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Rock In Solo
Rock In Solo is a rock music festival held in Surakarta, Indonesia. By 2012, the event had become a major music festival in Indonesia, with 8,000 visitors. The festival was first held in 2004 as a small event for Indonesian bands with one stage and seven bands. The second edition was launched in 2007 and the third in 2009. The 2009 edition is also the first edition to feature international band. Since 2009 the festival had been held annually until 2015. In 2010 Rock In Solo took place with around 20 bands performing on 2 stages. On the 2011 edition, the festival facilitated 33 bands with 4 stages. The attendance of Rock In Solo has grown and the festival has attracted around 8,000 people in 2012 compared to 1,500 in 2004 on its first incarnation. The 2013 edition was attended by 10.000 people in two days event. Notable bands that have performed in Rock In Solo include Death Angel, Kataklysm, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Behemoth, Carcass and Nile After the 2015 edition, the fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock In Solo
Rock In Solo is a rock music festival held in Surakarta, Indonesia. By 2012, the event had become a major music festival in Indonesia, with 8,000 visitors. The festival was first held in 2004 as a small event for Indonesian bands with one stage and seven bands. The second edition was launched in 2007 and the third in 2009. The 2009 edition is also the first edition to feature international band. Since 2009 the festival had been held annually until 2015. In 2010 Rock In Solo took place with around 20 bands performing on 2 stages. On the 2011 edition, the festival facilitated 33 bands with 4 stages. The attendance of Rock In Solo has grown and the festival has attracted around 8,000 people in 2012 compared to 1,500 in 2004 on its first incarnation. The 2013 edition was attended by 10.000 people in two days event. Notable bands that have performed in Rock In Solo include Death Angel, Kataklysm, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Behemoth, Carcass and Nile After the 2015 edition, the fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siksakubur
Siksakubur (''English: Torture at the Grave'') is an Indonesian brutal/death metal band from Jakarta, formed in by Andyan Gorust and Ade Godel. The name of Siksakubur was chosen by Gorust that inspired by Brazilian metal band Sepultura meaning 'grave' in Portuguese as benchmark of their musicality. None of the band founders are listed as band members today, but the legacy of Siksakubur was continued by Andre Tiranda. Siksakubur is a band that started they career crept from the grave, began from small concerts and events until international scale events has been through. With consistency and discipline, a journey of more than 2 decades has made Siksakubur equal with the top metal bands and as one of the influential death metal bands in Indonesian metal scene. Siksakubur also listed as Metal Hammer's "Top 10 Best Indonesian Metal Bands" and awarded The Hammersonic Awards as "Breakthrough of The Year" at The Hammersonic Festival on . History Siksakubur began when Gorust got together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fit For An Autopsy
Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast and have released six studio albums since formation. History The band released their first demo in 2008, followed a year later by the group's first EP, ''Hell on Earth''. In 2011, Fit for an Autopsy released their debut studio album, '' The Process of Human Extermination''. In September 2013, the band released their second studio album, '' Hellbound''. Less than a year later, in April 2014, the band announced that vocalist Nate Johnson would be leaving the band. Greg Wilburn of the Devastated was immediately named as Johnson's temporary replacement. In early 2015, the band announced the departure of Greg Wilburn and the addition of their new vocalist, Joe Badolato. Along with this, they a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suffocation (band)
Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1988 in Centereach, New York, consisting of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, drummer Eric Morotti, and vocalist Ricky Myers. The band rose to prominence with the 1991 debut album '' Effigy of the Forgotten'', which became a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. Since then, Suffocation has recorded a further seven albums. These feature growled vocals with downtuned guitars, fast and complex guitar riffs and drumming, open chord notes and occasional breakdowns. History Early years and the 1990s era (1988–1998) Suffocation was formed in 1988 in Long Island, New York, by vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Guy Marchais and Todd German, bassist Josh Barohn, and a drummer whose name hasn't been disclosed. By 1990, the band had hired guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Doug Cerrito along with drummer Mike Smith, who were members of a local band called Mortuary, which had already di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Vastenburg
Fort Vastenburg (Dutch "Fort Steadfast"), also Fort Surakarta, is an 18th-century Dutch fort located in Gladak, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. A landmark of Surakarta, the fort faces polemics related with multiple owners claiming different parts of the fort. As a result, the fort remains abandoned and threatened to be demolished by various private parties claiming the fort's ownership. Description Fort Vastenburg is a square shaped fort with four bastions. It is surrounded by 6 meter high bearing wall and dry moat. Three portals providing entrance to the fort from the east, west, and north. A draw bridge used to provide access point to the fort's western main portal, however this has been demolished. History There are differing opinions about the construction date of Fort Vastenburg. Most agreed that Fort Vastenburg was constructed in 1743 and was completed in 1745, following the order of Governor-General Baron van Imhoff. First named ''de Grootmoedigheid'' ("magnanimity"), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Killed The Prom Queen
