Metalstock Festival - Easter Weekend 2007

For the third time, an innocent farm near Scone will be turned into an Open Air battleground to celebrate Australia’s Metal scene. More than half of the 36 bands have already been booked and confirmed, offering a wide range of heavy acts that will blow minds and ears of hundreds of fans. Metalstock will be an All Ages event that provides a spacious camping ground, big screen cinema, bar as well as food and merchandise stalls.

Due to high demand, tickets for this unique Australian event will go on sale at the start of 2007, giving fans the opportunity to arrange their journey to Scone well in advance.

For more info: www.metalstockfestival.com and www.myspace.com/metalstock

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Fremantle Motorcycle Show

If you like your bikes, and your music, nasty and loud, then the 2006 Fremantle Motorcycle Show at The Coolbellup Hotel is gonna be your idea of rock'n'roll hog heaven! Kicking off at 2pm, there'll be 12 motorcycle and 6 tattoo competition categories vying for glory, plus a hot rod display, motorcycle swapmeet, trade stalls, a vintage display and more. Entry is $20 for adults, free for kids under 16.

After 7pm the kids go home and the evening section of the event kicks in action, with Perth's hardest rock outfit SUBTRUCK performing 3 blistering sets live on stage over the course of the night. Plus there'll be a a dance show and wet t-shirt competition with the chance to win $500.

It all happens Saturday December 9th at The Coolbellup Hotel, Coolbellup Ave, Coolbelup. Part proceeds aid Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Yngwie Malmsteen - Perth - Review

Just added a review of the Malmsteen gig in Perth thanks to Deryk Thomas (of Anger Management fame). It was unfortunate that the supports of local power pride Black Steel and Voyager were pulled at the last moment, but still an awesome show. Also, unforuntately Deryk's camera was confiscated by a bouncer early into the set (though strangely there were plenty of other cameras visible in the crowd the whole way through), so there aren't too many shots to go with the review.

Yngwie Malmsteen Door Price Deal for WF Members

Yngwie Malmsteen is one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists. Along with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen, and a handful of others, Yngwie has dominated the world of solo guitar for two decades. Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force "Unleash The Fury 2006" tour is hitting Perth on the 19th of November at Metros City, and thanks to Playing  Up Promotions we have a special offer for Western Front members. If you have already signed up you would have received an email telling you about the offer - present a copy of the email at the door and you can get $15 off the door fee (Normally $80)! If you aren't yet a member but would like to take advantage of the special deal just register and drop me an email asking to be sent the offer. It's as simple as that. Look forward to seeing you there for a night of insane shredding and riffery.

The Black Dahlia Murder Aussie Tour

From the complete waste of earth that is Detroit, Michigan, comes The Black Dahlia Murder. A venomous melodic death metal outfit named after the brutal unsolved slaying of temptress Elizabeth Short. Drawing influence from forefathers such as At the Gates, Dissection and Carcass, The Black Dahlia Murder has upped the speed and intensity of the style into a gore-soaked whirlwind all their own. The Black Dahlia Murder hit Australia for the first time & are purely a band that is not to be missed, and once witnessed, cannot be denied. Tuesday November 7th, Rosemount, Perth (UNDER 18 ONLY) Tuesday November 7th, Rosemount, Perth (18+) Wednesday November 8th, Uni Bar, Adelaide (18+) Thursday November 9th, The Corner Hotel, Melbourne (18+) Friday November 10th, Gaelic Club, Sydney (ALL AGES) Saturday November 11th, HMB Basement Bar, Brisbane (18+)