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July 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Killing Joke: Pylon
Killing Joke Pylon Spinefarm Maybe not quite up there with MMXII – but still Pylon is yet another great Killing Joke album from what is essentially the second-attempt at an era by (most of) the classic line-up, and arguably it’s been a more consistent run. No duds at all since 2003 – they’re rocking harder, […]Archive
February 23, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Rock music is freedom, the Eagles are shit, John Key’s a liar and we’re getting what we put up with – which is why we’re getting shit; Jaz Coleman talks…and talks…
I’ve interviewed Jaz Coleman once before. So when it comes to the worlds of this Killing Joke frontman, industrial music pioneer, post-punk godfather, record producer and classical composer, conductor and arranger, well, I know the score. I remind him of this, and he cuts me off by saying, “Yes, yes, I know who you are, […]Archive
February 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Jaz Coleman – Spoken Word: One NZ Show (Feb 28, 2016)
“A Light hearted look at the state of world affairs by the Dark Lord” Always busy and juggling a dozen projects or more Jaz Coleman will share his personal philosophy, ideas and opinions with his Kiwi fans in a one-off event at The Classic in Auckland, Sunday, February 28, 2016. Since Killing Joke’s first New Zealand […]Archive
August 13, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Shihad: FVEY
Shihad FVEY Warner/Roadrunner Records Remember back nearly a decade ago Shihad came back from its brief name-change (as, mumble-mumble “Pacifier” – the mind still boggles) with Love Is The New Hate, the first promise of a return to the roots. It never quite had the magic, the “heavy” felt sprayed on, just as easily wiped […]Archive
July 2, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Killing Joke: MMXII
Killing Joke MMXII Spinefarm Following on from 2010’s Absolute Dissent this is yet another great “comeback” album from Killing Joke. The band’s albums existing in some strange continuum – certainly the ones since 2003’s self-titled one anyway. For it’s almost as if each new album is a wipe of the slate, a clean – fresh […]Archive
June 16, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
My painting by Youth
It was a really great gig by Killing Joke on Friday. The original line-up, well most of them – the drummer was a sub for the last few shows. Wellington’s gig at Bodega was a ripper, the final show of the tour. Over at the merch table they were selling DVDs and CDs and posters […]Archive
June 12, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The Death And Resurrection Show: Killing Joke Documentary
The Death And Resurrection Show Director: Shaun Pettigrew Coffee Films Wow, ten years in the making and it’s a two and a half hour ride and it’s riveting. The sort of film that fans and non-fans can curl up with and be fascinated by; because you couldn’t invent a better character than Jaz Coleman […]Archive
April 20, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Shihad: Churn
Shihad Churn Warners Shihad’s debut album, Churn, was never available on vinyl – it was released in 1993. CD was the way forward then. So now, all these years later – 20 in fact – a limited edition release of Churn on vinyl is one of the highlights of Record Store Day for New Zealanders. […]Archive
April 1, 2013 by Simon Sweetman