KILLSWITCH ENGAGE 101

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE 101

Written by CARLA ADLAWANA

Face-melting, ear-splitting, mind-numbing, brutal...

This is the closest you can get to an explosive experience without actual loss of limbs. 

This is Killswitch Engage. 

Considered by MTV as ‘one of the founders of metalcore’,  Killswitch Engage mixes apocalyptic guitar riffs in dual harmony and double-bass drum beats with melodic and screaming vocals.

The end result? A  head-banging soundtrip that is the audio equivalent of being hit in the face by Manny Pacquiao. 

Formed in 1999, Killswitch Engage is an American extreme metal and hardcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts. With the return of former frontman Jesse Leach, the rest of band’s current lineup includes bassist Mike D’ Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz and drummer Justin Foley. 

The band got mainstream attention in 2004 with the release of ‘The End of Heartache’, which made its debut at number 21 on the Billboard 200. The album’s title track, similarly called ‘The End of Heartache’’, was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005. This epic metal ballad also became the main single for the movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse. 

With 6 studio albums under their belt, Killswitch Engage has cemented their place in the annals of rock history with hit singles: “My Last Serenade”, “In Due Time”, “Holy Diver”, “The Arms of Sorrow”, “Rose of Sharyn”, “Fixation in the Darkness” and a whole lot more. If you have found yourself time and again playing air-guitar in the privacy of your own room with the volume up to these songs, then we have got good news for you. 

With the release of their latest album ‘ Disarm the Descent’ comes the tour to end all tours. Finally, metalcore royalty is coming to Manila! 

It’s going to be one massive moshpit this July 31, 2013 when Killswitch Engage blows the roof off the Sky Dome at SM City North Edsa. 

Metalheads from all over the Philippines will expect nothing less. 

Killswitch Engage Live in Manila is brought to us by Pulp Live World

For more info, visit: http://pulpliveworld.com/shows/2013/killswitch-engage

Tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Call 470-2222. Purchase online via www.smtickets.com. 

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Concert Roundup: Aerosmith makes history at first Southeast Asian concert in Mall Of Asia Arena

Aerosmith makes history at first Southeast Asian concert in Mall Of Asia Arena
By Jamie Ortega 

What happens when the greatest American rock ‘n’ roll band of all time comes to Manila? You watch and you marvel. That was exactly what I did last May 8, 2013 as Steve Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, David Hull and Joey Kramer collectively known as the band AEROSMITH delivered an incredible show at their first Southeast Asian concert in history at the Mall Of Asia Arena.
In a video posted on myxph.com last April 17 Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler invited his Filipino fans to the concert with his message: “You better be there. We’re gonna rock your butt off; nothing that you’ve never seen before on TV, but we’re bringing it to you live. So, from me and all the boys, we’re gonna kick your (butt). Mabuhay!” and kick butt they did- from start to finish. 

As a ‘90s kid who grew up listening to Aerosmith while doing her homework, getting over a heartbreak or studying for a test (pretty much any scenario in her life had an Aerosmith soundtrack to it), it made me immeasurably happy to discover that the band decided to make it a night filled with their greatest hits. By that decision alone it was as if they were dedicating the night to their fans, people who’ve been with them from the very beginning, back when they were struggling musicians from Boston trying to make it in the music business.

Initially, the stage, which was set up like a fashion show runway (horizontal at the back and vertical in the middle), seemed like an odd set-up for a rock concert to me. But as soon as Tyler appeared and performed in a tank top, vest, silver pants, shades and a blue feathered headpiece, it slowly dawned on me- a stage of that length provided enough room for the front man and the rest of the band to move around freely and connect with the audience.

Tyler began the show with a quick greeting of “Hello Manila,” before launching into his first song, Love In An Elevator, from the band’s 1989 album Pump. This was followed by Draw The Line and Jaded which ranked No.86 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 00’s. While performing, Steve would run to the left and to the right parts of the stage, his mike stand in his hand. At certain intervals he would toss his stand from left to right gyrating, shuffling and sometimes even shimmying while singing the song.

