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Such Gold

// November 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Misc

Such Gold has had several incarnations over the years, but in January 2009 the Rochester, New York natives officially solidified their lineup. Ben Kotin (vocals), Nate Derby (guitar), Tim Heald (guitar), Devon Hubbard (bass) and Devan Bentley (drums) had finally found solid ground. Later that year, the band reaped the rewards of their tireless efforts by releasing their much-acclaimed debut EP, Stand Tall. Now, the New York five-piece is ready to showcase just how far they’ve come with their brand-new EP on 6131 Records, Pedestals.

Fans of Such Gold may have been attracted to the band’s pop-punk stylings on Stand Tall, but Derby says that the group has undergone somewhat of a transformation in one year’s time. “We’re completely different people than we were last year,” he says. “A lot has happened to us since we released Stand Tall, and we’ve really grown as musicians. I think the record really shows that. Pedestals is much more mature – I think we’ve finally found our sound.”

Citing influences such as Saves the Day, Hot Water Music, Boys Night Out, The Progress, At the Drive-In and Propagandhi, Pedestals marries the group’s love for old school pop-punk, hardcore and indie rock, without alienating the fans that have latched onto the palatable sound on their first EP. “We all listen to hardcore,” Derby says. “And even though we don’t really play traditional hardcore, we play at the same tempo as most of the bands in that genre and we identify with the music and most of its ideals. We are definitely a hardcore band at heart.”

Such Gold will be touring the world in the upcoming year in support of Pedestals. The band plans to release a full-length album in 2011, but until then, the guys are happy with carving out a space for themselves and the music they create. “I know in my heart that we’re different than a lot of other bands,” Derby says. “I know we’re doing something right.”

Listen to this band and come check them out on their Australian tour in January!

Christmas Chaos 2010

// November 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Shows

Byron Bay Hardcore presents

Christmas Chaos 2010

Thy Art Is Murder will return to Byron in December to headline Christmas Chaos 2010 alongside In Hearts Wake, Sydney band Shinto Katana and locals Face Hate & Think Twice.

Since releasing their debut EP “Infinite Death” in 2008 Thy Art Is Murder have demanded attention throughout Australia and internationally. The 5-piece death metal band from western Sydney have destroyed all unwritten laws of the Australian heavy music scene whilst apologizing to no one.

They have since gone from strength to strength on the back of their debut album “The Adversary” which was released through Skull and Bones Records/STOMP. After a successful stint on The Mistake Tour earlier this year, and several sold out headline runs, the band will return to Byron for Christmas Chaos on December 16^th.

Joining Thy Art Is Murder will be local kids In Hearts Wake, who have had an impressive year with several tours and a new release under their belt. Also on the bill are Sydney siders Shinto Katana who released their latest effort ‘We Can’t Be Saved’ through Dogfight Records earlier this year and are due to head out on tour with Emmure (USA) in January. Rounding out the line up will be local up and coming bands Face Hate and Think Twice.

Christmas Chaos 2010

Thursday December 16^th – YAC, Byron Bay

Doors 6pm, tickets $15 available at the door only

All Ages Drug & Alcohol Free

www.myspace.com/thyartismurder

www.myspace.com/inheartswake

www.myspace.com/shintokatana

www.myspace.com/facehatehc

www.myspace.com/thinktwicebbhc

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No Trigger & Such Gold Australian Tour

// November 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Tours

No Trigger have never been a band to rush things. After releasing their first full-length album “Canyoneer” back in 2006 to widespread acclaim from both critics and fans, the band seemingly dropped off the map, and rumours quickly began to spread that the band had broken up. Luckily, as with most rumours, this was far from the case. 2010 see’s the band’s original lineup back together, and delivering their first release in over four years. The new 7” entitled Be Honest, released through Mightier Than Sword Records, shows a band who’ve lost none of the passionate lyrics, stick-in-your-head melodies and sing/shout/scream-along choruses that once saw them declared “the best unsigned band in America” by Punknews.org.

2011 will see No Trigger head back into the studio to record their second full length album, and follow up to “Canyoneer.” Before that happens though, they’ll be making a long awaited visit to our shores for their first ever Australian Tour.

Coming along for the ride are one of the most talked about new bands of recent times. Such Gold have only been around since 2009, but in that time they’ve generated the sort of respect that normally takes years to achieve, thanks to a gruelling tour schedule and two widely praised releases – 2009’s “Stand Tall” EP (released on Mightier Than Sword Records), and their latest effort “Pedestals” (released on 6131 Records), which shows a band who have honed their finely tuned brand of upbeat pop punk-meets-melody driven hardcore, and in testament to their rapidly rising stature, Pedestals features guest appearances from the likes of Karl Buechner of hardcore legends Earth Crisis, and Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line/Person L fame. Their trip down under sees Such Gold embarking on their first international tour, though it will surely not be their last.

No Trigger/Such Gold Australian Tour 2011

January 26 – Byron Bay, YAC AA
January 27 – Brisbane, Step Inn 18+
January 28 – Newcastle, Cambridge Hotel 18+
January 29 – Sydney, Blood Sweat &Beers (Annandale Hotel) 18+
January 30 – Sydney, Annandale Hotel AA
February 2 – Canberra, Bar 32 18+
February 3 – Wollongong, Stay Frosty (Grand Hotel) 18+
February 4 – Melbourne, Arthouse Hotel 18+
February 5 – Adelaide, Enigma Bar 18+
February 6 – Melbourne, Irene’s Warhouse AA

www.myspace.com/notrigger
www.myspace.com/suchgold

Cabin Fever Pre-order

// November 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Misc

Word Up! have put up pre-orders for their debut album ‘Cabin Fever’. The album will be available in store and online on December 20th. There are 2 packages available, one with just the CD & the other containing a shirt/CD combo pack. Head over to their Bigcartel store for more info.

Milestones

// November 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Misc

Milestones are a five piece pop punk band from the Gold Coast, they just released a new EP titled ‘Growing Up Is Getting Old’ which will be available at shows as well as online through the Stay Home Records Bigcartel.

The band will play Byron YAC this Thursday, come and check them out.