Joining a punk band

theo · 04-10-2012, 06:11 AM

Haven't been able to get any decent metal things started and in my frustration I'm willing to do just about anything to play some gigs. Including playing a in punk band. They have a bunch of original tracks, an ep and they gig semi regularly. Not really my thing, but it's better than not doing ANYTHING aside from bedroom stuff.

here's their soundcloud
Bombs Are Falling's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

theo · 04-11-2012, 06:18 PM

So I had a rehearsal with them last night. It was surprisingly fun, the songs are stupidly simple, but the energy was great. A lot of it is reminiscent of the early Tony hawk game soundtracks.

Augminished · 04-11-2012, 07:29 PM

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. I really do like punk music. Ramones are the shit! I remember seeing Reel Big Fish and it was one of the best shows I have ever been to.

I like them though. Nice raw edgy independent punk sound.

theo · 04-11-2012, 07:33 PM

The band as a whole is a lot tighter now that the soundcloud recordings too, which was a big plus to me (coming from a music backround where everything needs to be as spot on as possible)

Augminished · 04-11-2012, 07:43 PM

Bands that are not tight together are terrible. It usually a single flaw in the armor. I was just recording a band and there drummer was awesome but he was a total dick and made the entire band tense and uncomfortable. We kept on recording over and over because he kept stopping the guitar player and saying "your not playing that right" "your timing is off" "you need a longer pause".

Also, your Lime Green Ibanez will be perfect

theo · 04-11-2012, 07:44 PM

It's got a flouro pink dimarzio cliplock to go with it!
Yeah, the last drummer they had sounds like a total dickwad, the newer guy is great

KingAenarion · 04-12-2012, 07:16 AM

You live in the wrong city... I need a guitarist

theo · 04-12-2012, 08:12 AM

Damn.. well if you're ever in melbourne, shoot me a PM!

Razzy · 04-12-2012, 08:22 AM

If I didn't already have a metal band and a cover band, I'd join a punk band. That shit is so fun to play. Make sure to do lots of posi-jumps!

theo · 04-12-2012, 05:12 PM

Enlighten me as to what a posi-jump is?

Razzy · 04-12-2012, 05:31 PM

1:28 is a good shot.

theo · 04-12-2012, 05:33 PM

I'm up for those without a doubt

Levi79 · 04-12-2012, 07:08 PM

Nice man. I'm a hardcore kid, so this kind of punk is always entertaining to me. Maybe your preference to heavier music could lead to a more hardcore type vibe.

theo · 04-12-2012, 07:19 PM

Might just do, the guys in the band want to write more material and specifically stated that they want to make things more complex and are open to any metal influences I want to bring in. Although in saying that, I'm not gonna just hijack their band and turn it into another metal act haha

skeels · 04-12-2012, 08:13 PM

Sweet. I used to be the metal guitarist in a punk band.
Loud is the universal language.
Long live crossover!
You will have fun. Of this I am certain.

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Levi79 · 04-13-2012, 12:16 AM

That sounds really promising man. Sounds like something I would really dig. Got a Facebook page I can like or something?

theo · 04-13-2012, 12:38 AM

There's just the soundcloud for now. They've just finished an ep and now that I've joined (along with the new drummer) we just need to get gig ready to launch it

Murmel · 04-14-2012, 11:36 AM

Shit man, I envy you. I really wanna play in some punk band with really simple stuff and just .... around while playing

SirMyghin · 04-14-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murmel

Shit man, I envy you. I really wanna play in some punk band with really simple stuff and just .... around while playing

Indeed sometimes it is nice to do something not so serious. Can't be going full tilt all the time

Bloody_Inferno · 04-15-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo

Might just do, the guys in the band want to write more material and specifically stated that they want to make things more complex and are open to any metal influences I want to bring in. Although in saying that, I'm not gonna just hijack their band and turn it into another metal act haha

Behind Crimson Eyes did start off as a punk band formed by my friends, so yeah why not.

Great that you're in a band mate.

theo · 04-15-2012, 07:27 PM

Thanks man, still looking at forming a decent metal act too.
Problem currently is just that I can't seem to find anyone :/ Melband has really been less than helpful

Stealthdjentstic · 04-15-2012, 07:32 PM

Did not see you doing this

theo · 04-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Neither did I, Honestly I nearly pulled out just prior to the first practice, but then my sense of *Thatisashitthingtodo* kicked in, went along anyway, expecting to come home feeling a bit bored and agitated. I was surprised. And I guess after so long being unsuccessful with trying to get some metal act started, anything is better than nothing.

CYBERSYN · 04-15-2012, 11:03 PM

Punk is always great to RTFO to.

Highschool was a huge punk stage for me, growing up with some of the boys from Amity Affliction and Garth from Behind Crimson Eyes.

Fun times.

Bloody_Inferno · 04-16-2012, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo

Problem currently is just that I can't seem to find anyone :/ Melband has really been less than helpful

Consider this as putting your foot in the door. Once you get into the live playing circuit, you'll meet a heap of new and interesting people that you may work with in the future. It worked for me when I swtiched to bass to join an alternative hard rock band. As long as you're playing well in your current gig, you'll leave a lasting impression on others who may be interested to play metal with you.

And as melband may seem bleak, there are some diamonds in the rough. Again, I found one of the best singers in Melbourne because of melband (after auditioning about 3 or 4 prior though).

And Ibby shred axes and Punk work well.