A concert insider once said that Filipino audiences are notorious for showing a lack of enthusiasm at concerts, that they would stand-up during certain songs then sit down again once the lesser known tunes would be played. But this night had none of that. When the band performed Cryin, one of their biggest hits, the entire Arena sang along. This feat was replicated when the band performed their other hits like Walk This Way, Dude (Looks Like A Lady), Living On The Edge, etc.

Tyler reciprocated the audience’s reaction by interacting with them whenever he could. He hugged a group of female teenagers, crawled over the speakers, and even took a fan’s cap, tried it on for size, then threw it back out in the crowd. He was the Steve Tyler,the “Demon OF Scream” the band's fans grew up with- crazy, passionate, wild, come to life and they enjoyed every minute of it. But Tyler wasn’t the only star that night- Perry and Kramer, were given their time to shine as well. During the show, Tyler would often walk up to Perry and sing close to his face as Tyler’s screams blended with Perry’s guitar riffs. Kramer also displayed his drum skills in a five minute drum solo that the crowd cheered and applauded,

But if there was one performance that stood out among the 19 songs performed that night, it would definitely have to be the 1973 power ballad “Dream On.” Before the concert I thought my favorite number would be “Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” because I was a fan of the movie Armageddon and it IS timeless- people still sing that song on TV and in karaoke bars to this day!

But it was the execution of” Dream On” that won me over. Picture this-- Perry on top of a grand piano with Steve singing and playing ON the piano as four smoke machines spew steam around them? It was a unique way of interpreting the song and I loved the creativity and showmanship that went into it.

Some acts like to end the concert with their latest hit, but for this show the band chose “Sweet Emotion,” one of their earlier songs, to be the encore, and truthfully, I wouldn’t have it any other way. That song choice showed that they have come full circle and if this really is their last tour they ended it in a fine way- by going back to their roots.

Before the band finally left the stage, a stream of white confetti fell from the ceiling as Steve shouted “Mahal ko kayo” while stripdancing and lipsynching to Muddy Waters’s “Manish Boy”- it was perfect ending to a truly historical night,

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Killswitch Engage Live in Manila

American metalcore band, Killswitch Engage, will perform in Manila on July 2013. The band behind the hits: "Rose of Sharyn", "Holy Diver", "Take Me Away" and "Self Revolution" is coming to Manila for the very first time. Concert details as follows:

Pulp Live World presents
Killswitch Engage Live in Manila
July 31, 2013 - 7:00pm
Sky Dome, SM City North Edsa

Ticket Prices:
ONE MASSIVE PIT - REGULAR PRICE: Php 1,890(Standing)
ONE MASSIVE PIT - EVENT DAY TICKET PRICE: Php 2,310(Standing)

Tickets are available at www.smtickets.com and at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
Call 470-2222 for more details.
FOR PULP ROYALTY: Call 727-4957 or Email royalty@pulpliveworld.com

LINKS
http://www.killswitchengage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/187027668119112/
https://www.facebook.com/pulpliveworldprod
www.pulpliveworld.com

VIDEOS
-In Due Time by Killswitch Engage

-Holy Driver by Killswitch Engage

-The New Awakening by Killswitch Engage

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Slash Live in Manila

Legendary guitarist, Slash, is coming to Manila together with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators happening on May 2013 at the Big Dome. One night only with Slash + Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. Concert details as follow:

Pulp Live World presents...

Apocalyptic Love World Tour:Slash Live in Manila

Also featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators

May 4, 2013 - 8:00pm

Smart Araneta Coliseum

Ticket Prices:

PATRON VIP (PTSRO) - Php 3,710(Standing Room Only) 

PATRON (PT104-106,PT113-115) - Php 3,710(reserved seating) 

LOWER BOX VIP(LB201-204,LB213-215) - Php 3,710(reserved seating)

UPPER BOX A(UA300-304,UA319-321) - Php 2,650(reserved seating) 

UPPER BOX B (UB) - Php 1,170(free seating)

Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets.

Call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph to buy tickets online.

