Non Compliant Issue No. 9: BATANGAS RELEASE PARTY : Reviewed!

It's been some time since BYSTORM played Batangas City and we weren't supposed to play in this show because I was about to attend some company function in the north but somehow it didn't push through so BYSTORM was on!

The BYSTORM crew met at the Buendia Bus station around 3:30 PM to make it to the show early. we hopped on the bus and after a few minutes we were on the way. Not wanting to miss out on some sleep for some much-needed rest, I snoozed while True Colors and Justice were playing on the iPod. Euro-hardcore at its best.

I was wearing my new IRON AGE shirt that time (from Rupert of Eskapo, hi buddy!) so I was feeling mighty good that it will a good show. The trip was taking too long and we're running out of stories to tell each other. After getting a little bit lost, we finally made it to SM Batangas where we met Felix and Mike of Sauna. We ate some Lots-A-Pizza (instead of the traditional yellow Cab or tofu from Jose's Goto..hehe..that name is funny..) and headed to the venue.

After waiting for the crowd and the other bands to arrive, the show finally kicked off with NOISE CONSPIRACY PROJECT from Sampaloc. Intense 2-man grinding mayhem with Arjelou on guest vocals since CONDEMNED won't be able to play that night. They were followed by ONE FOUR ZERO from Batangas City. Melodic stuff which I heard only outside the venue since I was talking to some people at that time. They were followed by JUDGEMENT who turned out to be the surprise of the night. Heavy pounding hardcore which reminded me of Buried Alive. They were followed by VAGRANT, who I failed to see because we went out to get some water. Stores in Batangas are very far from each other. Damn. I hate those long walks.

NOISE CONSPIRACY PROJECT

JUDGEMENT

There were also some Rotary Club members who made a presentation regarding the state of Thresher Sharks in the sea between Mindoro and Batangas and how the Batanguenos can work to preserve and save the different fish species in the region. Right on!

ISVARAH from manila played next with more devastating hardcore. these guys never disappoint. BYSTORM came up next and we played (I think...) an awesome set. We got some videos from that show which we'll upload soon, so watch out for that. SAUNA played next to the delight of the hometown crowd and these guys whipped them into a frenzy. Awesome band with awesome people Still waiting for that Sauna shirt, though. Hehe. NUCLEAR PUNISHMENT came up next, total Cavite metallic hardcore domination. Raging! After eating and waiting for some people, we took a long walk to go to the bus terminal to go home. It was a long ride home but it was worth it. Thanks to all the people who came to the show to give their support. and Batangas, kids, watch out when MAGRUDERGRIND hits Batangas next month! It's going to be a blast!!

ISVARAH

SAUNA

BLACKLISTED "Stations" shirt - Hell yeah!


Good stuff: One of the greatest games of the season - Celtics beating the Cavs in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to advance to the Conference Finals to face Detroit! ; RICHARD COLLIER 'For the Love of Death' advance copy (see download link below for a sample)

Bad stuff: Typhoon 'Cosme' which ravaged the North

NCI No. 8 - In Review

The show last Friday at Dayo Bar was uhm--ok, according to my standards, but that's me definitely being too positive. Quite frankly, I think it sucked. Same problems (mostly attitude) fucked up the show mostly, but actions are defnitely going to be taken:

- Bands who asked to be put in the line-up who did not show up (including the previous NCI shows) will not be included in future shows anymore (Come on, there are plenty of bands out there who would love to be in your position. We'll definitely be focusing more on these bands. You're not even that big and you already have an attittude problem. So fucked up, dude.)

- Timeslot : It seems that some bands do not have any respect to the organizers by not coming to their slated timeslot and even have the nerve to complain on why they were put at the last slot. Hey, if you don't come on time, you better play last, or not at all, capisce?

- Entrance fee : I think it's about time that gate prices are raised. Door prices are the same as if we were in the late 80's or mid90's. The gate price does not cover the gig costs (venue, equipment, etc.) anymore and the organizers are in danger of quitting organizing shows than losing all of their hard-earned money. And there are those who have the balls to complain that the gate price is too high but they have enough money to get wasted outside the venue and cause trouble at the show. If you won't pay the gate price at the show, maybe it's best if you don't come at all. If you don't want to support the bands playing, then just stay at home and complain on your fucking myspace account or create your complaint blog. Fuck you. We don't need you anyway. Fucking scum.

I still got a lot of gripe about last Friday's show but here are some positives:

- Istukas Over Disneyland playing first even though there are very few people at the venue just to get the ball rolling. These guys are one of the best right now, especially when they started playing faster, harder hardcore punk. Watch out for their upcoming 4-way split with ESKAPO, KILL RATIO and LA GRITA.

- KILL RATIO's set ruled. D-beat MADNESS or as they say : Manila Destructocore!!! Where's the shirt?!?

- TAKE-4 SAMPLER was released at this show! More on this on the next blog!

- BYSTORM playing a surprise set to the delight of the crowd. Denver telling us the next song was 'Banal' and then playing 'Kampo Santo'. Funny shit. And then coming to eat and drink coffee at Dunkin Donuts Aurora Blvd. (the only 24-hour Donut shop we know!) but did not do so, because apparently, he wanted to eat rice. Drove Crisanto crazy. Hehe.

- Had my digicam on this show but did not shoot any photos because the batteries had no charge, so if you're reading this and have some photos from the show, please, do tell.

That's it. Go to the CAVITE show this Saturday cause it will defnitely be a party!!! C-ya!

MIC

Good Stuff: CROSS EXAMINATION/SPRING BREAK "Super Party Brothers", CONGA FURY "Dear Friends", IxRxHx no. 2!

Bad stuff: The stuff I talked about earlier...

Non-Compliant Issue No. 8: SUMMER SLAUGHTER

Check out this upcoming show on April 25. Part 8 of the Non-Compliant Series. Chokecocoi and Kill Ratio will be playing among other rocking bands so you know this show will kick ass.

New shirts from KILL RATIO and Bulacan's PLAY will also be available at the show. I'll post the designs later.

By the way, don't know why the quality of the poster is like that. Don't blame me.

We're still looking for May dates for upcoming NCI shows so keep your ears on the ground (just a figure of speech dude. Get up. Hehe..)

Currently listening to: Extortion 'Degenerate', Soul Control 'Involution', Conquest For Death everything!

What sucks: Waiting