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Soundwave update: one banddrops off, two more added

Fri 13th Jan, 2012 in Local News

Following on from yesterday’s controversial Big Day Out vs Soundwave debate, promoter AJ Maddah has made a number of announcements of his own regarding this year’s event.

Speaking via twitter this afternoon Maddah has announced that Dragonforce will no longer be playing Soundwave 2012, “due to recording delays”, but that the festival has secured doom metal stalwarts Paradise Lost and US rockers Switchfoot in their place.

Maddah tweeted that, ”There’ll be few announcements today”, so stay tuned to Fasterlouder for more updates.

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Update: Since making this announcement on Friday, Maddah has also confirmed that Devin Townsend and Meshuggah will team up for Sidewaves in Melbourne and Sydney, with full details to be revealed this week. While Cathedral, Paradise Lost and Turisas will form a triple bill for a Sidewave in both Melbourne and Sydney as well.

And for those of you just hanging out for festival settimes, Maddah is hoping to release the Soundwave timetables this week, revealing that: “Main stages are done. As is stage 3, and stages 4(a) & 4 (b). Now working on 5(a) & 5 (b)....

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01seb

01seb said on the 13th Jan, 2012

Kind of devo about Dragonforce...

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 13th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot?!?! Fucking lolololol

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 13th Jan, 2012

MilkySheep

MilkySheep said on the 13th Jan, 2012

need set times, that'll decide whether or not I buy a ticket.

Fenix

Fenix said on the 13th Jan, 2012

One awesome band drops and two lame-o's replace them.

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 13th Jan, 2012

I didn't see 01seb's comment because I already had the window open but yes, lololol at Dragonforce too.

Do people actually genuinely like that band or do they just like to watch that beastly Asian guitarist?

Fenix

Fenix said on the 13th Jan, 2012

One awesome band drops and two lame-o's replace them.

01seb

01seb said on the 13th Jan, 2012

I didn't see 01seb's comment because I already had the window open but yes, lololol at Dragonforce too.

To people actually genuinely like that band or do they just like to watch that beastly Asian guitarist?

I'm mostly disappointed about not being able to see how and if they can pull it off live.

And yeah, the Asian is awesome

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 13th Jan, 2012

I'm mostly disappointed about not being able to see how and if they can pull it off live.

And yeah, the Asian is awesome

They can't.

hellboy1975

hellboy1975 said on the 13th Jan, 2012

Paradise Lost are actually pretty decent.

Patrick_Marlin_27

Patrick_Marlin_27 said on the 13th Jan, 2012

monokhrome_nite

monokhrome_nite said on the 13th Jan, 2012

To further the point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEX1WRbIHs

Napoleon Solo

Napoleon Solo said on the 13th Jan, 2012

If I was attending I would be pissed. Dragonforce are to me the Queen of Metal.

RAMONESelaar

RAMONESelaar said on the 13th Jan, 2012

To further the point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEX1WRbIHs

That was fucking horrible. More importantly though, what the fuck is wrong with the singer's face?!

Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo said on the 13th Jan, 2012

Yeah i wanted to see their sideshow if they had one :( I would of gotten a guitar hero controller out and all for the show

Hinee

Hinee said on the 13th Jan, 2012

dragonforce were actually one of the big ones tempting me to buy a ticket on monday. now i really only want to see system, but don't think i want it to be in a soundwave environment :\

oh and i seem to remember someone mentioning last time dragonforce were out that they had trampolines on stage. confirm/deny?

crob

crob said on the 13th Jan, 2012

AJ has never understood quality vs quantity

Sir Toire

Sir Toire said on the 13th Jan, 2012

Quality and quantity don't matter when you have massive loads of these people in their flocks selling out the festivals.

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo46jlEhbm1qmxndpo1_500.jpg

And these people.

http://www.thelocal.de/articleImages/13439.jpg

And these people.

http://www.nighttimes.com/images/OzzfestCrowd.jpg

crob

crob said on the 13th Jan, 2012

And these people.

http://www.missfidget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/makeup_480_poster.jpg

Quicky

Quicky said on the 14th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot is a great trade for Dragonforce.

