Live Review: The Subways @ MMC, Bratislava, Slovakia

The Computers

Last Friday (October 28), I got to see one of my most favorite bands - british The Subways.

These indie rockers are well known for their crazy concerts full of wildness and energy. This concert was their third ever gig in Slovakia (they previously appeared at two outdoor festivals in 2008 and 2010). The demand for this venue was huge. It was sold out one month ahead.

Support band - The Computers did a great support band for the main act. They warmed up the crowd by doing a great show. However, everybody was waiting for the main band.  It would be really good if they did they own concert and show everything they can really do.

Something around 10 pm lights went off and everybody was expecting The Subways to come on stage. They kicked off the show with their classic hit "Oh Yeah" from their first album Young for Eternity. Everybody from the crowd went crazy right away after hearing starting drum beat. They continued playing songs from their first and second album called All or Nothing. They played "Young for Eternity", "Obsession", "Alright" and "Mary".

Sixth song from the setlist was first from their newest album Money and Celebrity - "We Don't Need Money to Have a Good Time". Probably everybody was singing along the chorus of this kick-ass with singer Billy Lunn.

They continued to play mixture of songs from all their three albums such as "Popdeath", "Turnaround", "Kiss Kiss Band Bang", "Rock & Roll Queen" or "I Want to Hear What You Got to Say".

They finished the main set with "With You" during which everybody was singing along.

Of course, the band came back after huge applause and played three more songs - "Friday", "At 1 AM" and "It's a Party" which perfectly captured the atmosphere of this gig. It was the best song to end the show with. Billy went absolutely nuts during this one. He went stage diving and then he jumped off the balcony from roughly 3 meters.

This gig was great. It was fun, wild and most importantly, everybody was enjoying it. Even the band was surprised by the great atmosphere, which those 1,000 people at Bratislava's Majestic Music Club created.

The trio later after show went to give some autographs and take photos.

Billy driving crazy

Full setlist:

Oh Yeah
Young for Eternity
Obsession 

Alright
Mary
We Don't Need Money to Have a Good Time
Popdeath
Shake! Shake!
I Want to Hear What You Have Got to Say
Rock & Roll Queen
Celebrity
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Turnaround
With You

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Friday
At 1 AM
It's a Party

Metallica's debut gig in India canceled

Metallica had to cancel concert in Delhi,India, which was supposed to happen last Friday (October 28). The gig had to be cancelled due to low security at the event.

Here is band's official statement from their site:

"We arrived in Delhi on Friday very excited and ready to play our first show ever in India at the F1 Rocks concert. However, immediately at the end of our afternoon press conference at a hotel near the venue, we were notified that there was a serious question as to whether the show could proceed with regard to the safety of the concert audience. And our first and foremost concern is always for the safety of you, the fans.

Once we, along with DNA, the promoters of the show, determined that there was a failure of a security barricade in front of the stage that could not be adequately repaired, the promoter reluctantly announced the postponement of the show until Saturday. Unfortunately, on such short notice the promoters were unable to secure a permit for a show on Saturday. Therefore, DNA announced that we would not be able to play in Delhi. Within the next 24 hours a notification will be issued by DNA regarding the process for full refunds.

We are deeply disappointed with this news as we were looking forward to our first experience in India as much as you guys were. Keep watching for updates here as additional details are determined and confirmed."

Historically first Metallica gig in India was played in Bangalore two days later.

New releases

For this week I recommend you these new albums:

The Beach Boys – The Smile Sessions
The Decemberists – Long Live The King EP
Florence And The Machine – Ceremonials
Funeral For A Friend – See You All In Hell EP
Kings Of Leon - Talihina Sky: The Story Of Kings Of Leon DVD
Manic Street Preachers – National Treasures – The Complete Singles
Megadeth – Th1rt3en
Metallica and Lou Reed – Lulu
Placebo - We Come in Pieces DVD
She & Him – A Very She & Him Christmas
Steel Panther - Balls Out

New Amy Winehouse album will be out in December

New Amy Winehouse album called Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures will be out later this year.

It will contain her unfinished songs after she passed away in July this year. It will be produced by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi.

The album will also contain her previously released tracks, but remastered.

Full tracklisting of Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures:


"Our Day Will Come"
"Between The Cheats"
"Tears Dry"
"Wake Up Alone"
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"
"Valerie"
"Like Smoke"
"The Girl From Ipanema"
"Halftime"
"Best Friends"
"Body & Soul"
"A Song For You"

Song of the day: Misfits - "Last Caress"

Song of the day: Airbourne - "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast"

Green Day premiered new songs during secret Halloween show

Green Day debuted new songs during secret Halloween show in Webster Hall, NYC on October 27.

The band played in costumes. They performed mostly covers and new songs.

According to The Village Voice, Green Day covered Pulp's "Common People", Elvis' "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and Misfits' "Hybrid Moments".

New songs played during this intimate show are entitled "Make Out Party" and "Let Yourself Go". Band also played some of their classics such as "Hitchin' a Ride", "Geek Stink Breath" and musical version of "American Idiot".

Here are some videos from the show:

Damon Albarn, Flea and Tony Allen form supergroup

Blur's/Gorillaz's Damon Albarn, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and drummer Tony Allen have formed supergroup called Rocketjuice and The Moon.

This supergroup will debut tracks from their new album this weekend in Ireland. The will be joined by 25 other musicians on stage.

So far, there are no more gigs or album release date announced. We'll have to wait for this information.

Stream 24-hour song from The Flaming Lips this Halloween

After The Flaming Lips released 6-hour song called "Found a Star on the Ground" earlier this year, now they did even something crazier - made a 24-hour song.

They made a special Web site for this song. The stream of the song will start on Halloween (today) at midnight. You can visit the page here.

I just can't help myself, but these guys are just crazy. And by crazy I mean good crazy...

Song of the day: Metallica - "Nothing Else Matters"