Comments on: Advice for local bands

By: Graham

Graham — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:26:25 +0000

One more to point to add…stop playing the same venues weekly!

By: koile16

koile16 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:27 +0000

Hmmm. I must say i do agree with most of the comments besides the obvious ballsack that clearly has nothing intelligent to say but besides him i will admit that i would rather have those wannabes running around than nothing at all. I love going to live gigs and even though there are the random sreamos in between the good SA bands, i still wouldnt trade them, because for me they make the entire experience that much more enjoyable. lol I do still get exactly what everyone is getting at though, some more originality wouldnt hurt Great article!!!

By: sergiop

sergiop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:55:50 +0000

@Bret Haha flaming is like sooooo 1999.

By: BretD

BretD — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:58:49 +0000

haha!

You’ve gotta love useless comments like Chocolate’s.

Completely irrational, provocative and stupid enough to make me laugh

By: sergiop

sergiop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:55:49 +0000

@Chocolate Sigh. If you doubt my credentials, feel free to email me directly and I’ll send you a comprehensive list of information.

And if you have a better opinion piece for South African bands, by all means, please write one – if not kindly refrain from making stupid comments.

By: Chocolate

Chocolate — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:21:13 +0000

Being a “music journo” for 3 years and a “music fan” makes you about as qualified to hand out advice as the hairs on my ballsack.

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By: sergiop

sergiop — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:52:16 +0000

I think it was Marilyn Manson who once said, “You’re just a copy of an imitation.”

Perhaps those are perfect words to describe this new wave of mimic metal…

By: NielDLR

NielDLR — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:53:40 +0000

The sad thing is, this trend of unoriginal music will continue, because many gig-goers go for the whole “gig vibe” and depending on their preffered genre, they can experience the live “gig vibe” on their own home soil. Innovate rather than immitate!

By: sergiop

sergiop — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:45:21 +0000

Absolutely spot on, Bret.

Swearing is so 1990s

I actually recommend for most screamo’s to check out Melissa Cross’ DVD ‘The Zen of Screaming’. She explains how it’s a technique that needs to be learnt and developed.

I’d like to hear more people’s thoughts on this topic. It may just prompt me to write a part two…