Try Quiche

Try Quiche said on the 14th Jan, 2012

I never realised Dragonforce were more than novelty-rock with Through The Fire And The Flames...

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 14th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot is a great trade for getting dog shit thrown in your face.

Why didn't AJ the stupid cnut replace Dragonforce with something metal and good. Suggestion: Misery Signals.

sarahanne

sarahanne said on the 15th Jan, 2012

updated with some more info too.

Shieldsy23

Shieldsy23 said on the 15th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot is a great trade for getting dog shit thrown in your face.

Why didn't AJ the stupid cnut replace Dragonforce with something metal and good. Suggestion: Misery Signals.

Tyler...
Please just shut the fuck up.

deanoss

deanoss said on the 15th Jan, 2012

Timetables are going to be interesting

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 15th Jan, 2012

I declare a mosh off!!!

Stuo

Stuo said on the 15th Jan, 2012

meh I don't really care, as long as I get to see Machine Head, Slipknot, System of A Down and few others I'll be happy!

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 15th Jan, 2012

Tyler...
Please just shut the fuck up.

aw fuck fucken burned by shoildsy ay

truthlies

truthlies said on the 16th Jan, 2012

What a swap! I love Paradise Lost and asked him to add them when he decided not to bring Danzig over also asked for My Dying Bride or Katatonia. I dont like dragonforce much. Switchfoot well i have too many other favorites on the bill to even consider them. Maddah is .... a good promoter.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 16th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot are definitely in my Top 10 Christian Rock bands.

Aside from Creed, I'm not sure who the other 8 are though.

Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo said on the 16th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot are definitely in my Top 10 Christian Rock bands.

Aside from Creed, I'm not sure who the other 8 are though.

http://www.panelsonpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/faith1-2010-04.jpg

batdan

batdan said on the 16th Jan, 2012

http://image.lyricspond.com/image/s/artist-stryper/album-soldiers-under-command/cd-cover.jpg

truthlies

truthlies said on the 16th Jan, 2012

http://youtu.be/E319AWgG_GM
great song

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 16th Jan, 2012

So Dragonforce have already finished their album apparently.
Commented guitarist Herman Li: "We are all glad to be finished in the studio, especially given that the new record is sounding fantastic! We're looking forward to letting off steam at the 100 Club and announcing that in the Year of the Dragon, Dragonforce are well and truly back!"

Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo said on the 16th Jan, 2012

So you mean that AJ might of been lying.....why i never

polite_society

polite_society said on the 16th Jan, 2012

I hope to see My Dying Bride once before I die.

Sad about Dragonforce, they are epically good fun live, though Paradise Lost is a very acceptable replacement, imho. Never thought I'd get to see them. Going to have to find one of their newer albums, I think the last thing I listened to was Draconian Times.

polite_society

polite_society said on the 16th Jan, 2012

Switchfoot are definitely in my Top 10 Christian Rock bands.

Aside from Creed, I'm not sure who the other 8 are though.

NARNIA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tmbY9goahg

carnagefairy

carnagefairy said on the 17th Jan, 2012

meh. nothing exciting. yay for dt sideshows though, for people not going to sw.

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 17th Jan, 2012

Best musician of christian faith:
http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l84r5iHleD1qagkhko1_500.jpg

*swoon*

Fake Plastic Android

Fake Plastic Android said on the 17th Jan, 2012

Who is that fag? ^^^^^^^

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 17th Jan, 2012

Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem/Horrible Crowes.

therat

therat said on the 18th Jan, 2012

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.noisecreep.com/media/2010/05/as-i-lay-dying-400-031909.jpg

Best musicians of christian faith imo

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

http://www.swotti.com/tmp/swotti/cacheC3VMAMFUIHN0ZXZLBNM=RW50ZXJ0YWLUBWVUDC1NDXNPY0JHBMRZ/imgSufjan%20Stevens2.jpg

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

I get my christian rock from the source.

http://amazingdata.com/mediadata41/Image/fun_cool_offbeat_weird_jesus_rocks_200907291720222192.jpg

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

I used to like DC Talk that were advertised on late night TV.

