Melvins in Australia!

GrimReaper · January 21, 2009, 07:49:33 AM

Didn't anyone go to the New Zealand show on the 15th of January?

rimb · January 21, 2009, 08:05:03 AM

Quote from: GrimReaper on January 21, 2009, 07:49:33 AM

Didn't anyone go to the New Zealand show on the 15th of January?

I've never been aware of any New Zealanders on this board, so I wouldn't expect to hear much about it.

The Fool · January 21, 2009, 08:31:19 AM

Nobody went cos it didn't happen...
A few pages back there were a few NZ folk expressing their disappointment.

The Sydney show is probably just finishing up, so no doubt MJ or SpaceFarm will give us the lowdown- esp. if one scored an extra of those lovely posters for the show.

...Be nice if someone gets a nice recording from the Sydney or either of the Melvins shows!

Michael Jordan · January 21, 2009, 09:55:10 PM

Quote from: The Fool on January 21, 2009, 08:31:19 AM
Nobody went cos it didn't happen...
A few pages back there were a few NZ folk expressing their disappointment.

The Sydney show is probably just finishing up, so no doubt MJ or SpaceFarm will give us the lowdown- esp. if one scored an extra of those lovely posters for the show.

...Be nice if someone gets a nice recording from the Sydney or either of the Melvins shows!

Tonight... Tonight... Tonight... *Billy Corgan on Vocals

*

Sydney show is tonight so I hope to put a review and some pics tomorrow sometimes during the day...

Unfortunately I'm not gonna record the show. Was trying to get a video camera from a friend but it's too complicated and to be honest I'm not sure if I want to record... just want to enjoy the show. Roughly 7 hours now before The Melvins take stage -

Melvins shirt - Check
Listening to Houdini to get amped - Check
Beer money for tonight - Check
Joint - Check
Merch money - Check

I think I'm ready!!!

M i C H e L L e · January 21, 2009, 10:07:41 PM

Have a good time, MJ! Looking forward to your review . . .

Michael Jordan · January 22, 2009, 12:26:36 AM

Thanks, I will!

I just read this Fantomas interview with Buzz on Drum Media (a free music publication here in Sydney, equivalent of Beat magazine in Melbourne). He is asked about Lombardo's absence and Dale replacing him:

This tour sees Fantomas playing with a slightly retooled lineup, with drummer Dave Lombardo being replaced by Dale Crover, best known as Osborne's right hand in The Melvins. As to the reason for Lombardo's absence, Osborne says he's "doing nothing at all. He just doesn't want to do it. He doesn't want to play with Fantomas"

- What, ever again? This doesn't mean that Lombardo is out of the band, does it?

"I have no idea about any of that, but he certainly didn't want to do any of this", says Osborne. "I have no idea. I would never venture to guess what's going through his brain. He's extremely busy doing absolutely nothing. That's the best way to look at it. We all find it weird. But whatever. You see, he's in Slayer. And when you 're in Slayer , tou've sold your soul to the devil. That's what he's done. When you kiss the goat, you have to french kiss the goat".

Interesting... I wounder if that's true or is it just Buzz talking shit again

the ether bunny · January 22, 2009, 12:37:59 AM

at least i had the chance to see fantomas with lombardo a few times. the delerium cordia tour gave ol' dave some really awesome chances to show his stuff. but regardless, thats one of the best quotes ive read in a damn long time.

The Fool · January 22, 2009, 01:04:14 AM

been wondering why lombardo didn't play the director's cut shows, but i just assumed he was doing slayer or something but seems that's not the case.

you can't really tell if buzz is ever telling the truth, but i'd say there's alot of truth to his comments there- otherwise he would have just said he's touring/recording with slayer...

bUTTHOLEmAN · January 22, 2009, 11:02:02 AM

Slayer has a new album coming out, and the new song is great. I have a feeling this is the real reason.

(the) Razor · January 23, 2009, 09:34:41 PM

Oh yeah show was fucking awesome...what's new? 7 years later and I finally got to see them again, worth the wait...it was a very small venue so it was great to see these guys only a couple metres in front.

Sorry, no pics - I'll keep it short. There was a video camera though and plenty of photos from other people.

I was expecting the "Houdini Live" set, but they opened with Hag Me!!!! That song is punishing live...happy to have witnessed it. Still can't believe Buzz's tone, he used the aluminum guitar. Joan of Arc was funny at the quite part, Sky Pup ruled and so did Lizzy ("died on a toilet"), Hooch was great and Set Me Straight/DCH stood out...of course Honey Bucket too...everyone recognized Night Goat of course.

Melvins closed with Goin' Blind, the whole thing felt pretty short but I had forgotten about Spread Eagle Beagle. This song doesn't suck......when played live!!!!
Buzz was drumming, then he would walk aver and smash Dale's kit which was very funny to watch...then he ran off the stage and that was it for him for the night. Dale was like animal on drums, doing his own thing by himself and another guy on stage hitting the fuck out of the reverbed drums for what seemed like 10 minutes. A pleasure to watch.

Short but very sweet, I just hope it's not another 7 years until Australia see them again! Hopefully with the full band.

The Fool · January 23, 2009, 09:53:01 PM

...That would be awesome opening with Hag Me!
Can't wait to see them twice on Tuesday- even if they play the exact same set twice.

(the) Razor · January 23, 2009, 10:01:22 PM

It was!

Here's Joan of Arc

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ84CYZxuks

harrymerkin · January 27, 2009, 08:04:48 AM

Just got in from the Ding Dong show (late) . . .wow.

Opened with Hag Me . . .possibly the loudest kick drum I have ever heard.
Amazing version of Spread Eagle Beagle . . .

they played Honey Bucket twice. I thought this was a little odd (as it is not my favorite track by them), but fun anyway.

Okie From Muskogee was a fun closer.

The Fool · January 27, 2009, 11:14:31 AM

i thought they played honeybucket twice at the late show, but wasn't sure if i was just getting confused from seeing them twice in one day and having a few drinks.
...both shows were fucking great anyway!

scored one of signed ding dong posters as well as one of the signed fantomas posters from the jan25 show

Michael Jordan · January 27, 2009, 11:34:08 AM

It's 4.30am...

Just got back, I;m drunk

I'm meeting a friend for coffe at 7.30am and then fly back to Sydney at 10.00am. 2nd show was real fun, I guess it was just a bit too hot in there. Got some nice photos, will post a review and upload photos when I get back to Sydney. Tey did play Honey Bucket twice and finished with Okie which was cool... I was really hoping they would finish with something not from Houdini in Sydney too. Was really hoping for With Teeth to be honest...

Anyway I'm drunk...

Be back tomorrow!