So.... we finally got some dates and the moment you've all been waiting for has come! The announcement of when Who's Shuggah will be back on the air!!!
Okay, so maybe you weren't sitting on the edge of your seat-
Nevertheless!
We're back on JANUARY 13th!
New time: THURSDAY Nights 12:30-2am!
I'm quite disappointed we won't be making it on this Monday, especially since I haven't even been on air since NOVEMBER. It's a crime, I say, but such is life. At least I got to see the wonders that are Neurosis (check out the post on the gig if you haven't yet).
Not yet had the New Year Insnaity presenter meeting yet, but I think we might have some kind of Ofcom trial period before we technically get on FM. With that I shall keep you updated :)
But for now, just be sure to have a solid internet connection!
Keep on keepin' on,
~Melissa
1st Show of the New Year (re-post)
Try playing some METAL in the background ;-)
Seriously, any kind of Metal. If you can't think of anything, put your music on shuffle and have a go. And Enjoy.
Happy Freakin' New Year, Rockers!
So another year has passed, metalheads, and we've been presented with some pretty impressive stuff. Snakes for the Divine by High on Fire, Option Paralysis by The Dillinger Escape Plan, Spiral Shaddow by Kylesa & Babez for Breakfast by Lordi. (You know I'm kidding 'bout that last one, right?) Of course that's only naming a few- a plethora of other bands released great albums this past year, like Intronaut's Valley of Smoke & Ufomammut's Eve, but there's really no way I could name all of them in one post... or could I? No, no...
Anyway, we'd just like to shoot a thank you to all our listeners- those of you who've put up with us since the beginning and those who just found out about us. 2011 will hold a lot in store for Who's Shuggah, so we want as many people as possible to be a part of it.
Still waiting for station managers to get back to us with when exactly we'll be back on the air... but expect us within the next couple weeks. Don't fret though! If it takes too long we'll try and release some kind of homemade special for you. Currently considering a couple hour set to cover some of the bands who will be playing Hellfest this summer in France- like the Melvins, Kylesa, Electric Wizard, OZZY, Opeth, Black Label Society, Eyehategod, Exhumed, Triptykon & Karma to Burn!
Also, depending on feedback, we might also try and put together a group trip to Hellfest, for all you metal lovers out there who don't have anyone to go with- so you can share the mania! And don't forget to listen in every week as well as regularly check the site because we might have a ticket up for grabs at some point- and you won't want to miss out on that!!
Here's to a good year ahead,
Keep on keepin' on!!
~Melissa & Kit
Studio Revamp
Hey Guys,
Much to my disappointment Dec. 6th was in fact our last broadcast of the year. While I didn't personally get to bid ado this past year with all of you I'm stoked that our last show, the Who's Shuggah New School Thrash and Grind Special, was such an epic success. Thanks to the presenting skills of our very own Kit Simpson and the uproarious accompaniment from a Mr. Rory A. Hughes, I think we've all been fulfilled until next year ;)
For those of you who just can't stand to wait for more Who's Shuggah, you can re-listen to all our pasts shows, linked in our 'Previous Shows' post.
We've been informed that once the studio reopens in the new-year it will be fully revamped and better than ever... with equipment and systems- so hopefully we'll have the utilities to bring you an even more kick-ass show every week!
Until we're back on the air, which will probably be January 10th, don't forget to keep your ears to the ground and you might just hear us screaming.
Also, you should take advantage of Piss Fork's free download of ((Thorlock))'s self-titled LP. I just happened to find one of their tracks floating around my desktop and when I saw they'd played with Weedeater and Eyehategod... trust me, I downloaded it immediately! ;)
Take care Metal Merchants,
-Melissa
THE Neurosis Gig
Finding my way through Kokos for the first time was a complete maze- staircases led different directions & up into multiple floors corridors. Out in the smoking area one found themselves situated on a patio directly below the huge lit sign glowing 'Koko'. Heading inside, and after refusing to pay £8 for a double mix, I guarded my cozy spot on the 3rd floor like no man's business, ready to be awed. Couldn't say I was too smitten by Daniel Higgs, but I digress...
The amazing performance put on by Neurosis was only enhanced by the visualizations projected behind the band. Although I couldn't see them for myself from my spot on the balcony (quite a shame), whenever I was able to catch a glimpse from the convenient screens fixed above I could feel the power of the images. This promo for 'Given To The Rising' (their latest album from 2007) paints a very accurate picture of what the gig was like.
While my favorite concerts list continues to grow, this Neurosis gig holds a special place. The raw intensity I've always known existed in their music now holds only part of my attention as I've just begun to realize the dark beauty that lies within it as well.
Setlist (to the best of my knowledge):
At the End of the Road
The Doorway
*Unknown New Song*
Given to the Rising
The Web
Locust Star
Water Is Not Enough
Distill (Watching the Swarm)
not a very good one (for video quality, that is)
Stones from the Sky
Through Silver In Blood
and up close ;)
...a gig I was most definitely not disappointed by ;)
-Melissa
PS- for downloads of the songs above just click on the song title
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