Swerve 2013 | Fatman Scoop Live in Manila

Grammy award winning hiphop superstar, Fatman Scoop, is coming as he performs LIVE for the very first time in the Philippines and he'll be part of the Philippines' biggest hip-hop & RnB music festival: Swerve 2013.

Swerve 2013 featuring Fat Man Scoop Live in Manila
June 28, 2013 - 2:00pm onwards
World Trade Center - Manila
Peformances by: Abra, Pikaso, Ron Henley, Loonie and The Philippine All-Stars

Ticket Prices:
REGULAR RATE - Php 1,910(Standing)
EARLY BIRD(UNTIL MAY 31) - Php 1,060(Standing)

Tickets available at SM Tickets.
Visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets thru online. Call 470-2222 for more inquiries about the show.

LINKS:
https://smtickets.com/marketing/view/1398

VIDEOS:
-Put Your Hands Up by Fatman Scoop

-Be Faithful by Fatman Scoop

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Them Deftones..

Title: Them Deftones...

Written by Niche Dumlao

Deftones is one of the most influential bands around, and it doesn’t take a genius to conclude that. In fact, they’re more than that. They’ve made themselves are integral. Not only in the heavier side of the scene, but music in general.

Boasting an unstoppable longevity, plus collection of acclaimed singles, ball-breaking albums and unforgettable music videos, this group from Southern California is one of the living proofs that hardcore still hits hard. Beyond that, the guys have always found a way to keep their sound fresh without losing their identity. No wonder they’ve been around for more than 15 years…and counting.

That’s why it comes as no surprise how a lot of people look up to this Grammy winning act - including a lot of our local artists. Well who wouldn’t? After all, Deftones may exactly be the poster boys for rock that’s both revolutionary and evolutionary. Forever creating ways to advance the genre. Hence we at MCS made some rounds within our band scene and asked a couple of our favorite musicians on their take why Deftones is such a defining force in the world of rock, likewise, and their favorite Deftones track.

And we now give the floor to these guys….

TJ BRILLANTES, Greyhoundz

The Deftones were never corny. They were able to withstand the test of time without forcing anything. But basically, they just sound damn good. 
My favorite Deftones song is “Lifter” from Adrenaline. It’s just one of those song from your childhood that still sounds good today.

JIO CLAVANO, Pitik

Deftones is such an important band because they stood the test of time. They’ve always done things their way and according to what they want to do. Which means a lot considering how the industry works. Their evolution through the years has nothing to do with the pressures to be or sound different. 

“Kimdracula” from Saturday Night Wrist is my favorite. The feel of the song is the feeling of being in a different world. The heavy guitars na hinaluan ng lambing na boses is what Deftones is about for me. Kahit gaano kabigat yung kanta, never siya masakit sa tenga. Magic nila ‘yun.

 They are very charismatic in terms of their image and stage presence. They are also sonically strong. I have personally been highly influenced by their music. They have achieved a very unique sound of their own that you cannot box in into one specific genre. My favorite Deftones songs would be 7 words, Nosebleed, My Own Summer, Lotion, Head Up, Elite, When Girls Telephone Boys, Hexagram, Needles and Pins, Digital Bath, Riviere, Xerces, Sextape, 976-Evil, Prince, RX Queen, Entombed, What Happened To You, Gauze, Rosemary, Diamond Eyes…I love all these songs because these songs speak to me in a way that’s beyond myself.

MACOY ESTACIO, Chicosci

I think the reason why Deftones is such a fixture is because they know how to make beautiful music. I’ve been listening to them since I was 12 and I still appreciate and love thier musical style up to now. They reall y are one of the most influential bands ever. As for favorite track, “Be Quiet and Drive”…just be quiet and listen to it.

DANIEL GARCIA, Earthmover

One reason why Deftones is majorly relevant…they keep coming up with great records time and time again. It’s their consistency sa craft nila.

YAGI OLAGUERA, Cog

I’m not sure if Deftones is relevant anymore actually. At least not for the kids I guess. Definitely for those who grew up with the music it is. They’re definitely more relevant than the other alt-metal bands that came up with them because they were exceptional songwriters and they managed to balance the heavy and melodic elements of their sound.

Catch Deftones LIVE for the Koi No Yokan Tour 2013 Live in Manila on May 26, 2013 at the World Trade Center Manila. Tickets are still available at Ticketworld: www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999. This event is presented by Splintr.com in cooperation with LAMC Productions and Rockstar Touring. 

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Who Do You Pick As Deftones’ Front Act?

