Music Video Monday - God Module's Rituals

It is that time of the week again....I know I know, I am now dreading Mondays as well. This week, I have chosen a song that is sure to get you moving. This song should also give you a great Halloween feel.

This is Rituals, a single from the upcoming album Seance.

God Module has been known to the industrial genre as the premiere form of Horror Industrial. I love God Module's unique sound. Very intriguing, very mysterious, with an eerie spooky feel. If listening to God Module doesn't get you in the mood for Halloween, I'm not sure what will. Jasyn , Courtney, and Clint do an awesome job, not only in writing and creating, but stage performance. I had an opportunity to see god Module perform in Hollywood last November. I am sure glad I arrived early for their set. 

When listening to God module, I am reminded of the "Underground" Halloween Haunt Maze at Knott's Scary Farm. god Module doesn't just make "scary" music. They have made some great club tracks. Their songs are filled with hard hitting beats that will not only make you move, but give you the creeps lol

Catch God Module on the upcoming Triptych tour! Tickets are available now. You also have the opportunity of purchasing special VIP tickets. VIP includes a prize pack of items, early entry into the show (for soundcheck) and a guided tour from Combichrist's very own Joe Letz!

This tour is to help promote their new album Seance. Lots of bands have collaborated to remix songs for the band's single releases as well. If you search God Module on Youtube, you will find a Seance sample video Jasyn uploaded. It samples every song on the album! I am very excited for the release and the upcoming tour. It is going to be a lot of fun and great music. 

For all CD and single release information, please visit www.Godmodule.org

Ticket info for the Tour, including VIP tickets and the Das Bunker show in LA can be found here: http://www.superfecta.com/Triptych/

Rammstein @ the Forum

The tour in which I had waited for almost 10 years, had finally arrived. Holding my tickets for a couple of months, did not help with the anticipation. Jenny had been listening to me talk her ear off about what I remembered of their short set at the Pledge of Allegiance Tour back in 2001. Adding to the anticipation of this show, was the fact that Combichrist would be opening for Rammstein. 

This show marked my third Combichrist performance to date. I heard that they were a great opening act for Rammstein, setting a perfect stage. Combichrist did not disappoint. Their set got the crowd pumped and ready for Rammstein to take the stage. 

Combichrist not only is opening for Rammstein, but are touring along side the tour route with their own headlining tour. I was unable to make the previous nights show in Santa Ana, but heard it went well, selling out the Galaxy Theatre. For this set of tours, Abbey Nex, formerly of Pysclon Nine, is joining Combichrist as guitarist. In the previous shows I had attended, Wes Borland had joined Combichrist, so adding a guitarist was not a new concept for me. I was however surprised as to how well Abbey Nex adapted his guitar skills to the music. He was not drowned out by Z-mar's devilish synth lines, or over powering Joe and Trevor's heavy drum beating. He fit in well with the band. If ever to have a fan vote as to whether or not to add Abbey as a permanent member of the band, I will fully support!

Combichrist filled their 35 minute set with a variation of new and old songs. The Crowd, many of which did not know of Combichrist, took to them very well. Their set ended with Combichrist performing Blut Royale with Richard and Paul (guitarists) from Rammstein. My friend Justin, who had never seen them live before, texted me after their set with, "Dude those guys were BAD ASS."

The time had come, I knew Rammstein was set to go on stage at 9pm. The Stage went dark, and out came the greatest Industrial Metal band ever! (well in my opinion at least) Rammstein fresh off receiving the Revolver Golden God award for best live performance, set out to burn down the Forum. Rammstein opened with Rammlied, a subtle starting song, with a heavy riff chorus, that enthralled the seemingly sold out crowd. Not knowing what each song would en-tail, the crowd watched in amazement. Every song performed by Rammstein included an over the top story and pyrotechnic showcase. Everything from: flame throwers, huge explosions, fights with band members, crazed fans set on fire (literally) to exploding baby dolls with laser beams attached to their heads were used in the show. 

Rammstein's stage set was very tall and elaborate. Lights were used at the top as well as from underneath the bands feet. Spot lights would come down from the top, strobing and moving within each song. The stage back drop changed 3 times during their set. When the opening back drop fell, it revealed an elaborate industrial feeling stage. Rammstein chooses to utilize almost all of the human senses during their performances. So much is visually going on, and in sync with the the heart pounding sounds of Rammstein, make for an awesome show! 

I knew the show wouldn't last forever, but I wish it could... Not knowing if and when Rammstein would tour the United States again, I tried to capture as much as possible in pictures, videos, and my memory. I am still in awe from the show. I have been to a lot of shows and this definitely has topped them all. I would think that not even being a fan of their music, one could enjoy their show. I don't think this is a show that I could ever get tired of watching! From the videos I have seen, they do change things up, so I am curious as to how they would out do themselves next. 

       

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Monsters on Tour: US part 2

Combichrist have announced Monsters On Tour: US part 2! Dates will run from May 2nd thu June 4th.

Combichrist will be the supporting act for all upcoming US Rammstein shows. During their off days with Rammstein, they will host their own headlining shows. (No Days off for the wicked...)

Combichrist puts on a great live show. They put 100% effort into their entire set. The mixture of fan favorites and new songs works well for the crowd energy. No time was wasted in their set, every second had great industrial/ebm beats pulsing through the crowd :-)

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iVardensphere and Star killer will open the shows for Combichrist. (except for in Santa Ana, iVardensphere will be at the Kinetic Festival) I asked Scott Fox of iVardensphere what the band lineup would be for the upcoming tour, he informed me that himself and Yann would be performing together. When I saw iVardensphere, Nov. 2010, they utilized Taiko drummers to heighten the EBM sounds being produced. Chris Lacroix will not be touring with them on this round, but I was informed that he would be returning to the group for the Kinetic Festival. Scott is nursing a recent hand injury, so tribal drumming from him is kind of out of the equation for him. Scott wants to focus on the crunchy, electronic sounds of iVardensphere on this tour.

Being offered at the Combichrist headlining shows are V.F.I.M. (Very Fucking Important Monster) tickets. Each ticket ($75) includes: your ticket into the venue,early entry into the venue, a V.F.I.M. Laminate, t-shirt, signed poster, and special meet and greet with Combichrist. Limited to 25 per show.

I was able to snag tickets to the May 20th Rammstein / Combichrist show at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood California :-) I'm not sure if I will be able to make the Santa Ana show, but I will definitely try!

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Rammstein to Tour United States

Rammstein have announced a North American Tour this May. The announcement comes after a 10 year hiatus from the United States. 

Rammstein will return with a headlining slot, and full array of pyrotechnics and lasers. Finally they can have a show done their way!  Opening for Rammstein, will be Combichrist. 2 industrial giants in 1 night! 

I was fortunate enough to have met Rammstein through the FYE booth at the San Diego "Pledge of Allegiance" show. This show is going to be welcomed by many North American fans. Rammstein's live show is ranked #1 in most countries around the world. I was able to purchase lower lodge level tickets for Jenny and I. After about 5 minutes, floor and lower lodge tickets sold out, leaving only upper level tickets available.  

click here to see a picture from Rammstein's live show

A recording I made of Combichrist performing "Slave to Machine" at the Music Box Theatre in LA. 

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