BYSTORM on OVERTUNE

hey. check out this really cool interview of Bystorm on http://overtuneph.blogspot.com/

we're also featured on volume 5 of the overtune series. free download on the same site. they got an unmixed version of 'eternal'. check it out and other cool bands as well.

come to the show at cuerdas bar, pasig city this wednesday and hang out. they got a cool new venue down there. we'll be bringing bystorm stuff. bystorm/pulling teeth split cd + bystorm 'eternal' shirt for only Php 350.00.

Currently playing: Soul Control 'Involution', Tame The Tikbalang 'Forever Shall Be', Inside Out 'No Spiritual Surrender'

ESKAPO PILIPINAS TOUR JAN. 2009!!!

The other day, I got a Myspace message from Rupert of ESKAPO asking me about the posssibility of playing some shows here January next year. I was shocked and terribly excited at the news. And now its official, our brothers in ESKAPO will finally be playing in their native homeland for the first (and hopefully not the last time!) time ever. This is taken from their Myspace Blog:

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Eskapo in the Philippines Jan. 2009

Category: Music

To promote our new 4 way split on Take Four Collective and Delusion of Terror records in the Philippinesand for some of us to return to our country of birth, Eskapo is returning to the Philippines to play shows in the first 2 weeks of January 2009.

Take Four Collective and Delusion of Terror Records have kindlyreleased a four way split with Eskapo and La Grita from CaliforniaKillratio from Manila and Istukas over Disneyland from Pampangga.Personally I am elated to share space with the afforementioned bands.

No words can describe the anxiety and excitement we feel.To play with bands we have listened to for years and never met in person , to see our families , friends and loved ones living and dead.They say that you can never go home but we are ,after years of playing in the U.S. (the bay area respectively) and singing about issues that affect our homeland in our first language ,we will finally play in the country to the people that inspired the majority of our songs.

xxx

Their two self-released albums are still available from Take-4 Collective. Check out the link on the right. For more info on Eskapo, check out:

http://www.myspace.com/eskapo

For an interview I conducted with Rupert of Eskapo last summer, check out the older posts and downloads the Take-4 Collective newsletter number 2.

This is the shit to watch out for. To listen to some tracks, check out the T4 myspace again...

Good stuff: Bar exams this September (it's nice to see others going through the hell I went thru last year..hehe), vegetarian spring rolls, sisig, etc...

Bad stuff: the fuckin' heat! Isn't it supposed to be raining today??

Currently rocking to: Dead Pits 'The Way We Are', Discarga 'Happy Night Electric Experience', Extortion 'Sick'

Beach 102: Morong, Bataan

Second beach post for this blog. Since I did not get a chance to hit the beach a lot of times last summer (even when Magrudergrind was here and they hit the Pagbilao beach..Grrr), I decided to join our Team-Building Seminar somewhere in Morong, Bataan.

The beach was not that nice. The waves were too strong. And the floor of the beach was too rocky for my tastes. Good thing they have a pool. And guess what, the pool has salt water running in it. First time to swim in a pool with saltwater. Kinda cool, I guess.

Got to hit more beaches. Probably when we go to the Conquest For Death Lucena leg. Probably...

Currently playing: Morning Again "Hand of Hope" (arguably, the best MA release. Check out the intro and the clean tone on 'Family Ties' and one of the early songs against the evils of the internet 'America On-Line'- Fuck yeah)

BOOKAY-UKAY!

Yo. Today I went to this independent bookstore located in U.P. Village, Quezon City upon some advice from some kids called "Bookay-Ukay". I checked out their multiply site this week and I immediately liked them. They really have great books at very affordable prices. So if you love reading and trying to avoid those big, bad chain bookstores, come check these guys out. Here's some info you might want:

http://bookay.multiply.com/

Visit us at 55 MAGINHAWA ST, UP VILLAGE, DILIMAN, QUEZON CITYWe're open 12 nn to 10 pm daily (up to midnight and beyond on Fridays, weekends and special occasions!)For inquiries about books, events and other activities . . .Email us at bookayfriends@yahoo.comOr call/text Dan at 0928-902-5675Bookay-Ukay Bookstore sells affordable, but quality second-hand books. The store was founded and conceptualized by a group of friends who harbor a love for literature and books. The main aim for setting up this business is not just for profits but also in order to share the love of books and the joy of reading to the masses. The difference of Bookay-Ukay from other stores that also sell second-hand books is the fact that since the people behind the business are avid readers, Bookay-Ukay ensures that the books being sold are screened and those that will be distributed are top of the line. Guys, Gals and Everyone in Between!!! Welcome to our Planet!! Everyone is Welcome to Join!!!

