West record launch.

Pic taken by Mel Dolorico.

Great record release party last night for West. Although it started late, there were still a lot of people who attended the show. Sick line-up too. My only gripe is that they didn't open with 'Murdario Stomp'. Make sure to support all the local bands who release new stuff. Don't just buy the f'n merch. More importantly, support the records they release.

Currently listening to: Guns Up 'Outlive'

Bystorm 'Sampler 2012'.

We made 50 CD-Rs of this last week and was given to everyone who wanted one at the Batangas show last week. This sampler features four (4) tracks, three of which will come from the upcoming 'Sumalangitnawa' full-length and an unreleased cover of Biofeedback's 'Barney's Revenge'. Here's the download link. Go nuts: http://www.mediafire.com/?1lctlbru8lw0lj8

Currently listening to: Catharsis 'Epnymous'

Pesto Best-o?

Taken during our recent visit to Batangas. Penne pesto from Pizza hut. Just ask the crew to remove the chicken. Surprisingly good and a big serving. Bystorm will be playing at BKB along West Avenue to support the launching of the new record of Manila's WEST. See y'all there.

Currently watching: Knicks at Atlanta, NY's looking pretty good but Davis is just embarrassing himself out there. Better to hang the sneakers now.

Easter Sunday show.

Wash off your sins this Holy Week and start sinning anew this Easter Sunday, April 8 at Ten02, QC courtesy of Northern Territory. Featuring a who's who of the present hardcore scene as well as some reunions/one-offs happening at this show. There are also promises of giveaways at the show as NT's way of saying thanks for the support. See you at this show!

Currently listening to: Cro-mags "Age of the Quarrel"

Ignite @ KL.

Don't think I've posted this shirt before. Got this via trade from some kid in Kuala Lumpur when me, led and ronald tbod headed over there to watchIgnite. Really good times.

Currently listening to: Bactrack 'everything'

March 31, 2012, West release party.

WEST will be releasing their debut full-length on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at BKB along West Ave. in Quezon City. Pretty good line-up. Should be one hell of a hardcore show. Make sure to pick up the West CD. Show some f'n support for your local scene for a change. It's not all about shirt you know.

Currently watching: The Sopranos Season 4.

Cafe de Lipa.

When you're in Batangas, you don't look for coffee in the chain coffee stores, you look for something authentic and local. We managed to check out this shop somewhere off the main road of Lipa, Batangas and we were not disappointed. Good coffee blend, good price and people too. Definitely worth checking out for the 'Barako Joe'.

They also have a branch located in the Petron station at the STAR Tollway. Good call.

Currently listening to: Chokehold 'Content with dying'

Guest: SDB, Outbreak.

SDB representin' with a mean Outbreak shirt. Outbreak was definitely one of the better bands of the mid'00s and their legacy can still be felt on the advent of hard, fast bands playing that style.

Currently listening to: Rise and Fall 'Faith'

Lipa City.

Had a very long day and a very awesome time last night at Lipa City. The BS crew met early in Manila to copy some covers for the four-track BS sampler to be given away at this show. The weather was f'n hot but after an hour or so in the Saturday Manila traffic, the rain poured down essentially bringing the heat to another level.

When we reached Lipa City, we were looking for a place referred by Mr. Firr called 'Shop Around The Corner' but for some reason we couldn't find it so we settled for this place called Cafe De Lipa in order to get some authentic kapeng barako, but more on this later. We went to the venue, grabbed some food and watched as the San Pablo City crew started the show. I think it was Forfeit, Standout and Chilidogs who started the show in order before we played. Had an awesome time playing too, the crowd was well-receptive of the new songs. Very cool crowd. No fights whatsoever. West played after us and they opened with OLC's 'Murdario Stomp'. They have a full-length to be released next week and we'll be playing that show too. Thanks to Larry for lending me his bass guitar for this show. Also caught some cool bands from Batangas playing but everything's a blur to me already. We also hanged out with Mr. Arje and he rode with us to Manila.

Thanks to Peter, Terry and the rest of the Lipa crew for this great show. We'll see you soon.

Currently listening to: Disengage 'Expressions'

Summer?

Summer time in Manila. Weird.

Currently listening to: Fire and Ice 'Grim'.