Music Video Monday - Rammstein's Du Hast

Welcome to this weeks Music Video Monday. Sorry but this is looking to be a short post. I am off for the weekend, but using my time to spend with the family before I head back down the hill for work. So lets get this show on the road....

For this weeks video, I chose a classic from the late 90's... Rammstein's Du Hast.

This video is what started it all for me. I was mesmerized when I first saw this video. The hard driving, yet simple guitar riff was awesome. Little did I know at the time, but this wasn't there first album. I began collecting the old and new albums. As of this point, I own all their cd's except for the very rare box set. I have seen them live, twice, and would do just about anything to see them any chance I get. Rammstein are on top of the world when it comes to Industrial Metal.

Rammstein's live show is not to be missed. They fill an entire set, with theatrics, stage props, LOTS OF PYRO, and of course the best music Rammstein has to offer. Rammstein's music makes a 2 hour set fly by like it was 10 minutes. So much happens, its hard to catch and remember it all. Truly one of the BEST live act I have ever seen!

Please check out my Youtube channel for Rammstein Videos from their live show at the forum this past May. Jenny and I had a blast at that show. 

Thank you for checking out this weeks music Video Monday. If you have any suggestions feel free to  leave me a comment, email me, or message me on twitter :-) and please spread the word about my blog. I welcome any and all users.

Music Video Monday - Static-X StingWray

Welcome to Music Video Monday! On Monday I showcase a different music video that is in someway memorable to me. Each video will have a different reason, and I will try to explain each.

This weeks video is, Stingwray by Static-X. This video was released early spring of 2009. This video serves as a reminder of a couple of memories for me, I was able to meet Wayne Static and Tony Campos at Hottopic in San Bernardino on St. Patrick's Day, and that same year I was able to see Static-X perform live at the Anaheim House of Blues (great venue btw!)

For my wife and I, we differ when it comes to certain types of music. I try to find the happy mediums, so we can both be happy. As for Static-X, she likes them as well! The concert was a fun time. She even survived the pit during Bury Your Dead's set :-) She was able to take pics and videos for me from the upstairs balcony, while I moshed with the crazy crowd downstairs. Out of all the songs they performed that night, she liked this one the best.

I hope you enjoy this part of my blog. I like perusing Youtube, and figured why not just post some of my faves with everyone....

KMFDM North American Tour

KMFDM have announced US tour dates for early this fall! The month of August will hold 19 dates spanning across the United States and into Toronto, Canada. 

Supporting KMFDM will be Army of The Universe, Human Factors Lab, and (on some dates, including ALL Southern Californian dates) 16 Volt. 

After 27 years of making harsh, beat driven, Industrial music, they are still going strong! I had the opportunity to go to a show on their 25th anniversary US tour. Their music threw me head first into the basis of Industrial music, and I loved it. The music, the style, the fans, I felt in place with everything that night. 

I was also introduced to the band Angelspit that night. Very different than the Industrial style music from what I was used to. I had only listened to the dark, heavy beat, noise of Industrial. Angelspit brought the vocals, club mixed, dance beat EBM style Industrial to me.  Little did I know, I would be introduced to yet another side of Industrial music 8 days later when I would witness Combichrist open for Tiger Army at the Octoberflame event. 

KMFDM will be performing at the Grove of Anaheim Aug 6th, and the The Mayan Aug 8th. Both shows are all ages. 

KMFDM.net      Army of the Universe

Angelspit.net     16 volt online

My KMFDM concert pics

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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Front Line Assembly in Santa Ana!

Front Line Assembly will be performing June 9th at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana. 

According to Ticketmaster.com ... Front Line Assembly will be accompanied by: Die Krupps, iVardensphere, and DJ Acucrack.  

According to GalaxyTheatre.com ... Front Line Assembly will be accompanied by: Die Krupps, DJ Acucrack, Cyanotic, and Devil in a Black Dress.

I have asked around, and when I am able to get a straight answer as to who is opening for F.L.A.,I will edit and repost. 

