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How I survived the Wall of Death
(A firsthand account on a chaotic evening that is Black Dahlia Murder and Lamb of god)
By: Archi Asis
Photos By: Chippy Rivera (Band Manager of Ennui Breathes Malice, who opened the Lamb of God x The Black Dahlia Murder Concert.

Probably one of the loudest and heaviest foreign metal acts that landed on our shores this year is the Lamb of God x Black Dahlia Murder.  It was one hell of a show last Saturday at the World trade center, Pasay city. Metal dudes and dudettes filled the hall as they ripped their heads and threw their fists in the air on that crazy night. And yes, my dear friends, I was there, I was there in the middle of the madness and chaos.

The moment I heard that Lamb of God would be back in Manila, I was stoked! I was not able to see them at the Pulp Summer Slam X and I mourned for that reason. So I made a vow to myself that I, by all means, will see them perform live, be it even if I have to shed blood or offer a chaste virgin to Dagon. Luckily I didn’t have to do those tasks, atthewomb sent me there! Fist bump, atthewomb!

March 1, 2011, Eastwood Mall.

Sugarfree had announced that the band would break up permanently.

To give their thousands of fans a chance to see them live even just one more time, they decided to play their final concert.

Exclusively from atthewomb.com, the documentary of the bands final moments together.

Watch out for it!

“If you were there, you’ll see lots of ladies wearing skirts too. SOOO AVRIL! ♥ ” - Janella

Canadian pop punk princess Avril Lavigne had her second concert, “The Black Star Tour: Avril Lavigne Live in Manila 2012”, in the Philippines last February 16, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. I have loved Avril Lavigne for years so spending almost everything that I’ve got on my first pay was so worth it! I have really been waiting for that day, and I did not expect that that same day would be more special & memorable. When I was on my way to the Big Dome, I received one of the biggest news in my life. Yes, I passed the Nurse Licensure Examination! I was so surprised, couldn’t contain my happiness, and tears of joy were flowing.

Okay, so let’s talk about the concert proper. I entered the gate at around 8pm and the show was just about to start. Someday Dream was the opening act but I wasn’t able to pay much attention to their performance since I was so overwhelmed by the number of greetings/congratulatory messages I was receiving thru texts and calls.

Ira Cruz.

Last February 9, 2012, Channel V Philippines celebrated their music festival with over 50 bands performing at the Metrowalk Parking Lot on Meralco Avenue!  The event was filled with fans of the bands and everyone had a great time!

Check out these awesome photos taken by Leo Dimaano!

Enjoy!

The Silverlake Music Festival in Pattaya, Thailand was a blast! It was my first ever festival outside Manila! I must say, props to the organizers of Silverlake. The festival was very well-organized! Manila should have something like this too!

Anyways, we didn’t catch the “Coachella vibe” of the festival since we got there around 8:30 pm already because we were only up for Incubus and their set was scheduled at 11pm. But I’m kinda regretting that a bit…oh well!

Coming (Very) Soon: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Live in Manila!
by Jeanilyn Kwan

When the 2012 line-up of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival came out in October last year, a herd of local indie pop lovers started skipping meals to save up for a memorable trip to Singapore. But, while piggy banks were being broken, Joff Cruz of Kindassault started cooking up a plan to bring in some of the Laneway fever back to Manila for those who couldn’t afford the expense of traveling abroad.

After a successful Toro Y Moi concert last February 15, Kindassault in corporation with Raven 7 and No Seat Affair, are now promising another epic and intimate night with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Scheduled to perform on Wednesday, February 29 at the Hard Rock Café in Glorietta 3, TPOBPAH are four New Yorkers who have perfected the art of playing sweet pop rhythms and sublime nu gaze melodies. If you like the idea of a harmonious ménage à trois of music from the Smashing Pumpkins, Ride and Jesus and Mary Chain, you’ll certainly fall in love with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. As part of Pitchfork’s and NME’s roster of favorites, they are certainly one band for the books.

UPDATE:  The final cut of this video hasn’t been released yet so while waiting for it, enjoy the behind the scenes!

Have you guys seen the latest video of Sponge Cola with hottie Solenn Heussaff?

It’s for Antonov Vodka and it’s pretty cool, you guys should check it out!

First of all, Solenn is dancing around on a beach in a hot little swimsuit number that though is not exactly a bikini, she looks really good in it!

Secondly, well, Sponge Cola is there too so check them out as they play and later on prance around with Solenn!

Sorry to seem biased to Solenn, but umm, she’s hot!

Enjoy!

Andy Woodward, Jordan Blackmon, Pat Jeffords & the author.

TORO Y MOI: watching the Bull and Me.
By: Aimee Marcos

I had the pleasure of seeing this act (band is not quite accurate) last February 15th at the Hard Rock Café.  First and foremost, I must say, that setting up the concert at this venue was actually good, there was ample parking, ample space for the audience and the sound system was not that bad. 
Back to the concert…

UPDATE:

Check below to see who won!

After our very successful contest to win free tickets to see and hear Evanescence and Bush for free, we’ve decided to throw in a pair of VIP tickets, just to show our thanks for all your support!

If you are interested in these Free VIP tickets, click below to find out how it can be yours!

Wanna hear some crazy stuff happening in the world today? 

Check out the links we have put together below and learn more about the weird things celebrities have been up to! 

Some highlights include how Axl Rose blames everyone but himself for always being late, how Chris Brown has been picking up woman by saying that he wont hit them, how Johnny Depp ended up having dinner with Paul McCartney, how Dave Grohl freaked out upon meeting Bonnie Raitt, how Garbage launched a new music video created by fans and more!

Enjoy!