo consists of UK musicians Adam Kayeand George Townsend who gained prominence thanks to BBC Radio.

Bondax’s sound has often been described as difficult to describe as it nimbly transcends genres, as Moses Wiener of Dazed and Confused details the bands sound as the aural equivalent of sipping an ice-cold Pimms on the balcony of your council estate flat.

FOR FANS OF: CHRIS MALINCHAK / KIDNAP KID / DUKE DUMONT

DREADZONE

Dreadzone flew into the commercial domain with the unique, genre busting dub, folk, electronic dance epic ‘Second Light’ which featured their first ground breaking top 40 hit ‘Little Britain’ back in ‘96. The band formed by ex Big Audio Dynamite member Greg Roberts, Tim Bran and Leo Williams are an intrinsic part of the UK dance heritage.

FOR FANS OF: DUB PISTOLS / ZION TRAIN / LEVELLERS

DORSET MUSIC | NOVEMBER 2014

NOV 21 | ELECTRIC PALACE

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previews FEARNE

NOV 22 | CHAPLIN’S

Rootsy heart and soul

For nearly a decade, Fearne have been one of the UK’s most intriguing acoustic based acts. Operating as anything from a duo to a septet, Fearne have shifted through various genres before finding a home under the banner of folk, roots and soul. With three studio albums under their belt, take a few minutes out of your day to get to know the guys and really appreciate the beauty of a well crafted song.

FOR FANS OF: PASSENGER / FRANK TURNER / FOY VANCE

Post Brit-pop popsters

Embrace hit the wave of Brit-pop in the 90’s with their songs that combine the big anthemic hooks of Oasis with the sweeping, sprawling rock of The Verve which is perfectly captured in 98’s #1 album The Good Will Out. Their recent offering, this year’s self-titled Embrace sees the band incorporate electronic elements whilst maintaining the quintessential Britishness of their brand of rock.

NOV 27 | O2 ACADEMY

FOR FANS OF: SHED SEVEN / ASH / FEEDER / OASIS

JUDGE JULES

EMBRACE

The Cream of the crop....

He’s a man who needs no introduction. His famous Radio 1 Saturday night warm up show is a mainstay of the mainstream dance culture in the UK and across the globe. He’s a pioneer for commercial contemporary dance music and has been responsible for launching many of the world’s most famous trance tracks. If anyone knows how to party, it’s Judge Jules. So what are you waiting for?

NOV 28 | WESTLANDS FOR FANS OF: MARKUS SCHULZ / SIGNUM / LISA LASHES For the love of all things ROCK! PHIL CAMPBELL’S ALL STARR BAND Having rocked our little socks off as lead guitarist for Motorhead for a whopping 28 years, Phil Campbell’s All Starr band is a culmination of all things rock n freakin’ roll. Bringing together classic Motorhead anthems with out and out heavy metal classics from some of Phil’s favourite artists, you can guarantee yourself a fun night out and a rocking good time.

DEC 04 | MR KYPS Soul legends springing back to life….

FOR FANS OF: MOTORHEAD / BLACK SABBATH / IRON MAIDEN

SOUL II SOUL

Lead by producer, vocalist and songwriter Jazzie B, Soul II Soul were one of the most innovative dance/R&B outfits of the late 80’s, creating a seductive, deep R&B that borrowed elements from Philly Soul, disco, reggae and 80’s hip hop. With soothing vocals that are as gooey as honey and beats and rhythms to keep you grooving all night long, don’t miss your chance to Keep on Movin with Soul II Soul.

DEC 12 | O2 ACADEMY

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FOR FANS OF: PRINCE / CHAKA KHAN / SISTER SLEDGE

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Wave 105’s Cracker Of A Christmas Party With Bjorn Again

+The Xcerts + Nothing But Thieves Wed 05 Nov • £16.50 Doors 6.30pm

Asking Alexandria + The Ghost Inside, Crown The Empire + Secrets Thu 06 Nov • £9.50 Concessions £7 7.30 pm Start

Silent Film WINGS (1927) with Organist Donald MacKenzie

Part of Southampton Film Week Fri 07 Nov • £15 Concessions £12.50 Doors 6.30pm Show 7.15pm

Hampshire Festival Of Remembrance

Compere Matt Le Tissier Sat 08 Nov • £17.50

Band Of Skulls* + Bo Ningen Sun 9 Nov • £21.50

Rise Against + Pennywise + Emily’s Army Wed 12 Nov • £3 members £2.50 12pm - 4pm

Afternoon Tea Dance Sequence & Ballroom

Fri 28 Nov • £47.50 £38.50 £29.50

David Gray + Guests Sat 29 Nov • £10 £15 £20 Concessions apply Doors 6.30pm Show 7.30pm

Vaughan Williams & Britten Southampton Philharmonic Choir (with SU PHIL) Sun 30 Nov • £23.50 £20 16+ Concessions apply

