Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier [2010]

this is Iron maiden at their best..which makes me wonder when were they not..hahaha

awesome album..really worth a listen..this guys just keep getting better and better like a good bottle of wine..

the songs have become more and more progressive there's and epic 11min track as well...and the lyrics are mature and really well written...this is a complex Iron maiden album

you may need to listen to it a few times..

but its awesome it just gets better with each listen...Check it out and go get the album..cause im certainly buying it...

"We always set out to come up with the strongest songs possible, melodies, and try and do what Iron Maiden does best... I’m moved into different areas to more progressive pieces, more intricate, which I think is the band’s forte... We only write what we need. Obviously everyone comes in with a load of ideas, it pretty much was a band effort. I think Steve these days is more into arranging and writing lyrics and melodies. I came up with quite a lot of music, six or seven songs and Janick wrote some also.Bruce wrote lyrics and melodies as well. So it was pretty much was a group effort, probably more than in the past." wikipedia

Unexpected Mercy Featured on Junk online

"What's this?", you may ask. Well, from now, every Friday. we'll be profiling some amazing bands from around the region, and guess what, YOUR band could be one of those profiled too! If you want to be profiled on our Getting To Know column send your profile and relevant links (YouTube, Facebook, etc) to scott@freeform.com.my. But for our first edition of Getting To Know, we shine the spotlight on Unexpected Mercy, one of KL's up-and-coming metalcore acts!

The Lowdown

Unexpected Mercy is Joey Lai on vocals, Joshua Ericsson on the bass, Russell Especkerman on lead guitar, Daniel Tan on the synths, and the brother-sister duo of Ian and Vivian Ng on guitar and drums respectively. Yes, their drummer is a girl, and a pretty kickass drummer at that! Formed in 2007, Unexpected Mercy went through a series of line-up changes before settling down to create death metal-fused metalcore in the vein of a really heavy The Devil Wears Prada. They've so far recorded two blistering songs with Nash from The Band Shop, and the tracks, 'The Weakness Within' and 'Shining Forth' are shining examples of well-written Christian metalcore that's never explicit about their beliefs but still conveys a clear message on what this band is about.

It's something of a rarity to see a metal band composed of non-Malays in the local scene, but nonetheless it's more proof that music crosses all boundaries as Unexpected Mercy have begun making a name for themselves by playing at shows like the Wolles Fest, and more recently the Tribute To Jesper Stromblad. They'll also be opening the next edition of the Keramat Durjana Festival in 2011, which will see them alongside the whos-who of Malaysian metal, like Black Territory, Massacre Conspiracy, Heterodox, Thy Regiment, and much, much more.

So to get to know more about these guys, we sat down with Joey and Ian over lunch one sunny day to give us a better picture on who Unexpected Mercy are.

Check out the whole article here :

Junk Online - Getting to know Unexpected mercy

Cheers!!!!

its interesting how a song written by someone else can relate to a person's situation so perfectly(even the age..lol)

Bayside - Tortures of the Damned

I hate myself more than I ever let on.

I’m burned out at 22.
I lived too fast and I loved too much and I’ll die too young, but I chose this cup that I drank from.
Knew what I was getting into.
But I couldn’t let out what I had to keep in.
I’m ashamed of myself and unspeakable sins that I’ve committed and…

I’ve made mistakes but I’ll find my way.
No explanation for
the things I’ve failed at before.
They can’t hold my hand.
It just hurts to be a man.
Through the tortures of the damned.
Of the damned.

If I only had an axe I’d sever the ties I’ve made with the world.
Maybe I can be a stranger in a strange place If I start now, maybe I can be saved.
If I only had a mask
I’d cover these bleeding eyes.
They’re bloodshot now but they’ll be black by dawn.
If I wake up now I can be pure again.

I’ve made mistakes but I’ll find my way.
No explanation for the things I’ve failed at before.
They can’t hold my hand.
It just hurts to be a man.
Through the tortures of the damned.

Look at me now, I’m on the tracks with my back towards the last train leaving town (x4).

I’ve made mistakes but I’ll find my way.
No explanation for the things I’ve failed at before.
They can’t hold my hand.
It just hurts to be a man. (Through the tortures of the damned.)

I’ve made mistakes but I’ll find my way.
No explanation for the things I’ve failed at before.
They can’t hold my hand.
It just hurts to be a man. Through the tortures of the damned.
Of the Damned!!!

