These words on the Birmingham Roadrage show (feat Killswitch Engage, 36 Crazyfists, and Five Pointe O) emailed in by Owen Bain… thanks for the review Owen, glad you had such a kickass time. “Never have I so eagerly awaited a gig, as I had Roadrage. 3 phenomenal bands, all favourites of mine, especially Killsiwtch Engage, who I have been waiting to see since the album came out! I had to travelled all the way from Surrey to Birmingham to get to the show, on my own! Damn worth it too. I got there really early, and Mike D from KsE took me inside to watch the soundcheck, where they played ‘Element of One’. This was my first taster of Howard’s vocals, and OH MYí¢ä‰åŒ_. Even just in the soundcheck I could tell that not only could he handle the hardcore the vocals but also the melodic vocals. Adam and Joel are such good musicians as they were just jamming on their own, playing some quality stuff. The Academy was quite small, but quite packed, Five Pointe 0 opened with a blistering set, that really warmed the crowd up. ‘Breathe Machine’, ‘Double X Minus’ and ‘Untitled’ sounded especially good. Daniel Strubble has amazing live vocals! Next on were 36 Crazyfists, who a lot of the crowd were eagerly awaiting. They didn’t disappoint! ‘Slit Wrist Theory’ really blew the roof off with everyone singing along, as well as ‘Turns To Ashes’ another popular song. Amongst their set they played Faith No More’s ‘Digging The Grave’ which was a very popular inclusion. Next up the band I had been waiting for. From ‘Numbered Days’ to ‘Temple From The Within’ they were nothing short of perfect. They were such a tight live band. Mike, Joel and Adam, seemed to play off the crowd’s energy and each other. It seemed as if Howard Jones had been playing with Killswitch Engage for ages, not just a couple of months! He stalked the stage like a lion. His stage presence was unbelievable, it was so intense and he didn’t let up for a minute. Tom was a demon on the drums, he is so talented. Not only did they play all of the new album, except Just Barely Breathing, they played ‘In the Unblind’ off their self titled album, my favourite song. And it fucking ruled live. Adam and Joel are seriously awesome guitarists, especially Adam with his backing vocals, and he could play the crowd so well, he even licked his guitar neck a few times, old school styly! Mike swings his bass like an axe throughout the set, he slayed, no wonder his managed to break his Thunderbird Bass in the US while playing! That was definilty THE best gig I’ve ever been to. Adrenaline did not want to stop pumping I was on a high till the next day. The night was still young and I went to the local metal club ‘XLs’ for the Roadrage after show party and got to hang out with some of KsE. Mike and Adam, are truly the nicest guys I’ve ever meet. Mike and the 5.0 bassist were hilarious to watch imitating the headbangers in the old school section. I managed to get home at 10am on the Sunday having got up at 5.30am the previous day. Well fucking worth it though. I just bought a ticket to go see them again in London.”

MURDERDOLLS just can’t keep away from the UK. The band are set for a few UK headline shows to finish up 2002. This will likely be the last time that Joey Jordison UK fans will be able to catch him before he returns to the Slipknot fold in March 2003 to write the follow-up to ‘Iowa’. Meantime, Murderdolls release a limited edition single, ‘Dead In Hollywood’ on 4th November. You’ll need to be quick, there’s only 3000 copies. You can catch Murderdolls in the following cities: Sat 7th Dec – Mean Fiddler (K!-Fest show) Sun 8th Dec – Norwich Waterfront Mon 9th Dec – Nottingham Rock City Tue 10th Dec – Liverpool University Wed 11th Dec – Newcastle University Thu 12th Dec – Edinburgh Liquid Rooms Fri 13th Dec – Sheffield Leadmill Tickets go on sale 23rd Oct and are priced 퉌£10 regionally and 퉌£12.50 in London. You can also buy online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or by credit card on 0870 400 0688.

Head on over to www.FearFactory.com and check out 40-second samples of 3 new songs – music by Christian and Raymond, with lyrics from Burton.

Following on from the Ill Nino/Raging Speedhorn show at the London Astoria on November 1, Ill Nino will be hotfooting it over to Electrowerkz, for a special Total Rock Radio event. Not only will the guys be doing a special DJ set, and signing your stuff, they will also be running the ‘celebrity bar’! Hang onto your gig ticket stub for entry at a discounted price. They promise: 3 Arena’s of Non-Stop Metal Madness. Live bands through out the night, the UK’s top Alternative DJ’s, massive promotional giveaways, tons of entertainment & attractions and a show production second to none!!! THE ELECTROWERKZ – TORRENS ST. ANGEL, N1 (BEHIND ANGEL TUBE) CLUB TIMES: 9PM – 4AM ADMISSION: 퉌£10 / 퉌£8 fancy dress/members/n.u.s./Ill Nino ticket stub holders! See you at the bar.

While the Murderdolls were in Copenhagen recently, they took the time to chat to Steve Lamacq for a special Radio 1 Lamacq Live documentary on US influenced goth. Tune in to Radio 1 after 10pm on November 4th to hear it. Murderdolls limited edition ‘Dead In Hollywood’ single out November 4th.

If you’re watching TV tonight, be sure to watch out for a special Roadrage tour report featuring members of Killswitch Engage, 36 Crazyfists, and Five Pointe O – going out on the CBBC Sky Channel at 6.50pm during Newsround Lite. A longer feature will run this Sunday on Newsround Lite at 1.30pm!

The following videos have been re-added to Kerrang! TV this week: Theory Of A Deadman ‘Nothing Could Come Between Us’ (474) Jerry Cantrell ‘Anger Rising’ (473) Murderdolls ‘Dead In Hollywood’ (472) Be sure to check em out!

In what is a very appropriately chosen song, Theory Of A Deadman will be shooting a new video sometime later this year. The song, “Make Up Your Mind.” Date of the video shoot, minds have not been made up just yet – could be as early as November, could be later on in December…

Nickelback have been nominated for ‘Best Single’ at the annual Q Awards for ‘How You Remind Me’. Competition comes from The Hives, Oasis, RHCP & Sugababes. Best of luck to the band!

Hello everyone! Sorry that it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us, there have been some problems with our mailing list provider. First, we’d like to apologize to everyone that came out to Simplekill’s CD release show hoping to catch us there, Peter had a family emergency that evening and we had to cancel at the last minute. We’ve been hard at work writing new songs, tentative song titles include: Restless Should I? Tribute Breaking Away Changes Chances Are Almost There On The Brink Release Me Current plans are to go into the studio and record four of the songs in mid-November. Then, hopefully we’ll be able to finally put some of them up online. Thanks for being patient! Finally, some upcoming shows: Friday, November 1 @ FBI (Fairbanks Inn) in Orlando, FL 1788 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park FL 32805 (407) 647-0704 with: School For Heroes, Makeshift, Chronic MD, It Rains For Caleb doors open at 7 pm, all ages, $6 for 21 & up, $8 for under 21 Saturday, November 2 @ Kaffe Krystal in Miami, FL 10855 S W 72 St, Miami, FL 33173 (72nd St & 108 Ave, behind the Wendy’s) (305) 274-1112 with – School For Heroes, Delay Janas, Simplekill, Reason, Shattered Sunrise doors open at 4 pm, all ages, $7 Saturday, November 30 @ Kaffe Krystal in Miami, FL 10855 S W 72 St, Miami, FL 33173 (72nd St & 108 Ave, behind the Wendy’s) (305) 274-1112 with – School For Heroes, Scars of Life, Inner Element, Nomad Radio doors open at 4:30 pm, all ages, $7 That’s it for now… much love. Armando, Tony, Peter, Damian, Zeus Twice The Sun