Tickets are $26.75 and are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations. 

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Tiger Army Show Announced!

Recently Announced, Tiger Army will be celebrating their 15 year anniversary as part of the Orange County Fair's concert lineup. 

October Flame II

Saturday July 30th, at Pacific Coast Amphitheatre, Tiger Army will rock the house. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets.

I must say, Tiger Army puts on a great live performance. Their songs get the crowd  moving, and the energy from the stage flows out into the crowd. I have seen the band once, at October Flame II. I wasn't expecting the crowd to be that crazy, but it was fun! 

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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 :-)

iVardensphere Nov 2010

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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Nick 13 Solo Tour

Nick 13 (lead singer of Tiger Army) has announced 2 shows in Los Angeles. June 10th and 11th at the Troubadour. Nick will be performing his newly created country album. 

Nick 13 has always used influences from all genres to make music for Tiger Army, but never really tapped into country fully. During Octoberflame II in 2009, Nick 13 debuted 3 songs from his solo country album. The songs were a big hit with Tiger Army fans. As expected, many fans worry that Tiger Army is no more, but Nick has never stated such, just taking a break. Nick didn't think people would like his country styling, but fans took to each country themed song on Tiger Army's albums.

This is a video from nick 13's guest appearance at Tiger Army's Octoberflame II.

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Nick 13 online

Tiger Army online

Slipknot returns

Paul Gray 1972-2010

Still mourning the sudden loss of bassist Paul Gray, Slipknot has announced they will be playing festivals all over Europe this summer. Sonisphere is the big list of festivals coming up for the band. Many have wondered who would join slipknot and fill the bassist slot. On March 10, 2011 slipknot made their announcement. Donnie Steel has been asked to fill the empty slot in the band. Donnie was an original guitar player when the band started, but opted out of the band. In the past few years, Donnie and Paul had reconnected, and had begun rebuilding friendship.

Slipknot states: "Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul’s legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer."

Seeing Slipknot live is an experience not to miss. I have been fortunate enough to have seen Slipknot perform  on 4 different occasions. The music is very energetic, and the band knows how to grab the audience's attention. They are a band that have not disappointed in any concert setting. Indoors, outdoors, headline show, or at headlining at a festival. They pack everything they can into their alloted time slot. 

This is a short video Jenny took while I was in the pit at a Slipknot concert. Slipknot was performing at the Hollywood Palladium on 10/29/2009. 

Slipknot online

source for Slipknot quote: slipknot1.com

******* Update *******

Just recently, "Clown" from Slipknot, has announced that Slipknot would be touring the US by Mid Summer of 2012... Last I heard their would be an album released in 2012 from the band, so I can only wonder if this would be a tour to follow the album?? Maybe a headlining slot on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival? We'll have to wait and see. Mayhem usually announces their lineup in January, so the wait wont be too long :-)

  

System of A Down Return!

Many have wondered, if the uniting of the band would be short lived, since no American tour dates had been announced. Well last week SOAD announced they would do a short run through the U.S. before they headed to Europe. Yesterday, SOAD announced they would be returning to Los Angeles once again. The show is scheduled for May 24th, 2011 at the Great Western Forum. 

I personally have seen SOAD twice, and both times, they put on a great show. SOAD does not rely on stage props or light shows, but merely a great set list. Each song flows together, gaining energy and momentum. SOAD really know how to capture and energize and audience. 

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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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Aesthetic Perfection

Aesthetic Perfection have announced their first ever U.S. headlining tour. Das Bunker will be hosting the show at the Catch One in LA on 4/22/2011. Faderhead, who have never played on U.S. soil before, will be opening for them. For tickets, GrooveTickets.com or on sale Friday nights at the Das Bunker ticket window.

This a video of "The Siren" which I recorded November 2010 at the Music Box Theatre in LA.

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Daniel Graves of Aesthetic Perfection on twitter

Faderhead online

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Das Bunker online

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