Tribute To Jesper Stromblad!!!

Its gonna be Epic..so keep your self's free..
See you thr!!!!

Paul Grey R.I.P

Paul Grey( 1972 – 2010)
Slipknot Bassist aka "Pig" or #2 has died..

On May 24, 2010, The Des Moines Register reported that Gray had been found dead in a room at the Towneplace Suites hotel in Urbandale, Iowa at about 10:50 local time .He is survived by his wife Brenna who was expecting their first child at the time of his death. An initial autopsy determined that no foul play or trauma was involved, but could not establish the cause of death. The Polk County medical examiner is currently awaiting the results of a toxicology test.

The next day, May 25 2010, The Des Moines Register announced that, according to a 911 tape obtained by WOI-TV, bottles of pills and a hypodermic needle were found next to the body of Gray in his hotel room.^[5] On the same day, the band held a formal press conference in Des Moines, Iowa. They did not take any questions from the media. The band and Gray's wife paid tribute to him.

"He was kind of the person in the band that really wanted everybody in the band to always get along and just concentrate on the band. He was a really great friend and a really great person. He's going to be sadly missed, and the world is going to be a different place without him."

—Shawn Crahan

Ronny James Dio R.I.P

the Tragic News that a metal legend i dare say Metal God...
the guy who created the devils horn...
a tradition that has survived through generations of metalheads...
the guy that Black Sabbath Chose to replace Ozzy...
The Holy Diver of Metal!!!! has died of stomach Cancer...

Ronny James Dio (1942-2010) R.I.P

Wendy Dio's Wife said on Dio's official site:

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."

Lyrics to ponder upon..hahaha

Wheeled in on a cart, lying dormant not dead
Hospital of immortality, butcher their patients bloody red
Taken to a dark room, fear of impending doom
The doctor straps you down, with an evil grin
Grabs his rusty blade, ripping through flesh and vein
He tortures his patients through evil means

You can't try to fight them, first they change your brain
beyond the realm of evil, their means are insane
Mutilated beyond belief, but still kept alive
Pathologist of death gouging out your eyes

Guts and blood, bones are broken
As they eat your pancreas
Human liver, for their diner
Or maybe soup with eyes
Cause of death, still unknown
Gnawing meat, from your bones
Bone saw binding in your skull
Brains are oozing a human stump
Needles injected, through your eyes
Puiling off flesh, skinned alive

Killing for free in blood they will trust, and they must never forsake
feeding on blood that brought them abound, and they must kill tonight
Genocide, suicide, screaming cries, in hell you will die

Lying dormant not dead
Hospital of immortality, butcher their patients bloody red
Taken to a dark room, fear of impending doom
The doctor straps you down, with an evil grin
Grabs his rusty blade, ripping through flesh and vein
He tortures his patients through evil means

'edible autopsy' by Cannibal Corspe

In Flames!!!!

Its been awhile since i updated my blog...
in the vein of all bloggers who seem to feel the need to tell the whole world
(even if anyone hardly checks it) their life..
i guess i should hav done this post a long time ago..but heck its never to late eh??
So here's my tribute to my Favorite band

IN FLAMES

"In 1990, over in Gothenburg, Sweden, the stars aligned or some shit. Something extraterrestrial clicked, because there is no other scientific evidence for how In Flames could have been born without some sort of divine interference. Jesper Stromblad, of Ceremonial Oath, decided that he was sick of not being in a better band, so he created one. In 1993, he recruited Glenn Ljungstom (guitar), and Johan Larsson (bass) to form the first official
In Flames line-up, and together they recorded a 3-song demo which they sent in to Wrong Again Records.

This was the first chapter in In Flames' badass history. We all know that breaking the rules is cool, and what's one of the coolest ways to break the rules? Fucking lie to someone's face. The trio told WAR that they already had 13 songs recorded and ready to go, when in fact, beyond the 3 song demo, they had absolutely nothing. Wrong Again turned out to be right for once, and gave In Flames a record deal.

That same year, In Flames wrote and recorded their first full album, "Lunar Strain". Because they hadn't found a vocalist yet, Jesper asked Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity to provide session vocals. Lunar Strain was released in 1994. Later that year, they released their first EP, "Subterranean". Subterranean was such a success that it caught the eye of Nuclear Blast records, who then gave In Flames a record deal. Now that In Flames' popularity was growing, they realized session vocals would no longer cut it, and that drums sound pretty nice. That's right, a professional metal band took over a year to realize that they might need a singer and drummer.