As all of you know, the Deftones will be returning to Manila on May 26 to play a show in support of their new album Koi No Yokan. There’s also the news of Queso being chosen as the opening band for the concert. The response we got from you readers was overwhelming to say the least.

We’ve been pretty quiet about it for some time, but here it goes… there will be 2 opening bands for the concert on May 26! And if you’re wondering who the 2^ndband will be, we’re leaving the decision to you, Splintr fans. Yes, you’ll be taking a more active role in our selection of which band would get to share the stage with Deftones and Queso.

We have narrowed down the selection to 7 bands: Philia, Franco, Curbside, Faspitch, Pitik, Earthmover, and Salamin. Now you get to decide which of these 7 undeniably talented local artists will get the much-coveted slot. All you have to do is follow the mechanics as below:

1. Nominated artists include only:

Philia
Franco
Curbside
Faspitch
Pitik
Earthmover
Salamin

2. Log on to splintr.com and sign in via facebook

3.  Go to the artist page of your front act choice.

(ex: http://www.splintr.com/artists/view/Earthmover)

4. LIKE the artist page using the like button found below the artist name.

5. The artist page with the most LIKES on the counter will be chosen as the front act for DEFTONES in May!

6. Plus a bonus!- two (2) VIP tickets will be given away at random to anyone who votes by logging on to Splintr.com and signing in via Facebook. Note that if you simply like on your front act choice without signing in to Splintr via Facebook, you will not be eligible to be chosen as the VIP tickets winner.

7.  The Front Act Contest runs from April 22, 2013 upto May 3, 2013.  Announcement of the front act winner will be made on May 4, 2013.  Winner of the VIP tickets will be advised via email. 

This is your chance to be a part of the upcoming show, and have your voice heard, for the first time ever! Splintr would like you to help us choose. Who knows, maybe your favorite band gets the opening slot and you’ll have a hand in their victory.  It’s another way for you and us at Splintr, to show support for local music.

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Deftones Returns To Manila!

After the success that was the Manila leg of the Diamond Eyes tour last 2011, DEFTONES are finally set to return to the Philippines! The show will be part of the band’s tour in support of their recently recorded album “Koi No Yokan”, which was released in November of last year. It will be held on May 26, 2013 at the World Trade Center, the same venue of their epic 2011 concert.

The Grammy Award winning band from Sacramento, California, comprises Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Frank Delgado, Abe Cunningham and Quicksand’s Sergio Vega filling in for bassist Chi Cheng. The band has successfully built upon their particular style of heavy music to be one of the most forward-thinking bands of our generation.

They’re also known for being one of the most hardworking bands in the business, always touring extensively behind their albums. “Koi No Yokan” is the seventh album from the band.

The 2011 Deftones concert proved to be a huge success, and it makes perfect sense to return with a new critically acclaimed album under their belt.  “Koi No Yokan” was produced by collaborator Nick Raskulinecz and contains new fan favorites like “Leathers”, “Tempest”, and “Entombed”.

The upcoming show is a chance to experience these new songs played in a live setting, and based on the band’s track record, this show will be another one for the books.  

See you all at the World Trade Center on May 26, 2013 as Chino Moreno and company make their triumphant return to Manila!

Tickets on sale now via Ticketworld. Keep your eyes on Splintr.com for more details. 

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Koi No Yokan Tour: Deftones Live in Manila 2013

Alternative metal rock band, Deftones, will be back here in Manila this 2013 as part of their "Koi No Yokan" Tour which will be held on May at the World Trade Center. Their 2nd time concert here in Manila after their successful "Diamond Eyes World Tour" show held in 2011. Concert details as follows:

Splintr.com in association with Rockstar Touring and LAMC Productions presents
Koi No Yokan Tour: Deftones Live in Manila
May 26, 2013 - 8:00pm
World Trade Center Manila

Ticket Prices:
VIP - P5,500
Gold - P3,500
Silver - P2,000
*With Ticketworld service charge*

Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets.
Call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph to buy tickets online.

LINKS:
http://www.splintr.com/
http://tinyurl.com/deftonesmnl2013
http://www.deftones.com/

VIDEOS:
-Tempest by Deftones

-7 Words by Deftones

- Change (In the House of Flies) by Deftones

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#MCSContest: Bloc Party Live in Manila Ticket Contest

Manila, here’s your chance to see Bloc Party Live in Manila on March 22, 2013 at the WorldTrade Center, Manila. Follow our simple mechanics here:

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/manilaconcerts & https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicphilippines

-Upload the Bloc Party Live in Manila concert poster on our Facebook page(MCS page).

