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  • in reply to: Freak Valley 20.06.2025 #44723
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      in reply to: Freak Valley 20.06.2025 #44722
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        Stanley – including bass. In fact, I think this might have more bass than the original broadcast. What do you think, Johnny and Joecoco?

        in reply to: Cover wishes #44706
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          I expect they will surprise us on their terms, but it’s good fun to fantasise!

          in reply to: Cover wishes #44701
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            I thought I’d resurrect this thread as some ideas are coming in again over on the Burg Herzberg 2025 thread.

            I think some Budgie would really suit Motorpsycho. I’m talking classic Budgie – not the inferior NWOBHM incarnation of the band.

            I know many here will be familiar with them, but, for the uninitiated, Budgie were a Welsh three-piece playing hard rock with some softer, acoustic and atmospheric interludes. They were led by the late Burke Shelley who was bassist and singer with a vocal range not unlike that of Geddy Lee, and, therefore, in the Bent envelope, I’d say.

            Motorpsycho are kings of the massive riff. Budgie surely held that title in the 70s. On some of their greats, there might be a gentle preamble before the beast is unleashed. Once the riff gets going, there is so much space for some great improvisation. A Motorpsycho cover could actually top the original in that respect.

            I just think they would love playing this stuff.

            Breadfan is already taken by Metallica. In for the Kill is an obvious one. However, I would be keen to hear what they could do with epics like Napoleon Bona Parts 1 & 2 or Zoom Club. Here is the latter for reference:

            in reply to: 2022-09-09 Bremen, “Hellseatic” Festival #44682
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              Another little present:

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                Looks like there was a lot more energy here than in some cases recently, judging by this clip:

                in reply to: New Music #44231
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                  Released on Friday just gone, the debut album from Sevendials – ‘A Crash Course in Catastrophe’ – brings together Big Paul Ferguson, Chris Connelly and Mark Gemini Thwaite, between them boasting a pedigree comprising Killing Joke, Ministry, The Mission, Revolting Cocks, etc. For some reason, they have chosen to cover a Sparks song (‘Number One Song in Heaven’) on which I wonder how they could have hoped to top the original. (It’s not a bad stab, but what’s the point?) Otherwise, the album might make for interesting listening. Here is ‘Zodiac Morals’:

                  in reply to: 2025.03.28 – NO, Haugesund – Høvleriet #44228
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                    Just watching The Comeback, which connected with me from first listen and I haven’t tired of it yet! It’s a concise gem, it really rocks and there is so much packed into it! Nice work from Olaf, as highlighted by Devotional’s report on the Oslo gig. However, what really strikes me, watching this, is Snah’s playing, which might be an obvious thing to say, I know. It’s a large part of why we are all here, right? But two things. One: it’s so effortless! Two: he is so, so tight and rhythmically spot on! There are many guitarists who have talent but they just don’t quite hit it the way he does. Wow! He is just right there! I’m gonna have to stop before it starts sounding too sexual! Ha ha!

                    in reply to: 2025-04-05 – NO, Oslo – Sentrum Scene #44218
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                      I think Devotional has tried to make a comment that is not appearing.

                      in reply to: Promotion Thread – Post your music here #44210
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                        I wonder how big that Venn diagram intersection of people heavily into both bands is. Maybe it’s just you and me! 🤣

                        in reply to: Promotion Thread – Post your music here #44205
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                          @supernaut: Not only did I not miss it first time around, I listened to your album in its entirety! I like it! The track that grabbed me most was Pleasant Planet. The repeating tribal drum pattern is my cup of tea. I like the building up of a trance-like feel, but with some interesting development. I Am a Laser also hit the spot. I’ll give the album another listen in due course.

                          By the way, I learned that you are in Switzerland. I’m not going to conclude that this means that you must know everyone in Switzerland, but, what with that and your hotline to Bent, I wonder whether you could be the man to make my dream collaboration come true: Motorpsycho and The Young Gods!

                          I think the two and the three would bring contrasting and complementary qualiities to the table. Everyone here knows what Bent and Snah have in their locker. The Young Gods would offer a great drummer and all the electronica and sampling. Whether Bent and Snah would step back and let Franz Treichler sing is another matter. I’m sure they could all share vocal duties.

                          Now Bent and Snah are without a permanent drummer, this is the time! The two bands would mesh together into one seamlessly!

                          Recent MP leanings towards Motorik are not so far from the territory The Young Gods occupy these days. Forget the noisy, early Young Gods stuff and check out ‘Data Mirage Tangram’, their most recent album of original material, and very trance-inducing. Just listen to ‘All My Skin Standing’. Who needs drugs?! There’s a nice tribal drum vibe there too – the sort of thing more commonly found on the albums immediately preceding this one. Your album reminded me of their music in one or two places. Maybe you know their later material?

                          Both bands are fond of collaborating, both are very generous towards those with whom they work.

                          I really think it would be an amazing combination!

                          Well, I can dream…

                          So, do you, by any chance, have an ‘in’ with Franz?

                          in reply to: New album: Out 21 February 2025 #44169
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                            There wasn’t a lot of love here for either The Comeback or Three Frightened Monkeys upon the album’s release. We’re all different but, personally, I’m pleased to see them both featuring prominently on the current tour. I’d be happy to listen to a lot more of that dirty guitar work from Snah! Here’s to that next, raw album!

                            in reply to: New Music #44104
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                              Yup! Off to see them do the ’72/’73 show next month. It will be my fourth time seeing them. They are superb!

                              in reply to: New album: Out 21 February 2025 #44039
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                                YouTube review. I take issue with quite a lot of what he says, and if Kingdom of Oblivion and Ancient Astronauts are examples of a band “floundering”, find me more music by “floundering” bands!

                                in reply to: New Music #44005
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                                  Ha, ha! Yeah! Bunch of slackers!

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