In response to this brilliant epiphany, they hired Bjorn Gelotte (drums) and Anders Friden (vocals). This 5-man lineup produced The Jester Race in 1995, and Whoracle in 1997. However, after the release of Whoracle, guitarist Glenn Ljungstrom and bassist Johan Larsson announced they were leaving the band. Niklas Engelin and Peter Iwers were hired to replace them, and this new In Flames produced the album "Colony" in 1999. Since then, In Flames has released five new albums and toured extensively, and, as of 2008, sold over two million records worldwide. They are the only item in existence to have been In Flames consistently for over 16 years, without dying."

sources : Cracked.com

Album Cover Gallery :

and how much cooler can you get with a name like In Flames :

Check them out here :
Inflames.com Myspace Wikipedia

Schecter Stiletto Studio 6 String...
arghh!!!!

Keramat Durjana Fest 2010

had a great time at keramat durjana fest 2010 last sat!!!
here's some pics from the gig..Cheers!!!

Kay kee, Ian, Me & Penny!!!

The Girls!!!

looks like im spacing out..hahaha

Unexpected Mercy (w/out Russ & Dan )haha

Me & Lisa
(dunno wat the heck im doin wit that face expression)

Me & Vivian!!!

A Ruthless Cleansing & the girls!!!

Me & Abg Man BLack Territory!!!!!!

Nash (Caladrius) ,Vern & Lisa!!!

Layers

Hidden In layers of make up,

I see the sorrow that you hide.

Why wont you stop this masquerade,

Is it worth it at all?

You’re better than this and I know you are,

I care to much to watch you drown,

Why won’t you help yourself,

Is the suffering worth the pain.

You know the answer yet you just complain ,

Without a move you will never gain,

Stop pretending that everything is fine,

You know you’ve got to make a move.

Wipe the layers from your eyes ,

Let those dark shades fall from your face,

And show the world you’re not a fake.

Hide no more lies my dear it’s time to shine.

Nowhere

Take me to nowhere,
Where there's only you and me,
Where faith takes control,
And guides our path to now & here.

It’s a place of calm where all your worries will be gone,
Lay your burdens down and walk with the wind,
Feel the freedom in the air,
As it takes you to nowhere.

Trust me and take my hand,
Lets walk in the streams of hidden wonders,
Lets dance in the calm of this mystic woods,
don't give up on life.

lets take a chance,
lets make this one last,
i hope you see my smile,
please trust me when i say..

lets fly to nowhere,
Where there's only you and me,
Where faith takes control,
And guides our path to now & here.

Ignite Fest MAY 2010!!!
more details coming soon.......

Can't you see that I wanna be there with open arms?
It's empty tonight
And I'm all alone
Get me through this one

Do you notice I'm gone?
Where do you run to so far away?

I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you so
I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you so

I'm writing again, these letters to you
On much I know
But I'm not sleeping and you're not here
The thought stops my heart

Do you notice I'm gone?
Where do you run to so far away?

I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you so
I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you so

No more looking
I've found her

I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you so
I want you to know that I miss you, I miss you

I've gone away

Letters to you By Finch

Here's the Video :

Unexpected Mercy T-Shirt Out NOW!!!!

first come first serve basis..
Limited Copies..So hurry get yours now..
For any enquiries you can contact
+60172799092(Ian) or +60163404704 (Joshua)
Cheers!!

Bandit GIG!!!

Unexpected Mercy will b playin at the bandit hardcore day out gig..
12dec at starting at 4pm till 10pm..
featuring special guess Black territory , Naratu and Incarnation..
come out and support all the bands!!

5TH DECEMBER GIG!!!

Unexpected mercy wil b playin for equal studio Launching party!!!
this sat 5th Dec'09 at 2pm onwards...
at Equal studio's kajang..
come out and support us if you are free..
this gig is free of charge and thr's FREE FOOD & DRINKS as well..
so hope 2 c ya thr..cheers!!!

I WANT YOU!!!

dont worry ur not loosing ur eye sight, its a left handed bass..
thanks to sum very thoughtful ppl at IBANEZ
this is the SR505 Left handed BASS model..
and im loving it..
wish i had the money to get it now..
but til i do have the $$$
i can dream about it..HAHAHA
hopefully one day u will be seeing me using this baby on stage for my band!!!