LINKS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UleI1JYuiw

http://pulpliveworld.com/

http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1712545

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE:

LOCATION:

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VIDEOS:

-Sweet Child O' Mine by Slash and Myles Kennedy

-Civil War by Slash and Myles Kennedy

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BLUE MOON: 2013 CN BLUE Live in Manila

South Korean pop rock band, CNBLUE, to perform in Manila for the first time as part of their 2013 CN BLUE Blue Moon World Tour to be held on June 2013.

PULP Live World presents...

BLUE MOON: 2013 CNBLUE World Tour in Manila

June 15, 2013 - 8:00pm

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Ticket Prices

PATRON VIP - Php 7,950(reserved seating)

PATRON - Php 6,890(reserved seating)

LOWER BOX - Php 5,830(reserved seating)

UPPER BOX A PREMIUM - Php 4,770(reserved seating)

UPPER BOX A - Php 3,710(reserved seating)

UPPER BOX B - Php 1,590(reserved seating)

Tickets are available at Ticketnet. Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph to purchase tickets through online or call 911-5555 for more inquiries.

Seat layout for the show

LOCATION:

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LINKS:

http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1720296

http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=30430

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=504398229605886

VIDEOS:

-Where You Are by CN Blue

-Come On by CN Blue

-Robot by CN Blue

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Pulp Summerslam 13

The country's biggest metal show of the year is back and it's now on their 13th year. The 13th annual Pulp Summerslam to be held this April 2013. Concert details as follow:

Pulp Live World proudly presents
Pulp Summerslam 13: Til' Death Do Us Part
April 27, 2013 - 12pm
Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City

LINE UP:

A Skylit Drive

Amoral

As I Lay Dying

Cannibal Corpse

Circa Survive

Coheed and Cambria

Dragonforce

With special performances by:
-Chicosci
-Kamikazee
-Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus
-Philia

Ticket Prices:
P414
(For PULP Royalty, call 727-4957)

Tickets are available at SM Tickets outlets.
Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online

LINKS:
http://www.pulpliveworld.com
https://www.facebook.com/SeeYouAtTheSLAM
https://www.facebook.com/pulpliveworldprod
https://smtickets.com/marketing/view/1107

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Bring Me The Horizon Live in Manila

British metalcore rock band, Bring Me the Horizon, is coming to the Philippines for the very first time on March 2013.

PULP Live Productions presents
Bring Me The Horizon Live in Manila
March 6, 2013
SM Sky Dome

Tickets for this show will be available at all SM Tickets outlets soon

LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/bmthofficial

www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151271028638658&set=a.152403978657.117120.51545473657&type=1

VIDEOS:

-It Never Ends by Bring Me The Horizon

-Pray for Plagues by Bring Me The Horizon

-Chelsea Smile by Bring Me The Horizon

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Dream KPOP Fantasy Concert

Six Korean Pop groups are coming to Manila for a one night only concert at the Concert Grounds of Mall of Asia on January 2013.

KMH Korea and PULP Live World presents
Dream KPOP Fantasy Concert 2013
January 19, 2013 - Saturday
SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds

Featuring:

Girls Generation

EXO-M

EXO-K

Infinite

UKISS

Tahiti

Tasty

TICKET PRICES:

VIP Standing - P11370

VIP Diamond(Elevated Seated, reserved seating) - P11370

Platinum - P9310

Gold - P6210

Silver - P3110

Bronze - P1040

*Tickets are inclusive of ticketing charges

SEATPLAN:

Tickets are now available at all Ticketnet, SM Tickets and Ticketworld outlets.

Call 470-2222(for SM Tickets) or log-in to www.smtickets.com

Call 911-5555(for Ticketnet) or log-in to www.ticketnet.com.ph

Call 891-9999(for Ticketworld) or log-in to www.ticketworld.com.ph

LINKS:

http://dreamkpopfantasy.com

https://smtickets.com/marketing/view/998

http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1669939

VIDEOS:

-Dream KPOP Fantasy Concert PLUG

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This Century Live in Manila

American pop-punk rock band, This Century, is coming back to the Philippines for a solo concert in Manila on December 2012.

PULP Live World presents
This Century Live in Manila
December 2012

More details to be announced soon.

LINKS:
http://youtu.be/D5PQdO_SWEI
https://www.facebook.com/pulpliveworldprod

VIDEO:
-This Century in Manila

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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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