Concert Poster

-For the caption, just answer this easy question:

 “In less than 8 sentences, why do you want to see Bloc Party LIVE?”

- Tag our Facebook pages (MCS page and Warner page) on your entry.

- You’re post should appear on our Facebook page so be sure that your post can be viewed in public

- One entry per person only.

- Best answer wins the contest.

Prizes:

-One (1) lucky concert-goer will win TWO (2) GOLD tickets for Bloc Party’s upcoming concert in Manila happening on March 22, 2013 at the World Trade Center Manila.

Reminders:

-Only Philippine residents can join the contest

-Contest duration: March 15, 2013 to March 21, 2013

-Deadline of submission of entries: March 21, 2013 (12:00am; Philippine Time)

-Announcement of winners will be on March 21, 2013 (08:00pm) on our Facebook LIKE page (facebook.com/manilaconcerts)

-The winner will be notified on his/her via email, Facebook message and via text/call from the representative of Manila Concert Scene.

-Claiming of tickets will be on the day of the concert.

Bloc Party LIVE in Manila concert will be on March 22, 2013 at the World Trade Center. This contest is brought to you by Manila Concert Scene and Warner Music Philippines

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Get Bloc Party Live In Manila Tickets at 15% OFF Exclusively With Your BDO And American Express Credit Cards

Get Bloc Party Live In Manila Tickets at 15% OFF Exclusively 

With Your BDO And American Express Credit Cards

The much-awaited first-ever Philippine concert of one of UK’s most celebrated indie bands, Bloc Party, is slated on March 22, 2013 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

BDO Credit Cardholders and American Express Cardmembers can use their BDO and American Express Credit Card to buy concert tickets and automatically get a 15% discount at all SM Ticketnet outlets and Araneta Box Office.    

Bloc Party is known for their biggest hits like “Helicopter”, “Banquet”, their latest singles “Octopus”, “Kettling”, and “Truth” from their latest album “Four”. Bloc Party Live in Manila is presented by Warner Music Philippines and Hostess Entertainment; also presented by Fox and Star World, and the official residence, Manila Diamond Hotel.  Special thanks to: MYX, RX93.1, and Astroplus. 

Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets, or you can buy them online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.   Standard ticket prices are: P3,800 VIP and P2,800 Gold. The exclusive offer to BDO Credit Cardholders and American Express Cardmembers will be available  from February 25 to March 21, 2013 only.  Per DTI-NCR Permit No.1694, Series of 2013.

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Four Things We Learned From Bloc Party's Matt Tong

Title: Four Things We Learned From Bloc Party's Matt Tong

Written by Niche Dumlao

Matt Tong, drummer extraordinaire for seminal English band Bloc Party, is somewhere in Dublin. Sitting in a hotel room with a phone attached to him…answering eager questions from the string of Philippine press scheduled that day – or the world over even. In between the busy schedule of the band, one cannot help but admire the dedication the boys have put into keeping the party alive. After all, this band has churned out 4 albums, myriads of singles and videos plus a gamut of remixes spanning more than a  decade. And among those, are memorable songs such as “Banquet”, “The Prayer”, “I Still Remember”, “Tulips”, “Kettling”, and my personal favorite – “The Once and Future King”.

Now, Matt Tong, drummer extraordinaire for seminal English band Bloc Party, shall soon find himself in ever colorful Manila for the band’s first gig in the country. And with the flutter of excitement has garnered, we’re pretty sure that many are more than ready to embrace the band’s brand of music live. Gearing themselves to bask in tracks from “Silent Alarm” (of which Matt describes as a “their defining album”) to their latest release, “Four” (of which Matt describes as “aggression, heartfelt, unedited…”)

So before the four lads from London reach our shores, we took some time to be part of Matt’s busy schedule and settle down for a little chat. From where we learned 4 awesome bits about Bloc Party and about Matt himself.

FOUR reignited them as a band

Matt shares that the album gave them a fresher perspective after coming out of the long hiatus since their 2008 release, “Intimacy”. During the building of the record, Matt shares that FOUR brought them back to the studio and made them realize the value of being in the band. And more importantly, the value of playing music. And coming together again was a decent thing to do, especially for their fans. However, he rebuts that the break did not really influence the sound of the record but its influence was harped on to their desire to be together again.

