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  1. Shadow298

    Another legend dies: R.I.P. David Bowie

    After releasing his latest album Blackstar the amazingly talented singer/songwriter/actor David Bowie died after a secret 18 month battle with cancer at the age of 69. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-11/david-bowie-dies-after-cancer-battle-aged-69/7081962 Now, we need to keep an eye on...
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    R.I.P. Lemmy from Motorhead

    News is getting around a true legend & originator of heavy metal has died at aged 70. http://heavymag.com.au/motorheads-lemmy-kilmister-dead-at-70/ Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister's cause was an extremely aggressive form of cancer, which supposedly developed so suddenly the doctors could do nothing to...
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    2014's albums of the year (for you)

    Surprised this wasn't done earlier. Was going to make this thread the other week but got to lazy. Anyway, what are your albums of 2014? What are ones that disappointed you? Make your lists here!
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    Myself giving a lecture on dystopian anime

    Was part of an academic conference recently here in Hobart, so here's the video of my lecture on dystopian narratives in anime over the past 40 or so years. http://andthegeekshall.wordpress.com/2014/07/05/dystopia-denied-dystopian-narratives-in-anime-conference-paper-video/
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    RIP Dave Brockie AKA Oderus Urungus

    Sad news as it's reported that Dave Brockie from GWAR died this morning, found by band members in his home. Reports so far claim it's from natural causes and no one is yet to claim otherwise (except people blaming Tony Abbott).
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    audio mash-ups

    Maiden's Rime of the Ancient Mariner meets Franky Goes to Hollywood. surprisingly well done. do you have any others that you like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af9T46ucpLg#t=79
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    Blue Oyster Cult tour

    appears BOC will be returning to Oz after fuck knows how long. Not many dates and seemed to have slipped under the radar a bit, maybe focusing on older fans who are more cashed up. thanks to Gore for originally losing his 'nana over this on FB. http://www.blueoystercult.com/Road/OnTour.html
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    Tool to tour Oz in April & May

    TOOL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2013 CONFIRMED! \m/ Saturday, April 27 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Tuesday, April 30 – AEC Arena, Adelaide Friday, May 3 – Allphones Arena, Sydney Monday, May 6 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Wednesday, May 8 – Vector Arena, Auckland Tickets on sale Tuesday...
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    My impressions of the Wii U

    OK, been a couple of days now, so here are my impressions of the Wii U console and the games that I have. The console: Positive: the controller is amazing. Honestly, despite its size, it is on of the most comfortable I've held. Definitely well designed. The screen is handy too. Especially if...
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    Requesting feedback for my creative piece for university

    Hi everyone. Here is the link to the novella that I am submitting for my Honours degree in Creative Writing: http://fav.me/d5k43vz It's based upon the Japanese supernatural Light Novel style (without illustrations), complete with similar themes and cliches. I currently require feedback within...
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    Black Sabbath Australian tour 2013

    For those who haven't heard: http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/34107/Black-Sabbath-2013-Australian-tour Tickets go on sale via Ticketek on November 8th. Dates and venues: Thursday, April 25 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Saturday, April 27 – Allphones Arena, Sydney Wednesday, May 1 –...
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    Have you outgrown metal genres?

    Was thinking a bit earlier today about how I don't like some bands and genres now that I am in my 30's than I did back in my 20's. I've always like the moody progressive and lyrical stuff such as Anathema that I listen to now but seems I'm less and less interested in the fast technical and...
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    Leigh Sales destroys Tony Abbott on the 7:30 Report

    It doesn't which side of politics that you support, the writing of this article is PURE GOLD! :rock: http://www.thevine.com.au/life/news/leigh-sales-destroys-tony-abbott-the-second-by-second-recap/
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    Maiden Africa

    found this article just before on the metal scene in Botswana and how they are still influenced by Iron Maiden and the old New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Proof that metal is a truly international family and that bad taste in leather gear is universal...
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    What grwat sci/fi or fantasy books/series have I missed out on?

    I used to be a pretty massive reader and thanks to my ereader I was able to acquire some series that I had previously or had a hard time acquiring. Add to that finally being able to get Ursula Le Guen's Earthsea quintet in a single volume this week means I am a happy reader. but am wondering...
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    Steve Gimmett's Hell Down Under tour starts this week

    The former front man 80's legends Grim Reaper is touring Australia from this week with a backing band consisting of members of Empires of Eden -which has Stu formerly of Dungeon and Pain Division. Also on tour with them are Darker Half, Taberath from Tassie and Dragonsclaw. For more info and...
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    If anyone is looking to join Google+

    Have invites to give away. Just use this link: https://plus.google.com/i/nCQM4D8LbH8:Bdntrkf6v8Y and you can get started.
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    An epic trolling

    Check this out and have a laugh at how people can be so easily lead to make an even greater arse of themselves. :lol: :loco: http://www.27bslash6.com/foggot.html And please post more examples of trolling too. :D :lol:
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    Devin Townsend sings Frank Sinatra

    http://soundcloud.com/eagle-rock-entertainment/sin-atra-new-york-new-york Truly the man is a MUSIC GOD! :worship::rock::worship: Catch the reference to another Devy work in there too.
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    Dave Mustain plays show despite passing out from kidney stone pain

    All pretty much right here but how many other artists or bands would do something like this for the fans: http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2011/03/18/17670061-wenn-story.html