One guy brought he rap, one the rock and one the soul which I think are the three key elements of musical godbothering.

RAMONESelaar

RAMONESelaar said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Certainly worked for P.O.D

stutterfly

stutterfly said on the 18th Jan, 2012

anyone dissing switchfoot clearly have never seen this band live. do it - you will not be disappointed. unless you're a fan of those kind of bands that sound awesome on cd but suck dog's balls live (*coughmetallicacough* *splutterdragonforcecough*) switchfoot are amazing live or recorded. have a listen to their latest album, vice verses. this is the most radio-friendly song off it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_5oe0ijhkg

not the best song on the album, but the most popular thus far i think. people really need to broaden their musical horizons, if this is the first many of you have ever heard of switchfoot.

yllaernaemiyllaer

yllaernaemiyllaer said on the 18th Jan, 2012

really i me....

oh fuck it.

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

I agree, but listening to switchfoot only narrows it.

stutterfly

stutterfly said on the 18th Jan, 2012

oh my god - because they have an association with christian music in the us? get over it guys. decent music is decent music - it shouldn't matter that they often play christian music festivals and the like. they were here last year for a little festival in toowoomba (easterfest.com.au - incidentally p.o.d. will be there this year) and during their set most of the other stages were flooded, the rain was very heavy - and yet people stayed to hear them. they are worth it.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Middle of the road commercial rock is my favourite genre too.

stutterfly

stutterfly said on the 18th Jan, 2012

oh my god - because they have an association with christian music in the us? get over it guys. decent music is decent music - it shouldn't matter that they often play christian music festivals and the like. they were here last year for a little festival in toowoomba (easterfest.com.au - incidentally p.o.d. will be there this year) and during their set most of the other stages were flooded, the rain was very heavy - and yet people stayed to hear them. they are worth it.

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Doesn't matter what faith they are, shit music is shit music.

Also P.O.D.?

What next, MxPx?

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Doesn't matter what faith they are, shit music is shit music.

Also P.O.D.?

What next, MxPx?

Nah. Puddle of Mudd.

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

I'd prefer Hinder.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

What about Lifehouse or 3 Doors Down?

therat

therat said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Do you like As I Lay Dying stu stu stu stutterfly, they're totally into the Jesus but are way br00tal.

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

[youtube]Jq0DAiRHDgw[/youtube]

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Golly gosh, don't make me choose!

RAMONESelaar

RAMONESelaar said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Is that one of their lyrics or are you taking the Lord's name in vain?

And Switchfoot are neither decent nor music, let alone a combination of the two.

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

Who wants decent music?

I want amazing.

RAMONESelaar

RAMONESelaar said on the 18th Jan, 2012

I'd much prefer it to be indecent, but hey, each to their own*

[SIZE=1]*this doesn't mean I'll stop abusing Switchfoot or their fans

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

moar leik shitfoot! amiritefellas!

RAMONESelaar

RAMONESelaar said on the 18th Jan, 2012

lolzors! good 1, m8!

Nosyt

Nosyt said on the 18th Jan, 2012

therat

therat said on the 18th Jan, 2012

From their wikipedia page

According to Jon Foreman, the name "Switchfoot" is a surfing term. "We all love to surf and have been surfing all our lives so to us, the name made sense. To switch your feet means to take a new stance facing the opposite direction"

gtfo

deanoss

deanoss said on the 18th Jan, 2012

From their wikipedia page

According to Jon Foreman, the name "Switchfoot" is a surfing term. "We all love to surf and have been surfing all our lives so to us, the name made sense. To switch your feet means to take a new stance facing the opposite direction"

gtfo

Changin' the game!

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

From their wikipedia page

According to Jon Foreman, the name "Switchfoot" is a christian wanking term. "We all love to wank, wankity wank wank wanky"

fx'd

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 18th Jan, 2012

The Switchfoot is the Christian version of the Dutch Rudder.