I Killed the Prom Queen were an Australian metalcore band from Adelaide, formed in 2000. They were prominent in the Australian live music scene and toured the US, Japan and parts of Europe several times. They issued three studio albums: ''When Goodbye Means Forever...'' (2003), ''Music for the Recently Deceased'' (2006) – the latter reached the top 30 on the ARIA Charts, ARIA Albums Chart, and most recently ''Beloved (I Killed the Prom Queen album), Beloved'' (2014). The band split up in April 2007 due to the inability to find a permanent vocalist. They reformed with vocalist Michael Crafter to play a farewell tour in mid-2008 and released a live album and DVD, ''Sleepless Nights and City Lights'', which peaked in the top 50. In May 2011 the band reformed with new vocalist Jamie Hope and performed on the Destroy Music Tour. They subsequently released their third studio album Beloved in February 2014. History Formation and ''Choose to Love, Live or Die'', Stacy's d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1998, the group has released seven studio albums. History Early career (1998–2002) Unearth was formed by Trevor Phipps, Buz McGrath, Ken Susi, Mike Rudberg, and Chris Rybicki in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998. The band began as Point 04 (containing McGrath, Rudberg, and Rybicki), and Susi was recruited soon afterwards. The band attempted to recruit Phipps while he recovered from appendicitis, but Phipps was reluctant to join. However, when Phipps showed up to a jam session for one of Susi's side bands, Unearth was practicing instead, and Phipps agreed to join after hearing the song "Shattered by the Sun." The name "Unearth" was coined by drummer Mike Rudberg as he wanted the band to "Unearth" a new sound in the metal and hardcore world. Quickly gaining traction in Boston alongside Overcast,Shadows Fall, and other popular Boston NWOAHM bands and given high praise in independent 'Zines, They went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edane (band)
Edane (writing style: EdanE) () is an Indonesian rock band from Jakarta, initiated since by Eet Sjahranie ( ) in the golden era of Indonesian rock and metal music scene in early s. Nearly three decades of their musical journey, Edane has released six studio album and one compilation album. Their existence has become one of the most influential bands in today's Indonesian music scene and achieved the most prestigious award in Indonesian music industry Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) and Hammersonic Awards. Meanwhile for international presence, Edane's song "Cry Out" was included in the official soundtrack of Spider-Man 2 (2004). History Edane was formed in when the project duo Eet Sjahranie and Ekki Soekarno, that named after both their initials (E & E) did not continue for one reason or another. Both Eet and Ekki were involved earlier in the 'Kharisma Indonesia' collaboration project that initiated by Ekki in . Eet then continued the 'E & E' project duo with Ecky Lamoh that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noxa (band)
Noxa is an Indonesian grindcore band formed in Jakarta in 2002 by drummer Robin Hutagaol and guitarist Ade Himernio Adnis. The band are known for playing grindcore accompanied by political and humanistic lyrics. History Formation The band was formed by Ade Himernio Adnis and Robin Hutagaol. They soon picked up vocalist Tonny Christian Pangemanan and bassist Dipa Biomantara. The four member of the band shared the same university as students and have known each other for years, occasionally doing some local gigs together. At first they played cover songs from grindcore bands like Nasum and Napalm Death. The name Noxa was chosen because the members of the band were interested in its meaning. Noxa itself means something that exerts a harmful effect on the body. Debut and second album Soon after its inception, the band entered the studio in November 2002 for the recording of debut album. Under their own label Noxa Records, the band released self-titled debut album ''Noxa'' in August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hour Of Penance
Hour of Penance is a technical death metal band from Rome, Italy that was formed in 1999. History Their first demo came out in 2000 and was followed by their first album, ''Disturbance'', released under Spanish label Xtreem Music in 2003. In 2005 the second album ''Pageantry for Martyrs'' was released under the same label. In 2008 the band released under Unique Leader records their first internationally recognized success ''The Vile Conception''. This album set the coordinates for their sound, marked by a technical guitar riffing, blast beats and fast vocal lines. In 2010 their fourth album ''Paradogma'' was released, and while keeping the brutal approach of the previous work, their sound incorporated more melodic and black metal influences. The album was recognized by the press as one of the death metal highlights of the year and opened the road for a deal with the Los Angeles based label Prosthetic Records and a tour with Deicide (band), Deicide. In 2012 the band released ''Sed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joko Widodo
Joko Widodo (; born 21 June 1961), popularly known as Jokowi, is an Indonesian politician and businessman who is the 7th and current president of Indonesia. Elected in July 2014, he was the first Indonesian president not to come from an elite political or military background. He was previously the mayor of Surakarta from 2005 to 2012 and the governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014. Before his political career, he was an industrialist and businessman. He achieved national prominence in 2009 for his work as the mayor of Surakarta. A member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), he was named as the party's candidate for the 2012 Jakarta gubernatorial election, alongside Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (often known as ''Ahok'') as his running mate. Defeating incumbent Fauzi Bowo, he took office in October 2012 and reinvigorated Jakartan politics, introducing publicised ''blusukan'' visits (unannounced spot checks) and improving the city's bureaucracy, reducing corruption i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