Just ask Dexter Holland and Fletcher Dragge (but I must confess, I can't stand Pennywise

)

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04-10-2012, 06:11 AM	#1
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Joining a punk band Haven't been able to get any decent metal things started and in my frustration I'm willing to do just about anything to play some gigs. Including playing a in punk band. They have a bunch of original tracks, an ep and they gig semi regularly. Not really my thing, but it's better than not doing ANYTHING aside from bedroom stuff. here's their soundcloud Bombs Are Falling's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-11-2012, 06:18 PM	#2
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	So I had a rehearsal with them last night. It was surprisingly fun, the songs are stupidly simple, but the energy was great. A lot of it is reminiscent of the early Tony hawk game soundtracks. Levi79 and Atomshipped like this. http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-11-2012, 07:29 PM	#3
Augminished Augminished Studio Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 670 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to play a power chord: Guitar Power Chord Lesson jk . I really do like punk music. Ramones are the shit! I remember seeing Reel Big Fish and it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I like them though. Nice raw edgy independent punk sound. Check out my Facebook: Augminished-Studio

04-11-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The band as a whole is a lot tighter now that the soundcloud recordings too, which was a big plus to me (coming from a music backround where everything needs to be as spot on as possible) http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

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04-11-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Augminished Augminished Studio Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 670 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bands that are not tight together are terrible. It usually a single flaw in the armor. I was just recording a band and there drummer was awesome but he was a total dick and made the entire band tense and uncomfortable. We kept on recording over and over because he kept stopping the guitar player and saying "your not playing that right" "your timing is off" "you need a longer pause". Also, your Lime Green Ibanez will be perfect Check out my Facebook: Augminished-Studio

04-11-2012, 07:44 PM	#6
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It's got a flouro pink dimarzio cliplock to go with it! Yeah, the last drummer they had sounds like a total dickwad, the newer guy is great http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-12-2012, 07:16 AM	#7
KingAenarion Resident Studio Nerd Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 2,798 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You live in the wrong city... I need a guitarist My band - Ex Curia - Prog metal in an Opeth meets Machine Head kind of way Difference Engine Productions - My recording and mixing business. Difference Engine Productions

04-12-2012, 08:12 AM	#8
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Damn.. well if you're ever in melbourne, shoot me a PM! http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-12-2012, 08:22 AM	#9
Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	If I didn't already have a metal band and a cover band, I'd join a punk band. That shit is so fun to play. Make sure to do lots of posi-jumps! Augminished likes this. Carvin DC800 -> Pod HD Pro -> Rocktron Velocity 300 -> Mesa Rectifier 4x12

04-12-2012, 05:12 PM	#10
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Enlighten me as to what a posi-jump is? http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#11
Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	1:28 is a good shot. Carvin DC800 -> Pod HD Pro -> Rocktron Velocity 300 -> Mesa Rectifier 4x12

04-12-2012, 05:33 PM	#12
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm up for those without a doubt http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#13
Levi79 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,680 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 30 reviews	Nice man. I'm a hardcore kid, so this kind of punk is always entertaining to me. Maybe your preference to heavier music could lead to a more hardcore type vibe.

04-12-2012, 07:19 PM	#14
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Might just do, the guys in the band want to write more material and specifically stated that they want to make things more complex and are open to any metal influences I want to bring in. Although in saying that, I'm not gonna just hijack their band and turn it into another metal act haha http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-12-2012, 08:13 PM	#15
skeels ..to pay the beels Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: milwaukee,WI Posts: 2,681 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Sweet. I used to be the metal guitarist in a punk band. Loud is the universal language. Long live crossover! You will have fun. Of this I am certain. Milwaukee circa 1997: Existence Records Comp \| MKE Punk - Milwaukee Punk Downloads

04-13-2012, 12:16 AM	#16
Levi79 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,680 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 30 reviews	That sounds really promising man. Sounds like something I would really dig. Got a Facebook page I can like or something?

04-13-2012, 12:38 AM	#17
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There's just the soundcloud for now. They've just finished an ep and now that I've joined (along with the new drummer) we just need to get gig ready to launch it http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-14-2012, 11:36 AM	#18
Murmel Fapping to J-rock Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hotgirl-City, Sweden Posts: 3,178 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shit man, I envy you. I really wanna play in some punk band with really simple stuff and just .... around while playing Schecters don't have baseball bat necks. Get the .... over it. "I think this mistake was the equivalent of a 6000 foot tall cock bukkake tsunami-ing Tokyo." -metallisuk Shono, forever and always.

04-15-2012, 07:27 PM	#21
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks man, still looking at forming a decent metal act too. Problem currently is just that I can't seem to find anyone :/ Melband has really been less than helpful http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-15-2012, 07:32 PM	#22
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Did not see you doing this

04-15-2012, 07:43 PM	#23
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Neither did I, Honestly I nearly pulled out just prior to the first practice, but then my sense of Thatisashitthingtodo kicked in, went along anyway, expecting to come home feeling a bit bored and agitated. I was surprised. And I guess after so long being unsuccessful with trying to get some metal act started, anything is better than nothing. http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-15-2012, 11:03 PM	#24
CYBERSYN CYBERnetic SYNergy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Coast, Australia Posts: 5,364 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Punk is always great to RTFO to. Highschool was a huge punk stage for me, growing up with some of the boys from Amity Affliction and Garth from Behind Crimson Eyes. Fun times. theo likes this. Make a rule where, who ever messes up gets punched in the face. That is how I run my solo project. - Floppystrings Search this site by going to Google and adding site:sevenstring.org after your search word!

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