ChockeHoldTerror
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COB Interviews
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Vaneessjjee
and the story ends.
QueenDeuce
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i was right behind the stage left camera! about halfways thru u can see alexi getting exhausted because it was SO fucking hot out
i really hope there's more videos of this show soon
i really hope there's more videos of this show soon
sleeper666
MetalMutha
not available in germany
is it worth to see it (any interesting news? something about the SKO video?)?
Just the lame obvious questions as always. Interviewers are so uncreative. Why not ask what do they think about the music of their co-touring bands? Live DVD? Things that regular people would be interested hearing. I wouldn't give a toss hearing a random band interviewed and asked how was their pillow last night.
Interviewers are so uncreative. Why not ask what do they think about the music of their co-touring bands? Live DVD? Things that regular people would be interested hearing. I wouldn't give a toss hearing a random band interviewed and asked how was their pillow last night.
sleeper666
MetalMutha
@ elli: you're not missing anything new; as Joonas said, just the usual questions about how the tour's going / the new album / the photobook, etc
sleeper666
MetalMutha
Interview with Henkka at Heavy MTL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CbdFu6ZY6TM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CbdFu6ZY6TM
xarimae
New Metal Member
When is he not burnt?! His forehead is always red! Swear he has no idea what sunscreen is, someone should mail him a bulk box of it
sleeper666
MetalMutha
Talking sports with Henkka
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161675
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161675
Aries Wild Child
PERKELE!
Dellabella
Member
sleeper666
MetalMutha
Interview with Jaska
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jFEJDHFhAw&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jFEJDHFhAw&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
Another interview, this time with Jaska
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Ok, Sleeper, you were quicker this time,
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Ok, Sleeper, you were quicker this time,
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They've been showing WIWI clips all the time, now thank god at least some Roundtrip clips too (they're careful to show only the best parts of the song, haha). It's weird that a world class band is in no hurry to release a proper video for the best song of their new album. Maybe one day we get to know why the SKO video was banned, but as expected it will probably be on the DVD... I can't believe I made it thru the Jaska interview.
Maybe one day we get to know why the SKO video was banned, but as expected it will probably be on the DVD... I can't believe I made it thru the Jaska interview.
sleeper666
MetalMutha
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/access-all-areas-on-the-road-with-children-of-bodom-486122/2
Access All Areas: On the road with Children Of Bodom
Behind the scenes secrets from the Finnish metal band's tech
What do you need to watch out for when tech-ing at a festival?
"Time. If you're not headlining the festival, you can't set up your gear in the time that you're used to. You need to take care that you will get space behind the stage early enough to set up your gear and to check it properly.
Another thing to consider at festivals is being able to check if your gear is working. Sometimes the festival doesn't provide power at the back of the stage, so you can't even check if your amps are working."
What essential items do you stock in your tech kit bag?
"Most festivals we play now, we're headlining, which means I always have my big tech case with me. If we play festivals where we can't bring all our equipment because we have to fly in, I'll take my small tech box from Ultra Case with me.
"In this box is almost everything I need: a spare tuner, tools for string changes, a multimeter to check power on-stage and, of course, enough picks for Alexi because he likes to throw them into the crowd.
"I also have a spare transmitter in case something goes wrong with the transmitter on Alexi's guitar strap he handles his guitar roughly during the show, with 360 degree swings!
"Also in my box are my in ear monitors, which I use during the whole show. They are very important because Alexi's cabinet is located stage centre, and without them I have no chance of hearing if the sound is still okay or if Alexi's guitars are still in tune."
As production manager, are you usually the first one to get things moving?
"Yes, my day starts pretty early. First of all I get a coffee, otherwise my system will not run properly. Then I measure the stage and fixing positions of the risers. When the gear is on-stage, I'll set up the hardware (amps and cabinets) and sort out all the cable wire.
"After that, I'll unpack the guitars, change strings and check all the settings on each guitar. Alexi handles his guitars wildly, so I need to check the neck everyday, the position of the strings and the position of the pick up. I also do a lot of polishing on his guitars."
What are the potential problems that can arise at a festival?