Jim Davidson ‘No Further Action’ Tour Sat 06 Dec • £21 Doors 7.30pm

Dance Yourself Dizzy

Modern Jive Christmas Ball Wed 10 Dec • £14 £15 £16 Concessions apply 7.30pm

Royal Marines Band Concert

Christmas charity band concert in aid of Seafarers UK

Thu 13 Nov • £60 £35 Over 14’s Only

Fri 12 Dec • £23

Erasure

Concert 8pm

+ Chad Valley Fri 14 Nov • £19.50

Courteeners*

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain

+ Special Guests

The Ukes 40th Anniversary Concert tour

Sat 15 Nov • £19.50 Standing £24.50 Reserved seating

Wed 17 Dec • £3 members£2.50 12-4pm

10th Anniversary Tour

Christmas Afternoon Tea Dance

Bellowhead

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Gerard Way Plus Special Guests Mon 9 Feb • £16.50

Kerrang Tour 2015* Ft Don Broco & We Are The In Crowd Thu 19 Feb • £23

Psychic Sally On The Road

International star Sally Morgan Fri 20 Feb • £18 £22 £25 PG

Circus Of Horrors The Night Of The Zombie Sat 21 Feb • £20

The War On Drugs + Special Guests

Fri 20 Mar • £20 Over 18’s Only

Roy Chubby Brown Don’t Get Fit Get Fat Tour Fri 29 May • £24

Milton Jones and the Temple Of Daft A regular on Mock the Week Sat 30 May • £18.50 16yrs+

Stewart Francis Pun Gent Tour

Brand new stand up tour

Sequence & Ballroom & Christmas fun

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the songs are Evergrey, Scar Symmetry and Amaranthe.

Ollie: For me, my biggest influences are Symphony X and Scar Symmetry.

Jut: Threat Signal, definitely.

Mike: I’d say Rage Against the Machine.

Jimmy: Unearth James: Protest the Hero The band Metaprism define ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with their unique brand of melodic and progressive metal. With a combination of female and male vocals their huge sound blends face melting aggression whilst still assaulting audiences with soaring melodies.

Created in November 2012 by guitarist Ollie Roberts who, alongside vocalist Theresa Smith began writing songs for their debut 3 track EP, which was released April 2013. The injection of harsh male vocals provided by Jut Tabor really gives their music an edge which compliments the clean melodies and harmonies perfectly. With a heavy rhythm section played by guitarist Jimmy Alford, drummer James Clarke and bassist Mike West this band is stamped with the hallmark of exciting powerful melodic metal.

Although a fairly new band, Metaprism have already played alongside ‘Sacred Mother Tongue’, ‘I AM I’, Mikee Goodman’s project ‘Outpatients’ and ‘Evil Scarecrow’as well as a successful appearance on the Newblood stage at the UKs best metal festival, ‘BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2014′. Metaprism continue to step up and capture live crowds with their energetic and dynamic live show with plans to record a full album that will be released in 2015. So just who are these guys and what are they all about? We had a little chat with them to find out more….

So, who are you and what do you all do in the band?

Theresa - Vocals Ollie - Guitars Jut - Vocals Jimmy - Guitars James - Drums Mike - Bass How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Theresa: We offer a duel-fronted attack of clean and aggressive vocals backed by heavy and riffs and melodic solos! Something for everyone really! :) Who are your biggest influences?

Theresa: Personally, my biggest influences when it comes to writing

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How did you all get together as a band?

Theresa: Ollie started it all! In 2012 he began writing songs for the ‘Project’ and asked if I wanted to be involved, and of course I said yes!

We wrote Firesoul quite soon after that with the intention in mind to get a male vocalist on the recording. When we had a few more songs Ollie asked Jut if he would be interested and we began to plan the release of our first EP. It took us a little while to find the right bassist and drummer and it was worth the wait! Jimmy was always planned to be our ‘Live’ guitarist but he has become an integral part of the band, and song writing too.

You released your first EP in April, how did that go?

Theresa: It was very well received, we were very pleased with the result and sound of the final mix and we used it as a launch pad to introduce Metaprism to the world. It is still very popular at live shows, we sell a lot of them :) What are you guys doing when you are not being Metaprism?

Theresa: I go to the gym a lot and sing all the time!

Ollie: I love films, I’m always watching movies Jimmy: I’m a guitar teacher, so I’m either teaching or playing!

If you could go on tour with anyone, who would it be?

Theresa: I would love to tour with Scar Symmetry, they are one of my favourite bands so it would be great to be at their show every night for a week or so!!

Ollie: As a band we all love Killswitch Engage so it would be great if we could tour with them!

What’s your favourite live show you’ve ever played?

Bloodstock Open Air 2014 Do you guys have any other talents apart from music?

Theresa: I wouldn’t call it a talent but I love archery!

Jut: I do a lot of design Finally, why should we come check you out?

Theresa: If you like metal and you like music come and check us out!

We will give you one hell of a show!

Catch metaprism live @ The Anvil supporting Dendera – Friday 14th November

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