The perfect band

Nobody is perfect, at least that's what they say...

Singers, guitarists and other artists may seem to look like Gods, and actually I start to believe that they really are! Anyway the question is: Does the perfect band excists? We need to wonder what the most important aspects of a band are. The music? The hot singer? The performance? I think it is a combination of these (and other) aspects. If I could build my own superband...
On the mic: Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)
On the bass: Tord Overland Knudsen (The Wombats)
On the lead guitar: Johannes Ylinen (Deep Insight)
On the second guitar: Brian (Vanilla Sky)
On the drums: Luca (Vanilla Sky)
Why would this be my superband? Well, they are all absolutely stunning;) Ian Watkins is the best performer I've ever seen and he and Tord will be able to combine the roughness of the Lostprophets with the cheerfullness of the Wombats. Johannes Ylinen may write the lyrics with the mysterious aspects as we only know from Deep Insight. Brian brings with his smile the happy attitude to the band, while Luca makes the fans crazy with his bad boy Italian attitude. To compensate the bad boy we need an honest nice guy, just like Johannes Ylinen. At last Gerard Way may direct the music videos, cause I think that the My Chemical Romance videos are the most beautiful in the world. Doesn't this sound like the ultimate perfect band? If you disagree, please tell me what you think!What will be the best, ultimate, supergroup in the universe?!

Back in the Picture

They are back! Out of the shadows,'The Rasmus',after staying away for a few years...I start to believe that taking a break is some kind of strange Finnish habit. I haven't seen Deep Insight (the best(Finnish)band ever!)in 2,5 years. I've been to Disco Ensemble two weeks ago, but they too have had a huge break! Anyway, it doesn't matter, cause they do come back harder, stronger and heavier than ever before! I can't wait to buy the new cd 'Black Roses' from 'The Rasmus' and I am very excited about the new single 'living in a world without you'. The song is catchy and heavy at the same time, as we are used from 'The Rasmus'. I haven't heard the album yet, but I think it will be less depressed and goth than 'Hide from the sun'. The melodies will be similair, but the lyrics will be a little bit happier...Not like 'night after night I wake up shaking cause my world is breaking, night after night I wake up crying cause I feel like dying'. But again it is something I quess...I don't think that there is anything wrong with strong emotional songs, I find it very impressive that the Rasmus are able to open up their hearts like this!I also have to admit that they have the most beautiful sad lyrics I've ever heard!'Living in a world without you' sound like an ultimate rockband that has come out of the shadows!

Random stufff

First of all, thank you for the nice comments! I really appriciate that!! I would love to reply, but it is impossible since they are anonymous. But thank you very much and keep telling me what you think of my stories;) I hope you like the interviews as well. I told you that an interview with the punk rock band Uncommmonmenfrommars would come up, don't worry, it will! Just a little bit later than I expected, probably around 5 December. Have you read the interview with My Future Lies? This amazing band is in deep financial trouble and they try to sell as much merch this week to prevent from going under:( So it would be awesome if you can help!http://www.myfuturelies.com/merch.htm As you might know, Ian Watkins is also selling his stuff from "made in hell" on the internet. He has a great new design, you should check it out! Check out the new episode of the lovely Vanillos of Vanilla Sky on Vanilla Sky tv as well! It is about the daily life of my favourite rockstars, (and about the life they would like to have), about Vinx his secret passion for diving into canals for money and more!http://www.myspace.com/vanillasky Don't you just love the picture I've put above this text?! It is Ville Valo, has nothing to do with this blog, but I just love the pic;) As I'm telling you all kinds of random stuff, I might tell you this as well... just won a great price from the magazine Oor. It contains 22 cd's of amazing bands, so you can expect some cd reviews soon!

Interview with Attack! Attack!

Attack! Attack!

A fresh new hot Welsh band! A powerful name makes me wonder… The powerful songs make me want to dance! They have already toured with some famous bands like Underoath and the Blackout and they are about to leave for their next tour with Funeral For A Friend. With a hell lot of tour dates you might be able to catch them!!! Until then, turn up your speakers and listen to their amazing songs… http://www.myspace.com/attackattackband


Interview with Neil Starr from Attack! Attack!
Interviewed by Pearl Vink

You have a lot of gigs till the end of the year! How do you manage to survive that?


plenty of drugs! no just kidding, we are just running off pure adrenalin ! we love playing shows and meeting people, and the buzz it gives us keeps us going


A brand new start with a new amazing band…Does that mean the end of Dopamine?


Dopamine is resting right now, its impossible to do both bands at the same time , the other guys in dopamine are very supportive so its cool to know we can do attack attack with no pressure

What was it like to record and produce your debut album by Stuart and Mike of the Lostprophets?


It was cool to hang out with them everyday, we have been friends for a long time but dont get to see each other very often with them living in the US and us living in the UK . Recording in USA was cool too cos its very different to the UK especially the weather :D


The new album will be released the sixth of October, how would you describe the album?


its rocking, full of slamming drums , loads of melodies and harmonies, pumping bass lines! its very energetic and fun to listen too


What had been the influences for the album?


Musically - bands like Nirvana, Foo fighters, Jimmy eat world, ACDC , Linkin Park
Lyrically - life experiences we have had and seen others go through


A few days ago you have had a gig in Amsterdam, did you act like the typical rockstar does in Amsterdam?


Haha we did rock and roll , but stayed away from the sex and drugs haha we love the city , we had plenty of beer on the square, it was good times


What more can we expect from Attack! Attack! in the near future?


Well come see our live shows, its a different side to our band, we put in as much energy as we can and love to get the crowd involved. We are set to demo new songs at christmas , hopefully make a return trip to Europe mainland in April and play festivals in the summer :D