"The frequencies from the wireless systems. If you can't check in advance whether your frequencies are clean, you may have to spend a lot time to find clean frequencies.
"The other big problem at a festival show is time. Thankfully, most festivals are now using two stages, so the change over times are longer. However, some festivals are still scheduling 20-30 minute change overs.
"In my view, that's really stupid. To get the previous band off-stage and then get all your gear on-stage needs time. You also need time to do a proper line-check, and just because the lines are working doesn't mean that the sound front of house is also OK. The outcome is that the band has to start the show and the sound for the fans is really crap for the first couple of songs."
What advice would you give to a new tech or production manager working his or her first festival this summer?
"Have a good relationship with the stage manager and sound crew on-stage, because these guys are working there the whole day. Be friendly and listen to them, and make sure that the stage hands are handling your gear carefully.
"Try to get enough time to prepare your gear, because when you're in hurry you make mistakes and your musician will not be happy if he has problems during the show.
"Most importantly, keep a long, spare instrument cable with you, because if there are any problems [during the show] it will mostly be the wireless system. Do not try to fix this during the show: just move the musician onto cable to give yourself the time to take a look at what is wrong with the wireless."
Access All Areas: On the road with Children Of Bodom
Behind the scenes secrets from the Finnish metal band's tech
What do you need to watch out for when tech-ing at a festival?
"Time. If you're not headlining the festival, you can't set up your gear in the time that you're used to. You need to take care that you will get space behind the stage early enough to set up your gear and to check it properly.
Another thing to consider at festivals is being able to check if your gear is working. Sometimes the festival doesn't provide power at the back of the stage, so you can't even check if your amps are working."
What essential items do you stock in your tech kit bag?
"Most festivals we play now, we're headlining, which means I always have my big tech case with me. If we play festivals where we can't bring all our equipment because we have to fly in, I'll take my small tech box from Ultra Case with me.
"In this box is almost everything I need: a spare tuner, tools for string changes, a multimeter to check power on-stage and, of course, enough picks for Alexi because he likes to throw them into the crowd.
"I also have a spare transmitter in case something goes wrong with the transmitter on Alexi's guitar strap he handles his guitar roughly during the show, with 360 degree swings!
"Also in my box are my in ear monitors, which I use during the whole show. They are very important because Alexi's cabinet is located stage centre, and without them I have no chance of hearing if the sound is still okay or if Alexi's guitars are still in tune."
As production manager, are you usually the first one to get things moving?
"Yes, my day starts pretty early. First of all I get a coffee, otherwise my system will not run properly. Then I measure the stage and fixing positions of the risers. When the gear is on-stage, I'll set up the hardware (amps and cabinets) and sort out all the cable wire.
"After that, I'll unpack the guitars, change strings and check all the settings on each guitar. Alexi handles his guitars wildly, so I need to check the neck everyday, the position of the strings and the position of the pick up. I also do a lot of polishing on his guitars."
What are the potential problems that can arise at a festival?
"The frequencies from the wireless systems. If you can't check in advance whether your frequencies are clean, you may have to spend a lot time to find clean frequencies.
"The other big problem at a festival show is time. Thankfully, most festivals are now using two stages, so the change over times are longer. However, some festivals are still scheduling 20-30 minute change overs.
"In my view, that's really stupid. To get the previous band off-stage and then get all your gear on-stage needs time. You also need time to do a proper line-check, and just because the lines are working doesn't mean that the sound front of house is also OK. The outcome is that the band has to start the show and the sound for the fans is really crap for the first couple of songs."
What advice would you give to a new tech or production manager working his or her first festival this summer?
"Have a good relationship with the stage manager and sound crew on-stage, because these guys are working there the whole day. Be friendly and listen to them, and make sure that the stage hands are handling your gear carefully.
"Try to get enough time to prepare your gear, because when you're in hurry you make mistakes and your musician will not be happy if he has problems during the show.
"Most importantly, keep a long, spare instrument cable with you, because if there are any problems [during the show] it will mostly be the wireless system. Do not try to fix this during the show: just move the musician onto cable to give yourself the time to take a look at what is wrong with the wireless."