- taken from their Multiply Site

Playing today: What Happens Next "The First Year", Tear It Up "The First Four Months"

Upcoming Shows This September!!!

Things have been going slow in this blog for the past week but I promise to make up for it with some shirt pics, record/CD/tape reviews and right now I'm owrking on some short interviews so keep checkin'. Up now are some upcoming shows this September. Another busy month for the local scene. Can't attend to all these shows because the bar exams comin up this September and I gotta help out a little to those who helped me last year...

First up, is a show in Cuerdas Bar, Pasig City this September 10, 2008. Organized by the people at Punk-Skate Shop in Cartimar, Recto. If you're not doing anything on Wednesday night, come hang! We'll be playing with 80's legends RDA and Albert (TBOD) and Jeremy (ex-Strap on Seven Inch) Against Me! inspired band Granada. It's going to be a mixed bill and should be fun...

All you Bicolano harcore/punk kids. Check out this upcoming gig in Legaspi City on Saturday. Would love to check out the scene there if we get the chance. Maybe a tour goin to Laguna, Lucena, Naga then Legaspi. Anyone willing to go with that? Or help organize it? :)

Cubao show on the 12th. A ton of bands (hopefully, all of them can play..hehe).

FILTER ZINE presents "BURN WEDNESDAY BURN!"

Great line-up organized by Albert of Filter Zine. Bystorm/Sauna combo, then you have Bulacan's Omerta and of course THROW. Two bands I have yet to check out are also playing. Go to this show and go nuts!

Anyone here like Death Metal? How about Japanese Death Metal?? Check out DEFILED and HYDROPHOBIA from Japan! They'll be playing on October 3 at Center For the Arts in Timog, Quezon City along with Olongapo metal greats Down From the Wound, Ressurected and Loss of Control among others. Check this shit out!

Good Stuff: Dustin Pedroia, 7 Seconds "The Crew", Battery - everything, Half the Battle - everything

Bad Stuff: sudden migraine attacks...

Some Pics from the Ignite show in KL...

just hanging out with who? Zoli Teglas og Ignite!!!



I care about hardcore, but I hate the sceneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!



Second Combat!



It's Driven Fear again!



Is that Mic two-steppin' for Kids on the Move?



Bloody Rejects from SingaCore! As One!!!





Goofin' around in Petronas...

Dig That Groove @ Cuerdas Bar, Pasig City, September 10, 2008

Yo guys, check out BYSTORM and a lot of other bands (including GRANADA and the legendary RDA) @ Pasig City this coming Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Brought to you by Jon Fishbone of Punk-Skate-Shop...

CONQUEST FOR DEATH AUSTRALASIAN TOUR!

CONQUEST FOR DEATH ( San Francisco , USA ) AUSTRALASIAN TOUR!!!

Conquest for Death draws its members from current or ex-members of What Happens Next?, Assfort, Charm, Artimus Pyle, Say Bok Gwai, Morbid Life Society, All You Can Eat, Your Mother, Love Songs, Colbom, Stichface, High on Crime, Hot Lixx Houlahan, Fuckface, Malachi, People Again and a host of others. They toured a tons of times in US , Japan and even South Africa.This time they will hit New Zealand , Australia , South East Asia & China , to experience their musical genre click on these websites below.