He reads fan blogs and artists reviews

When asked how much Matt values fan reviews in blogs and magazine reviews, he quips that he doesn’t really value either. Yet he feels that it’s important to heed fan blogs and journalistic articles. “Professional reviews versus fan reviews has merits for different reasons”, he says. “It’s good to read about their perspectives especially as an artist but it’s a dangerous trap. If you spent too much time thinking about what others would say, you sorta second guess yourself. So in the end, it pays to be objective when approaching these.”

On how he wants to be remembered

Being one fourth of Bloc Party, it’s undeniable that the band has already stamped a lot of musical legacies here and there.  So when asked how he wanted to be remembered, he shares “I’d like [Bloc Party] to be remembered as a band that did things differently and [we] broke the mold of the indie rock [genre].” And as an individual, he wants to be known as someone “passionate”.

He can’t wait for the Manila show

As the band’s first time to be in this part of the world, Matt cites that he’s always been motivated to play to new audiences worldwide.  “I’m excited to see if people would show up and I’m excited to see their reaction”.  He adds that despite numerous shows, he always finds it a challenge to deliver the best show possible for the fans. But beyond that, Matt shares another reason why he’s stoked to play in Manila – and that’s to try the local cuisine. He muses that “Filipino food isn’t really represented that well overseas that’s why I wanna try it”.

So don’t disappoint the man. Show up at the Bloc Party show on March 22 at the World Trade Center. And together we behold the pulsating talent of the band – from vocalist Kele Okereke, guitarist Russell Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes, and of course Matt Tong, drummer extraordinaire for seminal English band Bloc Party.

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Bloc Party live in Manila is presented by Warner Music Philippines and Hostess Entertainment. For tickets, visit http://ticketnet.com.ph

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Manila, Bloc Party are coming to the Philippines for the first time on March 22!

The date is set --March 22, 2013 at World Trade Center,Hall D, Pasay City, catch Bloc Party Live in Manila! Coming on the heels of the successful launch of their latest album “Four”, Bloc Party brings to Manila the familiar sound fans have come to love.  Their Pinoy fans can expect to be treated to a night of pulsating energy and musical revelation, from their first single “Octopus”, their current track “Kettling”, down to their string of signature hits.

 The Philippines is fortunate to be one of their destinations in Asia, which include Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.  Bloc Party Live in Manila is presented to you by Warner Music Philippines and Hostess Entertainment.  Ticket prices are: P3,800 for the VIP section and P2,800 for the Gold section. For inquiries call Ticketnet 911-5555 or go to www.ticketnet.com.ph.

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Bloc Party Live in Manila

British indie rock band, Bloc Party, set to rock Manila for the first time this 2013. The band the behind the hit songs: "She's Hearing Voices", "Tulips", "Two More Years" and "Octopus" are coming!

Bloc Party LIVE in Manila
March 22, 2013
World Trade Center Manila

TICKET PRICES:
VIP - P3800
Gold - P2800

Tickets are now available at Ticketnet outlets.
Call 470-2222 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph to buy tickets online.

LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicphilippines
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1697662

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE:

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Megadeth Live in Manila

American legendary heavy metal band, Megadeth, is coming to Manila for the first time this July 2012.

PULP Live World presents

Megadeth LIVE in Manila

July 29, 2012

World Trade Center Manila, Hall D

Ticket Prices:

Platinum - P4710

Gold - P2930

Tickets are now available at all SM Tickets outlets.

Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com

LINKS:

http://pulpliveworld.com/

http://www.megadeth.com/home.php

VIDEOS:

-Hangar 18 by Megadeth

-Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth

-Wake Up Dead by Megadeth

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Morrissey Live in Manila 2012

English rock-star and vocalist of the English alternative rock band: The Smiths, Morissey, is coming to Manila for a one-night only concert this May 2012. He'll be performing his greatest hits including his hits from The Smiths for the first time here in Manila.

The Greatest Hits Tour: Morrissey Live in Manila 

May 13, 2012 - Sunday

World Trade Center Manila

Ticket Prices:

P5,799 - VIP Section(reserved seats) 

P3,710 - Titanium(Free Seating; 1st come, 1st serve seats)

Prices inclusive of 4.48% service charge.

Tickets are now available at all Ticketworld outlets nationwide!

Call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph for more details about the show.

CONTACT: Charlemagne Lim - 0917-833-4223 for tickets(VIP & Titanium)

LINK:

Ticketworld Event Page: http://tinyurl.com/6tpvc74

VIDEOS:

-Suedehead by Morrissey

-That's How People Grow Up by Morrissey

-Irish Blood, English Heart by Morrissey

-There is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths

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