info:http://www.%20conquestfordeath.%20com/

http://www.%20myspace.%20com/conquestfordeathsf

http://www.%20myspace.%20com/wajlemac

CONQUEST FOR DEATH - australasian tour 2008• October 3 - Auckland , NZ @ ELEN MELVILLE HALL • October 4 - New Plymouth , NZ @ THE BASEMENT • October 5 - Wellington , NZ @ TBA • October 7 - Wellington , NZ @ VALVE BAR • October 8 - Auckland , NZ @ WHAMMY BAR • October 10 - Melbourne , AU @ ARTHOUSE • October 11 - Adelaide , AU @ WORLDS END • October 12 - Melbourne , AU @ TBA • October 14 - Canberra , AU @ TBA • October 15 - Newcastle , AU @ HAMILTON HOTEL • October 16 - Brisbane , AU @ TBA • October 17 - Brisbane , AU @ TBA • October 18 - Sydney , AU @ MAGGOTVILLE • October 19 - Melbourne , AU @ BAR OPEN • October 21 - Purwokerto , ID @ TBA • October 22 - Day Off • October 23 - Bandung , ID @ UNINUS HALL • October 24 - Jakarta , ID @ MAROTTI CAFÉ • October 25 - Singapore , SG @ RUMAH SERI FRIENDS CLUB • October 26 - Kuala Lumpur , MY @ MCPA HALL • October 27 - Penang , MY @ SOUNDMAKER • October 28 - Medan , ID @ TBA • October 31 - Kuching , Sarawak , MY @ TBA • November 1- Penampang , Sabah , MY @ Q-BALL • November 2 - Bandar Seri Begawan , BR @ TBA • November 6 - Manila , PH @ TBA • November 7 - Lucena City , PH @ TBA • November 8 - Hong Kong , HK @ TBA • November 9 - Guangzhou , China @ TBA

Holy shit! It's CFD coming to the Philippines! There will also be a CFD discography CD available for this tour. The Philippine side is limited to ninety (90) copies to be available soon from Take-4 Collective and Major Malfunction. Plus tour shirts! Merch! Merch! Merch!

MY DISCO! Southeast Asian Tour!

MY DISCO ( Melbourne , Australia )

MY DISCO is a Melbourne based collaboration between Liam Andrews, Rohan Rebeiro and Ben Andrews. Their second album 'Paradise' was recorded in Chicago, Illinois in late 2007 with Steve Albini at his studio Electrical Audio.including 10 new tracks with every song delivered with their perfect math-prog-super-rock execution under they're own label Numerical Thief.

info:http://mydisco. com. au

http://www. myspace. com/mdband

http://www. numericalthief. com

MY DISCO - southeast asia tour 2008• October 21 - Jakarta , Indonesia @ @ COLORS CAFÉ • October 22 - Solo , Indonesia @ TBA• October 23 - Yogyakarta , Indonesia @ TBA• October 24 - Kuta , Bali , Indonesia @ @ TWICE BAR • October 25 - Singapore @ RUMAH SERI FRIENDS CLUB • October 26 - Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia @ MCPA HALL • October 27 - Penang , Malaysia @ SOUNDMAKER• October 28 - Day Off • October 29 - Quezon City, Phillipines @ DAYO BAR• October 30 - Bulacan , Phillipines @ MALOLOS

I just heard that Dayo Bar is currently not doing hardcore shows anymore because of some stufid fucks who caused some trouble at some show there. These jackasses always ruin the fun we have at these venues and we get all the blame on why venues don't last long. Sigh...

We just have to look for other venues. I heard TEN 02 is an ok venue, ran by Skarlet of Put3ska fame. By the way, I just saw the venue on QTV 11 tonight. Hehe. And Cuerdas in Pasig is open again. Nice venue but the tables and charis need to be moved for some action.

If you know other venues, drop me a message...

Good Stuff: Internet at home, finally!, www.diypinoyhcpunk.com, Burn (everything), Soul Control, upcoming Holy Terror and Bold Tribute compilations, Red Sox gaining on Tampa Bay...

Bad Stuff: UST on the brink of elimination after yesterday's lost to that school in Taft Avenue

I'm Back!!

Finally, I had some guys install an internet service at our house so I guess I can keep this spot goin again. It has been more than 3 weeks since I last updated this site. One of the good things that happened in the last couple of weeks was that some gals/guys got the idea to start a messageboard for the local hc punk scene. Good site for merch, shows, downloads, chismis, etc.. Go ahead and join: http://diypinoyhcpunk.com/forum.htm

The last show we played was the Baguio weekend. Saw some wicked bands that destroyed that night, both Baguio locals and some bands from Manila and Bulacan. Here's an idea, why not make an annual Baguio festival where a lot of bands can come up and play. A two-day fest sounds awesome. One day in Baguio just isn't enough. Big thanks to Keeyo and Doddie for putting us up and for the food also. Hope to see you soon.

By the way, here's the design for the new Bystorm 'Eternal' shirt. Check it out. P200 direct/P250 ppd in the Philippines. International orders, send me a message.